30 January 2002

COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES COMMITTEE

Minute of Meeting held in the Council Offices, Stornoway, on Wednesday 30 January 2002 at 9.00am

PRESENT

Mr Angus Nicolson (Chairman)

Mrs Katie M Mackenzie

Mr Alexander A MacDonald

Mr Finlay Morrison

Mr Norman A Macdonald

Mr Donald M Mackay

Mr George Lonie

Mrs Morag Munro

Mr Donald I Nicholson

Mr Donald Maclean

APOLOGIES

Mr Iain M Macleod (Vice-Chairman)

Mr Roderick J Murray

Tribute: Mr James L Macarthur

The Chairman referred with sadness to the recent death of Mr James L Macarthur who had been elected as Member for North Benbecula Ward in May 1999. On behalf of the Committee the Chairman conveyed condolences to Mr Macarthur's family in their sad loss.

MINUTES

Environmental Services Committee C01.02

1

The Minute of Meeting of 21 November 2000 was approved.

KEY TASKS

Update on Key Tasks

PR33.01.12

2

The Chief Executive submitted a Report intimating that the "Key Tasks" agreed by the Comhairle for each of its Committees in 1999, provided the framework for service developments. It was stated that there was a need, following the adoption of the Comhairle's revised decision making structures, to assess the progress made in implementing the Key Tasks as well as re-allocating Key Tasks to Committees so as to reflect changes in Committee remits and responsibilities. Appended to the Report was a statement setting out the Key Tasks, together with information on the progress with regard to the implementation of the Key Tasks.

It was agreed to note the Report insofar as the Committee's interest was concerned.

CONSTITUTION

Membership of Committees

PR01.01

3

The Chief Executive submitted a Report informing Members that Mr Finlay Morrison had transferred his membership from the Environmental Services Committee to the Transportation Committee.

It was agreed to note that Mr Finlay Morrison had become a member of the Transportation Committee with effect from the January 2002 series of meetings and that Mr Morrison had relinquished his membership of the Environmental Services Committee.

FINANCE

Non-Housing Capital Programme: Third Quarter Monitoring

PR110.05

4

The Director of Finance submitted a Report detailing the Programme of Capital Expenditure for the Comhairle for the period 1 April 2001 to 31 December 2001 for all services except the Housing Revenue Account.

It was agreed to recommend approval of the recommendations in the Report, insofar as the Committee's interest was concerned.

Third Quarter Revenue Monitoring

PR110.08.15

5

The Director of Finance submitted a Report detailing revenue expenditure incurred for the period 1 April 2001 to 31 December 2001, together with the forecast expenditure to 31 March 2002.

It was agreed to note the Report, insofar as the Committee's interest was concerned.

Budget Strategy 2002/03 PR110.03.25

6

The Director of Finance submitted a Report advising Members of the final Aggregate External Finance announcement for 2002-03 and setting out the revised Budget Strategy for 2002-03 to 2004-05.

It was agreed to recommend approval of the recommendations in the Report, insofar as the Committee's interest was concerned.

Draft Revenue Estimates

PR110.03.25

7

The Director of Finance submitted the Comhairle's Draft Revenue Estimates for the financial year 2002/2003.

It was agreed to recommend approval of the recommendations in the Report, insofar as the Committee's interest was concerned.

Budget Service Strategy Report

8

The Director of Finance submitted a Report containing the Service Strategy Development Reports for the budget year 2002/03. The Reports set out areas of committed and desirable growth for each service, together with savings proposed to fund the growth and to meet the agreed Cash Planning Limits.

It was agreed to recommend approval of the recommendations in the Report, insofar as the Committee's interest was concerned.

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Private Slaughter of Livestock CH03.02

9

The Director for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report concerning the legal position in respect of the killing of animals for human consumption outwith licensed slaughtering facilities. It had previously been agreed, following consideration of the SAC Report on "Slaughtering in the Western Isles", that consideration be given to finding ways to encourage producers to have all animals killed for human consumption slaughtered in licensed facilities in order to protect public health. The Report further indicated that the Food Standards Agency had issued advice to local authorities in England in respect of private slaughter of animals for human consumption but this advice had not yet been formally issued to Scottish local authorities. The issue was considered to be of such importance that Counsel's opinion was being sought.

