Application No:

11/00334/FUL

Proposed Development:

Installation of a 14.8m Telecommunications Pole with Associated Apparatus

Site Address:

Balloch Road Balloch Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire

Date Registered:

25th March 2011

Applicant: Vodafone Limited Vodafone House The Connection Newbury RG14 2FN

Application Level: Local Application

Agent: Alan Osborne Mono Consultants 48 St Vincent Street Glasgow G2 5TS

Contrary to Development Plan: No

Ward: Representations: 002 Cumbernauld North Balwant Slngh Chadha, Barry McCulloch, Gordon Murray, Alan OBrien

277 pro forma objections and 5 written representations received (including Councillors McCulloch and Chadha).

Recornmendatlon : Approve Subject to Conditions

Reasoned JustIflcation:

It is considered that the proposal will not detract from the amenity of the application site or the surrounding area and will have a similar impact to that of existing street furniture in the area. The impact on neighbouring properties is considered to be acceptable.

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Proposed Conditions: - 1. That the development hereby permitted shall be started within three years of the date

of this permission.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 as amended by the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006.

That, except as may otherwise be agreed in writing by the Planning Authority, the development shall be implemented in accordance with drawing numbers:- 75781-101.75781-102 and 75781-103

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Reason: To clarify the drawings on which this approval of permission is founded.

3. That in the event that the telecommunications equipment, supporting structure or the apparatus within the site becomes redundant it must be removed to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority within one month of becoming redundant. If the site ceases to be used for telecommunications transmission, it must be reinstated to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority within six months of cessation.

Reason: To minimise the level of visual intrusion and to ensure the reinstatement of the site to a satisfactory standard.

4. That the development hereby permitted shall not start until a Notice of Initiation has been submitted to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 as amended by the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006.

5. That within 4 weeks of completion of all building works on site, of the development hereby permitted, a Notice of Completion shall be submitted to the Planning Authority.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 as amended by the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006.

Background PaDers:

Representation Letters

Letter from Mr John Telford, Head Teacher, Eastfield Primary School & Nursery Class, 23 Cairntoul Court received 21" April 201 1, Letter from Mr Peter McLaughlan, 8 Glen Sannox Wynd, Cumbernauld received 2gth April 201 1 I Letter from Councillor McCulloch dated 3' May 201 1. Email from Councillor Chadha dated 6th May 201 1, Online regresentation received from Mr David Kerr, 37 Woodburn Way, Cumbernauld, G68 9BJ on 9 May 201 1 Letter from John Duncanson, 11 8 Cairntoul Court, Balloch, Cum bernauld Letter from Mary Duncanson, 118 Cairntoul Court, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Mrs M Daily, 1 14 Cairntoul Court, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Thomas Gerrard, 110 Cairntoul Court, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Jean E Steven, 62 Cairntoul Court, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Elizabeth Prause, 58 Cairntoul Court, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Carol Davis, 54 Cairntoul Court, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Sharon Anderson, 52 Cairntoul Court, Balloch, Cum bernauld Letter from John Flannigan, 120 Cairntoul Court, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Rosemary Cassidy, 120 Cairntoul Court, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Mrs Forbes, 64 Cairntoul Court, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from J Irving, 60 Cairntoul Court, Balloch, Cumbernauld

