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There were submitted reports by the Chief Executive relative to the following applications for planning permission that required to be determined by the Board.
(a) 23/0193/PP - Use of land as caravan site with associated installation of 33 serviced caravan pitches at 1 Newton of Barr, Lochwinnoch, PA12 4JB by Mr Tom Milligan.
Councillor Andy Doig indicated that he was of the view that the application should be granted, outlining the main reasons for adopting this position.
The Convener made reference to the holding objection which had been submitted in respect of the application by SEPA due to the absence of sufficient information to allow an assessment to determine the potential impacts in relation to flood risks of the proposed development, indicated that in the event the Board was minded to grant the application the Scottish Government would ‘call in’ the decision on the basis that a statutory consultee had submitted an objection and that the timeline for a decision would be impacted.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 1.44pm and reconvened at 1.54pm.
Councillor Andy Doig, seconded by Councillor Gilmour, moved that “the Board notes that Application 23/0193/PP accords with Policy ENV1, ENV2, and E4 of the Renfrewshire Local Development Plan, and also with policies 3,6,13,14,20,21, 22,29, and 30 of National Planning Framework 4.
The Board recognises the reservations of SEPA with regards to flood prevention, and therefore agrees to grant the application subject to conditions being imposed relating to the prohibition of caravan storage, a landscaping scheme, and confirmation of hard surfaces as well as other appropriate conditions as delegated to officers.”
This was agreed unanimously.
DECIDED:
(i) That the Board notes that Application 23/0193/PP accords with Policy ENV1, ENV2, and E4 of the Renfrewshire Local Development Plan, and also with policies 3,6,13,14,20,21, 22, 29, and 30 of National Planning Framework 4; and
(ii)That the Board recognises the reservations of SEPA with regards to flood prevention, and therefore agrees to grant the application subject to conditions being imposed relating to the prohibition of caravan storage, a landscaping scheme, and confirmation of hard surfaces as well as other appropriate conditions as delegated to officers.
(b) 24/0261/PP - Erection of holiday lodge at Site on northern
boundary of High Linthills, Linthills Road Lochwinnoch by Mr Robert Seaton.
Councillor Andy Doig indicated that he was of the view that the application should be
refused, outlining the main reasons for adopting this position.
Councillor Paterson, seconded by Councillor Smith, moved that the application be granted subject to the conditions and reasons as detailed within the report.
Councillor Andy Doig, seconded by Councillor Gilmour, moved as an amendment that: “This Board notes that Application 24/0261/PP accords with Policies ENV1 and E4 of the Renfrewshire Local Development Plan, and 8, 29, and 30 of National Planning Framework 4.
The Board also recognises the challenges around the adequacy of the water supply, as recognised by Environmental Protection, and further highlights the seasonal risk of increased farm traffic. The Board therefore agrees, given the unsuitable road access, that this application be refused”.
On the roll being called, the following members voted for the motion: Councillors Adam, Ann-Dowling, N Graham, Hannigan, McGuire, McGurk, McNaughtan, Nicolson, Paterson, Shaw and Smith.
The following members voted for the amendment: Councillors Andy Doig, Gilmour, MacFarlane and K MacLaren.
11 members having voted for the motion and 4 members having voted for the amendment, the motion was accordingly declared carried.
DECIDED: That the application be granted subject to the conditions and reasons as detailed within the report.
(c) 24/0316/PP - Conversion of vacant nursing home to form 17 flats with associated parking and landscaping at Priory Park Nursing Home, 19 - 21 Main Road, Paisley by P Zace PZ Investments Limited.
In terms of Standing Order 59 Councillor Paterson, moved that the application be approved subject to the conditions and reasons as detailed within the report. This was agreed unanimously.
DECIDED: That the application be granted subject to the conditions and reasons as detailed within the report.
