One rural dwelling at Eastford B7016 From Forth A706 To Carnwath A70, Forth

“Description of Proposed Development 3.1. The proposed development relates to the erection of a 1.5 storey dwellinghouse. Associated development includes the formation of a driveway through the existing field gate, erection of a 1.8m timber fence to boundaries, and the installation of a BioDisc septic tank and soakaway.”

“The proposed house would have an ‘L’ shaped footprint with a maximum width and depth of 16.6 metres by 16.6 metres. The leg of the ‘L’ would finish in a gable to the rear which would have a Juliet balcony. The roof would be finished in concrete tiles with a ridge height of 7.3m and the external walls would be finished in a brick base course and render with a height to the eaves of 3.4 metres.”

“Relevant Planning History 4.1. P/24/1545 was submitted for a dwellinghouse on the same site in December 2024 and was refused at Committee on 17 June 2025. The previous house had a rectangular footprint rather than ‘L’ shaped, no dormers and slightly different external finishes, however, the access and general arrangements on site were the same as the current application.”

“An appeal was subsequently submitted to the Scottish Government Department of Planning and Environmental Appeals against the refusal issued by South Lanarkshire Council, this appeal was dismissed by the Reporter appointed by Scottish Ministers.”

“The design has been amended since the previous refusal in 2025. The applicant has sought to address concerns raised by the Planning Service and the DPEA Reporter by altering the roof pitch of the house, adding dormer windows and changing the finish of the walls to render.”

“Conclusion In conclusion, the principle of a new dwellinghouse in the rural area is unsupportable without a demonstrated locational need as defined in Policy 17 of NPF4. Suitable justification for the proposed dwelling has not been provided. Furthermore, the design of the house is unsatisfactory and there is a lack of sustainable access.”

“Consultations 6.1. Roads Development Management – advise that the visibility splays are only achievable for traffic speeds in the 85 th percentile which require to be demonstrated by a speed survey. A speed survey has not been submitted as part of the application. Response: Noted.”

“Scottish Water – advise that there is sufficient water capacity, but no public wastewater infrastructure is available. Response: Noted.”

“Representations 7.1. Following the statutory period of neighbour notification and advertisement, no third- party representations have been received.”

“Following discussion, Councillor Nelson, seconded by Councillor Convery, moved that the application be refused for the reasons detailed in the Executive Director’s report. Councillor Allison, seconded by Councillor Shearer, moved that the application be granted subject to appropriate conditions, to be prepared by officers, on the grounds that the application satisfied the wider objectives of National Planning Framework (NPF4).”

“The Committee decided: that planning application P/26/0430 by S Carruthers for the erection of a house at Eastford, B7016 from Forth A706 to Carnwath A70, Forth be refused for the reasons detailed in the Executive Director’s report.”