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PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT - 31 March 2004

Motherwell, 31 March 2004 at 11 am.

A Meeting of the PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

PRESENT

Councillor J. Coyle, Convener; Councillors McKenna and Wilson, Vice-Conveners; Provost Connelly; Councillors Barrie, Brooks, Cassidy, Devine, Gemmell, Gordon, Gorman, Gormill, Gray, Griffin, Hogg, Holloway, Irvine, Lyle, McGhee, McKendrick, W. Martin, Moran, M. Murray, Saunders, Shaw and Wallace.

CHAIR

Councillor J. Coyle (Convener) presided.

IN ATTENDANCE

The Chief Committee Services Manager, Director of Planning and Environment, Head of Planning and Transportation, Head of Protective Services, Service Manager, Planning and Development, Development Control Manager, Team Leader, Local Plans, Accounting Manager and Accountant.

APOLOGIES

Councillors Burns, McCabe, J. McGuigan and Smith.

PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT (PROTECTIVE SERVICES) SUB-COMMITTEE - MINUTE OF MEETING HELD ON 24 FEBRUARY 2004

1. There was submitted the Minute of the meeting of the Planning and Environment (Protective Services) Sub-Committee held on 24 February 2004.

Decided: that the Minute be noted and approved.

PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT (ROADS AND TRANSPORT) SUB-COMMITTEE - MINUTE OF MEETING HELD ON 25 FEBRUARY 2004

2. There was submitted the Minute of the meeting of the Planning and Environment (Roads and Transport) Sub-Committee held on 25 February 2004.

The Convener advised the Committee that a meeting of the Westcoast Rail 250 Campaign Steering Committee would take place on Friday, 2 April 2004 at Stena Line Offices, Stena House, Holyhead and recommended that the Council be represented at this meeting.

Decided:

(1) that with regard to the Westcoast Rail 250 Campaign that the Council be represented by two Members, and

(2) that the Minute be otherwise noted and approved

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PLANNING APPLICATIONS INDEX

3. There was submitted a report (docketed) dated 31 March 2004 by the Director of Planning and Environment on applications submitted for planning permission.

With regard to planning application C/03/01873/FUL by Southburn Property Company Limited for the extension and alteration to a public house including the change of use of a shop to a public house, extension to the rear, provision of a rear access ramp, alterations to the shopfront and the installation of a roof mounted ventilation duct at the Cellar Bar, 79 Stirling Street, Airdrie, the Development Control Manager advised the Committee of late representations from the Club Secretary, Airdrie Bowling Club, 2 Manse Place, Airdrie.

With regard to planning application S1031014941FUL by Global Fireworks for the erection of one block of steel containers to store fireworks at Costain, Main Street, Newmains, Wishaw, the Development Control Manager advised the Committee of the receipt of late representations in the form of a petition from the Tollpark Residents’ Association.

With regard to planning application S1041002241FUL for the creation of hardstanding and front garden, in retrospect at 19 Glenelm Place, Bellshill, the Development Control Manager advised the Committee of late representations from Mr. and Mrs. W. Boyle, 18 Glenelm Place, Bellshill.

Decided:

(1) that with regard to planning application C/O3101873/FUL for the extension and alteration to public house including change of use of shop to public house, extension to rear, provision of rear access ramp, alterations to shopfront and installation of roof mounted ventilation duct, at the Cellar Bar, 79 Stirling Street, Airdrie, that the late representations be noted;

(2) that with regard to planning application S1031014941FUL for the erection of one block of steel containers to store fireworks at Costain, Main Street, Newmains, Wishaw, that the late representations be noted.

(3) that with regard to planning application S1041002241FUL for the creation of hardstanding and front garden in retrospect at 19 Glenelm Place, Bellshill, that the late representations be noted, and

(4) that the applications be otherwise dealt with in accordance with the Annex to this Minute and subject to the conditions contained within the report by the Director of Planning and Environment.

PRE INQUIRY CHANGES TO THE FINALISED DRAFT SOUTHERN AREA LOCAL PLAN 1998 (MODIFIED JUNE 2001)

