Public Document Pack - Argyll and Bute Council
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Public Document Pack - Argyll and Bute Council
Public Document Pack Argyll and Bute Council Comhairle Earra Ghaidheal agus Bhoid Customer Services Executive Director: Douglas Hendry Kilmory, Lochgilphead, PA31 8RT Tel: 01546 602127 Fax: 01546 604435 DX 599700 LOCHGILPHEAD e.mail –[email protected] 13 March 2013 NOTICE OF MEETING A meeting of the PLANNING, PROTECTIVE SERVICES AND LICENSING COMMITTEE will be held in the COUNCIL CHAMBERS, KILMORY, LOCHGILPHEAD on WEDNESDAY, 20 MARCH 2013 at 11:30 AM, which you are requested to attend. Douglas Hendry Executive Director - Customer Services BUSINESS 1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE 2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST (IF ANY) 3. MINUTES (a) Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee 20 February 2013 (11.30 am) (Pages 1 - 6) (b) Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee 20 February 2013 (2.30 pm) (Pages 7 - 10) (c) Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee 20 February 2013 (2.50 pm) (Pages 11 - 12) (d) Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee 20 February 2013 (3.10 pm) (Pages 13 - 14) (e) Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee 20 February 2013 (3.30 pm) (Pages 15 - 18) (f) Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee 25 February 2013 (10.30 am) (Pages 19 - 22) E1 (g) Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee 25 February 2013 (10.50 am) (Pages 23 - 26) (h) Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee 25 February 2013 (11.10 am) (Pages 27 - 28) (i) Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee 25 February 2013 (11.30 am) (Pages 29 - 30) (j) Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee 25 February 2013 (11.50 am) (Pages 31 - 34) 4. CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982: TAXI FARE SCALE REVIEW Report by Head of Governance and Law (Pages 35 - 36) 5. ANIMAL HEALTH AND WELFARE SERVICE PLAN 2013/14 Report by Executive Director – Development and Infrastructure Services (Pages 37 - 64) 6. LAKELAND MARINE FARMS LTD: RELOCATION OF ARDMADDY FISH FARM COMPRISING 12 NO. 100M CIRCUMFERENCE CAGES PLUS INSTALLATION OF FEED BARGE: PORT NA MORACHD, SEIL SOUND (REF: 11/01066/MFF) Report by Head of Planning and Regulatory Services (Pages 65 - 176) 7. WEST HIGHLAND HOUSING ASSOCIATION AND ARCADE BUILDING SERVICES LTD: FORMATION OF ROUNDABOUT TO SERVE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT LAND NORTH AND SOUTH OF THE A85, DUNBEG, OBAN: LAND SOUTH WEST OF PENNYFUIR COTTAGE, DUNBEG (REF: 12/01520/PP) Report by Head of Planning and Regulatory Services (Pages 177 - 204) 8. TREE PRESERVATION ORDER Report by Head of Planning and Regulatory Services (Pages 205 - 208) The Committee will be asked to pass a resolution in terms of Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 to exclude the public for items of business with an “E” on the grounds that it is likely to involve the disclosure of exempt information as defined in the appropriate paragraph of Part 1 of Schedule 7a to the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. The appropriate paragraph is:E1 Paragraph 13 Information which, if disclosed to the public, would reveal that the authority proposes(a) (b) to give under any enactment a notice under or by virtue of which requirements are imposed on a person; or to make an order or direction under any enactment. PLANNING, PROTECTIVE SERVICES AND LICENSING COMMITTEE Councillor Gordon Blair Councillor Robin Currie Councillor George Freeman Councillor David Kinniburgh Councillor Robert Graham MacIntyre Councillor Alex McNaughton Councillor Sandy Taylor Contact: Fiona McCallum Councillor Rory Colville Councillor Mary-Jean Devon Councillor Fred Hall Councillor Alistair MacDougall Councillor Donald MacMillan Councillor James McQueen Councillor Richard Trail Tel. No. 01546 604392 This page is intentionally left blank Page 1 Agenda Item 3a MINUTES of MEETING of PLANNING, PROTECTIVE SERVICES AND LICENSING COMMITTEE held in the COUNCIL CHAMBERS, KILMORY, LOCHGILPHEAD on WEDNESDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2013 Present: Councillor Sandy Taylor (Chair) Councillor Robin Currie Councillor David Kinniburgh Councillor Alistair MacDougall Councillor Robert G MacIntyre Attending: 1. Councillor Donald MacMillan Councillor Alex McNaughton Councillor James McQueen Councillor Richard Trail Charles Reppke, Head of Governance and Law Angus Gilmour, Head of Planning and Regulatory Services Richard Kerr, Principal Planning Officer Sheila MacFadyen, Senior Solicitor APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies for absence were intimated from Councillors Gordon Blair, Rory Colville, Mary-Jean Devon, George Freeman and Fred Hall. 2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Councillor Donald MacMillan declared a non financial interest in relation to planning application reference 12/00886/PP as the Applicant had made prior contact with him regarding this application. Councillor Sandy Taylor also declared a non financial interest in relation to planning application reference 12/00886/PP as he had received representations from and met with the Applicant in respect of this Application. Councillors MacMillan and Taylor left the room and took no part in the discussion of this Application which is dealt with at item 5 of this Minute. 3. MINUTES (a) The Minutes of the Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee of 23 January 2013 at 10.30 am were approved as a correct record. (b) The Minutes of the Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee of 23 January 2013 at 2.00 pm were approved as a correct record. (c) The Minutes of the Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee of 28 January 2013 were approved as a correct record. (d) The Minutes of the Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee of 30 January 2013 were approved as a correct record. Page 2 4. TAXI AND PRIVATE CAR HIRE LICENSING - PROPOSALS FOR CHANGE A PUBLIC CONSULTATION BY THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT The Scottish Government has issued a consultation document proposing a range of changes to the current regime which aims to tighten up the licensing process for taxi and private hire drivers, vehicles and booking offices. The Scottish Government advise any changes made should support the local authorities and the police in creating and managing appropriate local arrangements and that they want to bring all drivers and firms up to the correct standards to benefit people and business who make use of and rely on these services. A report presenting a draft response to this consultation was before the Committee for consideration. Decision Approved the terms of the response to the consultation and agreed that it be submitted to the Scottish Government by the closing date of 15 March 2013. (Reference: Report by Executive Director – Customer Services dated 28 January 2013, submitted) Having previously declared an interest in the following item Councillors Donald MacMillan and Sandy Taylor left the room and took no part in the discussion of this Application. Councillor David Kinnburgh took the Chair in Councillor Sandy Taylor’s absence. 5. PENTLAND DEVELOPMENT: ERECTION OF DWELLINGHOUSE: LAND TO SOUTH OF AN STRUAN (PLOT 8S), CRAOBH HAVEN, LOCHGILPHEAD (REF: 12/00886/PP) The Principal Planning Officer spoke to the terms of the report advising that this proposal seeks planning permission for the erection of one dwelling house. The application site is located within the ‘settlement area’ of Craobh Haven as defined by the Argyll and Bute Local Plan 2009. The site is also located within a larger Open Space Protection Area and is contrary to the provisions of Local Plan Policy LP REC 2. The site also lies within a Tree Preservation Order and an Ancient Semi-Natural Woodland which have in previous decisions of the Council been noted to be a key environmental feature of the Knapdale/Melfort Area of Panoramic Quality and of biodiversity value. Twenty seven third party representations have been received, four raising objection to the proposal, twenty two offering support and one from an interested party – the Agent for the application. In addition Councillor Philand has also indicated support. Despite the level of representation received, the determining issue in this case is one of the primacy of local plan policy, and prematurity in the consideration of any potential deviation from that in the light of the impending consideration of the future of the wider area as part of the Local Development Plan process. The policy provision is one of record and there would be no added value by convening a local hearing. For the reasons stated in the report it is recommended that this application be refused. Decision Page 3 Agreed to refuse planning permission for the following reasons:1. The proposal would result in the loss of some 0.14ha of designated Open Space Protection Area (OSPA) to built development. In this instance the OSPA is neither readily accessible nor useable for recreational purposes by the public but is a significant passive amenity resource which is valued as an undeveloped green, woodland space which contributes significantly to landscape character, setting of the built environment and biodiversity, and as such is a resource which cannot readily be replaced or relocated. The proposal is therefore contrary to the provisions of policy LP REC 2 of the adopted ‘Argyll and Bute Local Plan’ 2009 which set out a presumption against the development of Open Space Protection Areas as designated in the Local Plan proposals maps. 2. The development of the application site is considered likely to give rise to adverse effects upon the long-term viability of the existing woodland within which it is located as a consequence of the exposure of the existing woodland edge to construction activities and the anticipated pressure for further tree felling to provide for the residential amenity and safety of the proposed dwelling, which, notwithstanding the loss of recently wooded land to built development, would compromise the available seed bank and land suitable for natural regeneration of an ancient semi-natural woodland. Any further tree loss arising from the development of this location would not only erode a key landscape feature which makes a significant contribution to the Knapdale / Melfort Area of Panoramic Quality, but would also have an adverse impact upon the integrity of of TPO 2/11 and biodiversity value of the wider area of Ancient Semi-Natural Woodland. The proposal is contrary to the provisions of policies STRAT DC 7 and STRAT DC 8 of the ‘Argyll and Bute Structure Plan’ 2002 and LP ENV 2, LP ENV 6, LP ENV 7 and LP ENV 10 of the adopted ‘Argyll and Bute Local Plan’ 2009. 3. The proposed ‘Argyll and Bute Local Development Plan’ published for public consultation on 4th February 2013 includes for the retention of an Open Space Protection Area which encompasses the development site and a proposed policy which presumes against development of this land; in this respect any determination at the current time which undermined these proposals would be prejudicial to the Local Development Plan process. (Reference: Report by Head of Planning and Regulatory Services dated 7 February 2013, submitted) Councillors MacMillan and Taylor returned to the meeting and Councillor Taylor resumed the Chair. 6. MELFORT CARE LIMITED: SITE FOR THE ERECTION OF 24 FLATS: OSSIANS RETIREMENT HOME, NORTH CONNEL, OBAN (REF: 12/01854/PPP) The Head of Planning and Regulatory Services spoke to the terms of the report advising that this application seeks planning permission in principle for the erection of 24 flats on the site of the former Ossians Retirement Home in North Connel. With reference to the Argyll and Bute Local Plan 2009, the application site is situated within the ‘Settlement Zone’ for North Connel which is categorised Page 4 as a Small Town/Village in the Local Plan. The proposal constitutes an acceptable form of ‘medium scale’ redevelopment within the ‘Settlement Zone’ for North Connel within which there is a general presumption in favour of residential development. There are eleven objections, as well as concerns from the Community Council. There have been no objections or concerns raised by statutory consultees that cannot be adequately controlled through the imposition of planning conditions. The proposal satisfies Policies STRAT SI 1, STRAT DC 1, STRAT DC 7, STRAT DC 8, LP ENV 1, LP ENV 2, LP ENV 6, LP ENV 7, LP ENV 19, LP HOU 1, LP HOU 2, LP HOU 4, LP SERV 2, LP TRAN 1 and LP TRAN 6. The application is recommended for approval subject to a discretionary hearing being held in view of the number of objections received in the context of a small community and subject to the conditions and reasons detailed in the report. Decision Agreed to hold a discretionary planning hearing on Monday 25 March 2013. (Reference: Report by Head of Planning and Regulatory Services dated 5 February 2013, submitted) 7. ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL: CHANGE OF USE OF LAND FOR SITING OF 2 STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR TEMPORARY 2 YEAR PERIOD: WILLOW VIEW COMMUNITY CARE CENTRE, OBAN (REF: 12/02764/PP) The Head of Planning and Regulatory Services spoke to the terms of the report advising that planning permission is sought to site two storage containers for a temporary period of two years within the grounds of Willowview Community Care Centre in Oban. Whilst this form of structure would not be considered acceptable as a long term storage solution for the site, given the temporary nature of the proposal and the visual appearance of the containers, it is considered acceptable to grant permission on a temporary basis for a period of two years to allow a more permanent solution to be considered, provided that suitable screen fencing is secured by planning conditions. Decision Agreed to grant planning permission subject to the following conditions and reasons:1. This planning permission for the use of the land as a temporary site for the two storage containers is temporary and shall expire on 28 February 2015, by which time the storage containers shall cease being used for storage at the site. The storage containers shall be completely removed from the site and the land shall be reinstated to its former condition to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority. by 31 March 2015. Reason: Planning permission would not normally be granted for a development of this nature in this location on a permanent basis, as temporary structures with limited life expectancy deteriorate over time with adverse consequences in terms of visual impact in the local area. 2. No development shall commence on site, or is hereby authorised, until full Page 5 details of a method of screening for the storage containers, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. Such details shall show a close boarded timber fence to the height of the storage containers painted a dark recessive colour, or similar solid screening mechanism as may be approved. Such details as are approved shall be fully implemented on site prior to the first use of the containers for storage purposes at the site and shall be retained throughout the duration of this temporary planning permission. Reason: In the interests of visual amenity. 3. The development shall be implemented in accordance with the details specified on the application form dated 05/12/12 and the approved drawing reference numbers: Plan 1 of 3 (Drawing Number AL(00)001) Plan 2 of 3 (Drawing Number AL(00)002) Plan 3 of 3 (Drawing Number AL(00)003) unless the prior written approval of the planning authority is obtained for other materials/finishes/for an amendment to the approved details under Section 64 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (as amended). Reason: For the purpose of clarity, to ensure that the development is implemented in accordance with the approved details. (Reference: Report by Head of Planning and Regulatory Services dated 30 January 2013, submitted) The Committee resolved in terms of Section 50A(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, to exclude the public for the following item of business on the grounds that it was likely to involve the disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 13 of Part 1 of Schedule 7A to the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. 8. ASSESSMENT OF REQUEST FOR PROVISIONAL TREE PRESERVATION ORDER A report drawing to the Committee’s attention a request to protect specific trees adjoining an on-going development site by means of a Tree Preservation Order was considered. Decision Noted and agreed the terms of the report. (Reference: Report by Head of Planning and Regulatory Services, submitted) Page 6 This page is intentionally left blank Page 7 Agenda Item 3b MINUTES of MEETING of PLANNING, PROTECTIVE SERVICES AND LICENSING COMMITTEE held in the COUNCIL CHAMBERS, KILMORY, LOCHGILPHEAD on WEDNESDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2013 Present: Councillor Sandy Taylor (Chair) Councillor David Kinniburgh Councillor Alistair MacDougall Councillor Robert G MacIntyre Councillor Donald MacMillan Attending: 1. Councillor Alex McNaughton Councillor James McQueen Councillor Richard Trail Charles Reppke, Head of Governance and Law Graeme Forrester, Solicitor Jane MacLeod, Applicant’s Representative Inspector Watson, Strathclyde Police Ms Heather Murray, Strathclyde Police APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies for absence were intimated from Councillors Gordon Blair, Rory Colville, Robin Currie, Mary-Jean Devon, George Freeman and Fred Hall. 2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST None declared. 3. CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982: APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF TAXI OPERATOR'S LICENCE (D LAIRD, KINGARTH, ISLE OF BUTE) The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting and introductions were made. Thereafter he outlined the procedure that would be followed and invited the Applicant’s representative to speak in support of the Application. Applicant Mrs MacLeod apologised for Mr Laird’s absence at this hearing and explained the reason for this. She advised that Mr Laird was born in Dunoon in 1963 and moved to Bonnybridge during his school years. She advised that he moved to Rothesay in 1984 where he worked as mechanic in a garage owned by an ex Provost of Argyll and Bute District Council. She advised that he worked as a mechanic during the week and in the evenings and at weekends worked as a taxi driver for the garage. She advised that Mr Laird settled down and married in Rothesay and had three children who have since left school. She advised that Mr Laird moved to Inverness when his marriage broke down and that he returned to Rothesay in 2008 and was able to get his job back with the garage. She advised that he returned to this job just before Christmas and on a work night out he foolishly had a drink and then drove his car resulting in him being banned from driving for 18 months and losing his job with the garage. She advised that Mr Laird received two endorsements on his licence and not three as stated by the Police. Mrs MacLeod advised that Mr Laird had no previous convictions and has had none since this incident over 4 years ago and that he Page 8 was a law abiding citizen. She advised that he has been self employed since then doing car repairs and cutting grass and had the lease for the putting green. She advised that Mr Laird was anxious to return to taxi driving and that he was well known and well respected in Rothesay and referred to 30 letters of support for this taxi application. She advised that she was aware of a taxi petition against this operator’s licence which has come from other taxi operators on Bute which was understandable as no one wants competition. She advised that all of the letters of support were from all over Bute which suggested there were not enough operators or drivers at the moment on the island. She advised that in terms of provision across Argyll and Bute the Oban area was best served with 177 people per taxi and that Mid Argyll was at the bottom with 500 people per taxi. She advised that Bute was somewhere in the middle with 344 people per taxi which suggested there was neither an under or over provision of taxis on Bute. She advised that the provision of a taxi service on an island like Bute, Mull or Tiree was even more important as quite often visitors to the islands arrive on foot and make use of local taxi services and that it was essential that services were available to promote the economic and tourist activity in an area. She advised that Mount Stuart on Bute was one of the best tourist attractions in Scotland. She advised that it was important to have a good and efficient transport service which included a good and efficient taxi service. She advised that Mr Laird had hopefully proved he is suitable to hold an operator’s licence and taxi driver’s licence and that he is very sorry for this one incident which he deeply regrets. She advised that for 4 years he has been conviction free and now wished to move on with his life and start up a new business at a time when this was a difficult thing to do. She commended the Committee to grant Mr Laird his Taxi Operator’s Licence. As Inspector Watson had no questions the Chair invited him to speak in support of the Police objection. Police Inspector Watson advised that he and Ms Murray were representing the Area Inspector for Rothesay and that they were not recommending that this application be endorsed for a number of reasons. He advised that as a public service the Police demand a high standard of integrity from a taxi driver and that there were two issues that required to be addressed. The first was in relation to endorsements. He advised that the Applicant had only listed two endorsements on his application form and that he was in fact charged with three separate offences, one for drink driving, one for careless driving and one for failing to stop and report a road accident. The second issue was that the Applicant had still to apply for insurance which the Applicant will find will be high as a result of the drink driving offence. Inspector Watson advised that for the reasons stated above the Police were not recommending that the Applicant be granted a Taxi Operator’s Licence. As Mrs MacLeod had no questions the Chair invited questions from Members. Members’ Questions Councillor Kinniburgh referred to three judgements being handed out at the Sheriff Court but the Applicant’s Agent advising there were only two and sought clarification on this. Page 9 Mrs MacLeod advised that she did not think it was Mr Laird’s intention to deceive and that this was down to a lay person filling out the application form. Inspector Watson confirmed that there were three endorsements and that he was not sure why only two were on the Applicant’s driving licence. Councillor McNaughton sought clarification on where Mr Laird would be operating his business and Mrs MacLeod advised that it was his intention to operate throughout Bute. The Chair reminded Members of the need to consider the issue of over provision and that there had been no evidence presented to show that there was unmet demand. The Chair invited Inspector Watson and Mrs MacLeod to sum up. Summing Up Police Inspector Watson advised that the Police were not recommending that this application be granted. Applicant Mrs MacLeod advised that Mr Laird deeply regretted what had happened and that he has made sure he has not been in trouble since or before then. She advised that he was a hard working man who wanted to provide a service on Bute and that he sees a gap in the market. She advised that he has learnt his lesson and asked Members to give him a chance to set up his business and serve the local community. The Chair asked Mrs MacLeod and Inspector Watson to confirm they had received a fair hearing and they both confirmed this to be the case. Discussion Councillor Trail advised that this was quite a difficult hearing. He stated that Mrs MacLeod had given a very good character reference for the Applicant who had made a mistake. Against that there was the Police recommending that he was not a fit and proper person to hold a Taxi Operator’s Licence and that he had to give a fair bit of weight to that and therefore he was really reluctant to agree to give Mr Laird a licence. Councillor Kinniburgh advised that he was like minded to his colleague. He advised that the Police have given a statement that Mr Laird is not a fit and proper person to hold a Taxi Operator’s Licence and that he was of that opinion too. He advised that he found it hard to believe that Mr Laird had forgotten to include the third endorsement on his application form and that he felt he was trying to hide this information from the Members. Councillor McNaughton advised that he was prepared to accept Mrs MacLeod’s Page 10 reasoning and that Mr Laird had accepted that he should not have driven the car. If Mr Laird now wished to make something of his life he was minded to give him a chance and asked if it would be possible to grant a licence for a shorter period. The Head of Governance and Law confirmed that if the Committee wished they could grant a licence for a shorter period that the normal period. Councillor MacDougall advised that he supported what Councillor McNaughton was saying. Councillor MacMillan advised that he had sympathy for the people who wished to give Mr Laird a chance. Motion That Mr Laird was a fit and proper person and to grant him a Taxi Operator’s Licence for a period of 12 months. Moved by Councillor Alex McNaughton, seconded by Councillor Donald MacMillan Amendment That Mr Laird was not a fit and proper person to hold a Taxi Operator’s Licence and that even if the survey about to be carried out establishes that there was an unmet demand for taxis on Bute Mr Laird would still not be a fit and proper person to hold a Taxi Operator’s Licence and that his application should be refused. Moved by Councillor David Kinniburgh, seconded by Councillor Richard Trail The Motion was carried by 5 votes to 3 and the Committee resolved accordingly. Decision To grant Mr Laird a Taxi Operator’s Licence for a period of 12 months. (Reference: Report by Head of Governance and Law, submitted) Page 11 Agenda Item 3c MINUTES of MEETING of PLANNING, PROTECTIVE SERVICES AND LICENSING COMMITTEE held in the COUNCIL CHAMBERS, KILMORY, LOCHGILPHEAD on WEDNESDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2013 Present: Councillor Sandy Taylor (Chair) Councillor David Kinniburgh Councillor Alistair MacDougall Councillor Robert G MacIntyre Councillor Donald MacMillan Attending: 1. Councillor Alex McNaughton Councillor James McQueen Councillor Richard Trail Charles Reppke, Head of Governance and Law Graeme Forrester, Solicitor Jane MacLeod, Applicant’s Representative Inspector Watson, Strathclyde Police Heather Murray, Strathclyde Police APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies for absence were intimated from Councillors Gordon Blair, Rory Colville, Robin Currie, Mary-Jean Devon, George Freeman and Fred Hall. 2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST None declared. 3. CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982: APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE (D LAIRD, KINGARTH, ISLE OF BUTE) The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting and invited the Applicant’s Agent to speak in support of this Application. Applicant Mrs MacLeod apologised on behalf of Mr Laird for the incident which took place in 2008 and for the misunderstanding on the part of Mr Laird when completing his application form which he genuinely felt he had completed correctly. She advised that she was satisfied by the fact that Mr Laird has been found to be a fit and proper person to hold a Taxi Operator’s Licence and advised that Mr Laird was a fit and proper person to hold at Taxi Driver’s Licence. She advised that Mr Laird has worked all his days, he was born in Dunoon and educated on the mainland and that he was committed to life in Argyll and Bute. She advised that this was a minor blemish on his character which he would like to put behind him. As Inspector Watson had no questions the Chair invited him to speak in support of the Police objection. Police Inspector Watson advised that in summary the reasons for the objection were the same as for the Taxi Operator’s Licence and confirmed that the Police were Page 12 not recommending that Mr Laird be granted a Taxi Driver’s Licence. As Mrs MacLeod and the Members had no questions the Chair invited Inspector Watson and Mrs MacLeod to sum up. Summing Up Police Inspector Watson advised that he was here on behalf of the Area Inspector for Rothesay who did not recommend that the Taxi Driver’s Licence be granted to Mr Laird. Applicant Mrs MacLeod advised that if Mr Laird was good enough to be granted a Taxi Operator’s Licence he was good enough to be granted a Taxi Driver’s Licence. The Chair asked Mrs MacLeod and Inspector Watson to confirm they had received a fair hearing and they both confirmed this to be the case. Debate Councillor Kinniburgh advised that given his views on the granting of the Taxi Operator’s Licence, his views on the granting of a Taxi Driver’s Licence were the same and that Mr Laird was not a fit and proper person to hold a Taxi Driver’s Licence. He advised that this was not a minor incident and was not minor for a taxi driver. Motion That Mr Laird was not a fit and proper person to hold a Taxi Driver’s Licence and that his application should be refused. Moved by Councillor David Kinniburgh, seconded by Councillor Richard Trail. Amendment That Mr Laird was a fit and proper person and to grant him a Taxi Driver’s Licence for a period of 12 months. Moved by Councillor Alex McNaughton, seconded by Councillor Donald MacMillan. The Amendment was carried by 5 votes to 3 and the Committee resolved accordingly. Decision To grant Mr Laird a Taxi Driver’s Licence for a period of 12 months. (Reference: Report by Head of Governance and Law, submitted) Page 13 Agenda Item 3d MINUTES of MEETING of PLANNING, PROTECTIVE SERVICES AND LICENSING COMMITTEE held in the COUNCIL CHAMBERS, KILMORY, LOCHGILPHEAD on WEDNESDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2013 Present: Councillor Sandy Taylor (Chair) Councillor David Kinniburgh Councillor Alistair MacDougall Councillor Robert G MacIntyre Councillor Donald MacMillan Attending: 1. Councillor Alex McNaughton Councillor James McQueen Councillor Richard Trail Charles Reppke, Head of Governance and Law Graeme Forrester, Solicitor Patricia O’Neill, Central Governance Manager Inspector Watson, Strathclyde Police Heather Murray, Strathclyde Police APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Gordon Blair, Rory Colville, Robin Currie, Mary Jean Devon, George Freeman and Fred Hall. 2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST There were no declarations of interest intimated. 3. CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982: APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE (G MCGUINNESS, HUNTER'S QUAY, DUNOON) The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting and introductions were made. Thereafter he outlined the procedure that would be followed. It was noted that the applicant was not present and the Chair invited Inspector Watson to speak to the objection to the application by Strathclyde Police. Inspector Watson advised that Strathclyde Police were objecting to the application on the grounds that Mr McGuinness was not a fit and proper person to hold a taxi driver’s licence. Inspector Watson advised that after investigation it had become apparent that the applicant actually held two driving licences and the points that had been disclosed on the application were those that were held on one of the licences. He told the Committee that the applicants second licence held 5 offences and that in his opinion this had been a deliberate attempt by the applicant to deceive the Council. Inspector Watson advised that further investigation was being carried out and that the applicant would be prosecuted for further road traffic offences for holding the two driving licences. He concluded by highlighting that Strathclyde Police assert that Mr McGuinness was not a fit and proper person to hold a taxi driver’s licence. Members did not ask any questions. Page 14 Inspector Watson was asked to confirm that he had received a fair hearing to which he confirmed that he had. Councillor Kinniburgh congratulated the Police on finding out about the two driving licences and advised that this was a clear cut case, that Mr McGuinness was not a fit and proper person to hold a taxi driver’s licence. Decision The Committee unanimously agreed to refuse the application for a taxi driver’s licence on the basis that he was not a fit and proper person to hold a licence given the information received from Strathclyde Police. (Reference: Report by Head of Governance and Law dated February 2013, submitted) Page 15 Agenda Item 3e MINUTES of MEETING of PLANNING, PROTECTIVE SERVICES AND LICENSING COMMITTEE held in the COUNCIL CHAMBERS, KILMORY, LOCHGILPHEAD on WEDNESDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2013 Present: Councillor Sandy Taylor (Chair) Councillor David Kinniburgh Councillor Alistair MacDougall Councillor Robert G MacIntyre Councillor Donald MacMillan Attending: 1. Councillor Alex McNaughton Councillor James McQueen Councillor Richard Trail Charles Reppke, Head of Governance and Law Graeme Forrester, Solicitor Patricia O’Neill, Central Governance Manager Inspector Watson, Strathclyde Police Heather Murray, Strathclyde Police Michael Gray, Applicant APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Gordon Blair, Rory Colville, Robin Currie, Mary Jean Devon, George Freeman and Fred Hall. 2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST There were no declarations of interested intimated. 3. CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982: APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE (M GRAY, ROSNEATH) The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting. Thereafter he outlined the procedure that would be followed and invited the applicant to speak in support of his application. Mr Gray advised that he had previously held a taxi driver’s licence for 3 years which had run out. He advised that he was a joiner to trade and that the building trade had been poor recently. He advised that holding a taxi driver’s badge would assist him financially. Inspector Watson asked Mr Gray why if he had held a licence before was it not disclosed on his application form and Mr Gray advised that he had missed the renewal date by two days and this had required him to submit a fresh application. Inspector Watson asked him to confirm if the fact that this had not been shown on the application form was an oversight to which Mr Gray replied that it was. The Chair invited Inspector Watson to speak to the representation submitted by Strathclyde Police. Inspector Watson advised that Mr Gray had held his driving licence for 11 years Page 16 and in that time had received 14 penalty points, 3 of which were now spent. He advised that this showed a disregard to road traffic legislation. Inspector Watson advised that the applicant had declared 3 offences on his application totalling 7 points and the Police letter a further case in which Mr Gray had pled guilty at Dunoon Sheriff Court for driving at 83mph in a 60mph limit for which he had received an £180 fine and 4 penalty points. This resulted in a current total of 11 penalty points on his licence. Mr Gray did not have any questions for Inspector Watson. Councillor McNaughton asked for clarification on what the offences were that Mr Gray had declared on his application and Inspector Watson advised that the first offence had been for speeding for which he had received 3 penalty points, the second for failing to obey a stop sign for which he had received 3 penalty points and the third for speeding for which he had received 4 points. Councillor Trail asked Mr Gray if any of the offences had been committed while he had been driving a taxi to which he replied yes, on one occasion. Councillor Kinniburgh asked Mr Gray when his original taxi driver’s licence had been applied for to which he replied that it had expired on 21 October 2012 so it must have been October 2009. Councillor Kinniburgh commented that the September 2009 offence could have been taken into account when Mr Gray originally applied for a licence but the majority had happened after that. Councillor MacMillan asked Mr Gray why he had failed to pay the fixed penalty ticket for the first offence. Mr Gray advised that his lawyer had advised him to pay his two fines at once, which he had done, he had then received a letter back informing him that he could not pay the two together and by this point he was out of time and his lawyer had then advised him not to pay and to let it go to a court date. The Chair then invited both parties to sum up. Inspector Watson advised that the Police representation was due to the number of offences in a short period of time, in the Glasgow area. He advised that policing in Glasgow was much higher profile than in the Argyll and Bute area and he was concerned that any further offences may go undetected in the area, possibly resulting in an accident. Mr Gray advised that all the offences had been over the past 4 years and having the taxi badge had meant that he had been driving a lot more and it had taken him to other places. He advised that the failure to obey a stop sign offence had been for driving through a red light and that he had wanted to appeal against it, his lawyer had advised him not to. He advised that Councillor Robert G MacIntyre knew of him. The Chair confirmed from both parties that they had been given a fair hearing. Discussion Councillor Robert G MacIntyre advised that Mr Gray was not a bad boy, he did not have a criminal background and that he did a lot for the community. He Page 17 advised that the application was to allow Mr Gray to cover for a man who was ill and to help a family taxi business. He added that his perception was that Mr Gray was an asset to the village and to the family taxi business. Councillor Trail advised that although he had some sympathy for what Councillor MacIntyre had said he was disturbed that a professional driver had such a casual attitude to road traffic legislation. Councillor Kinniburgh advised that he agreed with Councillor Trail and added that he was concerned over the frequency of the offences. He added that he was also concerned at the fact that the speeding offences had been massively over the speed limit, 83mph in a 60mph limit and 50mph in a 30mph limit. He advised that he had no doubts that Mr Gray was not criminal but was concerned at the fact most of the offences had taken place in Glasgow where police presence was prominent. Councillor Kinniburgh that he was swayed towards possibly granting the licence due to the fact that Mr Gray now had 11 points on his licence and 1 more offence would result in him losing his driving licence completely but he was not 100% sure that Mr Gray had learned his lesson and was not convinced that he wouldn’t offend again. Councillor MacDougall asked about the possibility of reducing the time the licence was granted for to allow Members to review it. Mr Reppke advised that this would be possible but the fact Mr Gray had 11 points on his licence reduced the need for this as it may encourage him not to reoffend. He advised that it would be at the Committees discretion. Councillor Kinniburgh asked how many years it would be until the points came off Mr Gray’s licence. Mr Reppke advised that points stayed on a licence for 3 years and Inspector Watson advised that the first of the points would come off the licence in January 2014. Councillor Robert G MacIntyre advised that it would be another year until the points would come off the licence and the fact that he may lose his licence if he committed one more offence would always be at the back of Mr Gray’s mind. The Chair advised that he supported Councillor Trail and added that he would not like to see people applying for licences through the Committee with 9, 10 or 11 points on their licence all the time. People applying for licences would be responsible for the safety of others who they carry in their taxis and should be able to demonstrate that they are safe drivers, who know and comply with the law. Motion To grant the application for a taxi driver’s licence for a period of 3 years. Moved Councillor R G MacIntyre, seconded Councillor MacDougall Amendment To refuse the application for a taxi driver’s licence on the basis of the concerns raised by Strathclyde Police. Page 18 Moved Councillor Trail, seconded Councillor Taylor. Decision Following a show of hands vote the Motion was carried by 5 votes to 3 and the Committee resolved accordingly. (Reference: Report by Head of Governance and Law dated February 2013, submitted) Page 19 Agenda Item 3f MINUTES of MEETING of PLANNING, PROTECTIVE SERVICES AND LICENSING COMMITTEE held in the COUNCIL CHAMBERS, KILMORY, LOCHGILPHEAD on MONDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2013 Present: Councillor Sandy Taylor (Chair) Councillor Gordon Blair Councillor Rory Colville Councillor Robin Currie Councillor Fred Hall Attending: 1. Councillor Alistair MacDougall Councillor Donald MacMillan Councillor Alex McNaughton Councillor Richard Trail Charles Reppke, Head of Governance and Law Graeme Forrester, Solicitor Kate Connelly, Trainee Solicitor Irene Willis, Applicant Frank Collins, Applicant’s Agent Kim Naismith, Agent’s Assistant Inspector Harper, Strathclyde Police APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies for absence were intimated from Councillors Mary-Jean Devon, George Freeman, David Kinniburgh and James McQueen. 2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST None declared. 3. CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982: APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF SKIN PIERCING AND TATTOOING LICENCE (I WILLIS, HELENSBURGH) The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting and introductions were made. The Head of Governance and Law advised Members that an objection from Strathclyde Police had been received out with the time period allowed by the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 for making objections or representations. He advised that the Police had submitted an objection on time but this had been withdrawn and replaced with an updated version which arrived late and it was for the Members to decide whether or not to take into consideration this late representation. The Applicant’s Agent advised that he understood this was a representation from the Police and not an objection and that he and his client had no objection to this representation being taken into consideration by the Members. The Members agreed to consider this late submission from the Police and copies were circulated. The Chair went on to outline the procedure that would be followed during the Hearing and invited the Applicant’s Agent to speak in support of the Application. Page 20 Applicant Mr Collins advised that this was an amendment to a licence granted to Miss Willis in December 2012. He advised that Miss Willis had intended from the start to employ Mr Walls who was an experienced tattooist who was well known in his field and had a considerable number of clients. He advised that Miss Willis has three young children and needs assistant to help run her business. He advised that Mr Walls has been employed by a number of tattooists in Glasgow where it was not a requirement for employees to be on the employer’s licence. Mr Collins advised that Miss Willis had received a visit from an Environmental Health Officer prior to opening her business and had mentioned that she intended to employ Mr Walls. The Environmental Health Officer had stated to Miss Willis that she may wish to check whether or not her tattoo licence would need amended if she intended employing another tattooist and that conversation had resulted in her application for the amendment to her tattoo licence. Mr Collins confirmed that Mr Walls had convictions and that these were accepted. However, he advised that he did not think these were relevant to working in a tattoo parlour. He referred to the regulations for operating a tattoo parlour relating to cleanliness and the hygiene of the premises and that Mr Walls’ previous convictions should not prevent him from working in a tattoo parlour. He advised that Mr Walls has been a tattooist for many years. He advised that lately he had been working as a welder but due to a shoulder injury this was no longer possible so was returning to work as a tattooist. Mr Collins advised that Miss Willis had a list of clients for February who had all paid a deposit which had to be returned when they realised that Mr Walls would not be there as this application had still to be considered. He advised that if this application is not granted Miss Willis thinks it will be extremely unlikely she will be able to make a go of her business. He advised that Mr Walls will be an employee of a business controlled by Miss Willis and that his convictions were not relevant to the work of a tattooist and asked the Committee to grant the amendment to the licence. As Inspector Harper had no questions the Chair invited him to speak in support of the Police representation. Police Inspector Harper confirmed that the Police representation was in respect of Mr Walls’ previous convictions and the nature of these convictions, one relating to breach of the peace and one relating to assault which demonstrated he is capable of violence which the Members should take into consideration. As Mr Collins had no questions the Chair invited the Members to ask questions. Members’ Questions Councillor MacMillan referred to the previous convictions which the Police stated were aggressive in nature and asked if Mr Walls had received treatment for his aggression. Mr Collins advised that both incidents involved alcohol and that Mr Walls had turned himself in for the second offence. He advised that Mr Walls was an experienced tattooist and that he did not have a drink problem and he did not Page 21 think it was being suggested that Mr Walls was a danger to the public. Councillor MacMillan sought confirmation on whether or not Mr Walls had received treatment for his aggression and Mr Collins advised he did not know. Councillor Trail advised that he has never had experience of a tattoo parlour but imagined that it was basically a one to one appointment with the tattooist and the customer. He advised he was concerned if people knew of Mr Walls’ previous convictions would they be happy to be in a one to one situation with him. Miss Willis advised that Mr Walls has a very large client base and to be a tattooist you had to have a good trusting relationship with your clients. She advised that Mr Walls has a very good reputation and has no problem in carrying out his work or with any clients he has worked with. Councillor Blair referred to the Health and Safety aspect of working in a tattoo parlour and Miss Willis having an obligation to look after her customers and asked if Mr Walls would be in her employ and Miss Willis replied yes. Councillor Blair referred to the details of the assault carried out by Mr Walls and referred to the need when working in this type of environment with blood there would be a need to be careful of contamination of blood and asked if Miss Willis was happy to have a prospective employee who could behave in the way he did during the assault. Miss Willis advised that she was not aware of Mr Walls’ history and that she was concerned with the level of his work, cleanliness etc and not with his past. Mr Collins advised that the incident happened nearly 5 years ago and if this application had come a few months later this conviction would be spent. Councillor Blair advised that if he ran a business and was aware of the details of this conviction on a CV it would ring alarm bells. Mr Collins advised that Miss Willis has known Mr Walls for a long time and that he trained Miss Willis in the art of tattooing. Councillor Currie asked Mr Collins if he would agree there was no history of trouble. These two separate incidents had happened 5 and more years ago and that people do change. He advised that none of these incidents had happened at work and asked Mr Collins if he agreed that people can be good at their work but different away from work. Mr Collins advised that he did agree with these statements and confirmed that work wise Mr Walls has had no issues. Councillor Colville asked Inspector Harper to confirm if Mr Walls had not reported the assault himself the Police would not have been aware of it. Inspector Harper confirmed that this was possible. Councillor Colville referred to the incident being over 5 years ago and asked would this type of incident not have been seen again if there was a pattern. Page 22 Inspector Harper advised that domestic violence was very under reported but you could expect calls from neighbours reporting disturbances and that there has been no evidence of that in this case. The Chair invited Inspector Harper and Mr Collins to sum up. Summing Up Police Inspector Harper advised that this was purely a representation on behalf of the Chief Constable involving Mr Walls’ previous history. Applicant Mr Collins advised that Miss Willis has three young children and that she was previously on benefits. She received a small legacy following the death of her Grandfather and had used this money to set up her business. He advised that she wants to make a go of her business but needs assistance. He advised that Mr Walls is an experienced tattooist and that his two previous convictions were 5 and 13/14 years ago. He asked the Committee to give Mr Walls a chance and to give Miss Willis a chance to make a go of her business. The Chair asked both parties to confirm they had received a fair hearing and they confirmed this to be the case. Decision Agreed to grant the amendment of Miss Willis’ Skin Piercing and Tattooing Licence to name Mr William Walls as a practitioner who will give treatments at 12 Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh, G84 8AJ. (Reference: Report by Head of Governance and Law, submitted and Letter of representation from Strathclyde Police, tabled) Page 23 Agenda Item 3g MINUTES of MEETING of PLANNING, PROTECTIVE SERVICES AND LICENSING COMMITTEE held in the COUNCIL CHAMBERS, KILMORY, LOCHGILPHEAD on MONDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2013 Present: Councillor Sandy Taylor (Chair) Councillor Gordon Blair Councillor Rory Colville Councillor Robin Currie Councillor Fred Hall Councillor Alistair MacDougall Attending: 1. Councillor Robert G MacIntyre Councillor Donald MacMillan Councillor Alex McNaughton Councillor Richard Trail Charles Reppke, Head of Governance and Law Graeme Forrester, Solicitor Kate Connelly, Trainee Solicitor Pawel Skibinski, Applicant Inspector Harper, Strathclyde Police APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies for absence were intimated from Councillors Mary-Jean Devon, George Freeman, David Kinniburgh and James McQueen. 