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MINUTES
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Minutes of
Meetings of 21 March, 11 April and 11 May 2006
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The Minutes of Meetings of 23 March, 11 April and 11 May 2006 were
approved.
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Declaration
of interest
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The Chairman
and Mr Norman L Macdonald declared an interest in the Item concerning the
Change of Use from Shop to Bank, 9
Cromwell Street, Stornoway, and left the meeting
during consideration of the matter.
The
Vice-Chairman declared an interest in Items 27 and 28 and left the meeting
during consideration of these matters.
Mr Donald J
Macsween declared an interest in Item 30 and left the meeting during
consideration of the matter.
Mr Donald J
Macsween and Mr Angus McCormack declared an interest in Item 24 and left the
meeting during consideration of the matter.
Mr Norman A
Macdonald declared an interest in Item 18 and left the meeting during
consideration of the matter.
Mr Angus
Campbell declared an interest in Item 19 and left the meeting during
consideration of the matter.
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FINANCE
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General Fund Revenue Outturn 2005/06
PR110.08
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A Report was
submitted by the Director of Finance informing Members of the Comhairle’s
revenue outturn for 2005/06 and seeking approval for departmental carry
forwards. The Report indicated an
overall unaudited deficit for 2005/06 of £811K and identified budgetary
pressures and challenges for future years.
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It was agreed to recommend, insofar as the interests
of the Committee were concerned, that the Comhairle:
(1)
note the Report; and
(2)
approve the carry forward of budgets detailed in Appendix D.
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General Fund Fourth Quarter Capital
Monitoring 2005/06
PR110.01
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A Report was
submitted by the Director of Finance regarding a summary of the overall funding position for 2005/06 and the
revised position for the subsequent two years are shown in Appendix 1. Appendices 2 and 3 summarised the income
and expenditure by Committee for 2005/06 and the revised Programme
incorporating slippage and acceleration for the subsequent 2 years. Appendix 4 detailed the status of the PERs
and Appendix 5 showed the expenditure approved for funding by Prudential
Borrowing and CFCR. A more detailed analysis of income and expenditure,
including slippage and acceleration for each Committee, would be available in
the June Information Bulletin.
It was agreed to
recommend that the Comhairle approve the recommendations in the Report
insofar as Committee’s interests were concerned.
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POLICY
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A Marine Bill – Department of Environment,
Food and Rural Affairs’ Consultation Document
CH02.05
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The Director
of Technical Services submitted a Report intimating that the Comhairle had
been invited to respond to a consultation document entitled ‘A Marine Bill’,
from the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. It was intimated in the Report that the
draft Bill considered the following areas:
(1) Marine Spatial Planning;
(2) The regulatory regime for licensing
marine development;
(3) The management of fisheries;
(4) The conservation of marine
eco-systems and bio-diversity; and
(5) The
establishment of a new marine management organisation and the functions it
might take on.
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A response to
the consultation document was detailed at Appendix 2 to the Report which
identified the undernoted key issues for the Western Isles:
(1) Marine aquaculture;
(2) Inshore fisheries;
(3) Coastal and offshore energy
generation;
(4) Coastal erosion and sea level rise;
(5) Ports and marine transport;
(6) Tourism and recreation;
(7) Environmental designations; and
(8) Developmental plans.
It was stated
in the Report that whilst it was proposed to indicate the Comhairle's broad
agreement with the principles set out in the consultation document it was suggested
that the Comhairle should strongly resist any increase of regulatory burden,
which may arise from changes either to the planning or the licensing systems.
It was agreed to recommend that Appendix 2 to the
Report by the Director of Technical Services form the basis of a Comhairle
response to the Scottish Executive.
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Scottish Water Growth Programme 2006-14:
Further Consultation
CH02.06
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The Director
for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report concerning the consultation
exercise being undertaken by Scottish Water in connection with the
preparation of its Quality and Standards Investment Programme for the period
2006 - 2014. It was intimated that a
meeting would take place on 19 June 2006 between representatives of Scottish
Water and Officers of the Comhairle and that using data from the recent joint
Comhairle and Scottish Water flow/load study, as well as related development
trends, it was proposed to submit further information on priorities at that
meeting.
It was
indicated in the Report that the outcome of the meeting between
representatives of Scottish Water and Officers of the Comhairle would be
reported to the Policy and Resources Committee, at its meeting on 22 June
2006, prior to the Comhairle determining its final response to the consultation.