4. Under reference to paragraph 4 of the Minute of meeting of this Committee held on 22 October 2003 there was submitted a report (docketed) dated 11 March 2004 by the Director of Planning and Environment (1) seeking approval to a range of pre inquiry changes to the Southern Area Local Plan 1998 (modified June 2001) Written Statement and Proposal Map, to take account of the Structure Plan 2000, the First Alteration to the Structure Plan and the Council’s qualified consent to the Ravenscraig Masterplan outline application; (2) informing the Committee of the progress of the Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft and seeking approval for changes to the plan and subsequent progression towards a Local Plan Inquiry; (3) outlining the background relative thereto; (4) containing in an Appendix to the report, (a) the Pre Inquiry changes and the Director’s comments thereon, and (b) the revised changes to Housing Schedule 2, Housing Schedule 5 and Schedule INDl relating to Private Housing Development Opportunities, Housing for Rent Shared Ownership and Special Needs Development Opportunities and Industrial and Business Development Opportunities respectively, and (5) recommending that the Committee (a) agree the contents of the Pre Inquiry changes to the Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft 1998 (Modified June 2001) Written

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Statement and the Pre Inquiry changes to the Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft 1998 (Modified June 2001) Proposal Map as contained in Appendices 1 and 2; (b) agree that the Pre Inquiry changes be placed on deposit with the Scottish Ministers and be subject to a period of statutory consultation, and (c) authorise the Director of Planning and Environment to apply for a Local Plan Inquiry Date.

Decided:

(1) that the content of the Pre Inquiry changes to the Southern Area Local Plan and Finalised Draft 1998 (modified June 2001) Written Statement and the Table of Pre Inquiry Changes to the Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft 1998 (modified June 2001) Proposal Map as outlined in Appendices 1 and 2 to the report be approved;

(2) that the Pre Inquiry changes be placed on deposit with the Scottish Ministers and be subject to a period of statutory consultation, and

(3) that the Director of Planning and Environment apply for a Local Plan Inquiry Date.

SPP PLANNING FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT - CONSULTATION DRAFT

5. There was submitted a report (docketed) dated 31 March 2004 by the Director of Planning and Environment (1) advising the Committee of the proposed response by North Lanarkshire Council to the Consultation Draft of the Scottish Planning Policy - Planning for Rural Development; (2) outlining the background relative thereto; (3) providing a summary of the issues raised; (4) containing in Appendix 1 to the report, the Director’s comments on the draft document which, it was proposed, would form the proposed response to the Scottish Executive, and (5) recommending that the Committee (a) note the contents of the report, and (b) approve Appendix 1 of the report as the Council’s response to the Scottish Executive.

Decided:

(1) that the report be noted, and

(2) that the comments contained in Appendix 1 of the report be approved as the Council’s response to the Scottish Executive on the SPP Planning for Rural Development Consultation Draft.

SCOTTISH PLANNING POLICY (SPP) 7 - PLANNING AND FLOODING

6. Under reference to paragraph 6 of the Minute of the meeting of this Committee held on 7 July 2003 there was submitted a report (docketed) dated 10 March 2004 by the Director of Planning and Environment (1) advising the Committee of the issue, by the Scottish Executive, of a revised Scottish Planning Policy document containing new policy guidance on the role of the planning system in addressing flooding; (2) outlining the background relative thereto; (3) summarising the implications for the Council and indicating that while the SPP had been issued previously as a planning guidance document, there were implications for other functions, in particular for Building Standards, Emergency Planning and Roads, and (4) recommending that the Committee note the report.

Decided: that the report be noted.

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SCOTTISH PLANNING POLICY (SPP) 17 - PLANNING FOR TRANSPORT - CONSULTATION DRAFT

7. There was submitted a report (docketed) dated 10 March 2004 by the Director of Planning and Environment (1) informing the Committee of the main proposals of the draft SPP 17 Planning and Transport; (2) outlining the background relative thereto; (3) summarising the proposals and considerations contained therein; (4) seeking agreement to a proposed response as contained in an Appendix to the report, and (5) recommending that the Committee (a) note the general provisions contained in the Consultation Draft document - Planning for Transport, and (b) agree to respond to the consultative draft in terms of the detailed comments contained in paragraphs 6.1 and 6.2 and the Appendix to the report.

Decided:

(1) that the general provisions contained in the Consultation Draft document - Planning for Transport, be noted, and

(2) that the Director of Planning and Environment be authorised to respond to the consultative draft in terms of the detailed comments contained in paragraphs 6.1 and 6.2 and in the Appendix to the report.

HOUSING LAND 2003

8. There was submitted a report (docketed) dated 12 February 2004 by the Director of Planning and Environment (1) advising the Committee of the outcome of the North Lanarkshire Housing Land Survey 2003 which considered the location and scale of future housing provision in North Lanarkshire and included an analysis of land developed between 1 April 2002 and 31 March 2003 for housing use; (2) outlining the background relative thereto; (3) containing in Tables 1, 3 and 4 of the report, Effective Private Sector Land Supply 2003, Private Sector Completions 1996-2003 and Private Sector Completions 2003 respectively, and (4) recommending that the Committee note the report.