It was agreed that:

(1) in light of the legal interpretation of the relevant law and the views of Members expressed at the Meeting a further Report be submitted detailing how encouragement could be given to producers to have all animals killed for human consumption slaughtered in licensed facilities;

(2) subject to there being conflict between the Food Standards Agencies advice and Counsel's opinion, the Comhairle invite the Food Standards Agency (Scotland) to reconsider their draft advice on private slaughter in the light of Counsels opinion; and

(3) if conflict between the FSA and Counsel's opinion still exists, the Director for Sustainable Communities and Director of Corporate Services be authorised, in consultation with the Chairman of Environmental Services, to take the necessary action to seek clarification of the legality of the draft guidance issued by the Food Standards Agency (Scotland) in respect of private slaughter, once that advice was formally issued.

Allocation of Landfill Tax Monies First Quarter 2002

CH03.08

10

With reference to item 89 of the Minute of Meeting of 22 November 2000 the Director for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report concerning the allocation of landfill tax monies to environmental bodies enrolled with ENTRUST for the first quarter of 2002. The Report indicated it would be reasonable to divide the available funds between the Marybank Partnership and the Southern Isles Amenity Trust in the proportions laid down in the current Scheme of Administration. This would allow for the completion of the Stornoway Amenity Development Plan without any loss of funding to community environmental projects.

It was agreed that for the first quarter of 2002, (the period covering January to March 2002), Landfill Tax funding to registered Environmental Bodies be divided as per the current Scheme of Administration, in the proportion of 85% to the Marybank Partnership and 15% to the Southern Isles Amenity Trust in order to continue work on existing, registered environmental improvement projects.

WATER AND DRAINAGE

Flood Prevention and Land Drainage (Scotland) Act 1997

CH03.01

11

The Director of Technical Service submitted a Report detailing occurrences of flooding of non-agricultural land 2000 and 2001 together with details of measures taken to prevent or mitigate such flooding and measures which were required to be taken to prevent flooding. It was indicated that the scope of the Report only covered flooding from water courses and did not cover flooding which was tidal in nature.

It was agreed to note the Report.

CONSERVATION

Proposed Local Nature Reserve: Local Stiapavat, Ness

DS61.02.02

12

The Director for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report concerning the proposed designation of Loch Stiapavat, Ness as a local nature reserve. The Report detailed the key points that would have to be followed in declaring and managing a local nature reserve and indicated that, as well as providing many environmental benefits, it would achieve many related community, sustainability and tourism development objectives.

It was agreed:

(1) to support in principle the establishment of a Local Nature Reserve at Loch Stiapavat, Ness;

(2) to authorise officers to work with Comunn Eachdraidh Nis, SNH and other interests to progress Local Nature Reserve Declaration requirements; and

(3) to report detailed declaration, legal land interest, management and any associated financial implications prior to progressing to formal establishment of the Local Nature Reserve.

Update on the Loch nam Madadh European Marine Site (Marine Special Area of Conservation)

DS61.01

13

With reference to item 96 of the Minute of Meeting of 31 May 2000 the Director for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report concerning the Loch nam Madadh European Marine Sites Forum and Management Group. The Forum and Management Group had held their annual meetings in November 2001 and provided an opportunity to review and update the Loch Management Plan. There had been no evidence presented at the meetings to suggest the activities of the stakeholders of the Loch were being constrained by the designation nor were there any significant management difficulties being encountered. Other EMS's within the Western Isles would legally require structured management but the Loch nam Madadh Management Group did not think it would be appropriate for them to take on the management of other Western Isles EMS's. Management of these sites should be considered within other holistic management initiatives.

