Spectator stand and fencing at Holm Park, Glasgow Road, Clydebank

What was proposed

The application proposed a 150-seat spectator stand and relocated ballstop fencing, increasing the ground’s capacity from 1,260 to 1,410.

“DC25/175/FUL:The construction of a spectator stand and relocation of ballstop fencing at Holm Park, Glasgow Road, Clydebank, G81 1YA by Clydebank Football Club 1.REASON FOR REPORT 1.1The planning application is subject to an objection from a statutory consultee. Under the terms of the approved Scheme of Delegation, it therefore requires to be determined by the Planning Committee.”

“The planning application proposes the construction of a spectator stand and relocation of ballstop fencing to accommodate the proposed stand. The proposed stand measures approximately 4.1m in height at its highest point, 34.4m in length and 2.9m in width. The ballstop fence proposed is located to the rear of the stand and is proposed to be 5m and height and span 40m. The stand provides 150 seats which will increase the stadium capacity from 1260 to 1410.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended refusal because the additional spectators would face a significant safety risk within the inner consultation zone of a fuel storage site.

“8.CONCLUSION 8.1The proposal site is located within an area that is designated in both the adopted and proposed plans as an area of open space. The improvement of open space and sports facilities is supported in National Planning Framework 4 through Policy 15 relating to 20 minute neighbourhoods as well as policies R1 and R3 relating to the retention and enhancement of open space as well as policy GI1 of the proposed Local Development Plan 2.”

“9.REASONS FOR REFUSAL 1.The proposal would result in a material increase in members of the public being present outdoors in the inner consultation zone of the fuel storage site. The proposal therefore poses a safety risk for those using the proposed stand. Accordingly, the proposal is not supported by Policy 23 g) of National Planning Framework 4 or DC5 of the West Dunbartonshire Local plan.”

Officer report

Consultees’ views

Roads, flooding and environmental health officers raised no objections, while the Health and Safety Executive advised against permission on safety grounds.

“West Dunbartonshire Council Environmental Health 4.3No objection subject to conditions relating to hours of work, unexpected contamination and importation/reuse of soil and waste. Health and Safety Executive (HSE) 4.4HSE's advice is that there are sufficient reasons on safety grounds, for advising against the granting of planning permission in this case.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The applicant’s representatives addressed the Committee and answered members’ questions.

The committee’s decision

The Committee agreed to grant planning permission, subject to appropriate conditions and the required notification to Scottish Ministers.

“After discussion and having heard the Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager and the Development Management Team Leader, in further explanation and in answer to Members’ questions, the Committee were informed that, due to the objection from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), any decision to approve the application would require to be notified to Scottish Ministers, in line with legislative requirements and that Ministers may call this application…”

Minutes