SR2 Gigha West FF
Argyll and Bute Council · 13 November 2024
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Classification: OFFICIAL Argyll and Bute Council Development and Economic Growth Delegated or Committee Planning Application Report and Report of Handling as required by Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 relative to applications for Planning Permission or Planning Permission in Principle _________________________________________________________________________ Reference No: 23/01758/MFF Planning Hierarchy: Local Application Applicant: Bakkafrost Scotland Ltd. Proposal: Formation of fish farm (Atlantic Salmon) incorporating 8x 160m circumference circular cages and siting of feed barge Site Address: West of Isle of Gigha ________________________________________________________________________ SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT NO. 2 1.0 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this supplementary report is to advise Members of a further submission from Gigha Community Council and late representations received since the application was presented to PPSL Committee on 18th September 2024. 2.0 FURTHER COMMUNITY COUNCIL RESPONSE Gigha Community Council (GCC) (dated 21/10/24): The Community Council has raised concerns regarding an approach they have received from the applicant. In an email copied to the Council, the applicant requested further information in relation to their community consultation procedures and, in particular, they were inquiring on the number of households the survey was sent to, and whether the responses were received on a per household basis or whether they were from multiple residents of single households. In response to this the Community Council contacted the planning service to express concern that they felt that it was irregular of the applicant to request information directly from a party who has made comment on the application. GCC state that while the survey was carried out with full impartiality and transparency, it was conducted purely to inform GCC’s response to this planning application and was the sole basis on which participants agreed to take part. GCC do not feel it is appropriate to share further information with the applicant. Should the planners or the councillors on the planning committee require any further information or clarification on the methodology or any aspect of the GCC island wide survey, then I would be happy to supply that directly to you.
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Classification: OFFICIAL NB Full details of the above correspondence can be viewed on the Council’s website www.argyll-bute.gov.uk 3.0 LATE REPRESENTATIONS Members should note the following representations which have been received since the application was first submitted to committee. Expressions of support: Neil Bannatyne, Ardlamy Farm, Isle of Gigha (dated 22/10/24); Donald Alexander, Gigha resident (dated 22/10/24); Emma Dennis, Tarbert Farm, Gigha (dated 19/10/24); Phoebe Brown, 3 Grianan, Isle of Gigha (dated 23/10/24); Eilidh Henderson, North Drumachro, Isle of Gigha (23/10/24); Stephen Dickie, Gigulum Cottage no.2, Isle of Gigha (24/10/24); Tracey Helm, Gigulum, Isle of Gigha (dated 24/10/24); Keith George Helm, Gigulul, Isle of Gigha (dated 24/10/24); Karen Durnin, 7 Ardminish, Isle of Gigha (dated 24/010/24); John Macdonald, Cnoc An Lein, Isle of Gigha (dated 24/10/24); Linda Macdonald, Cnoc An Lein, Isle of Gigha (dated 24/10/24); Christine O’Hanlon, Beachar, Tayinloan (dated 4/11/24); Imogen O’Hanlon, North Muasdale Farm, Muasdale (dated 4/11/24); Catherine O’Hanlon, North Muasdale Farm, Muasdale (dated 4/11/24); Emma Byers, Smithy House, Tayinloan (dated 5/11/24); Christopher Byers, Smithy House, Tayinloan (dated 5/11/24); Stephanie O’Hanlon, 8 Cara View, Tayinloan (dated 5/11/24); Jessica Mackintosh, 5 Central Court, Central Avenue, Glasgow (dated 5/11/24); Rebecca Harvey, Achintien, Tayinloan (dated 7/11/24) Summary of points made: Fish farming on Gigha has always been an essential main stay employer for the island. The expansion of the fish farm is key to much needed employment opportunities to our young people on Gigha, particularly after the closure of the halibut fish farm and the loss of jobs at that site. Gigha needs employment opportunities to help our young people stay on the island where they have been brought up. Without employment our young people and families have to leave the island. The knock on effect to that is massive affecting the school, the community groups and others. The proposal will not only create more employment but will allow those already working at the fish farm to avoid having to travel away from their families for weeks at a time when the existing site is fallow. Bakkafrost supports our local businesses and gives back to the community and often aids with issues at sea. The majority of Gigha objectors are made up of retirees who have lived on Gigha for a short period of time – they are lucky to be in the position of not having to rely on employment on Gigha for their future.