It was agreed:

(1) to continue participation in the Loch na Madadh European Marine Site Forum and Management Group; and

(2) that, when developing management of other European Marine Sites, the Comhairle encourage widespread consultation with interested bodies and the use of mechanisms such as the Western Isles Aquaculture Strategy to address the necessary issues.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

Extension to St Peter's Church, Francis Street, Stornoway

DS21.01

14

The Director for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report concerning an application for planning permission for an extension to St Peter's Church, Francis Street, Stornoway. The proposals involved providing a meeting room, small kitchenette and disabled toilet facilities. The Report further indicated that representations had been received in respect of the application.

It was agreed to defer consideration of the application for planning permission for an extension to St Peter's Church, Francis Street, Stornoway on the basis that there would be an opportunity for Members to visit the site on Tuesday 19 February 2002 at a time to be determined by the Director of Corporate Services prior to the Director for Sustainable Communities Report on the matter being considered at a special Meeting of the Committee on that day.

THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS REFERRED TO THE COMHAIRLE.

Erection of Tele-communications Mast, Eriskay

DS21.01

15

The Director for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report concerning an application for planning permission for the erection of a telecommunications mast at Eriskay. The Report detailed the background to the application and indicated that representations had been received.

It was agreed that the application for the erection of a telecommunications mast, Eriskay, be approved subject to the conditions shown in Appendix 1 to the Report.

Erect Garage at `Duart', Lower Barvas, Isle of Lewis

DS21.01

16

The Director for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report concerning a retrospective application for planning permission for the erection of a garage at `Duart', Lower Barvas, Isle of Lewis. The Report commented on the application and indicated that representations had been received.

It was agreed that, subject to rectification of the ownership certificate and to no further objections being received in the notification period, the application to erect a garage at 'Duart', Lower Barvas, be approved subject to the conditions shown in Appendix 1 to the Report.

Mrs Morag Munro declared an interest and left the Meeting during consideration of the following item.

Picnic and Parking Area at Groseclete, Isle of Harris

DS21.01

17

The Director for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report concerning an application for planning permission from Harris Voluntary Service for the construction of a picnic and parking area at Groseclete, Isle of Harris. The Report indicated that the matter could not be determined under delegated powers as Mr Morag Munro, Member for the Harris West ward was a Member of Harris Voluntary Services. The Report commented on the application.

It was agreed that the application for siting a picnic and parking area at Groseclete, Isle of Harris, be approved subject to the conditions shown in Appendix 1 to the Report.

Display Sign at Manor Filling Station, Perceval Road, Stornoway

DS21.01

18

The Director for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report concerning an application for planning permission to display a sign at Manor Filling Station Perceval Road, Stornoway. It was indicated that, as the applicant was Mr Norman L Macdonald, Member for the Goathill ward, the application could not be dealt with under delegated powers. The Report indicated that the proposals were in conformity with planning legislation and had not been the subject of any objection.

It was agreed that the application for permission to display a sign at Manor Filling Station, Perceval Road, Stornoway, be approved subject to the conditions shown in Appendix 1 to the Report.

Mr Norman A Macdonald declared an interest and left the Meeting during consideration of the following item.

Erection of a House at 51A Leurbost, Isle of Lewis

DS21.01

19

The Director for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report concerning an application for planning permission for the erection of a house at 51A Leurbost, Isle of Lewis. It was indicated that, as the applicant was the son-in-law of Mr Norman A Macdonald, Member for the Uig ward, the application could not be dealt with under delegated powers. It was indicated that the proposals were in conformity with planning legislation and had not been the subject of any objections.

It was agreed that, provided there were no issues arising from the outstanding consultations that could not be dealt with by planning conditions, the application to erect a house at 51A Leurbost, be approved subject to planning conditions.

Lift Tower at Health Board Offices, South Beach, Stornoway

DS21.01

20

The Director for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report concerning an application for planning permission for the construction of a lift tower at the Health Board Offices, South Beach Street, Stornoway. It was indicated that, as the agent for the applicant was Mr Philip McLean, the Member for the Plasterfield ward, the application could not be dealt with under delegated powers. The Report indicated that the proposals were in conformity with planning legislation and had not been the subject of any objections.