It was agreed to recommend that the information
presented to Committee be submitted to Scottish Water as the Comhairle
response, subject to any changes agreed.
It was further agreed to recommend that Officers of
the Comhairle make representations at the meeting with representatives of
Scottish Water in relation to:
(1)
the low water pressure and lack of
water capacity affecting systems throughout the Western Isles;
(2)
the need to monitor the capacity of the waste water system in the
Back Area;
(3)
the development of a strategic partnership between the Comhairle
and Scottish Water to achieve the most efficient use of resources; and
(4)
the need for first time provision and expanded waste water systems
in rural areas such as Uig.
Arising out of consideration of the matter it was
agreed to recommend that the Vice-Chairman, or his nominee, represent the
Comhairle at the forthcoming conference, in Dundee, at which the performance
and plans of Scottish Water to improve systems throughout Scotland
would be considered.
It was also agreed to recommend that the Director
for Sustainable Communities be requested to submit a Report on the issue of
asbestos in the drinking supply of Point, if necessary.
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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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Creed Biodigester – Electricity Supply to
the Hydrogen Project
DS61.23
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The Director
for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report outlining proposals to site a
Hebridean Hydrogen Project Gas Production Plant at the Creed Park
Environmental Centre Site, Isle of Lewis.
It was intimated that it was anticipated that the Creed Park
Environmental Centre would generate a net output of 1,100 MWh/annum and that
as Scottish and Southern Electricity would not provide a connection to the
Western Isles electricity grid, until they could undertake a full network
survey to establish grid capacity, it was proposed to use the electricity
generated at the Creed Park Environmental Centre to power the electrolysis
equipment, which it was proposed to purchase as part of Phase 2 of the
Hydrogen Innovation Zone Project. It
was stated in the Report that producing hydrogen from electricity produced by
bio-digester gas on the scale proposed would be world first and that this
innovative project would enhance the status of the Hebridean Hydrogen Project
and thereby be of assistance when the Project attempted to attract additional
private and public sector support. It
was further stated that the Comhairle would receive income from Renewable
Obligations Certificates for each kilowatt hour generated and used and that it
was therefore in the Comhairle's interest to maximise generating capacity and
therefore income from Renewable Obligation Certificates.
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It was agreed to recommend that the Comhairle agree
in principle:
(1)
to the siting of the equipment for the Hydrogen Project Phase 2 at
the Creed Park Site; and
(2)
that the Creed Park Environmental Centre supply electricity to the
Hydrogen Project, subject to further details being submitted for approval
once the Hydrogen Project Phase 2 scope had been fully defined and approved.
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CONSUMER
PROTECTION
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Delivery Surcharge on Consumer Goods
CH02
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The Director
for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report appending the response
received from the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) in relation to the issue of
delivery surcharges faced by consumers in the Western Isles.
It was
intimated in the Report that the Office of Fair Trading had concluded that it
could not prevent delivery surcharges being applied to island consumers. It was further stated that the Office of
Fair Trading had indicated that it was willing to monitor the issue and that
the Trading Standards Service would continue to deal with consumer complaints,
on this matter, in accordance with existing enforcement policy and would also
continue to monitor the situation in the light of any future legislative
changes.
It was agreed to recommend that:
(1)
the response of the OFT be noted; and
(2)
any future changes are brought to the attention of the Comhairle.
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Extension of Dual Warranting Pilot
M08.01
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With reference
to item 22 of the Minute of Meeting of 1 September 2005 the Director for
Sustainable Communities submitted a Report seeking authority to extend a
pilot scheme of dual warranting of Health and Safety Executive and Comhairle
Health and Safety at Work Inspectors.
It was
intimated that as a result of delays in organising warrants the operation of
the Scheme had been very limited and consequently it was proposed to extend
the pilot scheme until 31 March 2007, under the terms of the Memorandum of
Understanding previously negotiated with the Health and Safety Executive.
It was agreed to recommend that the Comhairle agree
to an extension of the pilot study of dual warranting of Health and Safety
Executive Inspectors and Comhairle Health and Safety at Work Inspectors, under
the terms of the existing Memorandum of Understanding, until 31 March 20007.
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Compliance with the End of Life Vehicle
Directive
CH03.08
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The Director
for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report outlining proposals to improve
the collection and processing services for end of life vehicles in order to
comply with the End of Life Vehicle Directive.