(d) 23/0565/PP - Erection of 25 retirement flats with communal facilities and the conversion of c listed former chapel into 5 retirement flats with associated roads, parking and landscaping at St Joseph's Nursing Home,Kilbirnie Road, Lochwinnoch by Sitepride Ltd
C Murray, Planner, made a presentation relative to the proposal during which it was intimated that in view of further information received from flooding and drainage consultants it was proposed that, should the Board be minded to approve the application, condition 10 be amended to read:
10. That prior to the commencement of development, an updated Drainage Strategy Report, Flood Risk Assessment, and the additional information outlined in the Dougall Baillie Associates email dated 26th April 2024 shall be submitted for the written approval of the planning authority and thereafter implemented as approved prior to the occupation of the development.
Reason: To ensure the appropriate provision of drainage and flooding measures where necessary.
and that the following condition relating to the drainage outfall be added;
15. That prior to the commencement of development, the location, nature, and condition of the existing drainage outfall shall be confirmed by CCTV survey and any defects identified within the survey shall be repaired prior to the occupancy of any dwelling.
Reason: To ensure that the drainage outfall is acceptable.
In terms of Standing Order 59 Councillor Paterson, moved that the application be approved subject to the conditions and reasons as detailed within the report and as amended by the Planning Officer.
Councillor Andy Doig proposed that, in addition, authority be delegated to officers to formulate a further condition to be attached to any planning permission approval relative to the identification of potential burial grounds on the site and measures for their protection. This was agreed unanimously.
DECIDED: That the application be granted subject to the conditions and reasons detailed within the report, and as amended by the Planning Officer, together with an additional condition to be formulated by officers relative to the identification of potential burial grounds on the site and measures for their protection.
(e) 23/0566/LB - Redevelopment and conversion of c listed chapel building to form five flats at St Joseph's Nursing Home, Kilbirnie Road, Lochwinnoch by Sitepride Ltd
C Murray, Planner, made a presentation relative to the proposal.
In terms of Standing Order 59 Councillor Paterson, moved that the application be approved subject to the conditions and reasons as detailed within the report. This was agreed unanimously.
DECIDED: That the application be granted subject to the conditions and reasons as detailed within the report.
(f) 24/0078/PP - Erection of residential development (in principle) including demolition at Site at the Junction of Well Street, Clavering St East, and Underwood Lane, Paisley by Sanctuary Scotland. 24/0316/PP
F Knighton, Senior Planner, made a presentation relative to the proposal.
In terms of Standing Order 59 Councillor Paterson, moved that the application be approved subject to the conditions and reasons as detailed within the report. This was agreed unanimously.
DECIDED: That the application be granted subject to the conditions and reasons as detailed within the report.
(g) 24/0494/PP - Erection of 49 dwellinghouses and 16 flats with associated works including landscaping and drainage at Site on southern boundary of M8 at Montgomery Avenue and Montgomery Road, Paisley by McTaggart Construction.
J Weir, Senior Planner, made a presentation relative to the proposal.
In terms of Standing Order 59 Councillor Paterson, moved that the application be approved subject to the conditions and reasons as detailed within the report. This was agreed unanimously.
DECIDED: That the application be granted subject to the conditions and reasons as detailed within the report.
(h) 24/0495/PP - Erection of 70 dwellinghouses with associated landscaping works and drainage at Site bounded by Dundonald Ave, Highcraig Ave, Craigview Ave and, Craigbog Johnstone by McTaggart Construction.
F Knighton, Senior Planner, made a presentation relative to the proposal.
In terms of Standing Order 59 Councillor Paterson, moved that the application be granted subject to the conditions and reasons detailed within the report. This was agreed unanimously.
DECIDED: That the application be granted subject to the conditions and reasons detailed within the report.
(i) 24/0563/PP - Erection of residential development comprising 48 flats with associated parking, infrastructure and landscaping at The Institute, Maxwellton Street, Paisley by Westpoint Homes Ltd.
J McCafferty, Planner, made a presentation relative to the proposal.
Councillor K MacLaren indicated that he was of the view that consideration of the application should be continued pending a site visit, outlining the main reasons for adopting this position.
Councillor Paterson, seconded by Councillor Smith, moved that no site visit be undertaken prior to consideration of the application.
Councillor K MacLaren, seconded by Councillor Andy Doig, moved as an amendment that consideration of the application be continued pending a site visit.
On the roll being called, the following members voted for the motion: Councillors Adam, Ann-Dowling, N Graham, Hannigan, McGuire, McGurk, Nicolson, Paterson, Shaw and Smith.