It was agreed that the application to construct a lift tower at Western Isles Health Board Offices, South Beach, Stornoway, be approved subject to the conditions shown in Appendix 1 to the Report.

Erect New Arts Centre, Louise Carnegie Car Park, Kenneth Street, Isle of Lewis

DS21.01

21

The Director for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report concerning an application for planning permission for the erection of a new Arts Centre at the Louis Carnegie Car Park, Stornoway. The Report indicated that the application was a revised scheme for the An Lanntair Arts Centre and the building's size had been significantly reduced from that previously approved in 1997 and 1999 and had been redesigned in order to effect cost savings in the overall development. The Report recommended that the application for planning permission be approved subject to the conditions detailed in the Report.

It was agreed to defer consideration of the application to erect a new Arts Centre, Louise Carnegie Car Park, Kenneth Street, Stornoway to a special Meeting of the Committee to be held on 19 February 2002 in order to allow the applicant to clarify the situation with regard to the roof and the South Beach façade.

PERFORMANCE REVIEW

Reports Outstanding

PR33.01.12

22

The Director of Corporate Services submitted a progress Report in relation to items of business outstanding from the Environmental Services Committee.

It was agreed to note the Report.

ADDITIONAL ITEM

The Chairman ruled that, in accordance with the provisions of Section 50(B) 4 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 the following item be considered as a matter of urgency in order to allow the Committee to take a view on the matter which had been deferred pending the outcome of a public local enquiry into an objection to the Broadbay Local Plan.

Mr Donald I Nicholson declared an interest and left the meeting during consideration of the following item.

Erect 15 Flats at Keith Street, Stornoway

DS21.01

23

With reference to item 87 of the Minute of Meeting of 30 May 2001 the Director for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report concerning an application for planning permission for the erection of 15 flats at Keith Street, Stornoway. The Report gave background information. commented on the application and indicated that representations had been received.

It was agreed, subject to the Sustainable Development Committee approving the reporter's recommendation in respect of the Broadbay Local Plan, the application to erect 15 flats at Keith Street, Stornoway be approved subject to the conditions shown in the Appendix to the Report.

PRESENT	Mr Angus Nicolson (Chairman)
	Mrs Katie M Mackenzie
	Mr Alexander A MacDonald	Mr Finlay Morrison
	Mr Norman A Macdonald	Mr Donald M Mackay
	Mr George Lonie	Mrs Morag Munro
	Mr Donald I Nicholson	Mr Donald Maclean