Arising therefrom the Convener advised the Committee that Members would, in future, be notified of the dates of Public Inquiries on proposed housing developments affecting their areas.


CONSULTATION BY THE FORESTRY COMMISSION REGARDING REFINING THE SCOTTISH FORESTRY GRANT SCHEME

9. Under reference to paragraph 5 of the Minute of the meeting of this Committee held on 4 February 2004 there was submitted a report dated 9 March 2004 by the Director of Planning and Environment (1) advising the Committee of a consultation response to the Forestry Commission on the review of the recently introduced Scottish Forestry Grant Scheme and which had been submitted to the Commission, following consultation with the Convener, in order to comply with the deadlines for submissions; (2) outlining the background relative thereto; (3) providing a summary of the proposed response to the Consultation document, and (4) recommending that the Committee (a) note the content of the response which had been submitted, and (b) note the potential benefits arising from the implementation of specific proposals contained within the document.

Decided:

(1) that the response to the Forestry Commission Consultation Document “Refining the Scottish Forestry Grant Scheme” be noted, and

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(2) that the potential benefits arising from the implementation of specific proposals contained within the document be also noted.

ASSESSMENT OF THE LONG TERM POTENTIAL FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE GARTCOSHlGARTLOCH AREA

10. Under reference to paragraph 9 of the Minute of the meeting of this Committee held on 22 January 2003 there was submitted a report (docketed) dated 2 March 2004 by the Director of Planning and Environment (1) advising the Committee of work carried out to date on the potential for the development of the Gartloch/Gartcosh area, as required by Strategic Policy 2 of the Glasgow and Clyde Valley Joint Structure Plan 2000; (2) outlining the background relative thereto; (3) containing in Appendices to the report a map of the study area and an analysis of the constraints and opportunities of settlement within that area; (4) summarising the outcome of the constraints and opportunities study; (5) indicating the method by which the study has progressed to date including the establishment of a formal consultative mechanism with stakeholders and agreed appropriate working arrangements with Area Committees through the North Lanarkshire Local Plan process, and (6) recommending that the Committee (a) note the terms of development constraints for the GartcoshlGartloch study area by consultants lronside Farrar; (b) agree that the Director of Planning and Environment be authorised to negotiate an extension of the lronside Farrar contract to prepare a development option appraisal for the Gartcosh/Gartloch study area, in accordance with Contract Standing Orders 16.3, and (c) agree that the results of the consultants’ study be reported to the Committee for agreement and action prior to any active engagement with developers/stakeholders.

Arising therefrom it was agreed that a briefing meeting be held for those local Members whose Wards could be affected by any proposals arising from the study.

Decided:

that the terms of the development constraints framework for the GartcoshlGartloch study area by consultants lronside Farrar Limited be noted;

that the Director of Planning and Environment negotiate an extension of the current contract with lronside Farrar to enable them to prepare a development option appraisal for the Gartcosh/Gartloch study area, in accordance with Contract Standing Order 16.3;

that a briefing meeting be held for those local Members whose Wards could be affected by any proposals arising from the study, and

that the conclusions of the consultants’ study be reported to Committee for agreement and action prior to any active engagement with the developers/stakeholders as part of the established consultation and working arrangements for the North Lanarkshire Local Plan.

PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENT - STATION ROAD, STEPPS

11. There was submitted a report (docketed) dated 24 March 2004 by the Director of Planning and Environment with regard to pedestrian movement at Station Road, Stepps.

Decided: that consideration of the matter be continued.

FUNDING FOR WISHAW CITIZENS’ ADVICE BUREAU 200412005

12. Under reference to paragraph 11 of the Minute of the meeting of this Committee held on 3 March 2004, there was submitted a report dated 31 March 2004 by the Director of Planning and Environment

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(1) seeking approval for the payment of additional funding to Motherwell and Wishaw Citizens’ Bureau for the operation of the Bureau located in Wishaw; (2) outlining the background relative thereto; (3) indicating that an application was submitted by the CAB in the sum of f56,000 for the core costs of the Wishaw Bureau for 2004/2005; (4) intimating that as part of the Council’s budget process, transitional funding for SIP schemes was included for 2004/2005, and the Chief Executive’s Department had agreed to provide f35,000 towards the core costs of the Wishaw Bureau; (5) indicating that the award was conditional on the Bureau funding the remaining f21,000, and (6) recommending that the Committee (a) approve the payment of f35,000 for the Wishaw Citizens’ Advice Bureau for 2004/2005, and (b) otherwise note the report.

Decided:

(1) that a payment of f35,000 in relation to the Wishaw Citizens’ Advice Bureau for 2004/2005 be approved, and

(2) that the report be otherwise noted.