2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST None declared. 3. CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982: APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A SECOND HAND DEALER'S LICENCE (P SKIBINSKI, OBAN) The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting and introductions were made. Thereafter he outlined the procedure that would be followed and invited the Applicant to speak in support of his Application. Applicant Mr Skibinski advised that he established his business 3 years ago as a second hand dealer in Oban. He advised that his licence expired and that he was now applying for a new one to include opening a new shop in Campbeltown. He advised that he had noted he had made a mistake when he did not declare his previous convictions on his Application form. As Inspector Harper had no questions the Chair invited him to speak in support of the Police objection. Police Inspector Harper advised that the Chief Constable was objecting to this Application based on the Applicant’s previous convictions and his failure to declare these. As Mr Skibinski had no questions the Chair invited the Members to ask questions. Page 24 Members’ Questions Councillor Hall asked which conviction Section 7 (2) of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 related to. Inspector Harper advised that this was in respect of failing to declare previous convictions. Councillor Currie asked why the Applicant had failed to declare his conviction. Mr Skibinski advised that he thought convictions related to crimes like robberies or theft and that he did not realise road traffic offences should be declared. Councillor Currie sought clarification on what the 2012 conviction was. Inspector Harper advised that the same offence had been committed when the Applicant had applied for a taxi driver licence and failed to declare previous convictions and this had resulted in a conviction under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 Section 7 (2). He advised that the Applicant had now applied for a Second Hand Dealers licence and made the same mistake and it was not clear if this was error or intent to deceive. Councillor Currie asked Mr Skibinski to comment. Mr Skibinski advised that he did not understand the conviction dated 2012 as he had not been in court about this and had not received any paperwork regarding it. Councillor Taylor sought clarification from Inspector Harper. Inspector Harper advised that this was listed as a non conviction disposal from the Sheriff’s Office in Dunoon. He advised that it was a Fiscal’s warning which is normally advised by a Fiscal’s letter being issued. Councillor Trail noted that Mr Skibinski had premises in Oban and asked why he wished to open premises in Campbeltown. Mr Skibinski advised that he wished to expand his business and that his customer base would be bigger in Campbeltown as there were no other second hand dealer shops in that town. Councillor Blair asked if it was normal for the Crown Office to send out letters to work addresses rather than home addresses and would this explain why Mr Skibinski did not receive any letter regarding this conviction. Inspector Harper advised that it would depend on the address listed in the Police report which would have been supplied by the individual concerned. Councillor MacMillan asked where in Campbeltown the shop would be based. Mr Skibinski confirmed this would be 6 Longrow South and that it was closed at the moment and still to be fitted. Page 25 The Chair invited Inspector Harper and Mr Skibinski to sum up. Summing Up Police Inspector Harper advised that the Chief Constable objected to this Application due to the Applicant’s previous conviction history and for failing to declare these convictions. Applicant Mr Skibinski referred to the conviction dated 29 July 2012 relating to failure to declare convictions and advised that he did not receive a letter regarding this and did not pay a fine. He advised that the only letter he has received from Dunoon was one dated January 2013. The Chair asked both parties to confirm if they had received a fair hearing and they both confirmed this to be the case. Discussion Councillor Hall advised that he was still swithering and that he still needed to be reassured that the omission of the convictions on the application form was an omission and not a deliberate intention to mislead. Councillor Colville advised that he was reassured as the Procurator Fiscal had decided just to issue a warning so he was inclined to support the Application. Councillor Currie sought and received clarification on the nature of the most recent conviction from the Head of Governance and Law. Councillor MacMillan advised that he had a lot of sympathy for the Applicant. He advised that there are always complaints about shops lying empty and that he would be happy to support this Application. Councillor Blair advised that it was always a concern when people ticked the wrong box. He advised it was also an issue when fines were unpaid and that this was an opportunity to remind people to pay outstanding fines. The Chair noted that it appeared that some Members were in support of this Application and asked if any were otherwise minded. Councillor Hall indicated that having listened to the debate he was not in favour of granting this Application. Decision Agreed to grant a Second Hand Dealer’s Licence to Mr Pawel Skibinski to trade at 1A Combie Street, Oban, PA34 4HN and 6 Longrow South, Campbeltown, PA28 6AH. (Reference: Report by Head of Governance and Law, submitted) Page 26 This page is intentionally left blank Page 27 Agenda Item 3h MINUTES of MEETING of PLANNING, PROTECTIVE SERVICES AND LICENSING COMMITTEE held in the COUNCIL CHAMBERS, KILMORY, LOCHGILPHEAD on MONDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2013 Present: Councillor Sandy Taylor (Chair) Councillor Rory Colville Councillor Robin Currie Councillor Fred Hall Councillor Alistair MacDougall Attending: 1. Councillor Robert G MacIntyre Councillor Donald MacMillan Councillor Alex McNaughton Councillor Richard Trail Charles Reppke, Head of Governance and Law Graeme Forrester, Solicitor Kate Connelly, Trainee Solicitor Scott Robertson, Applicant Inspector Harper, Strathclyde Police APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies for absence were intimated from Councillors Gordon Blair, Mary-Jean Devon, George Freeman, David Kinniburgh and James McQueen. 2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST None declared. 3. CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982: APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE (S ROBERTSON, OBAN) The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting and introductions were made. Thereafter he outlined the procedure that would be followed and invited the Applicant to speak in support of his Application. Applicant Mr Robertson advised that he was applying for a Taxi Driver’s Licence and confirmed that it was his fault for not declaring his previous conviction on the Application form as he thought it had been spent and that he had not meant to hide anything. He advised that he was previously employed as a Support Worker working with people with learning difficulties and his conviction had not come up in his disclosure. As Inspector Harper had no questions the Chair invited him to speak in support of the Police representation. Police Inspector Harper advised that the Chief Constable wished to make a representation due to the Applicant’s previous conviction not being declared on his Application form. He advised that the Applicant had been charged with failing to declare his conviction and that he was not aware of the Fiscal decision Page 28 on this charge. Applicant’s Questions to Police Mr Robertson asked Inspector Harper to note that he had received confirmation from the Fiscal that the case would not be taken any further. Members’ Questions Councillor Colville noted that the Applicant’s driving licence would expire in 2014 and sought clarification on this. Mr Robertson advised that he was a diabetic and was required to renew his licence every 3 years. Councillor Currie sought and received clarification on the nature of the Applicant’s conviction. Councillor Trail sought and received confirmation that Mr Robertson’s diabetes was under control. Councillor Trail referred to Mr Robertson previously having a Taxi Driver’s Licence. Mr Robertson confirmed that he did have a Taxi Driver’s Licence a number of years ago but never used it. Councillor Trail asked if he was granted a licence now would he use it and Mr Robertson confirmed that he would as he was currently unemployed. The Chair invited Inspector Harper and Mr Robertson to sum up. Summing Up Police Inspector Harper advised that he had nothing further to add. Applicant Mr Robertson apologised again for not declaring his previous conviction on the application form. The Chair invited both parties to confirm they had received a fair hearing and they both confirmed this to be the case. Decision Agreed to grant a Taxi Driver’s Licence to Mr Scott Robertson. (Reference: Report by Head of Governance and Law, submitted) Page 29 Agenda Item 3i MINUTES of MEETING of PLANNING, PROTECTIVE SERVICES AND LICENSING COMMITTEE held in the COUNCIL CHAMBERS, KILMORY, LOCHGILPHEAD on MONDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2013 Present: Councillor Sandy Taylor (Chair) Councillor Rory Colville Councillor Robin Currie Councillor Fred Hall Councillor Alistair MacDougall Attending: 1. Councillor Robert G MacIntyre Councillor Donald MacMillan Councillor Alex McNaughton Councillor Richard Trail Charles Reppke, Head of Governance and Law Graeme Forrester, Solicitor Kate Connelly, Trainee Solicitor Inspector Harper, Strathclyde Police Mr Tolmie, Applicant APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Blair, Devon, Freeman, Kinniburgh and McQueen. 2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST There were no declarations of interest intimated. 3. CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982: APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE (S TOLMIE, CAMPBELTOWN) The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting and introductions were made. Thereafter the Chair outlined the procedure that would be followed and invited the applicant to speak in support of his application. Mr Tolmie advised that he was applying because he was currently unemployed. He advised that in December 2008 he had been convicted of drink driving. He advised that it had been the biggest mistake of his life and that he had never driven a car drunk before this incident or since this incident. He added that this one moment of madness had ruined his life. Inspector Harper had no questions. Inspector advised that the Chief Constable’s representation was on the grounds of the applicant’s conviction relating to drunk driving for which he had received a £400 fine and a 12 month driving ban. Mr Tolmie had no questions for Inspector Harper. Councillor Robert Graham MacIntyre asked for clarification on why the applicant’s conviction would remain unspent. Inspector Harper advised that due to the type of conviction and the fact that the applicant would be coming into Page 30 contact with the public, the conviction would always remain unspent for this type of application. The Chair invited both parties to sum up. Inspector Harper advised that the representation by Strathclyde Police was due to the drink driving conviction on the applicant’s previous history. Mr Tolmie advised that it had been one moment of madness and the licence would be a fresh start and an opportunity to build his life up again. The Chair asked both parties to confirm that they had received a fair hearing to which they confirmed that they had. Councillor Colville advised that he understood why the application was before the Committee but that he had no problem in supporting the application. Decision The Committee unanimously agreed to grant the application for a taxi driver’s licence for a period of 3 years. (Reference: Report by Head of Governance and Law dated February 2013, submitted) Page 31 Agenda Item 3j MINUTES of MEETING of PLANNING, PROTECTIVE SERVICES AND LICENSING COMMITTEE held in the COUNCIL CHAMBERS, KILMORY, LOCHGILPHEAD on MONDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2013 Present: Councillor Sandy Taylor (Chair) Councillor Rory Colville Councillor Robin Currie Councillor Fred Hall Councillor Alistair MacDougall Attending: 1. Councillor Robert G MacIntyre Councillor Donald MacMillan Councillor Alex McNaughton Councillor Richard Trail Charles Reppke, Head of Governance and Law Graeme Forrester, Solicitor Kate Connelly, Trainee Solicitor Inspector Harper, Strathclyde Police Mr Berry, Applicant APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Blair, Devon, Freeman, Kinniburgh and McQueen. 2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST There were no declarations of interest intimated. 3. CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982: APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE (C BERRY, CRAOBH HAVEN, BY LOCHGILPHEAD) The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting and introductions were made. He thereafter outlined the procedure that would be followed and invited the applicant to speak in support of his application. Mr Berry advised that he currently stayed in Croabh Haven with his father, who was the General Manager of the Marina. He advised that there was a requirement for a taxi service within the Croabh Haven and Craignish area and that there was one other service currently operating in the area but it was not regular or reliable. He added that his father had offered to fund the business as it would benefit the Marina. Mr Berry advised that he recognised that he had problems in the past but was now addressing them and would like to get back into employment to give him something to focus on. Inspector Harper had no questions for Mr Berry. Inspector Harper advised that the Chief Constable’s objection was based on the applicant’s previous convictions and recent history involving the Police. Inspector Harper gave details of the convictions as listed on the letter from Strathclyde Police and gave information on a further three incidents which had taken place on 14 August 2011, 28 June 2012 and 21 August 2012. Inspector Page 32 Harper advised that Strathclyde Police were concerned that the safety of the public would be compromised as a result of these convictions and incidents. Mr Berry had no questions for Inspector Harper. Councillor Colville noted that there had been an objection to this application from Strathclyde Police as opposed to a representation and asked if an objection from the Police should be given more weight than a representation. Inspector Harper advised that normally representations are submitted to draw the Committees attention to previous convictions whereas an objection would be submitted should the Police feel that public safety may be compromised. He advised that in this case the objection was submitted due to the nature of the incidents and due to how recent they had been. Councillor Colville asked Mr Berry if he was attending recognised treatment and Mr Berry advised Councillor Colville of two organisations he was currently receiving treatment from. The Chair invited both parties to sum up. Inspector Harper advised that the Police objection was due to the nature of the incidents and the fact that they had taken place recently. Mr Berry advised that he had nothing to add. The Chair asked both parties to confirm that they had received a fair hearing to which they both confirmed that they had. Discussion Councillor Trail advised that normally he would be willing to give a second chance but in this case he felt that the incidents had been too recent and that it was too early for Mr Berry to have benefited from any treatment he was receiving. Councillor Hall advised that conveying the public from one place to another was a very responsible job and due to the types of convictions Mr Berry held he was of the opinion that the licence should not be granted. Councillor McNaughton advised that he felt Mr Berry should be given a second chance and suggested the use of conditions to control the grant of a licence to Mr Berry. Councillor Currie advised that he agreed with Councillor McNaughton and suggested a probationary period or some strict conditions should be placed on the grant of any licence. Mr Reppke advised that the licence could be granted for a shorter period which would result in the need for a new application to come before Members at the point when the licence ran out. Mr Reppke advised that he was unsure of what strict conditions could be placed on the grant of a licence and advised that any further incidents similar to Mr Berry’s previous behaviour would be dealt with by the Law and flagged up to Members at the stage of reapplication. Page 33 Councillor Colville advised that he would have liked to see some clear evidence of Mr Berry maintaining his rehabilitation programme over a longer period of time before he granted him with a licence. Councillor Taylor advised that he was receiving a general feeling amongst Members that they felt some sympathy towards Mr Berry but felt that more time was needed to ensure that Mr Berry was benefiting from his treatment before awarding a licence to him. Decision The Committee unanimously agreed to refuse the application for a taxi driver’s licence on the basis of the objection received from Strathclyde Police. (Reference: Report by Head of Governance and Law dated February 2013, submitted) Page 34 This page is intentionally left blank Page 35 Agenda Item 4 ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL PLANNING, PROTECTIVE SERVICES AND LICENSING COMMITTEE CUSTOMER SERVICES 20th March 2013 CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982 TAXI FARE SCALE REVIEW 1. SUMMARY 1.1 In terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, Section 17, the Local Authority requires to fix maximum fares and other charges in connection with the hire of taxis operating in their area and to review the scales for taxi fares and other charges on a regular basis. 1.2 A report was placed before the Committee on 23rd January 2013 inviting them to consider the representations received in response to a consultation carried out regarding the review of fares and to decide on what course of action to take. The Committee thereafter agreed to propose that there be no change to the current fare structure and charges and to review the position in 6 months’ time if representations in respect of this proposal are received. It also authorised the Head of Governance and Law to advertise the proposed no change in tariff and invite any responses within one month of the advertisement and report back to Members at this meeting The proposal not to amend fares for taxis operating in the area was published in the local press week commencing 27th January 2013. The advert stated this proposal will become effective from 30th April 2013 and anyone wishing to make any representations by no later than 4th March 2013. 2. RECOMMENDATIONS 2.1 The Committee are asked to: • Note the lack of representations received following the publication of the proposal that the charges will remain the same; 3. DETAIL 3.1 No representations have been received from the taxi trade or members of the public following the adverts. Page 36 4. CONCLUSION 4.1 Members are asked to: a) note the position in relation to the review of fares and agree to publicise the new fare structure which will provide a final opportunity for the trade to appeal to the traffic commissioners ,if so advised and b) note the previous decision that a report come back in six months in the event of any representations from the trade on when to commence the next review of fare scales. All taxi operators require to be given notice of the scales fixed, Members should be aware that any person or any persons or organisations appealing to the Traffic Commissioner to be representative of taxi operators in the area who operates a Taxi in an area for which scales have been fixed or in respect of which a review has been carried out will still have the opportunity to lodge an appeal to the Scottish Traffic Commissioner within a 14 day period. 5. IMPLICATIONS 5.1 Policy – None 5.2 Financial – None 5.3 Legal – The Council require to review taxi fares in terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 5.4 HR – None 5.5 Equalities – None 5.6 Risk – None CHARLES REPPKE Head of Governance and Law For further information contact: Alison MacNab Tel: 01546 604198 Page 37 ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES Agenda Item 5 PLANNING, PROTECTIVE SERVICES AND LICENSING COMMITTEE 20th MARCH 2013 ANIMAL HEALTH & WELFARE SERVICE PLAN 2013/2014 1. 2. PURPOSE 1.1 The Council has a statutory responsibility to deliver an animal health and welfare service, and this is undertaken by competent and authorised Officers within the Council’s Regulatory Services. 1.2 The Scottish Government have implemented a Framework Document which specifies the component parts of an animal health and welfare service, and prescribed minimum best practice and good practice standards upon which Local Authorities are assessed. This report details the Animal Health & Welfare Service Plan for 2013/2014 to meet the Framework. RECOMMENDATIONS 2.1 3. That Members note the work of the animal health and welfare service, its status against the Framework standard, and formally approve the Service Plan for 2013/2014. BACKGROUND 3.1 Animal health and welfare responsibilities are wide-ranging and cover inspections of farms and markets, responding to service requests, work in respect of the investigation and control of animal and zoonotic (can be transmitted to humans) diseases, and the disposal of animal byproducts. We also have good communications with the agricultural sector and other agencies, including the SSPCA, Animal Health & Veterinary Laboratory Agency (AHVLA) and the Scottish Government Rural Payments Inspectorate (SGRPID). 3.2 An Animal Health & Welfare Framework was introduced in 2011, and last year’s Plan had regard to this document. We had various concerns on the Framework relating to the absence of a risk-based approach (particularly for Markets) the inadequacies of the national software system (AMES) and some other activities. As a result of a subsequent meeting with the Scottish Government, the Framework has been revised and there is an ongoing agenda to amend and develop the Framework. At a national level, the Council’s Regulatory Services Manager represents Scottish Local Authorities on the Framework Steering Group and National Strategy Group. Argyll and Bute Council Service Profile 13-14 Page 38 3.3 As a service, we have had an improvement agenda in place for some years, and the requirements of the Framework for Service Plans, performance measures, and risk-based inspections were already in place. In the period 2012 – 2013 specific achievements of the service have been : (i) The high-risk inspection programme for animal health and welfare has been completed, with 100% of all works being achieved. (ii) We have responded to 91.3% service requests within 20 working days, exceeding our target of 90%. This, however, has been at the expense of medium-risk visits. (iii) We have introduced a novel approach to Market visits as we believe the minimum standards requiring attendance at 75% of sale days by enforcement personnel for 25% of operating hours is inappropriate and would require 1.2 FTE from our 2 FTE staff resource. Our strategy is risk-based, focusing on specific areas (e.g., structure, management, biosecurity, transportation and is subject to further development. It has been resource-intensive as it has identified areas for further investigation; but has been generally welcomed by the industry; has improved standards, and is being considered nationally, as an alternative to how Market inspections are undertaken in Scotland. (iv) We have introduced and undertaken our alternative enforcement work which targeted at low-risk visits, providing advice and information so that they can assist themselves in complying with standards. This has included as newsletter to the framing community advising on issues and developments in animal health and welfare. (iv) Customer satisfaction surveys have indicated levels of 93% for animal health and welfare. (vi) We have secured joint working arrangements 7 other Local Authorities to share access and use of our mobile animal carcass incinerator. This reduces the costs to the service, increases our income, and demonstrates the joint working/shared services approach for contingency arrangements. (vii) At an operational level, the main challenges have been :• Meeting targets with the increasing trend of service enquiries which shows a 50% increase year on year since 2009 Argyll and Bute Council Service Profile 13-14 Page 39 (vii) 3.4 • The Market strategy has been well received by markets operators, auctioneers and the industry; and has identified the standards across Argyll and Bute are generally good. As with any inspection or audit, they have identified issues which we did not anticipate which have required attention. • We were involved in a major Scottish wide investigation concerning the illegal use of cattle passports. This resulted in a multiagency investigation, coordinated by Central Police, and a successful prosecution. • Supporting the AHVLA in response to a series of welfare concerns on farms. These required significant resources from the Council and whilst the four major farming operations with inherent welfare problems have addressed and rectified these concerns, there are two prosecutions pending. In terms of service improvement, we have integrated general enquiries into the Council’s Customer Contact Centre, have implemented an electronic document management system for animal health and welfare which supports document control and flexible working, and. The Service Plan 2013/2014, in Appendix I, builds upon the success of 2012/2013, and outlines our priorities, and targets for the forthcoming year :(i) Achieve a target of 100% of high risk visits (ii) Achieve 90% of the programme of planned market interventions. (iii) Resolve 85% of all service requests within 20 working days (iv) Deliver our alternative enforcement plan for animal health and welfare focussing on aspects including traceability; transportation of livestock, biosecurity and horse passports, (v) Build upon the joint working arrangements in place with the SSPCA, AHVLA, local authorities and other agencies Argyll and Bute Council Service Profile 13-14 Page 40 (vi) 3.5 Review our risk assessment scheme and the risk rating all premises. The Animal Health and Welfare Framework has 28 assessment criteria and specifies the standards for each ranging from the minimum standard to in many cases, best practice and good practice standards. There are some measures which only have minimum standards. This enables local authorities to design and assess their services against each of the standards. In Argyll and Bute, we come out favourably and there are a number where a novel or unique approach has been agreed with AHVLA as the minimum standards is inappropriate (e.g. the quantitative visit regime for markets etc.). Appendix II shows the Council position for each activity against the national standards. In summary, I would gauge our service as being good practice with examples of better practice 3.6 This Service Plan has been discussed and agreed with AHVLA, as required in the Framework. We have built in activities they will undertake, to reflect the partnership arrangement (see Section 9.2). In a recent Paper produced by AHVLA to the Animal Health and Welfare Strategy Group, they indicate that 18 of 31 Local Authorities are signed up to the Framework and Argyll and Bute Council is “proactive, risk-based, and are at the forefront of animal health and welfare regulation in Scotland.” 