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Classification: OFFICIAL I am a retired member of our community but I realise the importance of good steady employment on the island to keep our young people here for future generations. I was born and brought up in Tayinloan but had to move to Glasgow at a young age to secure employment. In my opinion, this proposal would have no adverse impact on the local area and would provide much needed employment. NB Full details of all representations can be viewed on the Council’s website www.argyll- bute.gov.uk. An updated list of representations is attached an Appendix to this report. 4.0 RECOMMENDATION Members are asked to have regard to the points made in this supplementary report no.2, however, this does not change the recommendation on the Planning Report ROH namely: It is recommended that: 1. Members consider holding a pre-determination Hearing; and 2. Planning permission be approved subject to conditions. Author of Report: Sandra Davies Date: 12th November 2024 Reviewing Officer: Peter Bain Date: 12th November 2024 Fergus Murray Head of Development and Economic Growth
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Classification: OFFICIAL Appendix Representations in relation to 23/01758/MFF (updated 7th November 2024) Objection 1. Amy Wilson North Ardminish Isle Of Gigha Argyll And Bute PA41 7AA 2. Angus McLeod Ardailly Isle Of Gigha Argyll And Bute PA41 7AA 3. Ariane Burgess MSP Per Highlands And Islands Scottish Green Party The Scottish Parliament 4. Brian Wallace 15 Mortonhall Park way Edinburgh EH17 8BW 5. Casey-Jo Zammit 2 Burnside Cottages Isle Of Gigha Argyll & Bute PA41 7AD 6. Clyde Fishermen's Association No Address Provided. 7. Dennis Archer Gallanach Road Oban 8. Douglas McFadzean Greenside Bowmore Isle Of Islay Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute 9. Eleanor Logan South Lodge Achamore Isle Of Gigha Argyll And Bute PA41 7AD 10. Ewan Kennedy Kinloch Degnish Road Kilmelford PA34 4XD 11. Fabian Feary 2 Mansecroft Clachan Tarbert Argyll And Bute 12. Fiona Middleton Ardimersay House Kildalton Isle Of Islay Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute 13. Friends Of The Sound Of Jura No Address Provided 14. Gabriel Waksman The Mill Isle Of Gigha PA41 7AA 15. George Middleton Ardimersay House Kildalton Isle Of Islay Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute 16. Graham White No 2 Keills Cottages Isle Of Gigha Argyll And Bute PA41 7AD 17. Ian William Campbell 1 Distillery Cottages Lagavulin Isle Of Islay Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute 18. Iona Middleton Ardimersay House Kildalton Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute 19. JK Wilson No Address Given 20. John Aitchison No Address Given 21. JP Waksman The Mill Isle Of Gigha Argyll And Bute PA41 7AA 22. Julie Wilson Dark Skies Gigha 23. Julie Wilson North Ardminish Isle Of Gigha Argyll And Bute PA41 7AA 24. Keith Wilson Heather Lea Ardminish Isle Of Gigha Isle Of Gigha Argyll And Bute 25. Laggan And Sorn District Salmon Fishery Board Clerk To Laggan & Sorn District Salmon Fishery Board Per Messrs Walker & Sharpe Solicitors 37 George Street 26. Marion Stevenson Cuddyport Gigha PA41 7AD 27. Marion Wilson Heather Lea Ardminish Isle of Gigha Isle Of Gigha Argyll And Bute 28. Rachel Mulrenan Per Wildfish 19 Windsor Place Edinburgh EH15 2AJ 29. Stephen Rogers Carraig Mhor Emerivale Port Ellen Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute 30. The Coastal Communities Network, Scotland Per Alan Munro 5 Rose Street Edinburgh EH2 2PR 31. Tony Philpin Tighcruinn Isle Of Gigha Isle Of Gigha Argyll And Bute 32. Viv Oliver Tighnavinish Isle Of Gigha Argyll And Bute PA41 7AA Support 1. Audrey Dickie Gigulum Cottage Isle Of Gigha Argyll And Bute PA41 7AD 2. Catherine O'Hanlon North Muasdale Farm Muasdale Tarbert Argyll And Bute 3. Christine O'Hanlon Beachar Tayinloan Tarbert Argyll And Bute 4. Christopher Byers Smithy House Tayinloan Tarbert Argyll And Bute
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Classification: OFFICIAL 5. David Peach 36 F Shore Street Inverness IV1 1NF 6. Donald Alexander 7. Eilidh Henderson North Drumachro Isle Of Gigha Argyll And Bute PA41 7AD 8. Emma Byers Smithy House Tayinloan Tarbert Argyll And Bute 9. Emma Dennis Tarbert Farm Gigha 10. Graham Smith 80 Bowfield Road West Kilbride North KA23 9JZ 11. Heather MacLean 102 Herries Road Glasgow Glasgow G41 4AN 12. Iain Macleod Scalpay Factory Bayhead Isle of Scalpay HS4 3XY 13. Imogen OHanlon North Muasdale Farm Muasdale Tarbert Argyll And Bute 14. Inverlussa Marine Services By Craignure Isle Of Mull Argyll PA65 6BD 15. Jacqueline Cochrane North Drumachro Isle Of Gigha Isle Of Gigha Argyll And Bute 16. Jessica Mackintosh 5 Central Court Central Avenue Glasgow G72 8FA 17. John MacDonald Cnoc An Lein Isle Of Gigha Argyll And Bute PA41 7AD 18. Joseph Teale Post Office House Ardminish Isle Of Gigha Argyll And Bute 19. Karen Durnin 7 Ardminish Isle Of Gigha Isle Of Gigha Argyll And Bute 20. Keith George Helm Gigulum Isle Of Gigha Argyll And Bute PA41 7AD 21. Keith Helm Gigulum Isle Of Gigha Argyll And Bute PA41 7AD 22. Linda MacDonald Cnoc An Lein Isle Of Gigha Argyll And Bute PA41 7AD 23. Malcolm Henderson North Drumachro Isle Of Gigha Argyll And Bute PA41 7AD 24. Nathan Breeze 2a Reservoir Road Whaley Bridge SK23 7BL 25. Neil Bannatyne Ardlamy Farm Isle Of Gigha Argyll And Bute PA41 7AD 26. Phoebe Brown 3 Grianan Isle Of Gigha Argyll And Bute PA41 7AE 27. Rebecca Harvey, Achintien, Tayinloan PA29 6XG 28. Rhuaraidh Edwards W & J Knox Ltd Mill Road Kilbirnie KA25 7DZ 29. Scott Slawinski 34 newton park inverness iv5 7qb 30. Stephanie O'Hanlon 8 Cara View Tayinloan Tarbert Argyll And Bute 31. Stephen Dickie Gigulum Cottage No 2 Isle Of Gigha Argyll And Bute PA41 7AD 32. Tracey Helm Gigulum Isle Of Gigha Argyll And Bute PA41 7AD 33. William Mcsporran 10 Ardminish Isle Of Gigha Argyll And Bute PA41 7AB