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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Additional documents: Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Daniel Hampsey, Andrew Kain and Dougie Philand. |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Additional documents: Minutes: Councillor Paul Kennedy declared a non-financial interest in item 5 (Private Hire Cars and Taxis Licensed in ߣsirÊÓƵ & Bute) as he held a Taxi Driver Licence for the Helensburgh and Lomond Area.Ìý He advised that he would remain the meeting but not take part in the consideration of this report. |
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Additional documents:
Minutes: a)
The
Minute of the Planning, Protective ߣsirÊÓƵ and Licensing Committee held on 20
September 2023 at 10.30 am was approved as a correct record. b)
The
Minute of the Planning, Protective ߣsirÊÓƵ and Licensing Committee held on 20
September 2023 at 2.00 pm was approved as a correct record. c)
The
Minute of the Planning, Protective ߣsirÊÓƵ and Licensing Committee held on 20
September 2023 at 2.45 pm was approved as a correct record. d)
The
Minute of the Planning, Protective ߣsirÊÓƵ and Licensing Committee held on 20
September 2023 at 3.30 pm was approved as a correct record. |
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CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL IN DESIGNATED PLACES BYELAWS PDF 199 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support Additional documents: Minutes: In
terms of Section 201 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, byelaws
require to be reviewed not later than ten years from them coming into force and
every 10 years thereafter. A
report advising on a review of the Byelaw prohibiting consumption of alcohol in
designated places in ߣsirÊÓƵ and Bute which was due for review in 2024 was
considered. Decision The
Committee agreed to: 1.
note the position with regards to the review of the
Byelaw prohibiting consumption of alcohol in designated areas in ߣsirÊÓƵ and
Bute which was due for review in 2024; and 2.
recommend to the Council that no change to the
byelaw was required at this time, in the knowledge that should there be any
changes in circumstances that a formal review could take place at any point
before the next period of review subject to adherence to Scottish Government
Guidelines and their consequent approval and confirmation. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support dated 18 October 2023, submitted) |
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PRIVATE HIRE CARS AND TAXIS LICENSED IN ARGYLL & BUTE PDF 336 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support Additional documents: Minutes: A
report providing an update on the number of private hire cars and taxis across
the licensing authority’s area was before the Committee for consideration. Decision The
Committee agreed to: 1.
Consider and
note the report; 2.
note that
amendments would be made to the figures detailed at Appendix 2 of the report;
and 3.
request
that Officers investigate whether or not it would be appropriate at this time
to refresh the LVSA survey and bring back a report to the Committee before the
end of the year to advise on the outcome of this investigation. (Reference:
Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory
Support dated 2 October 2023, submitted) |
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Report by Head of Development and Economic Growth Additional documents: Minutes: The
Area Team Leader spoke to the terms of the report.Ìý Planning permission is sought for the
alterations and extensions to an existing detached two storey traditional villa
located within the Helensburgh Hill House
Conservation Area.Ìý The site is located
within the Main Town Settlement Zone of Helensburgh
as identified in the ߣsirÊÓƵ and Bute Local Development Plan (LDP) 2015.Ìý Reference
was made to 2 additional objections submitted after publication of the report;
one from a new representative and one from an existing representative, bringing
the total to 29 objections and one representation.Ìý The comments did not alter the recommendation
and did not raise any new issues not already addressed within the report.ÌýÌý It is considered that a hearing and site visit
would not add value to the process as it is considered that all information was
available within the report. It
is considered that the proposal accords with NPF (National Planning Framework)
policies 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 14 and 16 and Policies LDP STRAT 1, LDP DM 1, LDP 3,
LDP 9, SG LDP ENV 6, SG LDP ENV 16(a), SG LDP ENV 17, SG LDP ENV 18, SG LDP
SERV 2 and SG LDP – Sustainable Siting and Design Principles of the ߣsirÊÓƵ and
Bute Local Development Plan as well as Policies 01, 04, 05, 08, 09, 10, 15, 16,
17, 61 and 77 of LDP 2. It
was recommended that planning permission be granted subject to the conditions
and reasons detailed in the report. Motion To
agree to hold a discretionary pre-determination hearing for this application. Moved
by Councillor Mark Irvine, seconded by Councillor Paul Kennedy. Amendment To
agree to determine the application at this meeting today. Moved
by Councillor Liz McCabe, seconded by Councillor Peter Wallace A