Letter from David Iwing, 60 Cairntoul Court, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Claire McNamee, 56 Cairntoul Court, Balloch, Cum bernauld Letter from Robert McNamee, 56 Cairntoul Court, Balloch, Cum bernauld Letter from Peter McLaughlan, 3 Pleamuir Place, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from M McLaughlan, 3 Pleamuir Place, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Michelle Donohoe, 5 Cairntoul Court, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Lynne Heman, 7 Old Tower Road, Smithstone, Cumbernauld Letter from Louise Carroll, I 1 Gartcarron Hill, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Graham Strickland, 20 Glen Moriston Road, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Jacqueline McMillan, 6 Glen Rosa Gardens, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Nicola Colquhoun & Frank Craig, 2 Grampian Way, Balloch, Cumbernautd Letter from J Conway, 70 Ben Venue Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Katharine Ronald, 3 Glen Orchy Drive, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Mrs A McCleneghen, 11 Glen Orchy Drive, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Mrs M M Reid, 14 Green Bank Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from L Donnelly, 14 Glen Moriston Road, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Fiona Weir, 60 Valleyfield Drive, Blackwood, Cumbernauld Letter from Mr & Mrs M Swan, 1 Glen Sannox Way, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Andrea Taylor, 12 Gartcarron Hill, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from S Moffat, 291 Cairngorm Gardens, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Paul Shiels, 41 Mosswater Wynd, Smithstone, Cumbernauld Letter from Elaine Barker, 28 Drumbowle Vlew, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Tracy McGowan, 47 Kierhill Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Jennifer McGowan, 200 Braehead Road, Kildrum, Cumbernauld Letter from Donna Harvey, 49 Southfield Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Lyndsay Brolly & Craig Brolly, 18 Wernyss Drive, Blackwood, Cumbernauld Letter from Lorraine Scott, 1 Tordene Path, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Carol McAllen, 52 Ben Nevis Way, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Scott Seivwright, 4 Clossfoot Place, Moodiesburn, North Lanarkshire Letter from William Shirkie, 31 Binniehill Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Adele Gibson, 15 Middlerigg Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Robert Cruden, 14 Kierhill Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Gemma McPherson, 14 Glen Rosa Gardens, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Nicola Pender, 1 Drumglass View, Croy, Glasgow Letter from Alan & Pamela Rhodes, 119 Binniehill Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Pamela - Jane Doherty, 129 Braehead Road, Kildrum, Cumbernauld Letter from Hazel McMillan, 157 Binniehill Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Karen Quadir, 50 Ben Nevis Way, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Darren Riley, 4 Rockbank Crescent, Glenboig, North Lanarkshire Letter from Mrs R McKenna, 53 Blantyre Gardens, Blackwood, Cumbernauld Letter from Lynn Campbell, 16 Glen Sannox Drive, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Susan McCraken, 42 Drumbowie View, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Linda Reid Wilson, 95 The Auld Road, Village, Cumbernauld Letter from Julia & Stephen Connolly, 4 Bellcote Place, Carrickstone, Cumbernauld Letter from Kelly Sandhu, 10 Ben Venue Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Carolyn Mclntyre, 5 Glen Sannox Grove, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Lorna Lyon, 3 Grangeneuk Gardens, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Susan Farish, 1 Wellesley Crescent, Blackwood, Cumbernauld Letter from Susan McCracken, 42 Drumbowie View, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Lynn & Colin Waters, 80 Gartcarron Hill, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Julie Shirkie, 31 Binniehill Road, Balloch, Cumbernaufd Letter from Denise & Jamie Mullaney, 61 Glen Sannox Drive, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Gillian Kilday, 61 Blantyre Gardens, Blackwood, Cumbernauld Letter from Mr Derek Sweeney, 158 Glen Sannox Drive, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Derek Russell, 72 Southfield Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from A McGowan, 34 Beechwood Road, Carbrain, Cumbernauld Letter from Laura Falloon, 73 Grampian Way, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Veronica & Alasdair MacDonald, 2 Kierhill Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Owner/Occupier, 3A Castle Way, Kildrum, Cumbernauld Letter from Owner/Occupier, 26 Green Bank Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld

Letter from Karen Salveta, 5 Hillside, Croy, Glasgow Letter from Naria Rashid, 39 Ben Venue Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Marion Steel, 5 Glen Lochay Gardens, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Donna Algie, 42 Ben Nevis Way, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Ann McCulloch, 2 Kilbowie Road, Carbrain, Cumbernauld Letter from Mr & Mrs Watson, 44 Cairngorm Gardens, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Morag Swan, 138 Allanfauld Road, Seafar, Cumbernauld Letter from Jacqueline Galloway, 40 Darley Road, Carrickstone, Cumbernauld Letter from Jacqueline McDonald, 8 Glen Sannox Grove, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from E Brady, 167 Cairngorm Gardens, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Amanda Harold, 1 1 Cawder Road, Carrickstone, Cumbernauld Letter from Alexis Whitehall, 12 Glen Sannox Drive, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Mr & Mrs Pearson, 22 Drumbowie View, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Mr Wallace, 24 Tinto Drive, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Caroline Rogers, 257 Cairngorm Gardens, Balloch, Cum bernauld Letter from Linda Maginess, 32 Masonfeld Avenue, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Karen Oliver, 29 Kingsmulr Drive, Smithstone, Cumbernauld Letter from Mrs C Montgomery, Maple Lodge, Auchinstarry Road, Croy Letter from Mrs OHara, 29 Kingshill Avenue, Blackwood, Cumbernauld Letter from Elaine Barr, 13H Mossgiel Road, Kildrum, Cumbernauld Letter from Laura & Dean Irving, 5 Pleamuir Place, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Chris Munro, 165 Binniehill Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Mrs F Kelly, 8 Glen Orchy Place, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Margaret Logie, Eastfield Primary School, 23 Cairntoul Court, Balloch Letter from Lucy Carnegie, 14 cairngorm Gardens, Balloch, Cum bernauld Letter from Audrey McCracken, 20 Scott Terrace, Bainsford, Falkirk Letter from Alison McKay, 5 Hopepark Drive, Smithstone, Cumbernauld Letter from OwneriOccupier, 12 Glen Moriston Road, Craigmarloch, Cum bernauld Letter from Mr & Mrs McRae, 36 Ralth Drive, Blackwood, Cumbernauld Letter from Mr Doug King, 14 Glen Sannox Drive, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from E Kilday, 212 Cairntoul Court, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Mr & Mrs Proctor, 11 3 Binniehill Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from A & C French, 32 Glen Moriston Road, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Mr Michael Kenny, 13 Cardowan Drive, Blackwood, Cumbernauld Letter from Dawn Anderson, 10 Grampian Way, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from John Strachan, 23 Hopepark Drive, Smithstone, Cumbernauld Letter from Mrs Lorna Holland, 6 Langdales Avenue, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Kirsten Ross, 87 Binniehill Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Mr Stephen Wallace, 3 Whitehill Avenue, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Jean Killens, 87 Grangeneuk Gardens, Balloch, Cum bernauld Letter from Gary & Stella Hunter, 26 Craiglinn, Craiglinn, Cumbernauld Letter from Mr & Mrs McSheffrey, 60 Glen Sannox Drive, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Alison & Allan Goldie, 15 Blairdenon Drive, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Owner/Occupier, 181 Cairngorm Gardens, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Catriona & Peter McLaughlan, 8 Glen Sannox Wynd, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Laura Anne Sloey, 19 Valleyfieid Drive, Blackwood, Cumbernauld Letter from Roddy Wylie, 78 Glen Rosa Gardens, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Mr John Trotter, 56 Southfield Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from D & K Sweeney, 158 Glen Sannox Drive, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Mr David Curtis, 20 Binniehill Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Mr Mark Pender, 11 Drumglass View, Croy, Glasgow Letter from Mrs Karen Pirie, 18 Marmion Road, Greenfaulds, Cumbernauld Letter from Mr Robed McAllen, 52 Ben Nevis Way, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Laura Nisbet, 232 Cairntoul Court, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Ann Quinn, 226 Cairntoul Court, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Gerald O'Reilly, 1 Grangeneuk Gardens, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Lorna Lyon, 3 Grangeneuk Gardens, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from L Kennedy, 7 Grangeneuk Gardens, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Lindsay Lang & Gordon Campbell, 32 Blantyre Gardens, Blackwood, Cum bernauld