4. CONCLUSIONS 4.1 5. The Animal Health & Welfare Service Plan 2013/2014 meets our statutory responsibilities, targets resources at key priorities, and meets the national Framework Document. IMPLICATIONS Policy : None Financial : The Service Plan will be delivered on the existing budget Personnel : None Equal Opportunity : We have a risk-based, proportionate approach to enforcement for all activities Argyll and Bute Council Service Profile 13-14 Page 41 Risk The Service Plan meets the Framework Document and our focus will be on delivering the operational service plan. Notwithstanding this, performance will be adversely affected where we are required to respond to any event (e.g., Foot & Mouth; livestock seizure etc.) or where there are staff absence Legal Meets the Council’s statutory duties for animal health and welfare ALAN MORRISON REGULATORY SERVICES MANAGER AM/KT/ 7057 Feb 2013 For further information contact: Tel: 01546 604292 Alan Morrison Regulatory Services Manager e-mail : [email protected] Argyll and Bute Council Service Profile 13-14 Page 42 Argyll and Bute Council Service Profile 13-14 ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL PROFILE ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Financial year 2013/14 1. Staffing FTE (full time equivalent) 1 1 0.1 2. Data input Local authority Database UNIFORM Will interface with AMES be considered? We have no intentions to consider implementation of Animal Health Enforcement System following the outcome of the pilot. We will focus on developing a suite of animal health and welfare indicators through the Strategy Group, and continue using our existing UNIFORM information management system 3. Work Load - Critical Control Areas (CCA) a) with defined work patterns Argyll and Bute Council Service Profile 13-14 Page 43 Number of officers 1 Senior Animal Health and Welfare Officer 2 Animal Health and Welfare Officer Service Manager Type of CCA Market No. 4 dedicated markets, 3 market companies, 4 draft sale systems 3 1 Low throughput at Tiree, Mull and Islay Moliegh, Oban Approx 24 b) without defined work patterns Type of CCA No. Ports Minor ports and marinas. International catering waste registrations indicate approximately 50 Dealers Hauliers 3 11 4. Total risk assessed premises including CCAs According to information supplied by AHDO and risk assessment by local authority Argyll and Bute Council Service Profile 13-14 Page 44 Slaughterhouses Unique lairage area reflecting geographic nature of Argyll and Bute Shows, sales and one-off events Operating pattern (markets) or throughput (slaughterhouses) Oban and Dalmally operate throughout the year. Bridgend (Islay) has approximately 9 sales /yr. Tiree has 4-5 sales per year (some are 2 day sales). Caledonian Marts operate draft sale on Islay and sometimes on Mull. Dumfriesshire and Cumberland Farmers operated a tup sale this year. The service has implemented the COSLA risk rating system with some minor amendments. This works well within Argyll and Bute Council and is used to develop work programmes and direct the effective use of our resources. No. of premises (including 3(a) & (b) above) High Risk 78 Medium Risk 580 Low Risk 1209 Note: Figures accurate as of January 2013 Argyll and Bute Council Service Profile 13-14 Page 45 The frequency for programme interventions is: High risk – annually Medium risk – 5 years Low risk- alternative enforcement strategy APPENDIX I Local Authority: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Service Plan for year: 01/04/2013 to 31/03/2014 Content and relevant outcome(s) Local Authority Planned Level of Service Delivery 1. Planning the Delivery of the Local Authority Animal Health Function Analysis of critical control points by type, number, days of operation, including: • premises used for sales (e.g. auction markets etc.) a) This is detailed above in section 3 of the Service Profile. b) The service plan has been discussed and greed with the AHVLA. For the first time, we have agreed to add AHVLA interventions into the plan in section 11, demonstrating the joint working arrangements which are in place between both agencies • abattoirs/slaughter houses Analysis of agricultural premises according to risk Summary of staff engaged in Animal Health and Welfare work Outcomes 3 and 5 1.2 Annual Service Plan for delivery of services in Animal Health and Welfare Service Plan produced detailing levels of Service Delivery for all activities detailed in this activity framework, reflecting national and local priorities. Annex C should be used as a template. Outcomes 3, 4,and 5 Argyll and Bute Council Service Profile 13-14 The service plan is formally agreed by the Councils Regulatory Services Manager and Leads Veterinary Officer with the AHVLA annually and formally approved by the Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee. Page 46 1.1 Profile of Local Authority area and associated animal health and welfare workload Content and relevant outcome(s) 1.3 Risk Assessment Premises risk assessed in accordance with the national risk scheme detailed in Section 4 Risk based inspection programme Outcomes 1, 2, 5 and 6 Local Authority Planned Level of Service Delivery a) All premises are rated using our revisions to the COSLA risk rating scheme and classed as high, medium or low risk. They are them programmed for inspection based on our inspection frequency b) The programme for High Risk premises is notified to the AHVLA and SGRPID in an attempt to share information and where possible, undertake joint visits. It also allows other agencies to highlight specific issues which can be considered as part of the programmed visit. This is consistent with the principle of better regulation, but where the other agencies are unable to share their programmes, we will undertake our own work, as planned. c) We plan to review the risk rating scheme in 2013-14 d) The interventions programme for 2013-14 will be identified and agreed with the Regulatory st Services Manager on the 1 April 2013. The current draft identifies the following interventions although this is subject to change: Argyll and Bute Council Service Profile 13-14 Page 47 78 high risk visits58 medium risk visits 25 primary production visits 42 Market interventions 30% of low risk premises: alternative enforcement Content and relevant outcome(s) Local Authority Planned Level of Service Delivery 2 Training and Development 2.1 Training for new officers On-going professional development Officers are authorised to enforce all relevant legislation. All enforcement staff to hold recognised qualification or have equivalent professional experience Time and resources allocated to keep up to date on appropriate Animal Health and Welfare legislation, codes of practice, guidance etc Outcome 5 Argyll and Bute Council Service Profile 13-14 The target is 10 hours CPD for each officer Page 48 It is recognised that in emergency situations i.e. outbreaks of disease, there may be a need to call upon non animal health qualified officers to assist in carrying out animal health and welfare duties. a) All animal health and welfare officers are authorised in accordance with the legislation. Their level of authorisation is dependent upon their qualifications, training and competency b) Two of our officers have a formal AHW qualification and all have a working knowledge of the agricultural sector. A training programme is in place for the third officer and there is a formal CPD system in place for all c) In the event of emergencies, we will authorise other Regulatory Services staff to undertake specific duties, subject to their skills (i.e. EHO’s may be involved in contact tracing, cleansing and disinfection etc.) d) We have a Continued Professional Development system in place for AHW officers to ensure they maintain and their competency and are informed of developments etc. There is also an annual Performance Development Review process which identifies training needs and priorities Content and relevant outcome(s) Local Authority Planned Level of Service Delivery 3. Licensing Activities Zoo licensing 3.1 We will undertake the necessary work associated with licensed zoos within our area and respond to st any associated service requests As of 1 March 2013, there are 2 licensed zoos in Argyll and Bute 4. Education and advice to maximise compliance 4.1 Education and advice Guidance provided to businesses on all aspects of Animal Health and Welfare for which Local Authorities are responsible, including any movement licensing requirements. 4.2 Proactive activity Outcomes 1, 2, 5 and 6 Targets for 2013-14 Complete 100% of high risk visits; resolve 85% of service requests within 20 working days Proactive involvement or lead in education and training events with stakeholder organisations etc. a) We provide information to the industry through a range of different activities: a. Through the website or business information b. Through “surgeries” at markets and other visits c. On a one-to-one basis during inspections d. Direct liaison with other partners including NFU, Food for Argyll etc. e. Presentations and trade events Joined up approach to education and advice through liaison with the Scottish Government, Local Government Regulation and Animal Health Outcomes 1, 2, 5 and 6 b) Information displayed on website Attendance at stakeholders/enforcement groups c) We are an active member of the Animal Health and Strategy Group, and various liaison/panel meetings across Scotland and the Framework Steering Group. In additional and at a local level we have liaison group arrangements with the NFUS, SGRIPID, SSPCA and the Agricultural Forum Argyll and Bute Council Service Profile 13-14 Page 49 Delivery targets should be set in accordance with individual Local Authority ‘charter’ response times. a) Business advice available from officers during working hours and information readily available on the website. There is also a generic email box for animal health enquires. AH&W business advice available on Council website. b) We have local indicators relating to service requests resolved within 20 working days and the number of high risk inspections done within the due date. We are also in the process of establishing a benchmarking club to develop common benchmarks between similar local authorities to aid service improvement Content and relevant outcome(s) Local Authority Planned Level of Service Delivery 5. Enforcement activities to maximise Animal Health and Welfare compliance 5.1 Attendance at Critical Control AreasLivestock markets, Sales, and Assembly Centres Exact attendance levels and times according to status of gathering Outcomes 1, 2, 5 and 6 Argyll and Bute Council Service Profile 13-14 a) We have developed a market strategy to ensure that we are able to undertake our enforcement duties within markets and this has been agreed with AHVLA and implemented in 2013-14. This novel approach is likely to be considered as part of the Scottish review of market interventions in 2013 following the national Market Baseline report. b) The interventions required for each market is specific to each, given the outcome of its risk assessment, and programmed into the services operational work. Target: We will measure our performance against this programme with target of 90% of the agreed interventions programme for markets being completed Page 50 Highly visible preventative enforcement presence. Attendance at markets and other sales, and Assembly Centres to ensure compliance, in particular with: • Biosecurity (vehicles, premises and people) • Livestock identification • Welfare • Transport • Licensing and record keeping • Specific pre movement licensing • All other relevant legislation Content and relevant outcome(s) 5.2 Attendance at Critical Control Areas slaughter houses 5.3 Attendance at Critical Control Areas Dealers/Agents a) Attendance at slaughter house on request of OV or the Meat Hygiene Service or as a result of particular intelligence that there is a problem outwith the responsibility of the OV. Target: to respond to enquiries regarding slaughterhouse – 100% Page 51 The MHS are responsible for enforcement and Local Authorities should liaise with MHS with regard to any need to enter the slaughterhouse production area. Attendance at slaughter houses (high and low through put, red meat and poultry(white meat) in liaison with MHS to ensure legislative compliance, in particular with: • Biosecurity (vehicles, premises and people) • Livestock identification • Welfare • Transport • Licensing and record keeping • Specific pre movement licensing • All other relevant legislation Local Authority Planned Level of Service Delivery Outcomes 1, 2, 5 and 6 Identification of Dealers and Agents a) List of High Risk dealers and agents compiled in consultation with AHVLA Visits/inspections to verify legislative compliance b) Outcomes 1, 2, 5 and 6 High risk dealer premises to be visited in terms of their risk rating • Written report of non-compliance given at time of visit • Major non compliances reported to relevant agencies • Re-visits undertaken when actionable infringements occur c) Businesses will be inspected in accordance with their risk rating or more frequently based on local, regional and national intelligence or concerns Argyll and Bute Council Service Profile 13-14 Content and relevant outcome(s) 5.4 Attendance at Critical Control Areas - Ports Attendance at Ports to ensure legislative compliance, in particular with: • Biosecurity (vehicles, premises and people) • Livestock identification • Welfare • Transport • Import/export documentation • All other relevant legislation 5.5 Attendance at Critical Control Areas - High risk Farms (Other than dealers or agents) Visits/inspections to verify legislative compliance Outcomes 1, 2, 5 and 6 There are no significant ports within Argyll and Bute Council although there is the movement of livestock throughout the district by ferries and road. To combat this we have:• Arrangements in place with CALMAC which regulates the transportation from livestock from the islands • We have a programme of two roadside checks planned with Strathclyde Police (soon to be Scottish Police) in 2013-14. This will be augmented by vehicle inspections in markets • We will support AHVLA, as requested and where resources permit, in respect of the storage and disposal arrangement for animal by-products and international catering waste at marinas and ports in a programme of joint working with AHVLA in 2013-14 a) All premises are inspected in accordance with the risk rating although more frequent inspections may be undertaken where local knowledge or intelligence suggests possible AHW issues. The inspection programme is developed and agreed with the Service Manager at the beginning of every financial year and resources are allocated to meet this programme. The programme is discussed with SGRPID to minimise the duplication caused by multiple inspections and visits. b) High risk premises to be visited annually. Written report of non-compliance given at time of visit. Major non compliances reported to relevant agencies Re-visits undertaken where appropriate c) We have agreed with the AHVLA, that they would consider appropriate interventions for fish farms and that a strategy would be discussed in 2013-14 Argyll and Bute Council Service Profile 13-14 Page 52 Outcomes 1, 2, 5 and 6 Local Authority Planned Level of Service Delivery Content and relevant outcome(s) Visits to verify legislative compliance. 5.6. Visits and inspections to other premises Commercial hauliers Farms (including own livestock vehicle) Agricultural Shows and farm dispersal sales Animal by-products premises including Local Authority Planned Level of Service Delivery Visits only undertaken to other premises on intelligence basis or as a result of another inspection plan e.g. Primary Production visit plan. Integrated primary production inspections are undertaken by AHW officers and the remit includes animal health and welfare, food and feed hygiene. Joint working arrangements are in place with AHVLS; SGRPID and the SSPCA. Any other premises of livestock origin and destination All inspections are confirmed in writing Outcomes 1, 2, 5 and 6 Roadside checks (in conjunction with police) Police led multi agency roadside checks local authority led checks for animal health and welfare compliance only (including co-ordination with adjacent Local Authorities) a) We have joint working arrangement with the police for roadside checks although inspections are undertaken of vehicles within the markets. These arrangement are unlikely at this stage to be affected by the new single Scottish Police Service b) In conjunction with police c) Only on basis of intelligence. National exercises and operations Target; Joint roadside checks to be undertaken in conjunction with the police in 2013-14. Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 Argyll and Bute Council Service Profile 13-14 Page 53 5.7 In transit checks Content and relevant outcome(s) 5.8 Postal record recall checks (if carried out) on livestock premises Postal recall checks and verification according to risk Local Authority Planned Level of Service Delivery There are no proposals to undertake any postal recalls unless intelligence indicates that such activity is necessary. This has been agreed with AHVLA who advise that this work is not normally undertaken in Scotland Non responses subject to follow up action as appropriate (including, if necessary premises visit inspection) Outcomes 1, 2, 5 and 6 Checks on vehicles to ensure cleansing and disinfection carried out at premises other than where they have delivered livestock Outcomes 1, 5 and 6 a) On-going routine checks at livestock market b) Specific checks will be made on vehicles where targeted intelligence identified issues and concerns or where disease is suspected c) Alternative enforcement and follow-up visits will be made to respond to any issues identified through market audits Target; interventions undertaken subject to our market intervention plan, concerns or intelligence Argyll and Bute Council Service Profile 13-14 Page 54 5.9 Vehicle biosecurity – cleansing and disinfecting compliance Content and relevant outcome(s) 5.10 Out of operating hours checks Checks out of normal specified operating hours or subsequent days for: Markets Slaughter houses Premises used for collection of animals for slaughter or for further rearing or finishing Local Authority Planned Level of Service Delivery These will be inspected in accordance with their risk categorisation and in response to service requests or concerns. The market strategy requires work out with core hours (e.g. weekends etc.) Outcomes 1, 2, 5 and 6 Emergency interagency contact regarding disease and other enforcement incidents Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 Argyll and Bute Council Service Profile 13-14 a) Emergency out of hours contact procedure in place and notified to agencies b) Out-of-hours arrangements through Civil contingencies Manager or Regulatory Services Manager/Senior Animal Health and Welfare Officer c) Updated annually or as notified d) Contingency plans have full details of out-of-hours arrangements Page 55 5.11 Stand by and on call arrangements Content and relevant outcome(s) Local Authority Planned Level of Service Delivery 6. Partnership working and intelligence driven enforcement 6.1 Identified Infringements Identified breaches of legislation, including biosecurity, licensing, welfare, livestock identification, standstill breaches, illegal imports, by products, and other disease control work. . a) We will respond to service requests received from the general public, industry and other agencies b) Investigated and appropriate action taken in accordance with our Enforcement Policy c) Follow up checks on suspected irregularities identified on SAMU, BCMS, by SGRIPID,SSPCA and AHVLA Irregularities found on documentary checks followed up Outcomes 1, 2, 5 and 6 Provision and collection of Intelligence Information Outcomes 1, 2, 5 and 6 We use the UNIFORM information management system to record all inspections, service requests and enforcement activity associated with this work. The system provides management information, and generates inspection programmes etc. It is effective in terms of work planning and reporting and is shared by environmental health colleagues In addition, we use other stand-alone systems for primary production visits (SCORS) and utilise the SCOTEID national database for cattle and sheep movements, as an intelligence source to influence our interventions. 