Transport hub at Port Rodie Car Park, Port Rodie, Stranraer

“Planning permission is sought for the erection of a transport hub within the existing car park which would include a secure storage area for bicycles, e-bikes (electric bicycles) and ACC-bikes (accessible electric bicycles), with associated bus waiting area, public toilets, bike wash / repair station, internal general purpose space, and external shelter with fixed benching, which would measure 25.76m x 6.66m x 3.25m and be finished in grey facing brick, Cedral composite…”

“PUBLIC PUBLIC roof with PV panels. Only the waiting / toilet areas would be insulated. EV charging points (2 dual 50kwh which would measure 2m x 0.4m x 6.9m & 2 dual 7kwh which would measure 1.55m x 0.29m x 0.45m) would be fitted within 8 adjacent car parking spaces. To facilitate the development the existing bus stop, public toilet block and a section of boundary wall & railings would be removed, with a new proactive barrier formed around the building.”

“The application relates to an area within Port Rodie car park, Stranraer. The site sits in a prominent location fronting Port Rodie and is currently bound by a wall delineating the site from the public pavement and A717 public road. Currently within the site sits a public bus stop and public toilets, which have been redundant and lain vacant for a period of years.”

“The wider site has benefited from planning permission under 11/P/1/0359 on 17 January 2012 for the erection of a 3.5m high chain link security fencing and access gates in association with Stranraer Port Decommissioning.”

“Conclusion 4.14 In conclusion, the proposal is considered to be compliant with the provisions of the stated Development Plan Policies and as there are no material considerations which override the presumption in favour of a determination in accordance with the terms of the development plan, it is recommended that this proposal be granted subject to the standard time condition.”

“Approve subject to the following condition:-”

“National Air Traffic Services – No objections.”

“Council Flood Risk Management Team - No objections. Originally objected to the proposal but subsequently withdrew this objection after receipt of further information, provided that the recommendations outlined in the Flood Risk Assessment are adhered to.”

“No third party representations were received.”

“APPROVED application 25/1812/FUL subject to the conditions as detailed in the report.”