It was
intimated in the Report that the End of Life Vehicle Directive set out new
standards for depollution and levels of recycling for all processed vehicles
and that in order to comply with these new standards and maintain a service
for the disposal of End of Life Vehicles in the Western Isles the Comhairle
had established two new authorised treatment facilities, one in Lewis and one
in Benbecula, where all vehicles could be fully depolluted prior to be bailed
and shipped to the mainland for recycling.
It was stated that in order to meet the recycling and recovery target
of 85% it was essential that the Comhairle enter into an agreement with one
of the End of Life Vehicle Compliance Schemes provided by Autogreen and
Cartake-back. It was intimated that
both of these schemes would help to provide a recycling route for all
materials from processed End of Life Vehicles and establish recovery, or
recycling protocols, for each of the component materials, which made up a
vehicle to ensure that recycling targets were met.
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It was stated
in the Report that as the Comhairle had operated a free uplift service for End
of Life Vehicles, the introduction of the End of Life Vehicle Directive and
subsequent obligation on vehicle manufacturers to meet the costs of a
"take-back" service throughout the UK would be financially
beneficial to the Comhairle and that there was now an opportunity to obtain
financial backing for a service to help remove End of Life Vehicles from the
Western Isles, which would not be constrained by fluctuations in the value of
scrap metal.
It was agreed to recommend that the Comhairle agree:
(1)
to delegate negotiation with the Autogreen and Cartakeback End of
Life Vehicle Compliance Schemes to the Director for Sustainable Communities,
in consultation with the Director of Corporate Services, to obtain the most
beneficial solution to providing a fully funded service for the recycling of
ELVs in the Western Isles; and
(2)
that a Report be brought to the Comhairle upon completion of these
negotiations.
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ENVIRONMENTAL
HEALTH
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Health and Consumer Services – Service
Plans
CH01
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The Director
for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report seeking approval for the Food
Safety, Trading Standards and Health and Safety Enforcement Service
Plans. It was intimated in the Report
that the Service Plans were required by the Food Standards Agency’s Framework
Agreement on Local Authority Food Law Enforcement. The Department of Trade and Industry’s
National Performance Framework for Trading Standards Services and the Health
and Safety Executive's protocol for enforcement. Copies of the plans had been made available
for Members to inspect.
It was agreed to recommend that the Service Plans
for 2006/07 for the Food Safety Enforcement Service, the Trading Standards
Service and the Health and Safety Enforcement Service be approved.
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Presentation on Avian Influenza
CH03.01
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The Chairman
invited John Mackenzie, Veterinary Officer with the State Veterinary Service
to give a presentation to the Committee on Avian Influenza.
Following Mr
Mackenzie's presentation an opportunity was afforded to Members to ask
questions.
The Chairman
thanked Mr Mackenzie for his presentation.
It was agreed to recommend that the presentation to
the Committee in respect of Avian Influenza by John Mackenzie, Veterinary
Officer with the State Veterinary Service be noted.
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Stornoway Abattoir – Opening Season
CH03.02.02
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The Director
for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report concerning the performance of
the Stornoway Abattoir. It was
intimated in the Report that following consultation with stakeholders a clear
demand had emerged for the Stornoway Abattoir to be open for a longer period
than at present.
It was stated
in the Report that the Comhairle operated the Stornoway Abattoir primarily to
avoid home slaughter and the associated waste and health issues and that the
length of the operating season, animals sent for slaughter and charges levied
at the Abattoir had to be balanced in order to achieve the target of a ‘zero
budget’.
The Report further
stated that the Stornoway Abattoir was potentially subject to constraints
relating to state aids and that consequently the operating period for the
Abattoir needed to be financially self-sustaining. The Report further suggested proposed
changes to the service provided at the Stornoway Abattoir, which would go
part of the way towards meetings the aspirations of stakeholders.
The Report detailed,
at Appendix 1, the charges which it was proposed to introduce at the
Stornoway Abattoir during the 2006 - 2007 season.