Letter from Jacqueline Jeffrey, 3 Glen Sannox Wynd, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Sheila Gracie, 32 Cairngorm Gardens, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Janine Bisset, 51 Ben Nevis Way, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Douglas McCormick, 21 Glen Sannox Drive, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Miss L M Christie, 3 Glen Orchy Place, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Lawrence Christie, 3 Glen Orchy Place, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Jacqueline Crosgray, Cairntoul Crescent, Eastfield , Cumbernauld Letter from Julie & Chris Neilson, 10 Kingsmuir Drive, Smithstone, Cumbernauld Letter from Karen Forrester, 84 Glen Sannox Drive, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Kirsty McAllister, 9 Grangeneuk Gardens, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Angela Sommerville, 26 Burnhead Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from David Morrow, 46 Hopepark Drive, Smithstone, Cumbernauld Letter from Philip & Elaine O'Hara, 25 North Berwick Gardens, Westerwood, Cumbernauld Letter from Gerard Frew, 112 Glen Sannox Drive, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Owner/Occupier, 12 Tinto Drive, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Jill Marshall, 160 Glen Sannox Drive, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Tracy McWade, 100 Cairntoul Court, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Laura Patter, 86 Ben Venue Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Mrs Lorna Holland, 6 Langdales Avenue, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Alison Duncan, 21 Queens Drive, Westerwood, Cumbernauld Letter from Kirsty Divers, 71 Glen Sannox Drive, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Kirstine McAllister, 9 Grangeneuk Gardens, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Dereck Brooker, 63 Grangeneuk Gardens, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Elizabeth C Galley, 67 Grangeneuk Gardens, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Olive Brolly, 75 Grangeneuk Gardens, Balloch, Cum bernauld Letter from Owner/Occupier, 258 Cairntoul Court, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from lan MacQuarrie, 252 Cairntoul Court, Balloch, Cum bernauld Letter from Gillian Dougan, 250 Cairntoul Court, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Katrina Murray, 248 Cairntoul Court, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Dayna-Jayne Dale, 246 Cairntoul Court, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Jacqueline Dale, 246 Cairntoul Court, Balloch, Cum bernauld Letter from James MacDonald, 54 Grangeneuk Gardens, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Owner/Occupier, 3 Cairntoul Court, Balloch, Cum bernauld Letter from L McGrattin, 126 Cairntoul Court, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Deborah Leishman, 14 Glen Sannox Wynd, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Sharon McKenzie, 26 Birkdale Crescent, Westerwood, Cumbernauld Letter from Teresa Doggart, 18 Drove Hill, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from lrene James, 10 Glen Orchy Court, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Sharon O'Rourke, 66 Ben Ledi Crescent, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Lesley Payne, 37 Binniehill Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from John McMorris, 18 Glen Sannox Drive, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Marie Sinclair, 8 Glen Sannox Way, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Mr & Mrs Baxter, 10 Old Tower Road, Smithstone, Cumbernauld Letter from Susan & Lee Whyte, 6 Woodburn Way, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Lynsay Connelly, 51 Glen Rosa Gardens, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Lorraine Newton, 5 Glen Sannox Loan, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Triz Hynd, 48 Ben Ledi Crescent, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Deborah Adams, 7 Muirfield Road, Westerwood, Cumbernauld Letter from Michelle Barr, 11 Balloch Holdings, Cumbernauld, Letter from Alison Fraser, 5 Glen Sannox Way, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Richard Dill, 12 Drumnessie View, Westfield, Cumbernauld letter from lan Hynd, 48 Ben Ledi Crescent, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Tracy Martin, 1 Marywell Path, Smithstone, Cumbernauld Letter from Tracy & Stephen Land, 173 Binniehill Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Cheryl McGrory, 49 Rose Street, Condorrat, Cumbernauld Letter from Karen Sheridan, 4 Grangeneuk Gardens, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Andrew Urquhart, 67 Grampian Way, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Owner/Occupier, 12 Tinto Drive, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Mr & Mrs Kearton, 73 Binniehill Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from S & M Brodie, 17 Glen Luss Gardens, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld

Letter from A & P Patrick, 73 Cairngorm Gardens, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Sabiha Shams, 70 Glen Clova Drive, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Alison & Philip Smith, 10 Middlerigg Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Avril Brown, 24 Glen Sannox Drive, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Julie Low, 27 Binniehill Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from lsobel Robb, 33 Constarry Road, Croy, Glasgow Letter from Suzanne Armstrong, 1 7 Binniehill Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Jill Ritchie, 27 Glen Sannox Drive, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Mark Hampson & Arlene Grant, 13 Blantyre Gardens, Blackwood, Cumbernauld Letter from Sarah Jane O'Donnell, 60 Glen Douglas Drive, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Nicola MacDonald, 54 Grangeneuk Gardens, Balloch, Cum bernauld Letter from Sharon MacDonald, 46 Wemyss Drive, Blackwood, Cumbernauld Letter from Karen & James Marshall, 55 Glen Fyne Road, Cralgmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Mrs P Shaw, 33 Seafield Crescent, Blackwood, Cumbernauld Letter from Michelle & Thomas Tait, 208 Cairntoul Court, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Caroline Smith, 22 Glen Lochay Gardens, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from S Hepburn, 8 Kierhill Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Julie & James Stewart, 13 Glen Lochay Gardens, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Alison Oganalp, 91 F Allanfauld Road, Seafar, Cumbernauld Letter from Annette Rae, 2 Pleamuir Place, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Lesley McColgan, 86 Binniehill Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Alison Dorans, 13 Glen Orchy Drive, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Dawn Pickles, 28 Glen Rosa Gardens, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Elaine McGregor, 19 Glen Luss Gardens, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Fiona McLeod, 19 Drumbowie View, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Deborah Dale &Jack Brown, 7 Glen Sannox Wynd, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Mr & Mrs Gilchrist, 20 Croy Bank Court, Smithstone, Cumbernauld Letter from Alison Munro, 165 Binniehill Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Chris & Melanie Russell, 66 Binniehill Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from F Buttenshaw, 38 Glen Rosa Gardens, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Sharon Moore, 33 Grangeneuk Gardens, Balloch, Cum bernauld Letter from Alan Knox, 35 Ratho Drive, Carrickstone, Cumbernauld Letter from Jim Killens, 87 Grangeneuk Gardens, Balloch, Cum bernauld Letter from S Moffat, 62 Ranfurly Drive, Carrickstone, Cumbernauld Letter from Lynda & Stuart Currie, 11 Drumbowie View, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Cameron Reid, 137 Binniehill Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Natalie Cochrane, 26 Broomknowe, Balloch, Cum bernauld Letter from James & Marian Burke, 8 Masonfield Avenue, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Gordon & Allison McGuire, 36 Masonfield Avenue, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Angela Anderson, 97 Ben Venue Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Mr OHara, 29 Kingshill Avenue, Blackwood, Cumbernauld Letter from lrene McGuigan, 19A Woodburn Way, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Mr & Mrs Proctor, 113 Binniehill Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Brian K Wright, 10 Binniehill Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Lesley & William Bradley, 10 Tordene Path, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Helen & Greg Brass, 53 Cardowan Drive, Blackwood, Cumbernauld Letter from Helen Julie Conway, 10 Glen Orchy Drive, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Mr & Mrs K Marlin, 25 Barberry Crescent, Auchenkilns, Cumbernauld Letter from Mrs Angela Swan, 1 Glen Sannox Way, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Mr Michael Kenny, 13 Cardowan Drive, Blackwood, Cum bernauld Letter from Lynne Cooper, 13 Honeysuckle Drive, Auchenkilns, Cumbernauid Letter from Angela Masson, 6 Glen Lochay Gardens, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Z Salim, 25 Gartcarron Hill, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Jacqueline Lyall, 71 Hopepark Drive, Smithstone, Cumbernauld Letter from Frazer Hamilton, 15 Dalziel Place, Airdrie, North Lanarkshire Letter from Paul O'Donnell, 60 Glen Douglas Drive, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Mr John Anderson, 97 Ben Venue Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Cameron Gulline, 6 Glen Sannox Grove, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Kate & Derek Jessamine, 3 Glen Fyne Road, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Mrs J Wright, 17 Baldorran Crescent, Balloch, Cumbernauld