APOLOGIES	Mr Iain M Macleod (Vice-Chairman)	Mr Roderick J Murray

Tribute: Mr James L Macarthur		The Chairman referred with sadness to the recent death of Mr James L Macarthur who had been elected as Member for North Benbecula Ward in May 1999. On behalf of the Committee the Chairman conveyed condolences to Mr Macarthur's family in their sad loss.
		MINUTES
Environmental Services Committee C01.02	1	The Minute of Meeting of 21 November 2000 was approved.
		KEY TASKS
Update on Key Tasks PR33.01.12	2	The Chief Executive submitted a Report intimating that the "Key Tasks" agreed by the Comhairle for each of its Committees in 1999, provided the framework for service developments. It was stated that there was a need, following the adoption of the Comhairle's revised decision making structures, to assess the progress made in implementing the Key Tasks as well as re-allocating Key Tasks to Committees so as to reflect changes in Committee remits and responsibilities. Appended to the Report was a statement setting out the Key Tasks, together with information on the progress with regard to the implementation of the Key Tasks. It was agreed to note the Report insofar as the Committee's interest was concerned.
		CONSTITUTION
Membership of Committees PR01.01	3	The Chief Executive submitted a Report informing Members that Mr Finlay Morrison had transferred his membership from the Environmental Services Committee to the Transportation Committee. It was agreed to note that Mr Finlay Morrison had become a member of the Transportation Committee with effect from the January 2002 series of meetings and that Mr Morrison had relinquished his membership of the Environmental Services Committee.
		FINANCE
Non-Housing Capital Programme: Third Quarter Monitoring PR110.05	4	The Director of Finance submitted a Report detailing the Programme of Capital Expenditure for the Comhairle for the period 1 April 2001 to 31 December 2001 for all services except the Housing Revenue Account. It was agreed to recommend approval of the recommendations in the Report, insofar as the Committee's interest was concerned.
Third Quarter Revenue Monitoring PR110.08.15	5	The Director of Finance submitted a Report detailing revenue expenditure incurred for the period 1 April 2001 to 31 December 2001, together with the forecast expenditure to 31 March 2002. It was agreed to note the Report, insofar as the Committee's interest was concerned.
Budget Strategy 2002/03 PR110.03.25	6	The Director of Finance submitted a Report advising Members of the final Aggregate External Finance announcement for 2002-03 and setting out the revised Budget Strategy for 2002-03 to 2004-05. It was agreed to recommend approval of the recommendations in the Report, insofar as the Committee's interest was concerned.
Draft Revenue Estimates PR110.03.25	7	The Director of Finance submitted the Comhairle's Draft Revenue Estimates for the financial year 2002/2003. It was agreed to recommend approval of the recommendations in the Report, insofar as the Committee's interest was concerned.
Budget Service Strategy Report	8	The Director of Finance submitted a Report containing the Service Strategy Development Reports for the budget year 2002/03. The Reports set out areas of committed and desirable growth for each service, together with savings proposed to fund the growth and to meet the agreed Cash Planning Limits. It was agreed to recommend approval of the recommendations in the Report, insofar as the Committee's interest was concerned.
		ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Private Slaughter of Livestock CH03.02	9	The Director for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report concerning the legal position in respect of the killing of animals for human consumption outwith licensed slaughtering facilities. It had previously been agreed, following consideration of the SAC Report on "Slaughtering in the Western Isles", that consideration be given to finding ways to encourage producers to have all animals killed for human consumption slaughtered in licensed facilities in order to protect public health. The Report further indicated that the Food Standards Agency had issued advice to local authorities in England in respect of private slaughter of animals for human consumption but this advice had not yet been formally issued to Scottish local authorities. The issue was considered to be of such importance that Counsel's opinion was being sought.
		It was agreed that: (1) in light of the legal interpretation of the relevant law and the views of Members expressed at the Meeting a further Report be submitted detailing how encouragement could be given to producers to have all animals killed for human consumption slaughtered in licensed facilities; (2) subject to there being conflict between the Food Standards Agencies advice and Counsel's opinion, the Comhairle invite the Food Standards Agency (Scotland) to reconsider their draft advice on private slaughter in the light of Counsels opinion; and (3) if conflict between the FSA and Counsel's opinion still exists, the Director for Sustainable Communities and Director of Corporate Services be authorised, in consultation with the Chairman of Environmental Services, to take the necessary action to seek clarification of the legality of the draft guidance issued by the Food Standards Agency (Scotland) in respect of private slaughter, once that advice was formally issued.