FEES AND CHARGES 2004/2005 - DROPPED KERBS

13. There was submitted a report (docketed) dated 18 March 2004 by the Director of Planning and Environment (1) seeking authorisation to increase charges for the installation of dropped kerbs by applying the Road Maintenance Contract Inflation figure; (2) indicating that the provision of dropped kerbs is delivered through the Roads Maintenance Contract and recommending that the actual roads maintenance contract inflation figure be applied to current fees; (3) providing a comparison of fees in relation to single and double dropped kerbs including actual average costs to the Council, existing charge and proposed charge applying Roads Maintenance Contract inflation, and (4) recommending that the Committee authorise the application of the Roads Maintenance Contract inflation figure to the fees charged for dropped kerb provision as detailed in the report

Decided: that the application of the Roads Maintenance Contract inflation figure to the fees charged for dropped kerb provision as detailed in the report be approved.

NORTH CARBRAIN UNDERPASS REPLACEMENT CONTRACT - ADDITIONAL FUNDING

14. Under reference to paragraph 7 of the Minute of the meeting of this Committee held on 20August 2003 there was submitted a report dated 18 March 2004 by the Director of Planning and Environment (1) seeking authorisation for additional funding to complete the current North Carbrain Underpass Contract; (2) indicating that the original tender submitted by PLS Construction Limited had been valued at f539J05.41; (3) intimating that during the course of construction, difficult unforeseen ground conditions were revealed necessitating additional excavation works at underpasses 2, 3, 4 and 6 with similar excavations revealing unrecorded public utility apparatus, requiring both diversion works to these apparatus and the redesign of substantial elements of the underpasses themselves; (4) advising that this had resulted in additional costs being incurred amounting to f27,245, and (5) recommending that the Committee authorise the additional funding as detailed in the report.

Decided: that the additional funding for the North Carbrain Underpass Replacement Contract in the sum of f27,245 be approved.

AMENDMENT TO APPROVED LIST OF CONTRACTORS

15. Under reference to paragraph 12 of the Minute of the meeting of this Committee held on 3 March 2004 there was submitted a report dated 31 March 2004 by the Director of Planning and Environment (1) seeking to remove from the Standing Approved List of Contractors, Lightways Limited; (2)

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indicating that following the award of several contracts to the company, inspections had revealed that their compliance with contract specification in relation to the installation depth of ducting and cabling had deteriorated to an unacceptable level; (3) indicating that the Council had instructed Lightways Contractors Limited to re-lay shallow cable, and (4) recommending that Lightways Contractors Limited be removed from the Standing Approved List of Contractors.

Decided :

(1) that Lightways Contractors Limited be removed from the Standing Approved List of Contractors for Road Lighting and Cabling - Installation, Road Lighting and Cabling - Maintenance, Machine Surfacing and other Flexible Maintenance (patching), and

(2) that the Director of Planning and Environment submit a further report on completion of all remedial works by Lightways Contractors Limited at which time consideration may be given to re-instating the Company to the Council’s Approved List of Contractors.

PROVISION OF CAR PARK AT THE FRANK FERGUSON CENTRE, MOTHERWELL ROAD, BELLSHILL

16. Under reference to paragraph 23 of the Minute of the meeting of this Committee held on 22 October 2003 there was submitted a report dated 16 March 2004 by the Director of Planning and Environment (1) advising of the action taken by the Director of Administration, in consultation with the Convener, in accepting a tender by Blacktop Roads (Strathclyde) Limited in the sum of f35,123.25 which had been consistently and competitively priced for the provision of a car park at the Frank Ferguson Centre, Motherwell Road, Bellshill; (2) indicating that (a) all the necessary permissions were in place for the work to be carried out, and (b) it was intended that the work should be completed within the current financial year, and (3) recommending that the Committee note the report.

Decided: that the action taken by the Director of Administration, in consultation with the Convener, in accepting the offer from Blacktop Roads (Strathclyde) Limited in the sum of f35,123.25 for the provision of a car park at the Frank Ferguson Centre, Motherwell Road, Bellshill, be noted.

