Full-size 3G synthetic pitch at Argyll Park Argyle Street, Alexandria

“DC25/012/FUL:Construction of a new full-size 3G synthetic pitch including drainage, floodlighting & fencing at Argyll Park, Argyle Street, Alexandria by West Dunbartonshire Council. 1.REASON FOR REPORT 1.1The application has been subject to a substantial body of objection. Under the terms of the approved Scheme of Delegation, it therefore requires to be determined by the Planning Committee.”

“The erection of a 6-column LED floodlighting system measuring 15m in height. • Drainage works. • The erection of perimeter fencing measuring 3m in height and extending to 5m in heigh behind the goal ends. • The erection of 3m high, solid acoustic fencing at goal ends. 3.3The proposed hours of use contained within the Design and Access Statement are Monday to Sunday, 8am until 10pm. ITEM 5a Page 7”

“The proposal is to upgrade the existing sports facility from a grass pitch to a 3G synthetic pitch with associated fencing and floodlighting. The proposal to upgrade the sports facility maintains the open space and upgrades the existing sports provision. As such the proposal is in accordance with the policies relating to sports facilities and open space and is in principle acceptable in this location.”

“7.11The proposal also includes floodlights, and a Lighting Impact Report has been provided. Further to the consultation response from Environmental Health, it is recommended that any granting of permission also limit the hours in which floodlights can operate to be in line with the hours of operation for the facility in order to protect the neighbouring residential amenity from unacceptable impacts from light.”

“4.CONSULTATIONS 4.1West Dunbartonshire Council Roads Service No objections subject to conditions relating to mechanical road brush to be provided; no deliveries during the period of construction between 8.30am and 9.00am and 2.30pm and 3.30pm due to proximity to a school; and banksmen to be used for deliveries for ingress and egress.”

“There is an existing 3G pitch with floodlights and associated noise, shouting, swearing and general anti-social behaviour. • Another pitch would double the noise and anti-social behaviour. Other Concerns • Queries relating to the number of trees to be felled • Views will be of a fence rather than a park • The park should be maintained for all rather than for footballers • People are using the pitch without permission and children are there without supervision.”

“DC25/012/FUL: Construction of a new full-size 3G synthetic pitch including drainage, floodlighting and fencing at Argyll Park, Argyle Street, Alexandria by West Dunbartonshire Council.”

“GRANT full planning permission subject to the following conditions:-”

“Prior to the commencement of any works on site, full details of tree protection measures for all trees within or adjacent to the application site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority.”

“Unless otherwise approved in writing by the Planning Authority, no development shall commence on site until such time as a scheme for the control and mitigation of dust has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. The scheme shall identify likely sources of dust arising from the development or its construction and shall identify measures to prevent or limit the occurrence and impact of such dust.”