6.3 Intelligence led actions Infringements or suspected infringements reported from external enforcement sources or identified by use of data interrogation or intelligence sources; members of the public/complaints Outcomes 1, 2, 5 and 6 Argyll and Bute Council Service Profile 13-14 Liaison and other group, together with peer relationships, provide an opportunity to share intelligence in accordance with Data Protection requirements, and to develop collaborative and joint working. a) All enforcement action is taken in accordance with the services enforcement policy and procedures. These are revised annually or more frequently, as required b) Formal notices are reviewed by the officers line manager prior to service by the officer c) All formal reports to the PF are approved by the Regulatory Services Manager d) A formal RIIPSA authorisation process is followed where directed surveillance may be required Page 56 6.2 Intelligence / Information and systems Content and relevant outcome(s) 6.4 Cross border and multi-agency working Assessment and communication to interested parties of cross cutting issues Research/intelligence led activities including workshops Joint investigations/exercises/initiatives Mentoring arrangements Local Authority Planned Level of Service Delivery a) Proactive work with other local authorities b) We manage and maintain the animal health incinerator for anthrax cases which is a shared resource between 8 local authorities c) Membership of AH&W Regional and National Panels. Taking part in their cross cutting projects. d) Member of the National Framework Steering Group e) Members of AH&W Regional and National Panel as well as of AH&W Strategy Group f) We have local arrangements in place with SGRPID to reduce multiple visits and promote joint working; and have excellent working relationships with the SSPCA g) We have mutual support arrangements agreed with other neighbouring local authorities Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 7.1 Animal Health and Welfare Management and Enforcement System (AMES) 7.2 Management information Entry of data onto electronic information management system recording local authority enforcement activities, results and actions. We have a wide range of performance indicators relating to inspections and the resolution of service requests. These are reported quarterly across the Council via Pyramid, and we are working with other LA’s to develop a benchmarking club so we can compare information with other similar authorities Recording of data on infringements Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 Collation of management information data for internal use and provision to the Scottish Government and Animal Health, Outcomes 3, 4 and 5 Argyll and Bute Council Service Profile 13-14 Timely provision of information in particular submission of statutory returns Page 57 7. Post enforcement reporting and Animal Health and Welfare Management and Enforcement System (AMES) data entry activities Content and relevant outcome(s) Local Authority Planned Level of Service Delivery 8. Contingency planning and emergency action 8.1 Animal Health, Scottish Government , COSLA and local authority emergency preparedness Planning and contributing to emergency preparedness plans with Animal Health, Scottish Government and other agencies as appropriate 8.2 Testing and Training Testing, training, practising and evaluating activities in relation to the emergency plan We have a generic Animal Health Disease Plan which is approved by Council and updated annually We will review contact arrangements within plans annually Outcomes 1, 3, 5 and 6 Target Review generic animal health disease plan annually; participate in regional and national exercises, as appropriate Outcomes 1, 3, 5 and 6 8.3 Emergency Action Provision of full emergency range of services under the emergency plan, when disease emergency declared by the Scottish Government Outcomes 1, 3, 5 and 6 Argyll and Bute Council Service Profile 13-14 This would be a priority incident and the service would respond in accordance with the designated plans. Page 58 Target Review We will participate in regional and national exercises, as appropriate. At a local level, we will test our own arrangement every 2 years Content and relevant outcome(s) Local Authority Planned Level of Service Delivery 9. Additional Activities 9.1 National priorities Provide details in Service Plan (Annex C) of identified priorities as agreed with AHVLA and the Scottish Government Outcomes 1, 2, 5 and 6 The general outcome are to: • effectively reduce the risk of animal disease incursion and spread, thereby protecting public and animal health • improve animal welfare • meet the objective of Delivering and enforcing standards, of the Animal Health and Welfare Strategy; and the Scottish Government’s objective ‘well treated and healthy farm (and domestic) animals Page 59 Argyll and Bute Council Service Profile 13-14 Content and relevant outcome(s) 9.2 Regional priorities Agree regional priorities, with AHVLA at regional animal health and welfare panel meetings for consideration in annual service planning Outcomes 1, 2, 5 and 6 As determined by local authority in agreement with AHVLA Annual service meeting with AHVLA is held every six monthly to review the service plan. There are other ad-hoc meetings as appropriate. Regional priorities a) Strategy AHVLA will visits markets in Argyll and Bute to support the Councils Market b) AHVLA to consider appropriate interventions in respect of animal health and welfare at fish farms in association with SEPA to make LA aware of any developments, identified service demands. c) AHVLA to undertake specific work in respect of the storage and disposal of animal by-products and international catering waste, working closely with Argyll and Bute Council d) AHVLA to support LA officers in addressing on-farm/market and transport welfare issues within the response time for both organisations (48hr except where geographical /meteorological or transport issues prohibit this response time). The local prioritise for 2013-14 are: (i) Extend market strategy with interventions by AHVLA incorporated within the programmed interventions Outcomes 1, 2, 5 and 6 (ii) On Farm Welfare Argyll and Bute Council Service Profile 13-14 Deliver the alternative enforcement strategy Page 60 Local priorities Local Authority Planned Level of Service Delivery Content and relevant outcome(s) Local Authority Planned Level of Service Delivery 1(a) Authorisation 1b) Response Authorisation of inspectors under part 2 of the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 3 officers Response to farm welfare complaints received from a member of the public or another agency The service standard is that service requests will be resolved within 20 working days and we have a target of 85% in 2013-14. Service requests are prioritised in accordance with our rating scheme and high priority (Priority 1) requests are visited within 2 working days. 1(c) Enforcement Action Where an animal’s welfare is being seriously compromised immediate enforcement action should be taken. Where an animal’s welfare is being seriously compromised immediate enforcement action will be taken working with partner agencies All enforcement action will be proportionate, risk based and in accordance with our enforcement policy 1(d) Follow up where complaint received Follow up visits to premises against whom a welfare complaint is received If necessary and in conjunction with VO the premises will be re-visited within an appropriate period of the initial visit Argyll and Bute Council Service Profile 13-14 Page 61 The response to all service requests is proportionate to the nature of the complaint and may involve appoint inspections or a joint investigation with environmental health staff, police, AHVLA and/or SSPCA Content and relevant outcome(s) 1(e) Follow up where improvement notice is served Local Authority Planned Level of Service Delivery Monitoring visits carried out during the compliance period appropriate to the severity of the complaint Revisit carried out within 10 working days of the end of the Compliance Period specified in the Notice or sooner dependent upon the severity of the complaint Page 62 Argyll and Bute Council Service Profile 13-14 Page 63 APPENDIX II – SERVICE ASSESSMENT AGAINST FRAMEWORK Criteria Activity Minimum Standards and Status Good Practice Better Practice 1.1 Profile of Local Authority ABC 1.2 Annual Service Plan AB C 1.3 Risk Assessment AB C 2.1 Training of Officers AB C 4.1 Education + Advice ABC 4.2 Proactive Activity ABC 5.1 Enforcement Markers novel approach 5.2 Slaugherhouses ABC 5.3 Dealers/Agents AB C 5.4 Ports A BC 5.5 High Risk Farms AB C 5.6 Visits + Inspections to Other Premises AB C 5.7 In Transit Checks AB C 5.10 Vehicle Biosecurity ABC 5.11 Out Of Hours Operating AB C 5.12 Standby/On Call AB C 6.1 Partnerships Legislation Breaches ABC 6.2 Collection of Intelligence AB C 6.3 Engagement with Others ABC 6.4 Cross Board/Multi Agency Working ABC 7.1 AMES Reporting ABC 7.2 Reporting of Activities ABC 8.1 Planning for Emergencies AB C 8.2 Testing + Training ABC 8.3 Emergency Action ABC 9.1 Service Plan with National Priorities ABC 9.2 Regional ABC 9.3 Local ABC Key. Dark shaded indicates the level of standards available for each criteria (i.e. minimum, best and good practice) Light shaded (ABC) indicates Councils attained level of standard 27 Page 64 This page is intentionally left blank Page 65 Agenda Item 6 Argyll and Bute Council Development Services Delegated or Committee Planning Application Report and Report of handling as required by Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2008 relative to applications for Planning Permission or Planning Permission in Principle Reference No: Planning Hierarchy: Applicant: Proposal: Site Address: 11/01066/MFF Local Development Lakeland Marine Farms Ltd. Relocation of Ardmaddy fish farm - comprising 12 No. 100m circumference cages plus installation of feed barge Port Na Morachd, Seil Sound DECISION ROUTE Local Government Scotland Act 1973 (A) THE APPLICATION (i) Development Requiring Express Planning Permission • Formation of Marine Salmon Fish Farm comprising 12 No. 100m circumference cages, walkways, mooring grid and associated lines, • Installation of feed barge; • Installation of underwater lighting. (ii) Other specified operations • Servicing from existing shore bases at Loch Craignish and Croabh Haven; • Removal of 18 No. 24m x 24m steel cages from existing site at Ardmaddy North and relinquishment of lease. (B) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that permission be granted subject to: (C) i) a pre-determination hearing be convened in response to the number and complexity of the representations received; ii) the conditions and reasons set out in this report. CONSULTATIONS: Scottish Environment Protection Agency (27.07.11 & 11.12.12) – In order to address the likelihood of significant effects upon the Firth of Lorn Special Area of Conservation (SAC) SEPA will require to undertake a Habitats Directive ‘appropriate assessment’ as part of its Controlled Activities Regulations (CAR) licence application, and until this Page 66 process is completed it is not possible to say whether the biomass proposed will be licensable under CAR. Subsequent response in 2012 confirming that a CAR licence has been granted and supplying a copy of the ‘appropriate assessment’ undertaken by SEPA in support of that consent. Comment: Pollution control is exercised by SEPA and government advice to planning authorities is not to seek to use the planning process to duplicate other regulatory regimes. Where multiple consents are necessary there is no prescribed order in which they should be obtained. However, in view of the importance of potential pollution effects upon protected habitats and species in this particular case, and given the large numbers of representations to the planning application being related to pollution issues, the applicants were advised by planning officers to agree to this planning application being held in abeyance, in order to allow them to pursue a CAR licence application in advance of the determination of the planning application, so that that the consequences of pollution could be assessed by the appropriate agency and conclusions reached, outwith the planning process. An application was duly submitted and processed by SEPA, who undertook a Habitats Regulations ‘appropriate assessment’ in the consideration of that application. In view of the number of adverse third party representations to the CAR licence application, the intended decision by SEPA was the subject of review by Scottish Ministers before being issued. No intervention in the intended course of action arose as a consequence of this and a CAR licence was duly granted. Scottish Natural Heritage (28.08.11 & 26.02.13) – in view of the likely significant effect on the Firth of Lorn Special Area of Conservation the planning authority is advised to undertake an ‘appropriate assessment’ having regard to the conservation objectives of the SAC addressing the transport of organic wastes and chemotherapeutants from the site. Further comment will be made once the AA has been concluded. In terms of European protected species the proposal has the potential to affect otters and cetaceans. It is not expected that the site would affect otters significantly. The deployment of acoustic deterrent devices to deter seals could have consequences for porpoises as whilst research indicates that they will avoid areas where ADD’s are in operation (but will return once they are switched off), continuous operation could have the effect of excluding them from the Sound. SNH consent should therefore be required for the deployment of ADD’s at this location. Whilst the faunal analysis of the seabed shows a relatively diverse and abundant community no benthic impacts prejudicial to national interests have been identified. Predators such as seals, otters and pisciverous birds are common in this locality. The applicant considers that double nets are impractical in this location due to strong tidal currents and SNH concurs that tensioned nets with anti-chafe panels as employed at many other sites will be sufficient to minimise risk of escapes. The applicant’s predator control plans and risk assessments require some updating (subsequently completed). Whilst there are no salmon rivers within 15km, sea trout will frequent the area year round. Sea lice treatments to SSPO Code of Good Practice Standards and operation in accordance with the local Farm Management Agreement will minimise impacts on wild fish, as will the intended use of well boats for chemical treatments, rather than the more traditional tarpaulin method employed at the existing site. White cluster anemone is present in the vicinity of the site and the SEPA CAR assessment should address consequences for this Priority Marine Species. In terms of landscape impacts as the proposal does not affect any national designations SNH has no objections on landscape, visual or recreational/amenity grounds. Localised impacts could be reduced by repositioning the barge to the south end of the site where it would be better screened by higher ground on Torsa to the west. Whilst the area is frequented by tour boats, yachts and kayaks and the development will give rise to Page 67 localised impacts these are not considered to be such that they will significantly affect the overall experience of the Sound and the wider Firth of Lorn. Following the production of the Council’s draft ‘appropriate assessment’ SNH has confirmed its satisfaction with the content. Comment: The option of relocating the feed barge to the southern end of the site has been resisted by the applicants, as for operational reasons a barge location at the least exposed end of the site is preferable as it presents less risk to containment in the event of the barge moorings being compromised in storm conditions. The applicants have however agreed to reduce the scale of the barge from 26m x 18 m to 14m x 10m in order to lessen its visual impact and amended plans to that effect have been submitted. Marine Scotland Science (02.08.11) – No objection. Note the intention to use well boats for sea lice treatments and the potential to use Wrasse as a supplementary means of lice control. There are no major Atlantis salmon fisheries within 15km so wild salmonids in this area are likely to be marine phase sea trout throughout the year and migrating salmon. Provided the site is operated in accordance with the existing Farm Management Agreement for the area, in accordance with the SSPO Good Practice Guidelines and the necessary steps are taken to control lice numbers and to maintain equipment to minimise risk of escapes, then impacts upon wild fish will be minimised. It is recommended that it should be a condition of any consent that the existing site at Ardmaddy North is relinquished. Argyll & District Salmon Fishery Board (11.07.11) – No specific objections but it is noted that the development involves a significant increase in biomass and that it would be preferable for this to be maintained in the initial period following relocation to enable the applicant to demonstrate that SSPO Code of Good Practice sea lice levels can be achieved. In the event of an approval, it should be a requirement that the current site be closed and the lease surrendered. Historic Scotland – response awaited. Northern Lighthouse Board (08.07.11) – no objection but advice given as to navigation marking and lighting requirements. Royal Yachting Association – have indicated verbally that they have no comment to make in respect of the planning application and that they will reserve any comment for the Marine Licence application as and when that is submitted. Clyde Fishermen’s Association (21.07.11) – object to further development of the wider fish farming industry in general and this application in particular due to the adverse consequences of pollution in the marine environment and the general unsustainability of farming fish. Mallaig & North West Fishermen’s Association – no response Council’s Marine & Coastal Manager (10.08.11) – the scale of the existing and proposed sites are similar in terms of surface equipment area and the characteristics and designations of the landscape are similar for both sites although the proposed site occupies a more confined section of the sound, where its visual presence may be increased. The RYA sailing route hugs the west side of the channel and the proposed site does not conflict with this. The Marine Licence process will address navigational issues. Risk to wild salmonids is unlikely to significantly increase if the Farm Management Agreement continues to be adhered to and the proposed mitigation is implemented, given that Marine Scotland considers the modelled availability of sea lice Page 68 treatment to be sufficient for the biomass proposed. SEPA’s CAR licence process will include consideration of potential effects on the Firth of Lorn SAC. Three seal haul outs are within 2km although the applicant’s three sites around Shuna are closer to larger haul outs. The use of Acoustic Deterrent Devices in narrow water bodies may restrict the use of the area by cetaceans and advice should be sought as to whether a licence from SNH would be required for their deployment. Council’s Biodiversity Officer (25.07.11) – no objection but further comment sought about potential effects upon marine species. Concern that the proposal will reduce the width of the channel available for dolphin and porpoises. Scottish Wildlife Trust (26.09.11) – objects to the development on the grounds that in the absence of an Environmental Impact Assessment there is insufficient information to enable the required Appropriate Assessment in terms of implications for the Firth of Lorn Special Area of Conservation, and therefore the process is unsound. The SAC is of international conservation importance and the wildlife it supports is of tourism value. For development to proceed, it must be concluded beyond reasonable scientific doubt that the implications for the protected rocky reef habitat and the species it supports will not have an adverse impact on the integrity of the SAC. Failure to employ double nets and the consequent need to employ acoustic deterrent devices or the licenced shooting of seals, would not lead to seal shooting as a ‘last resort’, as legislation requires. Porpoise dolphin and otter use the sound regularly and would be disturbed by the deployment of ADD’s. Local wild salmon and sea trout stocks have collapsed in recent years and sea lice associated with the development will be likely to adversely affect these protected species. The transport of organic waste and chemotheraputants from the site to the SAC would be contrary to its conservation objectives and would adversely affect the integrity of the designation. Given the presence of rock reefs and complex tides, conventional deposition modelling is not an appropriate method for predicting likely effects. Priority Marine Features such as white cluster anemone to the north of the site are likely to be affected reducing their value as dive sites contrary to the interests of the tourism economy. Kilninver & Kilmelford Community Council (14.02.13) – have objected to the proposal on the grounds that the development will cause noise light and water pollution, and lead to rubbish being washed up on local beaches. It is also considered that the development will disadvantage the local tourism economy and could pose a threat to navigation and the interests of wild fish. The community support smaller scale aquaculture developments but consider that this is too prominent and conspicuous site for the scale of development proposed. Seil & Easdale Community Council (04.08.11) – have objected to the proposal on the grounds that the area is one of scenic value and of importance to yachts, tour boats and other recreational craft, which collectively support the local tourism economy. The presence of the farm would narrow the channel and make it more difficult to avoid the rocks off Torsay Island (sic). There is concern locally that the development will not be in the interests of wildlife tourism, and also that consent for additional pollution is being sought given the expense of the Seil waste water treatment scheme. It is recognised that the Council has to balance economic arguments with the environmental disbenefits of the proposal, but that in this case protection of the environment should prevail. If the development proceeds, consideration should be given to reducing projection out into the channel, reducing the impact of the feed barge, using double netting as opposed to seal scarers and control over lighting. Luing Community Council (02.08.11) – object in terms of concerns they have as to the effects of the proposal upon wildlife, tourism, sailing and recreational activities due to pollution in the vicinity of Luing and the Firth of Lorn Special Area of Conservation. Page 69 Luing is heavily dependent upon tourism which is a key provider of employment on the island unlike fish farming. They urge that an environmental impact assessment and appropriate assessment should be used to inform the decision. (D) HISTORY: The site benefits from a Crown Estate lease for a mussel farm (AR-3-6-17) although the site is not currently equipped. No objection was raised by the Council to that development (03/00843/MFF). A Crown Estate lease is in place for a salmon farm to the north of the site at Ardmaddy North (AR-3-6-6). This is currently equipped by 18 No. 24m x 24m steel cages. The application site benefits from a CAR licence CAR/L/1099909 granted in December 2012. It is intended that the proposal will supersede the shellfish site and that the lease for nearby fin fish site, which is also in the control of the applicants, would be relinquished and the equipment removed, in the event that this larger replacement farm at Ardmaddy South is consented. (E) PUBLICITY: The proposal has been advertised in the local newspaper (14.07.11 and 25.08.11) with the publicity periods having expired on 15.09.11. (F) REPRESENTATIONS: (i) Representations received from: Objections to the proposal have been received from 814 third parties along with 8 supporters and 2 neutral representations. Names and addresses of those having submitted representations are listed in an Appendix this report. The grounds of objection and support are summarised below. It should be noted that a very high proportion of the objections take the form of standard template letters and e-mails. Support for the proposal • Aquaculture is an industry of the future and regulation in Scotland is amongst the highest in the world; • Fish farming is a valued component of Argyll’s and Scotland’s economy providing opportunities for growth in a region where other opportunities are limited; • The development presents opportunity to maintain or create jobs, both directly and indirectly; • Fish farming produces a valuable product in the global market place, is one of our few export success stories and should be supported; • The unscientific clichés advanced by objectors are misleading and inaccurate. When reviewing public comments please remember that many, including young people, are dependent on the aquaculture sector. Page 70 Objections to the proposal Application documentation and procedure • The scale of the site relative to the existing site has been misrepresented by the applicant who has advanced it as a reduction whereas in practice it represents an enlargement. It is requested that the location of the site should be marked by buoys for the purposes of any committee site inspection; • The Planning Authority have described the proposal as a relocation of an existing site whereas it is actually a new enlarged site. It cannot be legitimately regarded as a relocation given the difference in scale; • The applicants refer to the site having an existing use as a mussel farm whereas the site is not in use and has not been in use previously for this purpose; • The application ought to have been accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment; • The application ought to be subject to ‘appropriate assessment’. Comment: The application has been described by the applicant as a relocation as the intention is that it should be a replacement for their existing fish farm at Ardmaddy. Likewise, it was advertised by the Planning Authority as a ‘relocation’ so as not to mislead interested parties into believing that a second farm was proposed in the locality of the existing site. In order to clarify that the proposed development is intended to be an enlarged facility (rather than a straight replacement for the equipment at the existing site), the proposal was advertised a second time, in order to make entirely clear the nature of the equipment proposed. The aggregate area of the surface equipment is a reduction in that at the existing site, although the extent of the overall surface area of the site is greater, as circular cages have larger intervening areas of water than the more compact arrangement of square pens found at the existing site. Although the site has not been equipped for mussel farming it maintains a Crown Estate licence for such and would be capable of being so used without the requirement for further consent. The existence of the licence and the ability to occupy the site in accordance with the terms of the lease is a material planning consideration. The proposal was ‘screened’ for the requirement for an Environmental Impact Assessment by the Planning Authority in advance of the application being submitted. Following consultation with interested bodies such as SEPA, SNH and Marine Scotland it was determined that as a relocation and enlargement of an existing site, an Environmental Statement would not be required in this particular case. To satisfy the requirements of the Habitats Regulations, an ‘appropriate assessment’ has been carried out by the Planning Authority drawing upon the conclusions of the appropriate assessment undertaken by SEPA in the processing of their CAR licence. This appears at Appendix B to this report. Objections founded on planning policy considerations • The development would be harmful to a designated Area of Panoramic Quality and the Firth of Lorn Marine Consultation Area which are designations intended to Page 71 protect the local environment. Comment: Consideration of the effect of the development on the landscape and seascape of Seil Sound is required in the context of that associated with the current fish farm equipment. Local Plan policy LP ENV 10 accords the scenic qualities of the area regional importance. However fish farms