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MINUTE OF MEETING of the REGULATORY COMMITTEE held within the Council Chamber, Greenfield, Alloa, on THURSDAY 7th JUNE 2007.
PRESENTCouncillor Alastair Campbell (Convener)
Councillor Tina Murphy (Vice Convener)
Councillor Donald Balsillie (S)
Councillor Kenneth Earle
Councillor Mark English
Councillor George Matchett
Councillor Bobby McGill
Councillor Harry McLaren
Provost Derek Stewart
Councillor Garry Womersley
IN ATTENDANCEStephen Bell, Head of Development Services
Ian Duguid, Development Quality Team Leader
Jackie McGuire, Head of Administration and Legal Services (Items 2 and 3)
Rod Richardson, Principal Administration Officer (Clerk to the Committee)
APOLOGIES for absence were received from Councillor Walter McAdam. Councillor Balsillie attended as substitute for Councillor McAdam.
REG(07)01MINUTE OF MEETING HELD ON 26th APRIL 2007
There was submitted a minute of the meeting held on Thursday 26th April 2007, a copy of which had been circulated previously to each Member.
The minute of the meeting held on Thursday 26th April 2007 was accepted as a correct record and signed by the Convener.
REG(07)02PLANNING APPLICATION
Planning Application: Reclamation of former mine site for the erection of 25 houses with associated roads and footpaths, helipad and hangar with cafe and museum with a house for management accommodation and access road at former Solsgirth Mine Site, Solsgirth, Dollar (Ref. 06/00343/FULL)
There was submitted a supplementary report by Ian Duguid, Development Quality Team Leader, a copy of which had been circulated previously to each Member as a late item.
The Committee agreed to APPROVE the application subject to the prior registration of a Section 75 Agreement between the Council and the applicant, incorporating the Heads of Terms summarised in paragraph 2.2 of the report and subject to the conditions set out in Appendix 1 of the report.
Action: Stephen Bell, Head of Development Services
REG(07)03PLANNING APPLICATION
Planning Application: Installation of 6 gas tanks at Dollarbeg, Dollar
(Ref. 07/00092/FULL)
There was submitted a report by Grant Baxter, Principal Planner, a copy of which had been circulated previously to each Member.
The Committee agreed to note that the retrospective application relating to the installation of an above ground LPG gas tank farm to serve the new residential development at Dollarbeg had been withdrawn.
The Development Quality Team Leader advised the Committee that notwithstanding withdrawal of the application, a decision was still required in terms of the recommendation set out in the report at paragraph 2.2 relating to enforcement action.
The Committee agreed unanimously to authorise the use of enforcement powers requiring the removal of the unauthorised development and reinstatement of the site to its former condition.
Action: Stephen Bell, Head of Development Services
REG(07)04OUTLINE PLANNING APPLICATION
Outline Planning Application: Erection of 1 No. House at 43 High Street, Dollar (Ref. 07/00148/OUT)
There was submitted a report by Grant Baxter, Principal Planner, a copy of which had been circulated previously to each Member.
The Committee agreed to APPROVE the application, subject to the terms and conditions set out in the report.
Action: Stephen Bell, Head of Development Services
REG(07)05PLANNING APPLICATION
Planning Application: Siting of Hot Food Trailer at Bridge Motors, Broad Street, Alloa (Ref. 07/00178/FULL)
There was submitted a report by Keith Johnstone, Principal Planner, a copy of which had been circulated previously to each Member.
Councillor Earle declared a non-pecuniary interest in this item and took no part in the debate or the vote. Councillor Earle withdrew from the Chamber during consideration of the application.
The Committee heard representation from Ms Veronica Hynd, Applicant.
On a division, the Committee agreed by 7 votes to 2 to APPROVE the application, subject to the terms and conditions set out in the report.
Action: Stephen Bell, Head of Development Services
- Councillor Earle returned to the meeting at this point in the proceedings.