It was agreed to recommend that:
(1)
the Director for Sustainable Communities be authorised to lengthen
the operating season by approximately eight weeks subject to sufficient,
financially viable, demand;
(2)
the Director for Sustainable Communities be authorised to enter
into negotiation with the industry about the pattern for future years; and
(3)
the tariff included at Appendix 1 be approved for the 2006/07
season.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT
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Allocation of ACE Challenge Grant –
Bayble Boatowners and Pier Users Association
DS63
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The Director
for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report concerning an application for
financial assistance from the Bayble Boat Owners and Pier Users Association
aimed at developing Bayble pier and shore into a community amenity that would
be of economic, social, cultural and environmental benefit to the area.
Details of the
project costs and funding were given in the Report. The Report also gave background information
in relation to the application and stated that the Bayble Boat Owners and
Pier Users Association had sought financial assistance in the sum of £22,000
from the ACE Challenge Grant Scheme, towards the cost of the first phase of
the works to enhance the Bayble pier and shore area.
It was agreed to recommend that, subject to
production of satisfactory evidence of matching funding and obtaining all
necessary statutory consents the Comhairle approve the acceleration of
£22,000 from the 2007/08 ACE Challenge allocation to Bayble Boat owners and
Pier Users Association.
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FLOODING
AND COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT
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Coastal Monitoring at Seilebost
DS60
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With reference
to Item 19 of the Minute of Meeting of 8 December 2005 the Director of
Technical Services submitted a Report giving information on the extent of
coastal movement along the coast-line at Seilebost School. The Report contained comparisons between
the current survey and those from January 2005, November 2004 and the 1967
ordnance survey, as an indication of the progress of the erosion taking
place. It was further stated in the
Report that it was proposed to continue to monitor the movement at Seilibost School and report to the Comhairle on
a six monthly basis.
It was agreed to recommend that the Report be noted.
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Coastal Monitoring at Lionacleit
DS60
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With reference
to Item 18 of the Minute of Meeting of 8 December 2005 the Director of
Technical Services submitted a Report giving information on the extent of
coastal erosion along the coast-line south and east of Lionacleit School,
Benbecula. The Report contained
comparisons between the current survey and those from October 2005, Spring
1997 and the 1965 Ordnance survey, as an indication of the erosion taking
place.
It was
intimated that it was proposed to continue to monitor coastal erosion at
Lionacleit and report to the Comhairle on a six monthly basis.
It was agreed to recommend that the Report be noted.
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Flood Prevention and Land Drainage (Scotland) Act
1997
DS65
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The Director
of Technical Services submitted a Report detailing flooding on
non-agricultural land for the years 2004 and 2005, which had been prepared in
accordance with the requirements of the Flood Prevention and Land Drainage (Scotland) Act
1997.
It was stated
in the Report that the flooding incident detailed at Appendix 1 to the Report
covered only flooding from water courses and did not cover flooding which was
tidal in nature.
It was agreed to recommend that the Report be noted
and that it be delegated to the Director of Technical Services to amend the
Flooding Incident Status Reports.
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Outer Hebrides Coastal Marine Partnership
DS60
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The Director
of Technical Services submitted a Report concerning progress made in relation
to the establishment of an Outer Hebrides Coastal Marine Partnership. It was
intimated in the Report that it was proposed to launch the Outer Hebrides
Coastal Marine Partnership, in Benbecula, on 6 July 2006.
It was
intimated that a draft constitution for the Partnership would be considered
at the launch event and nominations for the relevant number of Comhairle
Members to serve on the Partnership would be sought in August 2006.
Details of the
draft terms of reference of the Outer Hebrides Coastal Marine Partnership
Forum were detailed at Appendix 1 to the Report.
It was agreed to recommend that the Comhairle
approve the establishment of the Outer Hebrides
Coastal Marine Partnership as detailed in the Report.
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BUILDING
STANDARDS
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Mr Norman A
Macdonald declared an interest in the following item and left the meeting
during consideration of the matter.
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Improving Disabled Access for the
Community - Application for Higher Level of Grant – Uig Community Centre,
Crowlista, Uig
DS40.02.06
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The Director
for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report seeking approval for a higher
level of grant to be paid from the Capital Programme 2004 - 2008 to fund
improved disabled access at the Uig Community Centre. Details of the works, which it was proposed
to undertake at the Centre, were given in the Report and it was further
intimated that the Isle of Lewis Access Panel had given their approval to the
project on 9 May 2006.
It was agreed to recommend that the application from
Uig Community Centre Association for funding to help fund access improvements
to the Uig Community Centre be granted up to a maximum of £1000, on the basis
that payment would only be made upon submission of detailed invoices and a
satisfactory inspection.