are commonly located in scenic designation in Argyll, including National Scenic Areas which are accorded higher status in landscape terms. The development plan status of the area is not such as to preclude development but requires careful consideration of the landscape implications of development. The Firth of Lorn Marine Consultation Area is one of biodiversity interest prompting consultation with Scottish Natural Heritage. It is not a development plan designation which presumes for or against development. Objections related to pollution considerations • The doubling of biomass will increase the problems presented by the existing farm and will threaten sensitive marine ecosystems. Sites of this scale should be located further offshore and inshore sites should be operated at reduced stocking densities with enhanced containment; • The site will produce large quantities of faecal waste well in excess of the produced by the local community and this should be considered in connection with that produced from consented fish farm sites in the area in terms of its cumulative consequences for the environment; • The proposal will lead to excesses of nitrates, phosphates and other pollutants will contribute to a return to inappropriate levels of pollution in the Sound (in part addressed by the Seil wastewater treatment works). Given the £11m spent on upgrading the sewage treatment system for the small community at Seil in order to improve water quality in Seil Sound, it is perverse to countenance such an additional polluting form of development. • Although a CAR licence has been granted by SEPA, they do not have the resources to regularly monitor sites so the industry is largely self-regulating which is worrying. There is reason to suspect that SEPA’s conclusions were flawed being based on the application of a standard computer model which may not relect the specific local conditions. • The applicants existing site has in the past been graded ‘unsatisfactory’ due to impacts on the seabed extending beyond SEPA’s allowable zone for deposition about the cages. Whilst the applicant and SEPA consider that the new site exhibits better characteristics this conclusion relies on modelling which is not suited to contained stretches of water with wide variations in speed and direction. As modelling did not appear to represent actual experience at the existing site, there is doubt about its reliability here. • The means by which mass and routine fish mortalities are to be disposed of has not been addressed as part of the application; • The applicants have in 2006 previously pleaded guilty and have been fined £1000 for overstocking a site at Shuna. Comment: Concerns regarding the polluting effects of development and the associated consequences for habitats and species appear to be the principal grounds for objection to the application. Although there is multiple consenting regime applicable to fish Page 72 farming, there is no prescribed order in which those consents should be obtained. Given that these concerns related to issues controlled by SEPA under separate regulation, and having regard to the government cautioning planning authorities against the improper duplication of other consenting regimes, it was considered appropriate in this case that these matters of public concern be addressed in the first instance via a CAR licence application, in order to confirm the consentability of the development from a pollution control perspective before going on to determine the planning application with reference to those matters material to the application. It should be borne in mind that part of the driver for this application is to move operations away from the site at Ardmaddy North to a location which is more favourable from a SEPA pollution control point of view. The applicants have concurred with this approach, and further to extensive public representation to the CAR licence application which followed, following review of the matter by Scottish Ministers at the end of 2012 a CAR licence was subsequently issued by SEPA. That consent permits maximum biomass to be held on the site and licences permissible quantities of chemical treatments for use at the site. Although third parties continue to express doubt as to the reliability of SEPA’s conclusions in the matter, the granting of the CAR licence is a matter of record and its validity cannot be questioned as part of the adjudication of this planning application. SEPA has addressed the capacity of the receiving environment to absorb the cumulative impact of multiple fish farm sites and the associated consequences of designated habitats and species as part of its assessment of the CAR licence application and has undertaken an ‘appropriate assessment’ relative to the pollution consequences upon the nearby Firth of Lorn SAC. Reference is made to the apparent conflict between the additional pollution associated with this proposal and the costly waste water improvements implemented at Seil. These were borne out of European obligations upon Scottish Water and were driven by problems related to bacterial levels affecting shellfish waters, not by nitrogen or phosphorous enrichment. Human waste and fish farm waste are not therefore directly comparable in terms of their effects on the marine environment. The disposal of fish mortalities on a routine basis or in the event of mass mortalities is not subject to planning control. This is an operational matter for the applicants and is regulated by SEPA (as waste) and by the Council’s animal welfare officers (animal byproducts). Typically, small scale mortalities are dealt with by way of incineration locally with larger quantities being disposed of by specialised contractors at sites licenced to handle this category of waste. The track record of the applicants in the operation of other sites is not a material planning consideration. Infringement of the terms and conditions of site licences is a matter for SEPA to enforce as necessary. Objections in respect of marine and nature conservation interests • The site will give rise to adverse consequences for wild salmonids, common and grey seals and cetaceans and would therefore be contrary to the interests of biodiversity; • The site is located too close to the Firth of Lorn Special Area for Conservation and the seal haul out in Cuan Sound; • Disrespect for the marine environment to the detriment of marine life and its habitat shows a lack of human compassion; • The use of Acoustic Deterrent Devices to scare predators away will also affect Page 73 cetaceans, such as the porpoises which are often seen in the Sound. These are protected by legislation and distress and adverse effects upon their hearing cannot be ruled out. The use of locally triggered devices over short periods could still pose a problem in that regard; • Failure by the applicants to employ double netting presents prospect of wildlife entanglement, presents greater risk of escapes to the detriment of wild fish and leads to the unnecessary use of seal scarers and avoidable seal shooting. Development which poses a threat to seals and their pups ought to be rejected; • The Seal Protection Action Group opposes the shooting of seals and believes that non-lethal predator strategies should be adopted; • The Salmon & Trout Association objects on the basis that the development is likely to have an adverse impact upon migratory salmon and on sea trout as a result of sea lice propagation and escapes of farmed fish. No expansion of production should be allowed unless closed containment units are employed; • As an ex local fisherman I have experienced the negative impact of fish farm development on the environment over the last twenty years and development of this type should be located further off shore; • The developer should be required to underwrite independent monitoring of affected ecosystems; • There is evidence of chemical treatments at fish farms proving harmful to shellfish populations. Comment: The consequences of the presence and operation of the site upon marine habitats and species are clearly important issues for third parties, arising in part from the pollution consequences of development, but also from other matters such as sea lice propagation from farmed to wild fish, risk of escapes, deployment of acoustic deterrent devices and the prospect of seal shooting. Neither Scottish Natural Heritage, Marine Scotland nor the District Salmon Fishery Board have raise objections to the proposal on nature conservation grounds. The Habitats Regulations ‘appropriate assessment’ found at Appendix B has concluded that the proposal will not affect the integrity of the nearby Firth of Lorn Special Area of Conservation, which supports the conclusion reached by SEPA in their assessment of the preceding CAR licence application. The consequences of the development for cetaceans and seals is clearly an emotive issue. The applicant’s experience is that the tensioned netting system proposed at this site will provide adequate containment and protection against predators; a position which is accepted by SNH. It reflects current industry practice across Scotland and the applicant’s practice at other sites in Argyll including sites in proximity to seal haul outs. The applicants do not routinely use acoustic deterrent devices (ADD’s) and currently have none deployed on their sites across Argyll. Only one of their sites has been fitted with ADD’s in recent years and that was for a temporary period as part of a university research project. However, in order to secure ‘Freedom Foods’ accreditation the ability to deploy ADD’s as an option is required as it is necessary to demonstrate that in the event of persistent attacks by a rogue seal, all non-lethal methods have been employed in preference to recourse to seal shooting. SNH have requested a condition requiring details to be approved of the type and means of deployment of ADD’s should they become required at some point in the future. In terms of seal shooting, this is licenced by Marine Scotland and is not a material planning consideration. Annual returns to the Page 74 Scottish Government indicate that in 2012 one seal was shot at the applicant’s existing site at Ardmaddy. No seals have been shot at that location this year to date. In terms of wild fish, the site is not close to important salmon rivers, although will be subject to the presence of salmon in the migration season and sea trout on a year round basis. The view of Marine Scotland is that provided the applicants adhere to the Scottish Salmon Producer’s Organisation ‘Code of Good Practice’ (it is a requirement to demonstrate compliance to maintain membership) and treatment is available in sufficient quantities to control sea lice to CoGP standards, then the interests of wild fish should be adequately protected. Given that a CAR licence has already been granted it is already known that sufficient licenced treatments are available to the applicants at this site. The applicants propose to use a combination of in-feed treatments and wellboat treatments. The latter are to be employed in preference to net shallowing and in situ treatment, and this will improve efficacy and reduce the quantities of pollutants released into in the marine environment. Objections in relation to landscape, visual and amenity considerations • The height of the net structure above the cages and the installation of a concrete feed barge give the development an industrial appearance; • This development is proposed in a sensitive area of natural beauty where the barge, underwater lighting and the extent of the mooring area will impair views. It would be a dereliction of duty to sacrifice natural beauty to commercial interests; • The south east coast of Seil Sound is unspoiled and identified by SNH as Craggy Coastline. There is a long established walking route from Ardmaddy to Loch Melfort which affords magnificent views. Development of this nature, which would not be countenanced on land, would be an act of environmental vandalism; • Lighting will be intrusive given the absence of light sources in the area and the fact that indirect glow will affect a much wider area dependant on atmospheric conditions, even if the direct effects of light are localised or not significant at sea level; • Noise from the feed barge generator would be intrusive in an area of low ambient noise, particularly as it would operate at night as well as during the day. Low frequency noise would be propagated long distances across open water. Generator noise from the site at NW Shuna can be heard at Toberonochy 3 miles distant on a calm night; • The development will contribute to flotsam which is washed up on local beaches; • The occupier of Kilbrandon House, Seil demands a report on the sound and visual impact on the property. Comments: Given the location of the site within a designated Area of Panoramic Quality which accords the value of the landscape/seascape regional status, it is necessary to give consideration as to the visual and landscape effects of the development relative to the site to be removed from within the same designation, and the prospect of a mussel farm being located within the application site in accordance with the Crown Estate lease already held for such. This is addressed in Section C of Appendix A below. Site lighting is confined to one navigation light on the proposed feed barge plus underwater lighting for maturation purposes. The latter would not be visible at a distance nor at close quarters from sea level, as such underwater lighting is generally only visible from Page 75 elevated vantage points. Given the absence of transport routes or occupied buildings along the adjacent coastline it will not present an issue at this site, as locations overlooking the site will not be frequented during the hours of darkness. The feed barge proposed is a type in use by the applicants at other locations in Argyll. The modern type of generator employed is contained within the concrete structure of the barge and from experience at those locations is not audible other than at close quarters. Notwithstanding the low background ambient noise levels which would be a feature of still nights, the distance to sensitive receptors is such that noise nuisance would not produce amenity issues of significance associated with the operation of this site. Kilbrandon House is approximately 2km distant from the application site, which would move approximately 0.9km further away from that property than the existing site. Objections in relation to recreation and tourism interests • The development will adversely affect local tourism related employment which is founded upon wildlife and the environmental and scenic qualities of the area. By comparison fish farm related employment is negligible; • Scotland’s landscapes are already being devalued by wind turbines, power lines, inappropriate forms of rural development, shellfish and fin fish farms so a lot more common sense is required before such developments are allowed to go ahead; • This is an area of scenic beauty and an iconic passage for vessels transiting from south to north. The presence of the fish farm will degrade the area as a location for recreational sailing; • The development will damage an important sheltered dive site and wildlife tourism; • The proposal will restrict access to the beach at Port na Morachd used for picnics and boat trips; • The area will loose its unspoilt qualities and its swimming; • The Scottish Canoe Association objects on the grounds that the development will impede navigation and contribute to pollution to the detriment of the recreational resource and the tourism potential of this scenic location. attraction for kayaking and Comment: It is for Members to weigh the balance between the economic and employment advantages of the development against any adverse consequence which the presence of the development might have for established tourism related employment. Although the development will have localised impacts, these would be offset in part by the loss of existing adverse effects as a consequence of the removal of the existing site. There is no definitive research which leads to the conclusion that the presence of fish farms in Scottish waters has thus far proven to be an acknowledged deterrent to tourism, although given the importance of scenery as a tourism resource in Argyll & Bute it is to be expected that inappropriately located sites may deter visits by persons sensitive to the presence of such activities. SNH have not objected on the grounds that the development would be prejudicial to the landscape and associated recreational qualities of the area. Objections in respect of navigation interests • The development poses an unwelcome impediment to navigation given that Seil Page 76 Sound is already a difficult passage constrained by numerous hazards and a strong tide. • Sailing to windward through the channel is challenging and the site will make this impossible in some circumstances other than under power. Not all boats have engines and to use them unnecessarily is wasteful. • An unmarked rock at the entrance to the sound causes yachts to give it a wide berth. • The buoyed area will be so large that it will effectively halve the width of the entrance to the Sound making navigation difficult for the less experienced. Comment: Issues relating to navigation would be considered by Marine Scotland as part of the Marine Licence required for the deployment of equipment in the water. As this is a separate regulatory regime, technical matters relating to navigation are not material planning considerations as such, although to the extent that they might have consequences for the tourism and recreational potential of the area they have an indirect bearing on the acceptability of the development. Whilst the seabed area of the application site is extensive (in order to contain the limits of the mooring arrangements) the surface equipment and the buoys around that equipment present much less of an obstruction to navigation, particularly as the Northern Lighthouse Board do not require the outer anchor points to be marked by buoys. There is a requirement for workboats and larger well-boats to be able to access the site for servicing purposes. Although there is some narrowing of the sound as a result of the equipment, the width of the channel is still at least 420 metres at its narrowest point. It should be borne in mind that any north-south transiting boat traffic would have to negotiate the much narrower Cuan Sound between Seil and the Isle of Luing. Objections is relation to the principle of marine salmon farming • The farming of fish in cages is a form of ‘battery farming’ which is environmentally irresponsible and unethical in terms of animal welfare, and which devalues the scenic landscapes within which it is situated; • Fish farm pose highly destructive effects upon both their immediate and wider environments; • They are not a solution to over-fishing as small fish are taken to produce food for farmed fish and the fish produced are not fit for human consumption due to contamination with chemicals; • Underwater organisms are part of a finely balanced ecosystem which are fatally threatened by pollution associated with fish farming; • There is an urgent need for world-wide standards to control fish farm escapes in the interests of maintaining wild fish stocks; • The economic benefits of fish farming are overstated, particularly given the largely foreign ownership of companies (in this case Polish). Shameless profiteering should not be allowed to go ahead against the interests of the environment. Comment: Consideration of the merits of this application requires to be confined to the site specific circumstances of the case. Whilst there are those who regard marine fish farming as being an unsustainable and environmentally harmful form of development as Page 77 a matter of principle, it is a legitimate form of development supported by the Scottish Government who have targets for the development of the industry as a growth sector in the national economy and as valued source of employment within economically deprived rural areas of the country. Suggested matters to be addressed by conditions in the event permission is granted • Should permission be given, conditions should be imposed to require double netting, no use of seal scarers, no shooting of seals, no increase in biomass, low visibility equipment, a requirement to keep the site ‘clean’, and controls over lighting. Comment: Whilst control over deployment of ADD’s, appearance of equipment and lighting are capable of being controlled by way of planning condition, matters controlled by other bodies such as biomass (SEPA) and seal shooting (Scottish Government) are not matters which could be the subject of competent planning conditions. NOTE: Committee Members, the applicant, agent and any other interested party should note that the consultation responses and letters of representation referred to in this report, have been summarised and that the full consultation response or letter of representations are available on request. It should also be noted that the associated drawings, application forms, consultations, other correspondence and all letters of representations are available for viewing on the Council web site at www.argyll-bute.gov.uk (G) SUPPORTING INFORMATION Has the application been the subject of: (H) No – the development has been the subject of a negative EIA screening opinion having regard to the views of consultees and the presence of the existing farm which is to be removed in the event that this development proceeds (i) Environmental Statement: (ii) An appropriate assessment under the Conservation (Natural Habitats) Regulations Yes – this form Appendix B 1994: to this report. (iii) A design or design/access statement: (iv) – Site and A report on the impact of the proposed Yes development eg. Retail impact, transport Hydrographic Report, and impact, noise impact, flood risk, drainage Chemotherpeutant Modelling for bath and inimpact etc: feed treatments. PLANNING OBLIGATIONS Is a Section 75 agreement required: No No Page 78 (I) Has a Direction been issued by Scottish Ministers in terms of Regulation 30, 31 or 32: No (J) Section 25 of the Act; Development Plan and any other material considerations over and above those listed above which have been taken into account in the assessment of the application (i) List of all Development Plan Policy considerations taken into account in assessment of the application. ‘Argyll and Bute Structure Plan’ 2002 STRAT DC 5 – Development in Sensitive Countryside STRAT DC 7 – Nature Conservation and Development Control STRAT DC 8 – Landscape and Development Control ‘Argyll and Bute Local Plan’ 2009 LP ENV 1 – Impact on the General Environment LP ENV 2 – Impact on Biodiversity LP ENV 6 – Impact on Habitats and Species LP ENV 10 – Impact on Areas of Panoramic Quality (APQs) LP ENV 12 – Water Quality and Environment LP ENV 19 – Development setting, layout and design LP CST 2 – Coastal Development on the Undeveloped Coast LP AQUA 1 – Shell Fish and Fin Fish Farming Expresses general support for fish farming subject to there being no significant adverse effect on a range of specified considerations; those relevant in this instance being: 1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 8. 9. 11. 