Letter from Julie Baxter, 53 Raith Drive, Blackwood, Cumbernauld Letter from Deborah McLean, 75 Glen Fyne Road, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Lynda Murray, 4 Mosswater Wynd, Smithstone, Cumbernauld Letter from Lisa Strang, 16 Blairdenon Drive, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Morag Lyttle, 29 Langdales Avenue, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Miss L Richardson, 4 Belleisle Grove, Carrickstone, Cumbernauld Letter from Ms Karen King, 14 Glen Sannox Drive, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Heidi Gillan, Eastfield Primary School, 23 Cairntoul Court, Balloch Letter from Karen McMillan, 109 Ben Venue Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Corinne Waugh, 24 Kierhill Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Claire Fullerton, 25 Saughs Place, Glendale, Letter from B Amos, 12 Tinto Drive, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Frances Keegan, 141 Binniehill Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from F Sharkey, 48 Grangeneuk Gardens, Bailoch, Cumbernauld Letter from Owner/Occupier, 54 Grangeneuk Gardens, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Mr & Mrs C Quarrell, 62 Grangeneuk Gardens, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from J M Cowan, 58 Grangeneuk Gardens, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from G Sloss, 60 Grangeneuk Gardens, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Gordon Jamieson, 68 Grangeneuk Gardens, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Scott Murray, 70 Grangeneuk Gardens, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Trevor Grant, 74 Grangeneuk Gardens, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Wilma Wilkins, 76 Grangeneuk Gardens, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Ann Laird, 272 Cairntoul Court, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from lain Clarkson, 208 Cairntoul Court, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Frances Templeton, 254 Cairntoul Court, Balloch, Cumbernauld Letter from Kimberley Crosgray, 38 Abbotsford Court, Greenfaulds, Cum bernauld

Consultation Responses:

Memo from Traffic and Transportation received on 12th May 2010 (in relation to the previous application 10/00372/FUL) & 1 3th May 201 1

Contact Informatlon:

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Mr Barry Clarke at 01236 61 6394.

Report Date: 1 7th May 201 1

APPLICATION NO. 11/00334/FUL

REPORT

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Site Descridlon

The application is for the erection of a 14.8 metre high telecommunications monopole and one associated equipment cabinet on land owned by the Council.

The equipment is to be located on an area of road verge adjacent to Balloch Road. The general area is characterised mainly by residential properties with Eastfield Primary School located approximately 100 metres to the west of the application site. The proposed pole will be situated close to existing street lighting and a bus shelter. The nearest residential property to the proposed telecommunications equipment will be approximately 30 metres away.

Prooosed Deveiooment

The proposed development is for the installation of a 14.8 metre high monopole and one ground based equipment cabinet adjacent to the pole. This revised scheme represents a reduction in the number of equipment cabinets from three to one in relation to the previous scheme (application 10/00372/FUL). The telecommunications pole will incorporate six antennae which will be utilised by both Vodafone and 02. The equipment cabinet will measure approximately 1.6 metres in height, The equipment cabinet will be located behind 1 metre high metal railings which sit adjacent to Balloch Road.

A~~l icant '6 SUPPO rtinn Information

The application is supported by the required Declaration of Conformity with International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) Public Exposure Guidelines.

Further information submitted includes detailed specification and justification, outline of general network requirements, health and safety issues, supporting technical information and an explanation of the site selection process.

The relevant planning history for the application site is as follows;

0 10/00372/FUL Installation of Telecommunications Pole (1 4.8m) and Associated Equipment Cabinets was recommended for approval but was subsequently refused by Committee on 22nd July 2010. The reason for refusal was that the siting and design of the mast and equipment in a prominent position close to a primary school and nursery causes such a degree of concern that it would be detrimental to the amenity of residents and particularly to the pupils, parents and staff of the school and nursery.

DeveloDment Plan

The application raises no strategic issues and can therefore be assessed in terms of Local Plan policies.

In the Cumbernauld Local Plan 1993, the site lies within an area covered by Policy HG4 (Residential Amenitv) which states that develoDments should not be detrimental .,

to local residential amenity. There is no specific telecoms policy in the local plan.