Allocation of Landfill Tax Monies First Quarter 2002 CH03.08	10	With reference to item 89 of the Minute of Meeting of 22 November 2000 the Director for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report concerning the allocation of landfill tax monies to environmental bodies enrolled with ENTRUST for the first quarter of 2002. The Report indicated it would be reasonable to divide the available funds between the Marybank Partnership and the Southern Isles Amenity Trust in the proportions laid down in the current Scheme of Administration. This would allow for the completion of the Stornoway Amenity Development Plan without any loss of funding to community environmental projects. It was agreed that for the first quarter of 2002, (the period covering January to March 2002), Landfill Tax funding to registered Environmental Bodies be divided as per the current Scheme of Administration, in the proportion of 85% to the Marybank Partnership and 15% to the Southern Isles Amenity Trust in order to continue work on existing, registered environmental improvement projects.
		WATER AND DRAINAGE
Flood Prevention and Land Drainage (Scotland) Act 1997 CH03.01	11	The Director of Technical Service submitted a Report detailing occurrences of flooding of non-agricultural land 2000 and 2001 together with details of measures taken to prevent or mitigate such flooding and measures which were required to be taken to prevent flooding. It was indicated that the scope of the Report only covered flooding from water courses and did not cover flooding which was tidal in nature. It was agreed to note the Report.
		CONSERVATION
Proposed Local Nature Reserve: Local Stiapavat, Ness DS61.02.02	12	The Director for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report concerning the proposed designation of Loch Stiapavat, Ness as a local nature reserve. The Report detailed the key points that would have to be followed in declaring and managing a local nature reserve and indicated that, as well as providing many environmental benefits, it would achieve many related community, sustainability and tourism development objectives. It was agreed: (1) to support in principle the establishment of a Local Nature Reserve at Loch Stiapavat, Ness;
		(2) to authorise officers to work with Comunn Eachdraidh Nis, SNH and other interests to progress Local Nature Reserve Declaration requirements; and (3) to report detailed declaration, legal land interest, management and any associated financial implications prior to progressing to formal establishment of the Local Nature Reserve.
Update on the Loch nam Madadh European Marine Site (Marine Special Area of Conservation) DS61.01	13	With reference to item 96 of the Minute of Meeting of 31 May 2000 the Director for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report concerning the Loch nam Madadh European Marine Sites Forum and Management Group. The Forum and Management Group had held their annual meetings in November 2001 and provided an opportunity to review and update the Loch Management Plan. There had been no evidence presented at the meetings to suggest the activities of the stakeholders of the Loch were being constrained by the designation nor were there any significant management difficulties being encountered. Other EMS's within the Western Isles would legally require structured management but the Loch nam Madadh Management Group did not think it would be appropriate for them to take on the management of other Western Isles EMS's. Management of these sites should be considered within other holistic management initiatives. It was agreed: (1) to continue participation in the Loch na Madadh European Marine Site Forum and Management Group; and (2) that, when developing management of other European Marine Sites, the Comhairle encourage widespread consultation with interested bodies and the use of mechanisms such as the Western Isles Aquaculture Strategy to address the necessary issues.
		PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Extension to St Peter's Church, Francis Street, Stornoway DS21.01	14	The Director for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report concerning an application for planning permission for an extension to St Peter's Church, Francis Street, Stornoway. The proposals involved providing a meeting room, small kitchenette and disabled toilet facilities. The Report further indicated that representations had been received in respect of the application. It was agreed to defer consideration of the application for planning permission for an extension to St Peter's Church, Francis Street, Stornoway on the basis that there would be an opportunity for Members to visit the site on Tuesday 19 February 2002 at a time to be determined by the Director of Corporate Services prior to the Director for Sustainable Communities Report on the matter being considered at a special Meeting of the Committee on that day.
		THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS REFERRED TO THE COMHAIRLE.
Erection of Tele-communications Mast, Eriskay DS21.01	15	The Director for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report concerning an application for planning permission for the erection of a telecommunications mast at Eriskay. The Report detailed the background to the application and indicated that representations had been received. It was agreed that the application for the erection of a telecommunications mast, Eriskay, be approved subject to the conditions shown in Appendix 1 to the Report.
Erect Garage at `Duart', Lower Barvas, Isle of Lewis DS21.01	16	The Director for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report concerning a retrospective application for planning permission for the erection of a garage at `Duart', Lower Barvas, Isle of Lewis. The Report commented on the application and indicated that representations had been received. It was agreed that, subject to rectification of the ownership certificate and to no further objections being received in the notification period, the application to erect a garage at 'Duart', Lower Barvas, be approved subject to the conditions shown in Appendix 1 to the Report.