REG(07)06PLANNING APPLICATION
Planning Application: Alterations and extension to Drumoyne, Back Road, Alva (Ref. 07/00017/FULL)
There was submitted a report by Ian Duguid, Development Quality Team Leader, a copy of which had been circulated previously to each Member.
Councillor Campbell moved the recommendation set out in the report. Seconded by Councillor Matchett.
Amendment
That condition 1 be amended to read:
“Prior to the commencement of development, details of the proposed timber decking to the rear elevation and boundary treatment shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority”.
Moved by Councillor Balsillie, seconded by Councillor McGill.
On a division, the motion as amended was carried by 8 votes to 2.
Accordingly, the Committee agreed to APPROVE the application subject to the terms and condition set out in the report as amended at Condition 1.
Action: Stephen Bell, Head of Development Services
REG(07)07OUTLINE PLANNING APPLICATION
Outline Planning Application: Demolition of garage and erection of 1 no. house at land south of 1 Riccarton, Clackmannan (Ref. 07/00130/OUT)
There was submitted a report by Grant Baxter, Principal Planner, a copy of which had been circulated previously to each Member.
The Committee heard representation from Sheila McCluskie, Agent.
On a division, the Committee agreed by 8 votes to 2 to REFUSE the application for the reasons set out in the report.
Action: Stephen Bell, Head of Development Services
REG(07)08PLANNING APPLICATION
Planning Application: Alterations and conversion of hotel to form 2 no. houses at Strathallan hotel, 6 Chapel Place, Dollar (Ref. 07/00163/FULL)
There was submitted a report by Grant Baxter, Principal Planner, a copy of which had been circulated previously to each Member.
Councillor Matchett declared an interest in this item as Chairperson of the Area Scouts Council and took no part in the debate or the vote. Councillor Matchett withdrew from the Chamber during consideration of the application.
The Committee heard representation from Mr A Cruickshank, Objector.
The Committee agreed to APPROVE the application, subject to the terms and conditions set out in the report.
Action: Stephen Bell, Head of Development Services
- Councillor Matchett returned to the meeting at this point in the proceedings.
REG(07)09PLANNING APPLICATION
Planning Application: Erection of single storey extension to rear of house at 9 Dewar Street, DollarFK14 7EP (Ref. 07/00107/FULL)
There was submitted a report by Gareth Allison, Planning Officer, a copy of which had been circulated previously to each Member.
The Committee agreed to APPROVE the application.
Action: Stephen Bell, Head of Development Services
REG(07)10PLANNING APPLICATION
Planning Application: Erection of conservatory extension to house at Parkview, Burnee, Fishcross, FK10 3JB (Ref. 06/00444/FULL)
There was submitted a report by Gareth Allison, Planning Officer, a copy of which had been circulated previously to each Member.
The Committee heard representation from Mr A Bradie, Objector.
The Committee agreed to recess for 10 minutes at this point in the proceedings. When the meeting resumed at 11.30 am there were 10 members present.
The Committee agreed to APPROVE the application, subject to the following condition:
Condition
1.Before any work starts on site, details of the existing boundary treatment and a proposed alteration and extension to the existing treatment shall have been submitted to and thereafter approved in writing by the Council. The work shall then be implemented in accordance with the approved details before the conservatory is brought into use.
Reason
- In order to safeguard the privacy and amenity of the adjoining resident at 10 Coalpots Way.
Action: Stephen Bell, Head of Development Services
REG(07)11PLANNING APPLICATION
Planning Application: Re-siting of ventilation flue (retrospective application) at 74 Stirling Street, Alva (Ref. 07/00055/FULL)
There was submitted a report by Ian Duguid, Development Quality Team Leader, a copy of which had been circulated previously to each Member.
The Committee agreed in line with the recommendation to Committee of 26th April 2007 that the application be approved without conditions.
Action: Stephen Bell, Head of Development Services