STIRLING COUNCIL
MINUTES of SPECIAL MEETING of the PLANNING & REGULATION PANEL held in the
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, OLD VIEWFORTH, STIRLING on TUESDAY 21 AUGUST 2018 at
10.00 am
Present
Councillor Alasdair MacPHERSON (in the Chair)
Councillor Maureen BENNISON
Councillor Neil BENNY
Councillor Alistair BERRILL
Councillor Douglas DODDS
Councillor Chris KANE
Councillor Graham LAMBIE
Councillor Jeremy McDONALD
Councillor Evelyn TWEED
In Attendance
Stephen Boyle, Transport Development Control Officer
Christina Cox, Service Manager, Planning & Building Standards
Jay Dawson, Planning Team Leader – Development Management
Iain Jeffrey, Senior Planning Officer
Tony Mason, Lead Solicitor (Clerk)
Mary Love, Committee Officer (Minute)
PL151 APOLOGIES AND SUBSTITUTIONS
No apologies were received and there were no substitutions.
PL152 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Chris Kane declared an interest in respect of Agenda Item 4 (ref Minute Paragraph PL 154 below), having previously declared an interest when the application was presented at the Planning and Regulation Panel Meeting on 26 September 2017. Councillor Kane withdrew from the meeting during consideration of this item and took no part in the discussion
PL153 ERECTION OF POLE (4.1M APPROX IN HEIGHT) IN RETROSPECT AT MANSION HOUSE, SAUCHIEBURN, STIRLING, FK7 9PZ – MR
WILLIAM RODDIE - 18/00426/FUL - HEARING
The planning application was referred to the Planning and Regulation Panel at the request of Councillor Scott Farmer, so that Members of the Panel could consider the impact of the proposed pole on the character and amenity of the designated site of outstanding value and scenic interest. In addition Councillor Christine Simpson requested a Hearing based on similar concerns.
The report formed the Report of Handling for the planning application in compliance with the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2013.
The Chair outlined the Hearing process and addressed the new procedures in place.
The Senior Planning Officer introduced the report, which provided details of (a) the site; (b) the proposal and (c) representations.
Agent for Applicant
Andrew Bennie, Director of Andrew Bennie Planning Limited presented the case in support of the application. Mr Bennie noted his full support for the conclusions contained within the report and his client’s acceptance in full as to the working of the proposed planning condition and would commend the terms of the Council’s report on the application to the panel. It was also noted that the CCTV camera mentioned within the report did not form part of the proposals which were presented for consideration by the Panel. Mr Bennie thanked the Panel for the opportunity to present the case to the Panel.
The Chair thanked Mr Bennie for his presentation.
Objector
Dennis Canavan, presented the case against the application and had the support of Carron Valley Community Council. Mr Canavan provided a historical update on the pole and its proximity, which was erected without planning permission. It was noted that the pole with the CCTV caused an unwarranted intrusion on family and friends visiting Mr Canavan’s property and did not meet the requirements of the legislation on CCTV cameras. The location of the pole lies within a designated landscape area which would affect its character and scenic interest.
The Chair thanked Mr Canavan for his presentation.
Ward Member
Councillor Christine Simpson presented the case against the application and thanked the Panel for allowing her the opportunity to speak. She noted that although the CCTV camera did not require planning permission, Class 72 of the Town and Country Order did apply to certain conditions in terms of the intrusion and inconvenience to neighbours, whereby the camera should be limited as far as practicable for security reasons. She noted that an Enforcement Order was issued but not complied with, and has resulted in the applicant appealing the Order. Councillor Simpson noted concerns
that the applicant may not comply with the condition stated within the application, if the application were approved and noted that in compliance with the Class 72 Condition of the permitted Development Order, the applicant should be required to consult with Mr Canavan to explore the possibility of changing the position of the camera to meet his concerns about its intrusion on his family life.
The Chair thanked Councillor Simpson for her presentation and subsequently,
Councillor Simpson left the meeting at this point in the proceedings.
The Chair asked Mr Bennie if he had anything further he wished to add to his
presentation. In response, Mr Bennie added that the application related solely to the pole and he was satisfied that the CCTV camera did fall within the remit of Class 72 Order.
The Panel went on to ask questions, to which the Planning Officer, Agent and Objector responded and it was highlighted that the application was solely for the erection of the pole and that its purpose could not be taken into consideration. In response to a particular question from the Panel regarding the appeal, it was noted that if the Panel were to approve the application, the DPA would be notified accordingly.
The Panel then went on to consider the application.
Motion
“That the Panel agree to refuse the application on the grounds of being contrary to the Adopted Local Development Plan Policy 9.1 and SG27 Protecting Special Landscapes in that the pole would significantly compromise the amenity and integrity of the Local Landscape Area and no social, environmental and economic benefits have been submitted with the application.”
Proposed by Councillor Neil Benny, seconded by Councillor Alasdair MacPherson.
On the roll being called, the Members present voted as follows:-
For the Motion (8) Councillor Maureen Bennison
Councillor Neil Benny
Councillor Alastair Berrill
Councillor Chris Kane
Councillor Graham Lambie
Councillor Alasdair MacPherson
Councillor Jeremy McDonald
Councillor Evelyn Tweed
Against the Motion (1) Councillor Douglas Dodds
Decision
The Motion was carried by 8 votes to 1 and accordingly the Panel agreed to refuse the application on the grounds of being contrary to the Adopted Local Development Plan Policy 9.1 and SG27 Protecting Special Landscapes in that the pole would significantly compromise the amenity and integrity of the Local Landscape Area and no social, environmental and economic benefits have been submitted with the application. (Reference: Report by Senior Manager Infrastructure, dated 13 August 2018, submitted).