12. Communities, settlements and their settings; Landscape character, scenic quality and visual amenity; National Scenic Areas and Areas of Panoramic Quality; Statutorily protected nature conservation sites, habitats or species, including priority species and important seabird colonies along with wild fish populations; Navigational interests Sites of historic or archaeological interest and their settings Recreational interests Existing aquaculture sites Water quality In the case of marine fish farming this support is further conditional on the proposals Page 79 being consistent with the other policies of the Development Plan and Scottish Executive Strategic Framework Guidelines. Appendix A – Sustainable Siting and Design Principles (ii) List of all other material planning considerations taken into account in the assessment of the application, having due regard to Annex A of Circular 4/2009. Scottish Planning Policy (2010) Circular 6/1995 ‘European Protected Species, Development Sites and the Planning System’ and revised Scottish Government Guidance June 2000 Circular 1/2007 ‘Planning Controls for Marine Fish Farming’ Scottish Executive – ‘Locational Guidelines for the Authorisation of Marine Fish Farms in Scottish Waters’ (2003 and updated June 2009 and December 2012) ‘A Fresh Start – the Renewed Strategic Framework for Scottish Aquaculture’ (2009) ‘Guidance on Landscape/Seascape Capacity for Aquaculture’ (SNH 2008) ‘Siting & Design of Marine Aquaculture Developments in the Landscape’ (SNH 2011) ‘Argyll & Firth Of Clyde Landscape Character Assessment’ (SNH 1996) ‘Argyll & Bute Local Biodiversity Action Plan’ Argyll & Bute Council (K) Is the proposal a Schedule 2 Development not requiring an Environmental Impact Assessment: Yes (L) Has the application been the subject of statutory pre-application consultation (PAC): No (M) Has a sustainability check list been submitted: No (N) Does the Council have an interest in the site: No (O) Requirement for a hearing (PAN41 or other): Yes - it is recommended that a predetermination hearing be convened in response to the number of representations received from third parties and the complexity of the issues raised. (P) Assessment and summary of determining issues and material considerations The proposal seeks permission for the installation of a marine finfish development of 12 No. 100m circumference (32m diameter) cages and a feed/service barge to be utilised for the production of farmed salmon. Page 80 The application site is located to the eastern side of Seil Sound close inshore to the coast of the Degnish peninsula which also forms the north coast of Loch Melfort. It is situated to the east of the small island of Torsa which lies to the east of Cuan Sound off the north-east coast of the Isle of Luing. The site lies off an area of remote, largely inaccessible and uninhabited land, where it would be most readily experienced from boat traffic negotiating the Sound, or at a distance from coastal properties south of Balvicar on the Isle of Seil. The site currently benefits from a Crown Estate shellfish lease for mussel rafts, although it is not equipped for production. The nearest fin fish site is operated by the applicants some 900m to the north at Ardmaddy. This comprises a block of steel cages which it is proposed to remove should this enlarged and more modern facility be consented. The proposal therefore constitutes a relocation which also involves an increase in licenced peak biomass from 1,300 to 2,500 tonnes. There are no other finfish farms in Seil Sound, the nearest sites being well removed within Loch Melfort and around the coast of Shuna to the south. The proposal when submitted in 2011 prompted significant public objection in relation to the anticipated pollution effects of the development and the associated consequences for marine habitats and species. Pollution control in respect of marine fish farm developments is exercised by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) through the Controlled Activities Regulations (CAR licence) rather than by the Council. Planning Authorities are cautioned in government advice against attempting to duplicate other regulatory regimes, so other than pollution consequences for wild fish (which are not subject to SEPA control), the remaining pollution effects of this development are not material considerations for the planning application process. Likewise it is SEPA who consent permitted biomass to be held at the site and not the Council. With this situation in mind, the applicants agreed to the suggestion from officers that in this particular case it would be appropriate for this planning application to be held in abeyance pending the submission and determination of a CAR licence application by SEPA, so that issues surrounding pollution could be addressed in the first instance, without leading to inappropriate demand from third parties for these to be addressed as part of the determination of this planning application. In the event, a CAR licence application was pursued, and despite third party opposition prompting consideration of the matter by Scottish Ministers, no intervention on their part took place and SEPA proceeded to issue a CAR licence in respect of this 2,500 tonne site towards the end of 2012. Subsequent to that, the determination of the planning application is now being pursued. The site lies outwith but adjacent to the Firth of Lorn Special Area of Conservation (SAC), the closest point of which lies at Cuan Sound which is 1.8km away. Where a development proposal is not connected with the management of a Natura site for nature conservation, is likely to have a significant effect on the site (either alone or in combination with other plans or projects), or effects are unknown, then the ‘competent authority’ assessing the merits of a development proposal (in this case the Planning Authority) is required to carry out an ‘appropriate assessment’ in order to evaluate anticipated effects on the conservation objectives of the designated site. This applies equally to developments located outwith designations which have the potential to impact upon qualifying interests within the designations, as it does to those developments proposed within designated areas. In such circumstances, only when it is concluded ‘beyond reasonable scientific doubt’ that the development under consideration will not adversely affect the integrity of the designation, may permission be granted. In all other circumstances permission must be refused (other than in the specifically excepted cases where no alternatives exist, or there are imperative reasons of overriding public interest for development to proceed). Page 81 SEPA as ‘competent authority’ in respect of the CAR licence process conducted their own ‘appropriate assessment’ prior to the granting of the licence for this site, which concluded that the proposal would not compromise the nearby SAC designation. Although SEPA’s assessment is a matter of record, as the planning process commenced prior to SEPA’s consideration of the matter, it remains incumbent upon the Planning Authority to conduct its own ‘appropriate assessment’ as part of the planning application determination process. This can be found at Appendix B to this report. It draws on SEPA’s conclusions (which are annexed to the appendix) as well as advice provided by Scottish Natural Heritage. This concludes that impacts from solids flux, sea lice treatments and nutrients are calculable, and having regard to modelling results and accepted environmental standards, the development proposed will not adversely affect the integrity of the SAC in light of its conservation objectives. Neither SNH, SEPA, Marine Scotland, nor the District Salmon Fishery Board have raised objections to the proposal. Objections have however been lodged by the Clyde Fishermen’s Association, the Scottish Wildlife Trust, and adjacent Community Council’s Scottish Planning Policy indicates the national importance of aquaculture in the context of rural areas and that fish farming should be supported in appropriate locations, subject to environmental considerations being assessed. Carrying capacity, landscape, natural environment, historic environment and potential for conflict with other marine users, including fishing and recreational interests, and economic factors will be material considerations in assessing acceptability. Planning Authorities are cautioned not to duplicate controls exercised by SEPA and Marine Scotland in their assessment of proposals. Government policy is to support the expansion of marine fish farming where it can take place in environmental sustainable locations, where it does not exceed the carrying capacity of the water body within which it is to be located and where it does not give rise to significant adverse effects upon nature conservation, wild fish, historic environment or other commercial or recreational water users. The intention of this proposal is to enable the replacement of a first generation fish farm with more modern equipment in a more hydrographically favourable location, whilst also taking the opportunity to expand capacity. Despite the increase in biomass, the surface area of the cages would reduce marginally, although the less compact layout of circular rather than square cages would lead to an overall increase in the extent of surface footprint. It has already been demonstrated to SEPA’s satisfaction that the development can operate without compromising recognised water quality standards and that discharges from the site will not affect the integrity of nearby European protected habitats. The location of the site between the largely unpopulated coasts of Degnish and Torsa are such that it will not exert influence over the land to any degree beyond that already associated with the nearby site which it is intended to replace. Both sites lie within the same local plan designated Area of Panoramic Quality. Sensitive receptors on land on the Seil coast to the north would benefit from the intended relocation of the site southwards at increased separation. The site would however be relocated to a narrower section of the Sound, which would bring those navigating the Sound closer to the equipment. However the proposal would reduce the number of consented aquaculture sites from one shellfish and one finfish site to the single site proposed, so any increased visual impact would be offset by this reduction in the number of sites. Whilst the width of the navigational channel will be reduced, at 420m this would not be to the extent that it would frustrate navigation. This aspect would be addressed separately by the Marine Licence process. Significant representation against the proposal has been received, primarily on grounds Page 82 that the development would increase pollution and pose a threat to protected habitats and species. The extent and complexity of the issues raised are such as to warrant a local hearing prior to the determination of the application. (Q) Is the proposal consistent with the Development Plan: Yes (R) Reasons why Planning Permission or Planning Permission in Principle Should be Granted: The proposal involves the establishment of a new marine finfish farm, which would entail the de-equipping of an established farm to the north of the site and the relinquishment of the lease, and which would supersede an undeveloped but consented shellfish farm within the application site. It would maintain the number of finfish farms in Seil Sound at a single site. Whilst the development would occupy a narrower section of the Sound and would occupy a larger overall footprint, other than for the addition of a feed barge, the aggregate surface equipment area would remain similar to that at the existing site. The landscape and visual consequences of the development relative to the existing position are considered acceptable, whilst the separation from sensitive receptors avoids unacceptable amenity conflicts. Navigation of the Sound will remain unimpeded and recreational interests will not be seriously prejudiced. The pollution consequences of the development in combination with other fish farm developments upon the protected habitats of the Firth of Lorn SAC have been assessed by means of ‘appropriate assessment’ and it has been determined that this proposal will not adversely affect the integrity of this European marine designation. The proposal satisfies the provisions of the development plan and there are no other material considerations, including matters raised by consultees and third parties, which would outweigh the presumption in favour of development established by the plan. (S) Reasoned justification for a departure to the provisions of the Development Plan Not applicable (T) Need for notification to Scottish Ministers or Historic Scotland: No Author of Report: Richard Kerr Angus Gilmour Head of Planning and Regulatory Services Date: 29th February 2013 Page 83 CONDITIONS AND REASONS RELATIVE TO APPLICATION 12/00904//MFF 1. The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out other than wholly in accordance with the following plans and details unless previously approved in writing by the Planning Authority: • • • • • • • • • • Application Form dated 13.06.11; Plan 1 of 9 – current and proposed site locations and layout; Plan 2 of 9 – location plan 1:10,000; Plan 3 of 9 – location plan 1:25,000; Plan 4 of 9 – Admiralty chart indicating mooring containment area; Plan 5 of 9 – site layout plan; Plan 6 of 9 – cage sections; Plan 7 of 9 – net specifications; Plan 8 of 9 – feed barge specifications (amended 18.12.12); Plan 9 of 9 – feed barge appearance (amended 18.12.12). Reason: For the purpose of clarity, to ensure that the development is implemented in accordance with the approved details. 2. The stocking of the farm hereby approved with fish shall not take place until the fish pens walkways, associated structures and moorings have been removed from the existing site at Ardmaddy North (0.9km north of the consented site) and evidence has been presented to the Planning Authority that the existing Crown Estate lease has been relinquished in order to prevent subsequent re-equipping of that site. Reason: Consent for this development is granted solely on the basis that this development will replace the existing operation. Occupation of this site in association with the existing site would produce unacceptable cumulative impacts as a result of the presence and operation of multiple sites in inappropriately close proximity which would exceed the carrying capacity of the receiving environment. 3. In the event that the development or any associated equipment approved by this permission ceases to be in operational use for a period exceeding three years, the equipment shall be wholly removed from the site thereafter unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Planning Authority. Reason: In the interest of visual amenity and to ensure that redundant development does not sterilise capacity for future development within the same water body. 4. In the event of equipment falling into disrepair or becoming damaged, adrift, stranded, abandoned or sunk in such a manner as to cause an obstruction or danger to navigation, the developer shall carry out or make suitable arrangements for the carrying out of all measures necessary for lighting, buoying, raising, repairing, moving or destroying, as appropriate, the whole or any part of the equipment. Reason: In the interest of visual amenity. 5. All lighting above the water surface and not required for safe navigation purposes should be directed downwards by shielding and be extinguished when not required for the purpose for which it is installed on the site. Reason: In the interest of visual amenity. Page 84 6. The finished surfaces of all equipment above the water surface including the feed barge and surface floats and buoys associated with the development hereby permitted (excluding those required to comply with navigational requirements) shall be nonreflective and finished in a dark recessive colour in accordance with colour schemes to be agreed in advance in writing by the Planning Authority (by way of BS numbers or manufacturer’s specifications) unless otherwise agreed in advance in writing by the Planning Authority. Reason: In the interest of visual amenity. 7. No deployment of Acoustic Deterrent Devices shall be permitted at the site unless the model intended for use and the means of its use have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, following consultation with Scottish Natural Heritage. Thereafter deployment shall only take place in accordance with the duly approved details unless any subsequent variation thereof is agreed in writing by the Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of nature conservation. NOTES TO APPLICANT • This permission shall only last for a period of three years from the date of this decision notice unless the development is started within that period. • In order to comply with Sections 27A(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, prior to works commencing on site it is the responsibility of the developer to complete and submit the attached ‘Notice of Initiation of Development’ to the Planning Authority specifying the date on which the development will start. Failure to comply with this requirement constitutes a breach of planning control under Section 123(1) of the Act. • In order to comply with Section 27B(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 it is the responsibility of the developer to submit the attached ‘Notice of Completion’ to the Planning Authority. • In terms of condition 1 above, the council can approve minor variations to the approved plans in terms of Section 64 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 although no variations should be undertaken without obtaining the prior written approval of the Planning Authority. If you wish to seek any minor variation of the application, an application for a non material amendment (NMA) should be made in writing to Planning Services, Whitegates Office, Whitegates Road Lochgilphead, PA31 8SY which should list all the proposed changes, enclosing a copy of a plan(s) detailing these changes together with a copy of the original approved plans. Any amendments deemed by the Council to be material, would require the submission of a further application for planning permission. • The applicant should have regard to the navigational marking requirements of the Northern Lighthouse Board as set out in their consultation response. • The deployment of Acoustic Deterrent Devices at this site may be subject to a requirement for a licence to be obtained in advance from Scottish Natural Heritage in respect of disturbance to cetaceans, in addition to the requirements of condition 7 Page 85 above. Early consultation with SNH over the matter of the prospective deployment of ADD’s is recommended. APPENDIX A – RELATIVE TO APPLICATION NUMBER: 09/00905/MFF PLANNING LAND USE AND POLICY ASSESSMENT A. Location, Nature and Design of Proposed Development The applicant in this case is Lakeland Marine Farms Ltd (part of the Meridian Group) who currently operate a number of finfish farming sites across Argyll including an existing site at Ardmaddy (referred to as Ardmaddy North for the purposes of this application). That site is a first generation farm comprising 18 No. 10m deep 24m x 24m square metal cages, projecting 1.4m above the surface, with bird exclusion nets and several sheds mounted on the walkway structures, but without a feed barge. It provides an aggregate cage surface area of 10,368m2 within an overall occupied surface area of 13,440m2, secured within a seabed a mooring area of 145,000m2. It has a licenced maximum biomass of 1,300 tonnes. The applicants seek to replace that equipment whilst at the same time expanding the productive capacity of the farm, and in so doing have identified a hydrographically more favourable site 900m to the south, which would lend itself to the increased biomass proposed. The proposed site (referred to as Ardmaddy South for the purposes of this application) lies on the same side of the Sound some 900m to the south of the location of the current equipment. The site is located off the west coast of the Deignish peninsula at Port na Morachd, about 1km to the north of Deignish Point and on the opposite side of the Sound to the small island of Torsa. The proposal is to equip the site with 12 No. 100m circumference circular cages grouped together in a 6 x 2 rectangular mooring grid, producing a slightly reduced aggregate area occupied by surface equipment that at Ardmaddy North at 9,549m2, within a larger 179,800m2 mooring area (580m x 310m). The cages would be fitted with a centrally supported top net structure giving an overall maximum height of 2.6m at the cage centre point. The site would have a maximum biomass of 2,500 tonnes - 1,200 tonnes greater than the existing site at Ardmaddy North. The main difference in the appearance of the site will be accounted for by its less compact format due to the bigger gaps between circular cages, and the addition of a feed barge at the north end of the cage group. It will therefore occupy a larger area of water (cage grid within a buoyed support structure of 100m x 300m), despite the fact that the surface area of the equipment within this overall area will be less than that of the pens at the present site. The application site already benefits from a Crown Estate lease for a shellfish farm comprising 6 No. 10m2 mussel rafts within a 55,000m2 mooring area, although the site is not currently equipped for production. It is intended that the proposal will supersede the shellfish site and that the lease for the Ardmaddy North site would be relinquished and the equipment removed, in the event that this larger replacement farm at Ardmaddy South is consented. The proposed cages comprise circular polyethelyene flotation rings approx.1.2m high above the waterline with a diameter of 32m, from which 15m deep nets will be suspended. The cages will be fitted with a ‘hamster wheel’ top net support 2.6m high which will enable the fitting of 25mm mesh nets over the cages for the purpose of excluding pisciverous birds. The nets are fitted with false bottoms (seal blinds) to deter predator attacks from below, and are held in tension, again to resist predation. The cages will be secured in place by a rectangular 100m x 300m mooring grid with mooring lines and rock anchors used to secure the position of the grid relative to the seabed. The site will be aligned SW - NE parallel to, and close inshore to, the mainland Page 86 coast. The feed barge originally proposed was 18m x 26m in area although this has since been reduced by way of amended plans showing a much smaller barge 14.0m x 10.5m in area and 5.3m in height maximum, dependent upon the quantity of feed held. The barge comprises four silos, a generator, maintenance and crew accommodation. It will be finished in a recessive colour with generator noise only audible at close quarters. The site will be staffed by 3 to 4 full-time employees plus 2 part-time staff and will safeguard the jobs currently associated with Ardmaddy North. Deliveries to the site will be by sea from Lakeland’s existing shore base at Loch Craignish. Personnel transfers will take place by boat from a staff facility at Croabh Haven. Underwater lighting would be used to control maturation and maximise growth December to May every second year with 2 No, 1,000w lights being used 5m beneath each cage. These would be powered by the feed barge generator and would produce a surface glow only visible at close quarters or from elevated vantage points. Other lighting on the site, with the exception of navigational requirements, would be restricted to essential requirements so as to avoid unnecessary illumination on the site. The section of the Sound to which the site is to be relocated is narrower than that occupied by the equipment at Ardmaddy north being some 700m wide at this point and narrowing off to the south due to the presence of the island of Torsa. The nearest fish farm site is that at Ardmaddy North (to be relinquished) with the next nearest sites either being within Loch Melfort or off the north coast of the island of Shuna, some 5km to the south. Seil Sound is ‘unclassified water’ for the purpose of Marine Scotland’s Locational Guidelines for fish farms in marine waters, as it is a complex open water body which does not suit the modelling used to inform the guidelines (which relate more to sealochs which are most susceptible to cumulative impacts). In view of this the applicant has undertaken nutrient enrichment modelling which has been accepted by Marine Scotland and by SEPA in their ‘appropriate assessment, which in turn informs the conclusions of the Councils own assessment. The site lies within Management Area 16d (Seil Sound to Loch Craignish). There is no Area Management Agreement in place for this location at the moment due to the decision of wild fish interests to withdraw from the former Lower Lorn AMA. The applicants are, however, part of the Lower Lorn Farm Management Agreeement with Kames Fish Farm which ensures synchronous stocking and treatments between the two companies actively farming in this area. The intended peak biomass (fish tonnage) for the overall site is 2,500 tonnes. The stocking density would be 17.4kg per m3 max. The production cycle of the farm would be 22 months with 2 months left fallow to assist in benthic (sea bed) recovery. The site would be operated in compliance with the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation’s ‘Code of Good Practice Guidelines for Scottish Finfish Aquaculture’. This sets out more than 300 main specific compliance points which cover all aspects of finfish good practice including: • • • • Fish Health – good husbandry and harvesting operations; Protecting the environment – including sea lice management and containment standards; Welfare and husbandry – breeding and stocking density; Detailed annexes giving further technical guidance on good practice, including the National Lice Treatment Strategy, Integrated Sea Lice Management, Containment, and a Veterinary Health Plan. The applicants have provided details of their Emergency Mortality Removal and Escapes Contingency procedures, manufacturers’ site specific attestations for equipment, nets and moorings, their Veterinary Health and Biosecurity Plan and their Predator Risk Assessment and Predator Control Plan. With regard to predator control, Page 87 it is noted that the ES states that Acoustic Deterrent Devices (ADDs) would only be deployed in circumstances where the site becomes subject to attempted predation. As a last resort in the event of persistent rogue seal activity, the shooting of seals may take place in accordance with a Scottish Government licence already held by the company. B. Natural Environment - Fresh Water, Marine Environment and Biodiversity. The provisions of Policies STRAT DC 7, LP ENV 2 and LP ENV 6 all seek to resist development which is considered likely to result in a significant adverse impact upon internationally, nationally or locally important habitats and/or species. The application site is not located within any European or national nature conservation designations. Whist the proposal lies outwith the Firth of Lorn Special Area of Conservation (SAC) it is within potential influencing distance of the SAC, the nearest point of which is some 2km away at Cuan Sound, and for that reason a Habitats Regulations ‘appropriate assessment’ has been carried out in respect of qualifying interests of this European marine site. The Sound is also frequented by species of nature conservation interest including seals and wild salmonids, for which development of the type proposed could have consequences in terms of displacement or deterrence. Salmon and Sea Trout are vulnerable to interaction with farmed fish and both a UK BAP and the A&B LBAP species and included in the Argyll & Bute Local Biodiversity Action Plan. The Sound also host to white cluster anemone, which is a Priority Marine Feature. Seabed (Benthic) Impacts: The development will affect seabed conditions