4 new homes at Land To The East Of 32 Alexandra Street, Devonside, Tillicoultry

“Assessment 3.27. The proposal seeks planning permission in principle for the erection of 4 new homes on an unallocated site within the settlement boundary of Devonside. At this stage, permission is sought only for the principle of a residential development on this site and for the total number of units. 3.28.”

“For the reasons set out in the Appendix 1 and as assessed in section 3.0, it is recommended that the application is refused. Considerations 3.1. Background and Relevant Site History 3.2. The site has been developed in the past, with historic maps showing a number of buildings associated with the textile industry positioned within its boundaries. Although these have long since been removed and the site has re-greened, it is considered to be brownfield land.”

“The site for many decades had retained a single building close to its centre, with open land surrounding it, and a band of trees. Since at least 2021 the current owner has been using it for unauthorised storage, and it can be seen enclosed with heras-type fencing, a number of shipping containers, vehicles, and construction equipment, all visible from public land. 3.5.”

“Authority cannot be satisfied that the site would be suitable for a residential development. The application has not demonstrated that it would be (or could be made) safe and stable for the proposed residential use, or that it would not result in public safety issues should the development go ahead.”

“Environmental Health have raised an objection as residential development is inherently noise sensitive and there is no supporting information relating to noise impacts. In the absence of a Noise Impact Assessment to establish the baseline noise environment, in this location close to established businesses and busy roads, the proposal has not demonstrated that it represents a suitable location for new residential development.”

“That Committee agrees the recommendation in the report as set out in the report.”

“The Committee agreed to refuse the application for the reasons set out in Appendix 1 and as assessed in section 3.0. of the report.”