In terms of Standing Order 42, the Panel adjourned at 10.53 am for a comfort break.
The meeting reconvened at 10.58 am with all Members present, with the exception of Councillor Chris Kane, who had declared an interest in the following application.
PL154 ERECTION OF 12NO. HOLIDAY CHALETS AND PROVISION OF ASSOCIATED INFRASTUCTURE AT LAND 190 METRES NORTH OF BARNS-
HEARING
This planning application was referred to the Planning and Regulation Panel to allow re-consideration of the requirement for a ‘road bond’ to secure the repair of the private road within the control of the applicant.
The planning application was on the previous Panel meeting agenda dated 31 July 2018 and withdrawn. Two further representations have been received which were summarised in the report and a request for a Hearing had been received from Councillor Scott Farmer.
The Report of Handling for the planning application was set out in Appendix 1 of the report.
The Minute of the Planning and Regulation Panel of 26 September 2017 was set out in Appendix 2 of the report.
The Chair outlined the Hearing process and addressed the new procedures in place.
The Senior Planning Officer introduced the report, which provided details of (a) the site; (b) the proposal and (c) representations.
Agent for Applicant
Andrew Bennie, Director of Andrew Bennie Planning Limited presented the case in support of the application. Mr Bennie noted that there was no legitimate or lawful means by which such a road bond could be secured in relation to any works to a private road and it would be ultra vires for the Council to require the applicant to enter into any form of legal agreement in respect of this matter. He noted that as the purpose of the Panel’s request in this regard was to ensure that the access roadway serving this proposed development was of a suitable standard, it was his position that the
provisions of condition 17, as originally worded when the application was first
considered, provided the most appropriate means by which to ensure that this desired outcome was achieved. Mr Bennie also confirmed that his client had no issue with the working of condition 17 as set out in the current report.
The Chair thanked Mr Bennie for his presentation.
Objector
Dennis Canavan, thanked the Panel for giving him permission to address them and presented the case against the application and acknowledged that he had the support of Carron Valley Community Council. Mr Canavan provided a historical update on the application. Mr Canavan noted that the current recommendation would allow as many as four chalets to be completed before any road repairs were carried out, adding that the Council should ensure that all necessary road repairs were done before the start of the development rather than after the development was partially completed.
The Chair thanked Mr Canavan for his presentation.
Ward Member
Councillor Christine Simpson presented the case against the application and thanked the Panel for allowing her the opportunity to speak. Her main concern, along with that of Carron Valley Community Council, was the stretch of private road between the Applicant and the Objector’s houses which was in a very poor condition and would be subjected to an increasing burden of heavy traffic during construction and subsequently from increased use by tourists. The residents, who were constituents of Councillor Simpson, would not benefit from this development. Councillor Simpson noted that prior to the start of any development on site, a road condition survey should also be carried out on the private road and submitted to Stirling Council for written
approval along with proposals for road repairs, and that the approved repairs should be carried out by the applicant prior to the commencement of work on the first chalet. Councillor Simpson added that a Section 75 contribution from the applicant would be appropriate, given that the road repair could not be guaranteed by a bond.
The Chair thanked Councillor Simpson for her presentation and subsequently,
Councillor Simpson left the meeting at this point in the proceedings, in accordance with Standing Orders.
The Chair asked Mr Bennie if he had anything further he wished to add to his
presentation. In response, Mr Bennie added that as the application had not yet been approved, he did not have a set of conditions ready for discharge. He added that he was open to reasonable suggestions regarding the timing of repairs and that it would make more sense to carry out remedial works after the development was completed, as it could be damaged during completion. Discussion then took place regarding land ownership.
The Panel went on to ask questions, to which the Planning Officer, Agent and Objector responded.
The Panel then went on to consider the application.
Decision
The panel agreed to substitute Condition 17 as follows:
Condition 17 Private Road: Prior to the start of any development on site, a road condition survey shall be carried out of the private road providing access to the site that is under the control of the applicant and submitted for written approval. Further road condition surveys shall be carried out along with proposals for road repairs (i) after completion of works on the fourth chalet and (ii) after completion of the works on the eleventh chalet; and in each case submitted to the Planning Authority for written approval. The approved road repairs shall be carried out prior to commencement of works on the fifth or sixth chalet and prior to commencement of the works on the twelfth
chalet respectively with all roads work to be completed prior to occupation of any chalet.
(Reference: Senior Manager Infrastructure, dated 13 August 2018, submitted).
PL155 APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 42 OF THE TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1997 TO REMOVE CONDITION 14 OF PLANNING PERMISSIONTO PERMIT THE IMPORTATION AND DISPOSAL OF INERTOFQUARRY AT COWIEHALL QUARRY, COWIE, FK7 7DN -
PATERSONS OF GREENOAKHILL LTD - 18/00190/FUL - HEARING
This was a planning application under Section 42 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, to develop land without compliance with a condition (Condition 14) attached to the previous permission granted in 1998. The proposal is classified as a ‘major’ development and so required to be determined at the Planning and Regulation Panel in accordance with the Scheme of Delegation.
The report formed the Report of Handling for the planning application in compliance with the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2013.
A request for a Hearing had been received from Throsk Community Council.
Decision
This application was withdrawn from determination and will be re-presented at a future meeting of the Panel.
(Reference: Report by the Senior Manager Infrastructure, dated 13 August 2018, submitted).
The Chair declared the Meeting closed at 11.35 am