6. Consultations

6.1 As part of the previous application assessment Traffic and Transportation offered no objections to the proposal provided that the equipment does not impact upon the turning movements of maintenance vehicles and that a minimum 1.5 metre straight line clearance is maintained for maintenance vehicles. This remains relevant and Traffic and Transportation have provided confirmation that the original comments still apply to this application.

f ReDresentations

7.1 In addition to letters of representations from the Head Teacher of Eastfield Primary School and Nursery and from a local resident, 277 proforma objections have been received. The main points of objection are concerns over the proximity of the telecommunications equipment in relation to Eastfield Primary School, road safety, lack of adequate discounting of other sites and potential risks to public health. Other points of concern raised are that the widespread public objection to the previous application may not be repeated with this application due to it coinciding with the Easter holidays and that the local community have not been adequately consulted. Concerns are also expressed with the visual impact of the proposed equipment, the adverse impact that it will have on local character and residential amenity and the assertion that the proposal is contrary to Scottish Planning Policy.

7.2 Further letters have been received from Councillors McCulloch and Chadha. Councillor McCulloch has written on behalf of those opposed to the proposal, especially parents of pupils at Eastfield Primary School and Nursery, emphasising the level of objection amongst the local community. The Councillor has requested that a site visit and hearing takes place (two similar requests have been received by email from Rose Marie McKenna and Julie Baxter), An email has also been received from Councillor Chadha objecting to the application on similar grounds to his previous objection to the original application. It is noted that Councillor Chadha’s original points of objection were in relation to the close proximity of the proposed equipment to Eastfield Primary School and Nursery and residential areas as well as potential road safety and visibility concerns due to the close proximity of the equipment to Balloch Road and an adjacent bus stop. In his email in relation to this application Councillor Chadha notes that the latest scheme is relatively unchanged and therefore the previous reasons for refusal should still apply. The Councillor has also advised that he does not recall being consulted at the pre-application stage or notified of the applicant‘s intention to re-submit an application. It is noted that as part of the applicant’s supporting information Councillor Chadha has been included on a list of those who were included in their pre-application consultation exercise.

8. Planning Assessment

8.1 Section 25 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 requires that planning decisions must be made in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise.

8.2 Develomwnt Plan Cumbernauld Local P/an 7993: Policy HG4 (Residential Amenity) applies in this case and states that proposals should not detract from local residential amenity. There are no specific telecoms policies in the Cumbernauld Local Plan. Accordingly the proposed development must be considered on its merits in terms of the local environment. The site location and acceptable design of the proposal make this development environmentally acceptable and in accordance with Policy HG4.

Amenity matters are covered in 8.5 below.

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Other Material Considerations - Finalised Drat7 Norfh Lanarkshire Local Plan: The zoning of the site does not change in this plan. The development is considered to comply with Policy HCF 1 (Residential Amenity) in that it will not have an unacceptable impact on the residential amenity of the surrounding area. Policy EDI 3 (Assessing Utilities Development) is also relevant to the assessment of the application. This policy states the telecommunication installations would only be acceptable provided that there are no alternative sites; it is unable to share with any existing facilities and the development is sited and designed so as to minimise its visual and environmental impact. Supplementary information has been provided on site selection including the disadvantages of alternative sites. In this context the proposal is considered to be acceptable.

National Telecommunications Policy: Planning Advice Note 62 (Radio Telecommunications) states that radio telecommunications have an important role to play in supporting the further social and economic development of Scotland. To ensure acceptability of such developments high standards of design and location should be sought. Scottish Planning Policy (Communications Infrastructure) supports telecommunications development where it has been demonstrated that careful consideration of all siting and design options has been undertaken. The intention is that the telecommunications equipment should become an accepted and unobtrusive feature of urban and rural areas where careful siting and design can reduce visual intrusion and play a part in allaying public concerns. It is considered that the proposal complies with national policy.

Effect on Local Amenity: It is considered that the proposed equipment is of an ancillary nature to the local street scene which will improve mobile phone coverage in this part of Cumbernauld. It is considered that the proposal is not detrimental to the residential amenity of the local area and the potential impact on nearby residential areas is deemed to be acceptable. It is considered that the equipment will be situated an adequate distance away from Eastfield Primary School. The proposal is considered to be of similar visual impact to that of existing street furniture in the area such as lighting columns (although approximately 2.8 metres higher) and is designed as such. It is also recognised that, in comparison to the previous application, the number of equipment cabinets has been reduced from three to one which further reduces the potential visual impact. The proposed site is situated an adequate distance of approximately 30 metres from the nearest dwellinghouse. The structure is of limited height and girth and therefore would have a minimal impact upon the existing visual amenity of the area.

