One dwellinghouse at Hollybank, Biggar Road, Carnwath, Lanark

“Description of Proposed Development 3.1. Planning permission in principle is sought for the erection of one dwellinghouse and associated works. The submitted site plan identifies an indicative house siting within the existing vegetation and a new vehicular access from the shared private road.”

“No detailed design, siting, scale, drainage or landscaping proposals have been submitted. If planning permission in principle were granted, those matters would require to be addressed through a subsequent application for approval of matters specified in conditions.”

“Site Description 2.1. The application site comprises approximately 0.47 hectares of rough grassland on the west side of the B7016, Biggar Road, within the rural area south of Carnwath. The land contains mature and semi-mature broadleaf trees, areas of dense vegetation and established grassland.”

“The site is positioned between Hollybank to the east and Bank Cottage to the west. A shared private access road bounds the site to the north and connects with the B7016 Biggar Road at its junction with Bankhead Road. Agricultural land lies to the south and forms the wider setting of the small group of houses…”

“Relevant Planning History 4.1. Application P/19/0168 for planning permission in principle for a dwellinghouse on the same site was previously refused.”

“The previous decision predates the adoption of the South Lanarkshire Local Development Plan 2 and National Planning Framework 4. The current application requires to be assessed anew against the current development plan and other material considerations.”

“Sustainable Travel and Local Living Policy 13 of National Planning Framework 4 requires the transport requirements generated by development to be considered in accordance with the sustainable travel hierarchy. Development should, where appropriate, provide convenient links to local facilities by walking, wheeling and cycling and be accessible by public transport.”

“The proposed use would intensify an existing junction with substantially substandard visibility and would prejudice road safety. In addition, the site is poorly connected to services and facilities by active or sustainable travel and, in the absence of an identified locational need, the proposal would not promote sustainable travel or contribute positively to local living.”

“Scottish Water – Advise that there is currently sufficient capacity at Coulter Water Treatment Works. There is no public wastewater infrastructure in the vicinity and private treatment options would require to be investigated. Response: Noted. Water supply and foul drainage details could be considered at the detailed stage if the principle of development were acceptable.”

“West of Scotland Archaeological Society - The site is within an archaeological consultation trigger area associated with the possible route of a Roman road. If permission were granted, an archaeological watching brief should be secured by condition. Response: Noted.”

“The western boundary does not show an intervening strip of land understood to be in separate ownership • Clarification is sought regarding the meaning of associated works • Concern that the indicative position of the dwelling is closer to the neighbouring property than previously discussed • Clarification is sought regarding the relationship with the previous refused application…”

“The submitted red-line boundary defines the application site and planning permission would not confer rights to undertake works on land outside the applicant's control. The detailed position and design of a dwelling are not fixed by this application for planning permission in principle. The previous refusal is a consideration and is addressed in the assessment in Section 10.”

“Following discussion, during which officers responded to members’ questions on various aspects of the report, Councillor Nelson, seconded by Councillor Convery, moved that the application be refused for the reasons detailed in the Executive Director’s report.”

“The Committee decided: that planning application P/26/0293 by R Yarwood for the erection of a house and associated works (Planning Permission in Principle) at Hollybank, Biggar Road, Carnwath, Lanark be refused for the reasons detailed in the Executive Director’s report.”