		Mrs Morag Munro declared an interest and left the Meeting during consideration of the following item.
Picnic and Parking Area at Groseclete, Isle of Harris DS21.01	17	The Director for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report concerning an application for planning permission from Harris Voluntary Service for the construction of a picnic and parking area at Groseclete, Isle of Harris. The Report indicated that the matter could not be determined under delegated powers as Mr Morag Munro, Member for the Harris West ward was a Member of Harris Voluntary Services. The Report commented on the application. It was agreed that the application for siting a picnic and parking area at Groseclete, Isle of Harris, be approved subject to the conditions shown in Appendix 1 to the Report.
Display Sign at Manor Filling Station, Perceval Road, Stornoway DS21.01	18	The Director for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report concerning an application for planning permission to display a sign at Manor Filling Station Perceval Road, Stornoway. It was indicated that, as the applicant was Mr Norman L Macdonald, Member for the Goathill ward, the application could not be dealt with under delegated powers. The Report indicated that the proposals were in conformity with planning legislation and had not been the subject of any objection. It was agreed that the application for permission to display a sign at Manor Filling Station, Perceval Road, Stornoway, be approved subject to the conditions shown in Appendix 1 to the Report.
		Mr Norman A Macdonald declared an interest and left the Meeting during consideration of the following item.
Erection of a House at 51A Leurbost, Isle of Lewis DS21.01	19	The Director for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report concerning an application for planning permission for the erection of a house at 51A Leurbost, Isle of Lewis. It was indicated that, as the applicant was the son-in-law of Mr Norman A Macdonald, Member for the Uig ward, the application could not be dealt with under delegated powers. It was indicated that the proposals were in conformity with planning legislation and had not been the subject of any objections. It was agreed that, provided there were no issues arising from the outstanding consultations that could not be dealt with by planning conditions, the application to erect a house at 51A Leurbost, be approved subject to planning conditions.
Lift Tower at Health Board Offices, South Beach, Stornoway DS21.01	20	The Director for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report concerning an application for planning permission for the construction of a lift tower at the Health Board Offices, South Beach Street, Stornoway. It was indicated that, as the agent for the applicant was Mr Philip McLean, the Member for the Plasterfield ward, the application could not be dealt with under delegated powers. The Report indicated that the proposals were in conformity with planning legislation and had not been the subject of any objections. It was agreed that the application to construct a lift tower at Western Isles Health Board Offices, South Beach, Stornoway, be approved subject to the conditions shown in Appendix 1 to the Report.
Erect New Arts Centre, Louise Carnegie Car Park, Kenneth Street, Isle of Lewis DS21.01	21	The Director for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report concerning an application for planning permission for the erection of a new Arts Centre at the Louis Carnegie Car Park, Stornoway. The Report indicated that the application was a revised scheme for the An Lanntair Arts Centre and the building's size had been significantly reduced from that previously approved in 1997 and 1999 and had been redesigned in order to effect cost savings in the overall development. The Report recommended that the application for planning permission be approved subject to the conditions detailed in the Report. It was agreed to defer consideration of the application to erect a new Arts Centre, Louise Carnegie Car Park, Kenneth Street, Stornoway to a special Meeting of the Committee to be held on 19 February 2002 in order to allow the applicant to clarify the situation with regard to the roof and the South Beach façade.
		PERFORMANCE REVIEW
Reports Outstanding PR33.01.12	22	The Director of Corporate Services submitted a progress Report in relation to items of business outstanding from the Environmental Services Committee. It was agreed to note the Report.
		ADDITIONAL ITEM
		The Chairman ruled that, in accordance with the provisions of Section 50(B) 4 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 the following item be considered as a matter of urgency in order to allow the Committee to take a view on the matter which had been deferred pending the outcome of a public local enquiry into an objection to the Broadbay Local Plan. Mr Donald I Nicholson declared an interest and left the meeting during consideration of the following item.
Erect 15 Flats at Keith Street, Stornoway DS21.01	23	With reference to item 87 of the Minute of Meeting of 30 May 2001 the Director for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report concerning an application for planning permission for the erection of 15 flats at Keith Street, Stornoway. The Report gave background information. commented on the application and indicated that representations had been received. It was agreed, subject to the Sustainable Development Committee approving the reporter's recommendation in respect of the Broadbay Local Plan, the application to erect 15 flats at Keith Street, Stornoway be approved subject to the conditions shown in the Appendix to the Report.