WEATHER FORECAST PROVISION CONTRACT

17. Under reference to paragraph 10 of the Minute of the meeting of this Committee held on 18 June 2003 there was submitted a report dated 24 February 2004 by the Director of Planning and Environment (1) advising of the action taken with regard to the award of the West of Scotland Local Authority Weather Service Partnership Contract to PA Weathercentre; (2) indicating that tenders were issued to four providers; (3) intimating that the tenders had been assessed on the basis of price and quality; (4) advising that the bid by PA Weathercentre in the sum of f 150,000 represented good value and that South Lanarkshire Council on behalf of the partners had awarded the four year contract which will commence on 16 May 2004 with an option to extend for a further two years; (5) indicating that project costs arising comprise a one-off fee of f500 paid to South Lanarkshire Council and thereafter an annual cost of f18,150 to be paid to that Council, these costs to be met from the Transportation Revenue budget, and (6) recommending that the Committee (a) note the action taken with regard to the award of the West of Scotland Local Authority Weather Forecast Service Partnership Contract to PA Weathercentre, and (b) note that the performance of the contractor will be the subject of continuous monitoring by the Partnership Steering Group.

Decided :

(1) that the action taken with regard to the award of the West of Scotland Local Authority Weather Forecast Service Partnership Contract to PA Weathercentre be noted, and

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(2) that it be noted that the performance of the contractor will be the subject of continuous monitoring by the Partnership Steering Group.

APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF OVERTIME FOR OFFICERS ON OR ABOVE SPINAL COLUMN POINT 35

18. There was submitted a report (docketed) dated 11 March 2004 by the Director of Planning and Environment seeking authorisation to pay overtime, in retrospect, to Officers within the Department’s Trading Standard Section as detailed therein, who earned in excess of spinal column point35 and who had been required to work overtime to change a number of risk factor codes for premises subject to Trading Standards Inspections.

Decided :

(1) that payment of overtime, in retrospect, to the Officers detailed in the report be approved, and

(2) that the report be referred to the Policy and Resources (Personnel) Sub-Committee for approval.

TRANSPORTATION VACANCIES REPORT

19. There was submitted a report (docketed) dated 31 March 2004 by the Director of Planning and Environment (1) highlighting difficulties encountered in filling certain vacancies in the Roads and Transportation Section and bringing forward proposals to address the situation; (2) outlining, in an Appendix to the report, reasons for the recruitment problems currently being experienced throughout the country; (3) summarising the attempts made to date to recruit staff at all levels; (4) indicating that at the present time there were nine vacancies in the Roads and Transportation Section which represented 9% of the establishment; (5) intimating that unless the recruitment difficulties could be addressed in the short term, the staffing situation was likely to worsen as a consequence of pending retirals, and (6) recommending:-

the engagement of recruitment agencies to locate appropriate part-time and full-time staff subject to discussion and consultation with the Head of Personnel Services;

the adoption of revised salary grades for Roads and Transportation staff to develop broader grades with appropriate yardsticks to allow staff to proceed through grades as they attained the necessary educational requirements or performance related criteria, with these revised grades reflecting the current difficulties in recruiting appropriate staff, this to be the subject of discussion and consultation with the Head of Personnel Services;

that Colleges and Universities be approached and sponsored vocational employment be offered to HND, BSc and BEng students, subject to discussion and consultation with the Head of Personnel Services;

the employment of school leavers on a supernumerary basis and the provision of sponsorship through further education, subject to discussions consultation with Head of Personnel Services, it being noted that this initiative would require to be financed from within existing salary budgets;

support for existing employees to attain further qualifications necessary to enable them to progress through grades, this to be financed from within existing salary budgets, and

that the report be referred to the Policy and Resources (Personnel) Sub-Committee.

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Decided:

that the Committee, for its interest, agree that the Director of Planning and Environment engage recruitment agencies to locate appropriate part-time and full-time staff subject to discussion and consultation with the Head of Personnel Services;

that Committee, for its interest, agree that the salary grades for Roads and Transportation staff be revised to develop broader grades with appropriate yardsticks to allow staff to proceed through the grade as they attain the necessary educational requirements or performance related criteria. The revised grades to reflect the current difficulties in recruiting appropriate staff with a scheme detailing proposed revised grades and associated yardsticks being brought to a future meeting of the Committee, following discussion with the Head of Personnel Services;

that colleges and universities be approached and an offer of sponsorship be made of vocational employment to HND, BSc and BEng students, with the details to be agreed with the Head of Personnel Services;

that school leavers be employed on a supernumerary basis and sponsored through further education following discussion and agreement with the Head of Personnel Services, this initiative to be financed from within existing salary budgets;

that existing employees be sponsored to enable them to obtain further qualifications to allow them to progress through grades, this to be financed from within existing salary budgets, and

that the report be referred to the Policy and Resources (Personnel) Sub-Committee.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT 1990 - ENFORCEMENT OF LITTER AND FLYTIPPING PROVISIONS