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Mr Angus
Campbell declared an interest in the following item and left the meeting
during consideration of the matter.
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Improving Disabled Access for the
Community - Application by Lochs Services Limited, Cameron Terrace, Leurbost
DS40.02.06
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The Director
for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report concerning an application from
Lochs Services Ltd for a grant to help fund access improvement at the filling
station and shop/café at Cameron Terrace, Leurbost, Isle of Lewis. It was intimated in the Report that the
matter had been referred to Committee for consideration as Mr Angus Campbell,
Member for the Newton Ward, was a Director of the applicant Company.
It was agreed to recommend that the application from
Lochs Services Ltd for funding to help fund access improvements to Cameron
Terrace filling station be granted up to a maximum of £500, on the basis that
payment would only be made upon submission of detailed invoices and a
satisfactory inspection.
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Improving Disabled Access for the
Community - Application for Higher Level of Grant – Eriskay Community Centre
DS40.02.06
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The Director
for Sustainable Communities submitted an application for financial assistance
for a higher level of grant to be paid from the Capital Programme 2004 - 2008
to fund improved disabled access at the Eriskay Community Hall.
Details of the
works which it was proposed to undertake at the Eriskay Community hall were
given in the Report and it was intimated that the Isle of Uist Access Panel
had given their approval for the project on 10 May 2006.
It was agreed to recommend that an application from
the Eriskay Hall Committee for funding to help fund the provision of a
platform lift be granted up to a maximum of £5000 on the basis that payment
would only be made upon submission of detailed invoices and satisfactory
inspection.
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STORM
DAMAGE
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Storm Damage Response Programme
PR100.01
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The Director
of Technical Services submitted a Report giving information on the progress
made in relation to the repair and betterment work undertaken following the
January 2005 storm. In particular the
Report gave details of the works undertaken at the North Ford Causeway and in
relation to coast protection projects.
It was intimated that applications for funding assistance for a number
of coast protection schemes had been submitted to the Scottish Executive and
that further representations had been made to the Scottish Ministers
regarding those projects which remained "unfunded," including the
establishment of escape routes at several locations in Benbecula and South
Uist.
It was agreed to recommend, insofar as the
Committee’s interests were concerned, that the Comhairle:
(1)
note the progress with regard to the delivery of the approved
programme of repairs and improvements; and
(2)
approve the future reporting of matters relating to the Storm
Damage Response Programme be to the respective service Committees
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CONSERVATION
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Consultation on Scottish Historic and
Environment Policy Document – “Scottish Historic Environment Policy” (SHEP1)
and “Gardens and Designed Landscapes” (SHEP3)
DS20
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The Director
for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report concerning an invitation from
Historic Scotland to respond to their consultation documents concerning:
(1) Scottish Historic Environment
Policy (SHEP1); and
(2) Gardens and Designed Landscapes (SHEP3).
It was
intimated that the overarching policy statement for the Historic Environment
was detailed in the Scottish Environment Policy document and that three key
outcomes had been identified namely:
(1) that
the Historic Environment was cared for, protected and enhanced for the
benefit of our own and future generations;
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(2) that
there was increased public appreciation and enjoyment of the Historic
Environment amongst all the people of Scotland and visitors to the
country; and
(3) that
the Historic Environment's importance as a key asset in Scotland's
economic, social and cultural success was recognised and skilfully harnessed.
It was further intimated that the consultation document concerning
gardens and designed landscapes set out policies specifically related to
gardens and designed landscapes.
It was agreed to recommend that the comments as
detailed in the Report by the Director for Sustainable Communities form the
basis of the Comhairle's response to Historic Scotland in response to its
consultation on “Scottish Historic Environment Policy” (SHEP1) and “Gardens
and Designed Landscapes” (SHEP3).
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DEVELOPMENT
CONTROL
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It was agreed
that the public, including the press, be excluded from the meeting during
consideration of item 23 below on the grounds that exempt information as
defined in Paragraph 13 of Schedule 7A of the Local Government (Scotland Act
1973 would be disclosed, namely, Information which, if disclosed to the
public, would reveal that the Comhairle proposed:
(a)
to give under any enactment a
notice under or by virtue of which requirements were imposed on a person; or
(b)
to make an order or direction
under any enactment.