The following members voted for the amendment: Councillors Andy Doig, Gilmour, MacFarlane, K MacLaren and McNaughtan.
10 members having voted for the motion and 5 members having voted for the amendment, the motion was accordingly declared carried.
Councillor K MacLaren then indicated that he was of the view that the application should be refused, outlining the main reasons for adopting this position.
Councillor Paterson, seconded by Councillor Smith, moved that the application be granted subject to the conditions and reasons detailed within the report and the applicant entering into a Section 69 agreement in terms of a developer contribution in respect of education provision.
Councillor K MacLaren, seconded by Councillor Andy Doig, moved as an amendment that the application be refused on the grounds it would be overdevelopment of the site and the impact of the development on surrounding traffic causing further congestion on Maxwellton Road and Maxwellton Street leading back to the A761 and Gallow Green Road.
On the roll being called, the following members voted for the motion: Councillors Adam, Ann-Dowling, Gilmour, N Graham, Hannigan, McGuire, McGurk, McNaughtan, Nicolson, Paterson, Shaw and Smith.
The following members voted for the amendment: Councillors Andy Doig, MacFarlane and K MacLaren.
12 members having voted for the motion and 3 members having voted for the amendment, the motion was accordingly declared carried.
DECIDED:
(a) That no site visit be undertaken prior to consideration of the application; and
(b) That the application be granted subject to the conditions and reasons detailed within the report and the applicant entering into a Section 69 agreement in terms of a developer contribution in respect of education provision.
(j) 24/0580/AD - Display of double sided freestanding digital advertising hoarding at The River Inn, Houston Road, Crosslee by Mr Lianne Gannon Mediascape Ltd.
J McCafferty, Planner, made a presentation relative to the proposal.
In terms of Standing Order 59 Councillor Paterson, moved that the application be granted subject to the conditions and reasons detailed within the report. This was agreed.
Councillor Nicolson proposed that an additional condition be attached to the granting of the application restricting the operation of the digital sign to the operating hours of the associated business. This was agreed unanimously.
DECIDED: That the application be granted subject to the conditions and reasons detailed within the report and an additional condition restricting the operation of the digital sign to the operating hours of the associated business.
(k) 24/0586/LB - Demolition of police cells and offices to rear of former Renfrew Police Station and stripping out of all wood within main front part of building to mitigate dry and wet rot at Former Renfrew Police Station, Inchinnan Road by Renfrewshire Council.
A McKenzie, Planner, made a presentation relative to the proposal.
In terms of Standing Order 59 Councillor Paterson, moved that the application be granted subject to the conditions and reasons detailed within the report. This was agreed.
Councillor Shaw proposed that additional conditions be attached to the granting of the application requiring that no work take place until appropriate security fencing, approved by the Planning Authority, was implemented to secure the Sea Scout’s compound and that prior to the commencement of any work on site details of 24-hour staffed security be submitted for the written approval of the Planning Authority and thereafter the agreed staffed security shall be in place throughout the planned demolition works. This was agreed unanimously.
DECIDED: That the application be granted subject to the conditions and reasons detailed within the report and additional conditions requiring that no work take place until appropriate security fencing approved by the Planning Authority was implemented to secure the Sea Scout’s compound and that prior to the commencement of any work on site details of 24-hour staffed security be submitted for the written approval of the Planning Authority and thereafter the agreed staffed security shall be in place throughout the planned demolition works.
(l) 24/0589/PP - Formation of footpath at Site Between No 20 Sandielands Avenue and No 12, Wrightlands Crescent, Erskine by Mr Murray McLean Cala Homes West Scotland.
J McCafferty, Planner, made a presentation relative to the proposal.
In terms of Standing Order 59 Councillor Paterson, moved that the application be granted subject to the conditions and reasons detailed within the report. This was agreed.
Councillor Nicolson proposed that an additional condition be attached to the granting of the application requiring the works to be implemented within 3 months of the planning consent being issued. This was agreed unanimously.
DECIDED: That the application be granted subject to the conditions and reasons detailed within the report and an additional condition requiring the works to be implemented within 3 months of the planning consent being issued.