20. Under reference to paragraph4 of the Minute of the meeting of the Planning and Environment (Protective Services) Sub-Committee held on 6 August 2002 there was submitted a report dated 31 March 2004 by the Director of Planning and Environment (1) indicating that as part of the Streetsmart Campaign, enforcement measures to address the litter and flytipping provisions of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and other relevant legislation will be introduced and increased where necessary; (2) outlining the background relative thereto; (3) indicating that the Protective Services Division has responsibility for enforcing the provisions covering flytipping which in some cases overlaps with those of the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency; (4) intimating that the Cleaning and Related Services Division of the Department of Community Services have undertaken work to remove tipped waste throughout North Lanarkshire on a programmed basis; (5) proposing that the Protective Services Division recruit four Environmental Wardens on a temporary basis for a period of six months to assist Environmental Health Officers to deliver an effective enforcement response to littering and flytipping, and (6) recommending (a) that the Committee note that the enforcement work associated with litter and flytipping will be increased, and additional staff resources are required to accommodate this; (b) that the appointment of four Environmental Wardens on a temporary basis for a period of six months at grade AP2 be approved, and (c) that the matter be referred to the Policy and Resources (Personnel) Sub-Committee.

Arising therefrom it was agreed that the Director of Planning and Environment bring forward a report on (1) the feasibility of enforcement action being taken to address problems associated with the practice of companies attaching posters to lampstandards, traffic lights etc., and (2) the outcome of the six month initiative involving the recruitment of Environmental Wardens to enforce littering and flytipping.

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Decided:

(1) that it be noted that the enforcement work associated with litter and flytipping will be increased, and additional staff resources will require to accommodate this;

(2) that the Committee, for its interest, approve the appointment of four Environmental Wardens on a temporary basis for a period of six months at grade AP2;

(3) that the matter be referred to the Policy and Resources (Personnel) Sub-Committee for approval, and

(4) that the Director of Planning and Environment submit further reports to the Committee on (1) the feasibility of enforcement action being taken to address problems associated with the practice of companies attaching posters to lampstandards, traffic lights etc., and (2) the outcome of the six month initiative involving the recruitment of Environmental Wardens to enforce littering and flytipping

PETITION - PROVISION OF A ZEBRA CROSSING ON THE NEW LINK ROAD FOR CUMBERNAULD TOWN CENTRE

21. There was submitted a report dated 10 March 2004 by the Director of Administration (1) advising the Committee of the submission of a petition from Mr. John Carsewell on behalf of Hillcrest Court residents, Cumbernauld requesting the provision of a zebra crossing on the link road with Cumbernauld Town Centre, and (2) recommending that the Committee consider the terms of the petition.

Decided: that consideration of the matter be continued pending the submission of a report by the Director of Planning and Environment.

PETITION - REQUEST FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES - JARVIE AVENUE, PLAINS

22. There was submitted a report dated 15 March 2004 by the Director of Administration (1) advising the Committee of the submission of a petition from Councillor Morgan on behalf of residents in the vicinity of Jarvie area, Plains requesting the introduction of traffic calming measures within the area, and (2) recommending that the Committee consider the terms of the petition.

Decided: that consideration of the matter be continued pending the submission of a report by the Director of Planning and Environment.

FLOOD THREAT FROM THE HALL GILL WATERCOURSE, WISHAW

23. There was submitted a report (docketed) dated 18 March 2004 by the Director of Planning and Environment (1) advising the Committee of the findings of flood risk assessment on the Hall Gill Watercourse, Wishaw; (2) outlining the background relative thereto; (3) indicating that (a) following the exceptional rainfall on 30 May 2003 in the CastlehilllGowkthrapple area, the Director of Planning and Environment had commissioned a specialist study on the hydrology and hydraulics of the Hall Gill watercourse, and (b) that the report, prepared by JBA Consulting, had considered the flood risk associated with the watercourse; (4) intimating that the consultants report had confirmed that there was a continuing flood risk from the Hall Gill watercourse to the Cambusnethan Priory Cottages downstream from the watercourse; (5) summarising the measures which have already been undertaken in the short term to alleviate the problem, and (6) recommending that the Committee (a) note the report by JBA Consulting on the flood risk associated with Hall Gill watercourse; (b) note the

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actions already taken by the Council; (c) note the wide range of issues and parties involved; (d) note the position regarding the Council’s legal responsibilities and powers with respect to flooding legislation, and (e) consider a further report on the matters raised by the flood risk assessment.

Decided:

(1) that the report by JBA Consulting on the flood risk associated with Hall Gill watercourse be noted;

(2) that the action taken by the Council be noted;

(3)

(4)

that the wide ranging issues and parties involved be noted;

that the position regarding the Council’s legal responsibilities and powers with respect to the flooding legislation be noted, and

that a further report on the matters raised by the flood risk assessment be submitted to a future meeting of the Committee.