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Enforcement at 51 Newmarket, Isle of Lewis
CH03.05
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The Director
for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report concerning proposals to
instigate direct action under the provisions of Section 135 of the Town and
Country Planning (Scotland)
Act 1997 to clear the site referred to in the Report of all derelict vehicles.
It was agreed to recommend that the Comhairle
approve the instigation of direct action under the provisions of Section 135
of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 to clear the site of all
derelict vehicles under the Comhairle's Removal and Disposal of End of Lift
Vehicle Scheme and to recover any incidental costs from the owner and that
the Director for Sustainable Communities be authorised to implement the
above-mentioned decision.
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PLANNING
APPLICATIONS
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Mr Donald J
Macsween and Mr Angus McCormack declared an interest in the following item
and left the meeting during consideration of the matter.
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Aviation Issues Relating to Pentland
Windfarm, Isle of Lewis
DS21.07.75
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The Director
for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report concerning representations
that had been made by the Civil Aviation Authority and National Air Traffic
Services in relation to the erection of 6 wind turbines at Pentland Road, Isle of Lewis. The Report gave details of the remaining
concerns of the Civil Aviation Authority and National Air Traffic Services,
in relation to the proposed development and outlined a number of options for
consideration.
It was
recommended in the Report that in the event that the applicant notified the
Comhairle that attempts to overcome concerns by the National Air Traffic
Services had failed the Scottish Executive be advised of the intention of the
Comhairle to grant planning consent for erection of 6 wind turbines at
Pentland Road, Isle of Lewis, on the basis that the Comhairle considered that
the information produced by Cyrrus, Aviation Consultants and QinetiQ gave
sufficient evidence to overcome the concerns raised by National Air Traffic Services.
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It was agreed to recommend that the Director for
Sustainable Committees be authorised to approve the application and issue
planning consent for the erection of 6 Wind Turbines, Pentland Road, Isle of
Lewis, as soon as the Section 75 Agreement had been signed, on terms and
conditions to be determined by the Director of Corporate Services, in
consultation with the Director for Sustainable Communities, on the basis that
National Air Traffic Services (NATS) had failed to notify the Comhairle of
its unresolved concerns following re-consultation by the Comhairle in July
2004 and, consequently, NATS should have to bear the consequences, even if that involves
re-siting of its radars to a site that would not be compromised by the
turbines.
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Proposed Caravan Site, 77 North Tolsta,
Isle of Lewis
DS21.01
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The Director
for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report concerning an application for
planning permission for a proposed caravan site at 77 North Tolsta, Isle of
Lewis. The Report gave background
information and commented on the application.
It was agreed to recommend that the Director for
Sustainable Communities be authorised to refuse planning permission for the
proposed caravan site at 77 North Tolsta, Isle of Lewis for the following
reason:
The siting of caravans on the application site would
be unduly obtrusive at the entrance to the main settlement area of Tolsta and,
accordingly, the proposal is considered to not comply with the provisions of
Western Isles Structure Plans Policies DM1, DM7 and RM1 and fails to satisfy
certain elements of policy LP/DM1 of the Finalised Western Isles Local Plan.
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House and Access at 6 New Street, Back,
Isle of Lewis
DS21.01
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The Director
for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report concerning an application for
the erection of a house on an area of land at 6 New Street, Back, Isle of Lewis. The Report gave background information,
commented on the application and indicated that representations had been
received.
It was agreed to recommend that the Director for
Sustainable Communities be authorised to grant planning permission for the
erection of a house at 6 New Street, Back, Isle of Lewis, subject to the
conditions shown in Appendix 1 to the Report.
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The
Vice-Chairman declared an interest in the following two Items and left the
meeting during consideration of the matter.
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Four Semi - Detached Houses at Newmarket, Isle of
Lewis
DS21.01
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The Director
for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report concerning an application to
site to four semi-detached houses on an area of ground of approximately 1500 m² at Newmarket, Isle of Lewis. The Report gave background information,
commented on the application and indicated that representations had been
received.
It was agreed to recommend that the Director for
Sustainable Communities be authorised to grant planning permission for the siting
of 4 semi-detached houses on an area of ground of approximately 1500 m² at Newmarket, Isle of Lewis, subject to the
conditions shown in Appendix 1 to the Report.
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Erect 14 Semi - Detached Houses and
Access Roadway and Demolish Derelict
Building at Perceval Road,
Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
DS21.01
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The Director
for Sustainable Communities submitted a Report concerning an |