Applicant's Supporting Information: It is considered that the applicant has satisfied the criteria set out in both SPP and PAN 62 in that consideration and assessment has been undertaken in the siting and design of the telecommunications pole and associated apparatus to achieve acceptability and minimal impact. A certificate of Declaration of Conformity with ICNIRP Public Exposure Guidelines has been provided by the applicant. It is considered therefore that the impact of the proposed development on nearby residential areas is acceptable. The applicant has also demonstrated that other sites have been considered for the siting of this equipment. The alternative sites which were considered were not suitable for several reasons including not achieving an acceptable level of coverage, not receiving permission from landowners to locate such equipment on their property and unacceptably close proximity to residential properties. Other issues with potential alternative sites included two sites being of too low a ground level which required taller tower installations which would still not achieve an acceptable level of coverage, lack of access and lack of pavement space at potential sites where streetworks options were considered. No existing telecommunications facilities are situated in the search area otherwise the sharing of existing facilities would have been considered.

8.7 Consultations: Given that this is effectively a resubmission of a previous application it

was not considered necessary to carry out consultations. In response to the previous 2010 application Traffic and Transportation advised that they have no objections to the proposal provided that the equipment does not impact upon the turning movements of maintenance vehicles and that a minimum 1.5 metre straight line clearance is maintained for maintenance vehicles. It is considered that the equipment is appropriately positioned in order for a 1.5 metre clearance to be retained and to not impact upon the turning movement of maintenance vehicles.

8.8 Representations: A total of 282 letters of objection have been received in relation to the application (including 277 proforma objections). The points of objection raised can be summarised as follows:

0 Concerns are raised in relation to the potential health implications as a result of the situation of such equipment in close proximity to residential properties and Eastfield Primary SchooVNursery. This is both in respect to potential direct health impacts and related anxiety and concerns.

Comment: A certificate of Declaration of Conformity with International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) Public Exposure Guidelines has been provided by the applicant. Therefore it is considered that the potential impact of the proposed development on local residents is acceptable. It is recognised that perception of health risk is a material planning consideration but it is not considered that it is such an overriding issue as to warrant a recommendation for refusal.

0 The equipment raises road safety concerns as it will be situated on a main pedestrian route to Eastfield Primary School adjacent to main Balloch Loop Road causing a distraction and obstruction.

Comment: Traffic and Transportation have no concerns with the impact that the equipment may have on road safety.

0 The previous application was subject to widespread public objection. The current application might not receive the same volume of objections due to the timing of the consideration of the application which coincides with the Easter holidays.

Comment: The Planning Authority can only take into consideration objections that have been received at the time of the processing of the application. It is acknowledged that the previous application attracted significant objection.

The applicant has not adequately consulted the local community.

Comment: It is noted that at the pre-application stage prior to this application being submitted the agent consulted local Councillors, the Head Teacher and Board of Governors of Eastfield Primary School and Nursery, the Planning Authority, local MSPs and Chairperson of the local Parent Council. It is considered therefore that the local community were engaged prior to the application being submitted. It is also noted that public participation is part of the planning application process. Although the neighbour notification procedures did not require Eastfield Primary School to be neighbour notified, as part of the planning application process, as mentioned above, the applicant did consult the school prior to the submission of the application.

0 The proposal will be detrimental to local residential amenity and will be of an obtrusive visual appearance. The previous reason for refusal remains valid.

Comment: It is considered that the proposed equipment is not unlike existing street furniture in the area. It is considered that the proposed equipment is of a small enough scale to not impact in an unacceptable way on local amenity and the local streetscape on Balloch Road, Due to the slim-line design of the pole it is considered that it will have a similar visual impact to existing street lights. It is also considered that the equipment will be adequately screened by adjacent large trees.

Notwithstanding the previous decision, each application must be determined on its own merits with reassessment against planning policy carried out accordingly.

The proposal is contrary to planning policy as it has not been sensitively sited with the interests of the local community taken into consideration.

Comment: The intention of the relevant SPP guidance and PAN 62 is that the telecommunications equipment should become an accepted and unobtrusive feature of urban and rural areas where careful siting and design can reduce visual intrusion and play a part in allaying public concerns. It is considered that the proposal complies with national policy.

9. Conclusion

9.1 It is noted that the application has attracted significant objection from the local community. The points of concern that have been raised are acknowledged and have been fully considered as part of the assessment of the application. Based on the relevant planning policy, national telecommunications policy and present government advice, however, it is considered that the proposal, in planning terms, is acceptable. It is noted that the proposed equipment is similar in nature to existing street furniture in the area, is not of an overly obtrusive appearance and will be effectively screened by adjacent trees. The location of the proposed equipment is considered to be acceptable and it Is an adequate distance away from residential properties and Eastfield Primary School and Nursery. No significant road visibility or access concerns are raised by the proposal. It is noted that other sites have been considered for the location of the proposed equipment and have been discounted for various reasons. It is accepted that this site represents the best option for the siting of the equipment and will contribute to improving mobile phone coverage in the surrounding area. Despite significant local objection to the proposal it is considered that the points of objection do not warrant a refusal of the application.