(5)

REMIT FROM ECONOMIC REGENERATION COMMllTEE OF 16 MARCH 2004 - AlRDRlE BUSINESS CENTRE

24. Under reference to paragraph 7 of the Minute of the meeting of the Economic Regeneration Committee of 16 March 2004 there was submitted a report (docketed) dated 24 February 2004 by the Director of Planning and Environment providing an update on progress in relation to the development of an Airdrie Business Centre.


REMIT FROM ECONOMIC REGENERATION COMMITTEE OF 16 MARCH 2004 - WORKING FOR FAMILIES FUND - UPDATE

25. Under reference to paragraph 10 of the Minute of the meeting of the Economic Regeneration Committee of 16 March 2004 there was submitted a report dated 2 March 2004 by the Director of Planning and Environment updating the Committee on progress of the Council’s submission to the Working for Families Fund.


REMIT FROM COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE OF 17 MARCH 2004 - LANARKSHIRE WASTE MANAGEMENT PARTNERSHIP - OPERATIONAL ISSUES

26. Under reference to paragraph 26 of the Minute of the meeting of the Community Services Committee of 17 March 2004 there was submitted a report (docketed) dated 4 February 2004 by the Director of Community Services advising the Committee of a number of operational issues which have arisen as a result of requirements for the provision of certain waste management services for Lanarkshire.


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THE SCOTTISH ACCIDENT PREVENTION COUNCIL AWARDS

27. There was submitted a report dated 16 March 2004 by the Director of Planning and Environment (1) advising the Committee of a recent award made to North Lanarkshire by the Scottish Accident Prevention Council; (2) indicating that an entry for the 2003 Awards was submitted on behalf of the Council by the Planning and Environment Department highlighting the joint working undertaken by the Departments of Planning and Environment and of Education in the provision of continuing professional development courses for teachers, with these courses covering a range of road safety topics from pre school provision up to pre driver education; (3) indicating that, in recognition of the value and quality of these courses and the safety benefits to young people, the SAPC had awarded North Lanarkshire Council a Certificate of Commendation, and (4) recommending that the Committee note the report.


INDEX OF PLANNING APPEALS AND ENFORCEMENT NOTICE APPEALS LODGED WITH THE SCOTTISH MINISTERS

28. There was submitted a report (docketed) dated 16 March 2004 by the Director of Planning and Environment advising the Committee of recent planning appeals and enforcement notice appeals received by the Department.


INDEX OF PLANNING AND ENFORCEMENT NOTICE APPEALS DECISIONS

29. There was submitted a report (docketed) dated 16 March 2004 by the Director of Planning and Environment advising the Committee of recent decisions in respect of planning appeals and enforcement notice appeals.


CONFERENCES

30. There was submitted a report (docketed) dated 24 March 2004 by the Director of Administration advising the Committee that nine invitations had been received in respect of attendance at conferences and seeking that consideration be given to these invitations.

Decided :

(1) that attendance at the undernoted conference be approved, viz-

Conference Venue Date Attendance

Investing in a Better Future Manchester 22-24 June 2004 One Member

and

(2) that otherwise no attendance be authorised.

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ANNEX

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N/03/01892/0UT

Mr. Tom Meade

Construction of a Block of Six Flats - 219 Cumbernauld Road, Muirhead

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N1031019231FUL

Craigmarloch Nurseries Limited

Construction of Plant Nursery Complex - Site to the East of Nuttalls, Glasgow Road, Kilsyth

Grant

N/04/00044/FU L

Mr. Gary McGregor

Construction of a Front Porch - Airdrie Bank House - Airdrie R

Grant

3, cc dorrat

N/04/00171 /FU L

MCA Homes Limited

Construction of six flats - Site at Edward PlacelCumbernauld Road, Stepps

Grant

N/04/00197/FUL

Mr. and Mrs. Napier

Extension to a Dwellinghouse - 20 South Dumbreck Road, Kilsyth

Grant

N/04/00288/FUL

Mr. Ross Neilson

Alterations and extension to a dwellinghouse - 33 Muirfield Road, Cumbernauld

Grant.

640


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Mrs. Kwai Chun Chung

Change of Use from Class 5 (Industry) to Class 3 (Hot Food Takeaway) - Unit 4, Craiglinn Yard, Craiglinn, Cumbernauld

Refuse

C/03/01081/OUT

Mr. Stewart Beck

Erection of Dwellinghouse for agricultural worker - Land south west of Greendykeside, Greendykeside Road, Longriggend.

Refuse.