vote was taken by calling the roll. MotionÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý AmendmentÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý No Vote Councillor
ArmourÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Councillor HampseyÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Councillor Green Councillor
BlairÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Councillor McCabe Councillor
BrownÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Councillor Wallace Councillor
Forrest Councillor
Hardie Councillor
Irvine Councillor
Kennedy Councillor
Martin The Motion was carried by 8
votes, with 3 for the Amendment and 1 no vote, and the Committee resolved
accordingly. Decision The
Committee agreed to: 1. hold a discretionary pre-determination hearing on a Hybrid basis in Helensburgh; and 2. hold an informal site visit in advance of this hearing. (Reference:
Report by Head of Development and Economic Growth dated 29 September 2023,
submitted) |
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LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2 TECHNICAL NOTES PDF 220 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth Additional documents:
Minutes: On
28 September 2023 the Council agreed to the submission of ߣsirÊÓƵ and Bute Local
Development Plan 2 (LDP2) as modified by the reporters to the Scottish
Ministers stating intent to adopt.Ìý The Plan
will be adopted within 28 days of submission unless otherwise directed by the
Scottish Ministers. A
report inviting Members to approve technical notes as planning guidance to LDP2
was considered. Decision The Committee agreed to note and approve the
content of the following proposed technical notes and supporting documents as
non-statutory guidance to support LDP2. ·
TN06
Sustainability Technical Note and Checklist (Appendix 1 of the submitted report) ·
TN21 VII
and LVIA (Light) Technical Note (Appendix 2 of the submitted report) ·
TN21
Appendix 1 Sample Visualisations for VII and LVIA (Light) (Appendix 3 of the
submitted report) ·
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Appendix 2 VII Template (Appendix 4 of the submitted report) ·
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Appendix 3 LVIA (Appendix 5 of the submitted report) ·
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Sustainable Buildings Technical Note and Checklist (Appendix 6 of the submitted
report) (Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth dated 18 October 2023, submitted) |
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FOOD CONTROL LAW ENFORCEMENT PLAN 2023-2025 PDF 224 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Environmental Health Additional documents: Minutes: The
Council, as a statutory food authority under the Food Safety Act 1990 and
associated statutes, must ensure that it delivers, principally through
Environmental Health, a service which is adequately resourced to meet the requirements
of a national Code of Practice (FLCOP) issued by Food Standards Scotland.ÌýÌý The FLCOP also requires food authorities to
have a formal food control law enforcement plan approved by the appropriate
Committee. A
report advising of the work undertaken by Environmental Health and presenting
the Food Control Law Enforcement Plan for 2023-2025 was before the Committee
for consideration. Decision The
Committee agreed to: 1.
recognise
the work by Environmental Health to protect food safety in ߣsirÊÓƵ and Bute; and 2.
approve the Food Control Law Enforcement Plan 2023-25 and reaffirm the
statutory appointments of the Council’s Head of Food Safety, Lead Officer (Food
Control) together with the appointments of authorised Officers of the Council,
and the Council’s Public Analyst, Agricultural Analyst and Food Examiner
arrangements. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Environmental Health dated 18 October 2023 and Food Control Law Enforcement Plan 2023-2025, submitted) |
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UPDATE ON RECENT SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT PLANNING APPEAL DECISION PDF 255 KB Report by Head of Development and Economic Growth Additional documents: Minutes: A
report summarising the outcome of a recent appeal decision by The Planning and
Environmental Appeals Division (DPEA) relative to planning application
reference 21/02709/PP, was before the Committee for information. Decision The
Committee agreed to note the contents of the report. (Reference: Report by Head of Development and Economic Growth dated 18 October 2023, submitted) |
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The Committee resolved in terms of Section 50(A)(4) of the
Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 to exclude the press and public for the
following item of business on the grounds that it was likely to involve the disclosure
of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 13 of Part 1 of Schedule 7A to
the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. |
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REQUEST FOR A TREE PRESERVATION ORDER Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth Minutes: Consideration
was given to a request for a Tree Preservation Order. Decision The
Committee agreed to the recommendations detailed in the report. (Reference:
Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic
Growth dated 18 October 2023, submitted) |