9.2 Having taken account of all relevant matters it is considered that, in planning assessment terms, the proposal is acceptable both for the application site and for the general area, It is recommended that planning permission be granted for the erection of the telecommunications apparatus at Balloch Road, Cumbernauld.

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

k o : PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION Subject: PLANNING APPLICATION COMMITTEE 11/00334/FUL INSTALLATION OF A

14.8M TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLE

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

From: HEAD OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

WITH ASSOCIATED APPARATUS AT BALLOCH ROAD BALLOCH CUMBERNAULD.

Date: 9 AUGUST 201 1 Ref: 11/00334/FUL

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Purpose

The purpose of this report is to advise Committee of additional representations in respect of the above application and to comment on their content.

Background

Since the preparation of the original Committee Report, dated 17'h May 2010, eight further representations have been received from members of the public, Mr Gregg McClymont MP and Mr Jamie Hepburn MSP. Six of the representations are of the pro-forma type objection already received and as such these raise no new points of objection. Additional points, contained in the letters from Gregg McClymont MP and Jamie Hepburn MSP, are detailed below along with my comments.

Considerations

In his letter Mr Gregg McClymont MP makes the following points:

The application differs only in the number of equipment cabinets used so the reasons for refusal remain valid

Comment: Each application is considered on its merits. However, information on the differences between the current proposal and the previous refused scheme along with the reasons for refusal of the last planning application are included in the committee report.

There have been over 230 letters of objection from parents of the children at the schooh'nursety and 50 letters from local residents.

Comment: Through a combination of this supplementary report and the original report the committee has been made aware of the number and the nature of representations in relation to the proposed mast

There may be less sensitive locations available for the alternative siting of such equipment.

Comment: It is accepted that the applicant is required to erect a mast for 3G coverage in the Balloch area. The applicant has provided a list of alternative sites that have subsequently been discounted. It is noted that the required level of coverage would not be achieved by locating the equipment on green belt land outwith the urban environment. It is considered therefore that other sites have been considered for the location of the equipment and have been ruled out for acceptable reasons.

3.2 In his letter Mr Jamie Hepburn MSP makes the following points:

The proposed telecommunications equipment may create a potential health risk for pupils of the nearby school and those who live and work in the surrounding area.

Comment: A certificate of Declaration of Conformity with International Commission on Non- Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) Public Exposure Guidelines has been provided by the applicant. Therefore it is considered that the potential impact of the proposed development on local residents is acceptable.

The Eastfield Primary School Parent Council has received over 200 letters of objection to the proposed equipment.

Comment: Through a combination of this supplementary report and the original report the committee has been made aware of the number and the nature of representations in relation to the proposed mast

An alternative site should be considered for the siting of the telecommunications equipment.

Comment: It is accepted that the applicant is required to erect a mast for 3G coverage in the Balloch area. The applicant has provided a list of alternative sites that have subsequently been discounted. It is noted that the required level of coverage would not be achieved by locating the equipment on green belt land outwith the urban environment. It is considered therefore that other sites have been considered for the location of the equipment and have been ruled out for acceptable reasons.

4. Financial Implications

4.1 No relevant financial implications.

5. Corporate Considerations

5.1 No relevant corporate implications.

6. Conclusion and Recommendation

6.1 Having taken the additional representations into account, it is considered that the matters raised are not of sufficient weight to justify refusing the application, and it is recommended that the application be granted subject to conditions in original report dated 12th May 2010.

SHIRLEY LINTON HEAD OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Local Government Access to Information Act: For further information please contact Barry Clarke on 01236 616394 (20 July 201 1)

Backnround Papers:

Representation Letters

1. Report on Planning Application N/10/00372/FUL 2. Pro-forma objection dated 26th April 201 1 from Ms Lisa Cruden, 14 Kierhill Road, Cumbernauld 3. Pro-forma objection dated 26th April 201 1 from Mr and Mrs Patterson, 16 Glen Luss Gardens

4. Pro-forma objection dated 1 Oth May 201 1 from Ms Laura Egan, 45 Gartshore Gardens, Cumbernauld 5. Pro-forma objection dated 13'h May 201 1 from Mr Josh Crimin, 23 Glen Luss Gardens, Cumbernauld 6. Pro-forma objection dated 1 3th May 201 1 from Mr and Mrs Stewart, 20 Kierhill Road, Cumbernauld 7. Letter dated 16th May 201 1 from Mrs Lesley Grant, 83 Grangeneuk Gardens, Cumbernauld 8. Letter dated 1 8th May 201 1 from Gregg McClymont MP 9. Letter dated 17'h June 201 1 from Jamie Hepburn MSP

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