C/03/01742/FUL

Cairn Housing Association

Erection of 23 Dwellinghouses - Land to the North of 51-57 and 58-74 Rochsoles Drive, Airdrie

Grant

C/03/01873/FUL

Southburn Property Company Limited

Extension and alteration to public house, including Change of Use of shop to public house, extension to rear, provision of rear access ramp, alterations to shopfront and installation of roof mounted ventilation duct - The Cellar Bar, 79 Stirling Street, Airdrie

Grant

Yvonne Wilkie

Formation of Driveway - 17 Park Road, Calderbank, Airdrie.

Grant.

C/04/00180/FUL

lain and Tracy Campbell

Erection of 1.8 Metre High Fence to Side of Dwellinghouse - 51 Meadow Walk, Coatbridge

Grant

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Mr. Alex Reid

Erection of Dwellinghouse (In Outline) - Land North of 26 Main Street, Longriggend

Grant

C/04/00191/FUL

Mr. and Mrs. J. Edgar

Erection of Dwellinghouse and detached garage - Land East of 43 Main Street, Longriggend

Grant

C/04/00213/FUL

O2 (UK) Limited

22.9 Metre High Replacement Telecommunications Mast and Associated Cabinets - 7 Hollandhurst Road, Coatbridge

Grant

C/04/00254/F U L

Crown Castle (UK) Llmited

Installation of three Antennae, Relocation of three Antennae and one additional Cabinet - Telephone Exchange, Main Street, Coatbridge

Grant

S/03/00345/F U L

Kevin Ritchie

Erection of two detached houses - Land West of Junction with Carfin Road/ Glenmore Road, Motherwell

Grant

S/03/01 OBOlFUL

Greenside Nursery

Erection of Cafe and Storage Building for Existing Glasshouses Operation - Greenside Nursery, Motherwell Road, Newhouse, Motherwell

Grant

642


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S/03/01339/FUL

Bellshill Miners’ Welfare and Social Club

Residential Development of 14 Flatted Dwellingse with Ancillary Parking and Landscaping, Bellshill Miners’ Welfare, 9 Thorn Road, Bellshill

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S/03/01494/FUL

Global Fireworks

Erection of One Block of Steel Containers to Store Fireworks - Costains, Main Street, Newmains, Wishaw

Site Visit and Hearing

S/03/01704/FUL

Kirk Care Housing Association/Persimmon Partnership

Erection of 16 Dwellings and One Very Sheltered Frail Elderly Unit Comprising of 22 Flats with Communal Facilities - Land North of 57-63 Paterson Street, Motherwell

Grant

S/03/01912/FUL

Vodafone UK Limited

Proposed Installation of Telecommunications Equipment on to Existing Lighting Column, consisting of Six Antennae, One Transmission Dish, Equipment Cabin, Meter Cabinet and Associated Ancillary Development - Fir Park Stadium, Motherwell


S/03/01921/FUL

Mr. Morris

Erection of Building to Facilitate Gym, Store, Shower and Sunbed - 29 Edinburgh Road, Harthill

Grant

643


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Mr. John McGuigan

Construction of Showroom and Offices in Association with Monumental Sculptors Business - McGuigan and Son, 1 16 Stevenston Street, Motherwell

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S/04/00052/F U L

Mr. and Mrs. Smyth

Two Storey Side Extension with Integral Garage - 14 Thyme Square, Motherwell

Grant

S/04/00080/NID

Director of Planning and Environment

Change of Use from Open Space to Car Park and Pick-Up/Drop Off Point - Land North East of Junction of Calder Road/Clydesdale Road, Bellshill

Withdrawn

S/04/00087/F U L

The Rex Fish and Chip Restaurant

Two Storey Rear Extension to Create Additional Office and Storage Space and Alterations to Shopfront - 65-71 Windmillhill Street, Motherwell

Grant

S/04/00107/FUL

Mr. and Mrs. P. Mooney

Erection of Garage and Store - 45 Lyman Drive, Wishaw

Grant

S/04/00177/AMD

Mr. and Mrs. R. Oates

Erection of Double Domestic Lock-Up Garage - 74 Jerviston Road, Motherwell

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The Kindless Group

Erection of Workshop for Bus Vehicle Maintenance - McKindless Business Park, Main Street, Bogside, Wishaw

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Sl0410021 IIAD

JC Decaux UK Limited

Erection of 48 Panel Advertisement Hoarding - Land West of 146 Wishaw Road, Wishaw

Grant

SlO4lOO224lFUL

Agnes Graham

Creation of Hardstanding in Front Garden (Retrospective) - 19 Glenelm Place, Bellshill


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