as a consequence of the deposition of organic matter in the form of faeces. Furthermore, although the industry has made advances in the reduction of waste food as a result of more sophisticated feeding regimes, waste food also contributes to seabed deposition. This can take the form of localised smothering of the seabed as well as more distant deposition arising from the propagation of waste matter from the site. The quantity and the extent of deposition are influenced by the tonnage of fish held, hydrographic and bathymetric conditions. Seabed impacts are regulated separately by SEPA via the CAR licence process, which determines maximum biomass with regard to the carrying capacity of the particular site. The applicants have provided a benthic survey, a visual assessment and a modelling assessment in support of their proposal, all of which have been considered by SEPA as part of their CAR licence application and which have helped inform SEPA’s conclusions in respect of their ‘appropriate assessment’. The seabed below the proposed site comprises firm mud, shell and gravel which supports a diverse range of mollusc, crustacean and echinoderm. There are no specifically designated habitats below or in the immediate vicinity of the site. Modelling has been used to predict a site specific Allowable Zone of Effect (AZE) in order to demonstrate compliance with SEPA’s requirements. This indicates that there will be localised enrichment with high dispersal at what is regarded to be a moderately flushed site. SEPA has accepted this conclusion along with the fact that there will be low cumulative impact as the next nearest site is 2.5km distant. The CAR licence which was issued at the end of 2012 addresses the discharge consequences of the development in terms of smothering as well as chemical treatments and cumulative nutrient enrichment. SNH and SEPA are both content with the benthic surveys undertaken by the applicant and neither have objections to the proposal on the grounds of unacceptable benthic impacts. Page 88 Water Quality Impacts: Enrichment of water by nutrients released from salmon farms can cause an accelerated growth of algae and higher forms of plant life to produce an undesirable disturbance to the balance of organisms and the quality of water. This site is located at the SE entrance to Seil Sound which is subject to tidal currents producing a moderately flushed site, and modelling indicates that waste dispersal will be into the deeper water of the Sound as well as to Loch Melfort and Shuna Sound. Estimated nutrient enrichment is well below the threshold of 50% above the OSPAR and UTAG reference levels, and consented sea lice treatments have been set in the CAR licence for the site at a level which will not breach SEPA’s Environmental Quality Standards. Whilst localised impacts are anticipated from particulate and dissolved wastes, modelling results indicate that these, when considered cumulatively with other consented sites, will not result in a significant deterioration in the quality of the receiving water body; a position accepted by SEPA in the issuing of a CAR licence for the biomass sought by the applicants. Neither Marine Scotland Science nor SEPA have raised objection to the proposal in respect of the predicted impact of the development upon water quality. Interaction with Predators: Salmon farm predators are generally piscivorous birds and seals, with the latter tending to be the most frequently encountered predators on marine farms in Scotland. The presence of sea cages may attract higher concentrations of predators to the locality of the site, although good husbandry and hygiene procedures will help to reduce the attraction of predators. Tensioned netting on fish cages prevents and deters both seals and diving bird attacks, although regular removal of mortalities from the bottom of the nets and regular maintenance of the nets to maintain their integrity is necessary to avoid attempts at predation. Top nets are to be installed on the cages to avoid predation by birds from above the waterline. Bird nets require to be maintained to a high standard and properly tensioned eliminate the opportunity for birds to become entangled or to be able to enter the cage. The fish cages themselves are to be manufactured to current industry standards, with a net specification, tensioning arrangements, false bottoms and an installation, inspection and maintenance regime to meet the SSPO ‘Code of Good Practice’ requirements. It is clearly in the operator’s interest to ensure that equipment is specified and maintained in a manner to ensure containment of the farmed fish. Site specific equipment attestations have been supplied to confirm that, in the respective manufacturer’s opinions, the equipment intended for use on this site is suitable and sufficiently durable to be deployed having regard to the characteristics of in the particular marine environment proposed. The ES does not identify any major colonies of predators in the vicinity of the application site, although there are recorded haul outs within 2km at Cuan Sound and Scoul Eilean. The Environmental Statement concludes that proposed use of good husbandry (mortality and moribund fish removal) and hygiene practices based on experience at other sites, coupled with the use of tensioned nets and top nets will be sufficient to deter predators at the proposed site. In the event of persistent predator activity, the applicants wish to maintain that option to deploy Acoustic Deterrent Devices (ADD’s) to scare away seals in order to avoid to resorting to the shooting of seals. Technology has improved in recent years with devices available which are more Page 89 effective than previous systems and are more localised and targeted in their impact. SNH have asked that deployment of ADD’s be subject to their approval via planning condition. Only in extreme circumstances would resort be made to the shooting of seals under government licence. The applicants already hold a Seal Management Licence for their 9 sites on the west coast, including Ardmaddy North, to which they would request this proposed site by way of an addition in the event that planning permission is granted. During 2012 one seal was shot in connection with the applicant’s farm at Ardmaddy North. Scottish Natural Heritage has not raised objection to the proposal on the grounds of unacceptable consequences for potential predators or impacts on non-target wildlife. Interaction with Wild Salmonids: Farming of salmon in the marine environment can give rise to well-known consequences for wild fish as a result of disease transmission, sea lice propagation and escapes which can lead to competition and inter-breeding, with consequences for the genetic dilution of native wild stocks. The potential for escapes (as with predator control) can be reduced by having an equipment specification determined by site specific wave and climate analysis so as to ensure that it is fit for purpose. An associated inspection and maintenance regime is then required to ensure on-going containment integrity. Predator control plans, and escapes contingency plans, as submitted by the applicant, are also important elements in risk management. Although containment risks can be managed, they cannot however be eradicated and there remains a residual risk that an unforeseen event can propagate escaped farmed fish in large numbers into the uncontrolled marine environment. Escapes of farmed stock are generally low, but can occur through equipment failure, predation, operator error, severe weather or foul play. By adherence to the SSPO ‘Code of Good Practice Guidelines’ the applicant seeks to minimise this residual risk as far as is practicable. Likewise, via good husbandry practices, regular inspection and the administration of medicines in accordance with veterinary health plans, outbreaks of disease which could have consequences for wild fish can be managed. The most intractable issue influencing the interaction between farmed salmon and wild fish species is that of sea lice transmission. Farmed fish are routinely hosts to parasitic sea lice, the numbers of which require to be controlled in order to assure the health of farmed fish and to avoid lice propagation into surrounding waters. Wild salmon can be exposed to sea lice from fish farms close to salmon rivers during their migration periods, whilst sea trout tend to remain in coastal waters throughout the year, so are potentially at greater risk. In this case there are no major wild salmon fisheries within 15km of the site. The applicant proposes to control sea lice in accordance with current industry practice, via the use of in-feed treatments and well-boat administered bath treatments, whilst adopting good management practices such as single year stocking and synchronous stocking, fallowing and lice treatment with other sites within the Lower Lorn Farm Management Agreement. All sea lice bath treatments are intended to be carried out on board well-boats (rather than the more traditional method of net shallowing) which is a superior method, in terms of control over exposure time and dosage to ensure the effectiveness of those treatments. It also enables more than 50% reduction in the use of chemotherapeutants over treatment administered within cages. The applicants are also trialling the use of wrasse as a means of biological control over sea lice hosted on farmed salmon, which again presents opportunity to reduce the administration of chemical controls. . Page 90 However effective the control measures are in practice, it is an inevitable consequence of holding fish in such quantities that significant numbers of sea lice will be propagated from the site. How these are dispersed will depend on local factors such as wind direction and residual current. The distribution of farm derived lice in the marine environment is not well understood although it is known that in favourable conditions they can travel considerable distances from source. In addition to sea lice propagation, failure of containment can lead to escapes which pose a threat to wild fish due to competition or through breeding. The applicants consider that their tensioned net systems are appropriately specified so as to be fit for purpose at the site and that they are accompanied by appropriate management measures and predator control arrangements to minimise the prospect of escape events. None of the applicant’s fish farm sites in Argyll have to date been the subject of mass escapes. The conclusion of the applicant’s supporting information is that the site will not prejudice wild fish interests. The applicants have stated that they have not had sea lice problems with the existing site at Ardmaddy North and sea lice treatment already consented by SEPA is suitable to allow efficacious treatment of lice populations at this enlarged site in accordance with recognised standards. Neither Marine Scotland nor SNH have objected to the proposal on the grounds of the threat posed to wild salmonids. The District Salmon Fishery Board have not objected subject to removal of the existing site, but have expressed their preference for the site to operate on the basis of reduced biomass in order for effective treatment to be demonstrated. Given the capital investment in an enlarged facility such as this, a conditional obligation for under-stocking would not be a reasonable planning requirement. Impact upon Species and Habitats of Nature Conservation Importance: No species or habitats of nature conservation importance were identified by the applicant’s submitted seabed survey within the predicted depositional footprint of the proposed farm. The presence of white cluster anemone (a Priority Marine Feature) 150m north of SPA’s Allowable Zone of Effect (AZE) has been pointed out by the Scottish Wildlife Trust. This has been accounted for by SNH in their response to SEPA’s CAR licence consultation, with the view being expressed that whilst localised changes to the structure of the colony may occur as a result of the operation of the farm, these are unlikely to affect the long-term viability of the species at this location or its overall conservation status in the context of north Argyll. There are no nature conservation designated sites (SSSI’s or SAC’s) in the immediate vicinity of the proposed farm, although it does lie within a Marine Consultation Area defined by Scottish Natural Heritage in view of the overall quality of the marine environment. The closest designated site is the Firth of Lorn SAC to the west of Cuan Sound and the Isle of Luing identified for its rocky reef habitat. The SAC covers open water to the west of Seil and Luing and waters around Scarba and to the north of Jura, but excludes the more enclosed waters of Seil Sound, Shuna Sound and Loch Melfort. A map of the designated area appears in the ‘appropriate assessment’ at Appendix B. Covering an area of approx. 210km2 the Firth of Lorn SAC has been designated for its rocky reef habitats which support an exceptional marine biodiversity, with associated communities and species which are amongst the most diverse in both the UK and Europe. Conservation objectives for the SAC are to avoid deterioration in the qualifying interest (rocky reefs) thereby ensuring that the integrity of the designation is maintained. Although at a distance from the designated SAC, there may be potential Page 91 for the proposed development to affect the designated area by means of the deposition of organic waste and by chemotherapeutants transported into the designated area by tidal currents. The proposed fish farm has the potential to affect qualifying interests in a number of ways. Firstly, from smothering as a result of the transport and deposition of solids; secondly, due to toxicity from the exported residues of chemical treatments; and thirdly, from the cumulative impact of the development with other sites within influencing distance of the SAC. Where a development has the potential to give rise to significant effects upon the qualifying interests of a European Natura designation, the ‘competent authority’ considering the merits of any development proposal within, or within influencing distance of, the designated area is required to undertake ‘appropriate assessment’, if it considers that it presents the possibility of significant environmental effects upon that designation. Where a likely significant effect is anticipated, development may only proceed if the ‘appropriate assessment’ concludes beyond ‘reasonable scientific doubt’ that the integrity of the SAC will not be compromised. In all other circumstances to satisfy the requirements of the Habitats Directive, permission must be refused (other than in the specifically excepted cases where no alternatives exist, or there are imperative reasons of overriding public interest for development to proceed). Interaction between the site and the SAC designation in terms of the transport of organic waste and chemotherapeutants has been reviewed by SEPA by way of a Habitats regulations ‘appropriate assessment’ in association with their CAR licence process. An ‘appropriate assessment’ on behalf of the Planning Authority drawing heavily upon the conclusions reached by SEPA, can be found at Appendix B to this report. In reaching its own conclusions as set out in that appendix, the Council has consulted both with SEPA and SNH for their views on the matter. Dispersal modelling accepted by SEPA indicates that solids and in-feed chemical residues will be predominantly exported via Cuan Sound into a dispersive environment where additional amounts will not be such as to breach Environmental Quality Standards (EQS) set by SEPA, or to compromise the conservation objectives of the SAC. The Planning Authority’s ‘appropriate assessment’ has considered the likely environmental effects upon habitats and species associated with the SAC and has concluded that the proposal both in isolation, and in combination with other consented sites, will not have an adverse effect on the integrity of the site, in the light of its conservation objectives. Scottish Natural Heritage has not raised objection to the planning application or the SEPA CAR licence on the grounds of unacceptable consequences for marine mammals, otters, the priority marine feature ‘white cluster anemone’ or the qualifying reef habitat of the SAC Conclusion The proposal is considered consistent with Local Plan Policy LP AQUA 1 (5 and 12) and other relevant development plan policies insofar as it would not significantly prejudice water quality and associated biodiversity interests. C. Landscape/Seascape Character The application site lies inshore in a relatively remote location off the west facing coast of the Degnish peninsula. From the land the site would be visible from the west facing slopes above the coast, but there is no road access to this area, no overlooking habitation and little public access appears taken to this area other than for the path Page 92 between Loch Melfort and Ardmaddy which is set well back from the coastline behind the high ground overlooking the site. The opposing coast is formed by the eastern side of the small island of Torsa. There is no habitation on the east facing coast of the island, and there are unlikely to be few sensitive receptors affected. The site would be visible, but at a distance in excess of 2km, from a handful of isolated properties to the north-west on the Isle of Seil, which can be found close to the coast and to the south of Balvicar. There will be some limited visibility from the land either side of the Cuan Ferry but remaining visibility from Luing would be from the largely unpopulated east coast, other than for long distance visibility, end on to the site, from Toberonochy at over 5km away. The existing site at Ardmaddy North lies closer to the closest properties south of Balvicar than the location of the proposed site, which lies at an increased distance from any habitation. Any disbenefit arising from the enlarged site, including the additional impact of a feed barge would be largely offset by the removal of the existing equipment closer to Seil. Both the existing fish farm at Ardmaddy North and the proposed site lie adjacent to areas designated as ‘sensitive countryside’ and ‘Areas of Panoramic Quality’ by the adopted local plan, so share the same development plan context. The ‘Area of Panoramic Quality’ accords the locality a scenic designation of regional status. The provisions of Policies STRAT DC 8 and LP ENV 10 seek to resist development which is considered to have a significant adverse impact upon the key landscape characteristics of these designations. Both the mainland and the islands either side of Seil Sound are identified as falling within the ‘Craggy Coast and Islands’ landscape character type, identified by Scottish Natural Heritage as having a small scale diverse topography within a distinct seascape context which provides a unifying element. The more inaccessible sections of coast exhibit a sense of isolation and naturalness which is less apparent on the more inhabited stretches of coast. The APQ recognises the panoramic value of the seascape and the views to and from the islands. The intended location lies close inshore and parallel to the coast, where it would benefit from a dark coloured and elevated landscape backdrop, whilst the equipment is lowlying and to be finished in a recessive colour. This meets with SNH good practice guidance on the location and design of marine aquaculture development. Most terrestrial receptors (roads, transport routes, frequented public locations) would be at a significant distance from the equipment which would not assume importance in its landscape setting when appreciated from such locations. The lack of access being routinely taken to the isolated stretch of coast on the mainland immediately above the site is such that there will be few receptors taking closer quarter views down into the equipment. The primary effect upon the perception of the landscape/seascape of Seil Sound will be in terms of those transiting the Sound by boat. Seil Sound is a body of enclosed water which is frequented by recreational boat traffic and a recognised cruising route. Yachts, tour boats and kayaks currently pass the existing site at Ardmaddy North, so their experience of the Sound is already influenced by the presence of aquaculture equipment. Although the proposed site is larger in extent and the Sound is narrower in the vicinity of the proposed site, there will be a small reduction in the aggregate surface area of the equipment and the round cages proposed are less visually intrusive that the existing square cages, which form a more compromising block with less intervening water. Whilst a feed barge is proposed, and this is an additional element not present at Ardmaddy North, the applicants have reduced the scale of that proposed significantly in order to limit the impact of this structure. Feed barges are now an almost standard requirement in the servicing of modern marine fish farm operations and it would be unrealistic to expect a site of this nature not to include one. Provided that the model selected is finished in a recessive colour it will not be an unacceptable element of the development. Page 93 The proposal would also remove the prospect of the existing shellfish lease being taken up for the siting of mussel rafts on the application site. The removal of the equipment form Ardmaddy North in favour of the proposed development would mean that there would still be one fish farm to be passed by boat traffic at the southern end of the Sound. Despite the revised location and the altered appearance of the equipment, there would be overall little change in the perception and the appreciation of landscape/seascape from the water, with aquaculture retaining a presence in the locality by way of a single finfish farm, well removed from the next closest aquaculture site, so that cumulative impact does not become unacceptable in landscape or visual terms. Scottish Natural Heritage are of the opinion that the landscape and visual effects of the development will be localised. Whilst it has been suggested that the impact of the feed barge could be reduced by repositioning it to the southern end of the site, where it would benefit from screening by the higher part of the island of Torsa, the applicants do not consider this to be desirable operationally as their practice is to site barges on the less exposed ends of sites, where in the event of storm damage, the threat to the integrity of the cage group is less. The applicant’s response has been to downsize the scale of the intended barge in its originally proposed location as an alternative means of addressing this suggestion. Conclusion The proposal complies with Local Plan Policy LP AQUA 1 (2 and 4) and other relevant development plan policies insofar as it would not significantly prejudice landscape character, visual amenity or designated areas of scenic quality. In view of the absence of other aquaculture in the immediate locality, and the intention to remove equipment from the existing site at Ardmaddy North in the event that permission is granted, the development does not present any cumulative impact issues of concern. D. Other Marine Users The development of the proposed site would entail the relinquishment of the existing Crown Estate lease for the fish farm site at Ardmaddy North. This would release new ground for inshore creel fishing once the seabed has had opportunity to recover from the presence of an operational farm. The Sound is not used for trawling. Although the Clyde Fishermen’s Association has objected to the development their objections tend to be founded around the growth of the aquaculture sector in general and the perceived unsustainability of the industry rather than upon specific shortcomings associated with the location of the application site or the details of the proposal. The proposed site is located in a narrower section of the Sound than the current site and the proposed mooring area extends further out into the Sound than the area which is the subject of the current Crown Estate shellfish lease area. Despite that, the equipment is to be located close inshore to the east of existing navigational and RYA cruising routes, which will ensure that the surface equipment and the associated moorings do not impinge upon access into and out of the south of the Sound by boat. Navigational implications of the development will be considered separately by Marine Scotland under the marine licencing procedure. It should be borne in mind that whilst the seabed foot print of the mooring area is extensive at 580m x 310m, around a third of the seaward end of the mooring lines will be on the seabed rising up to the cage mooring grid which is supported by riser buoys 8m out from the cages. Therefore navigation relatively close to the cage group is possible, and indeed the installation has been designed to afford sufficient draught for a large well boat to service the farm and for workboats to come alongside the cages. Page 94 Conclusion The proposal complies with Local Plan Policy LP AQUA 1 (6 and 11) and other relevant development plan policies insofar as it would not significantly prejudice navigation and the continued exploitation of traditional fishing ground. E. Noise Noise associated with the development will arise from the operation of workboats and other vessels associated with the fish farm, plus noise from the generator within the concrete feed barge. Given the absence of local habitation or other sensitive receptors, and the transient nature of other boat traffic, this will not present a problem in terms of the operation of the site. The applicants already utilise the type of feed barge intended to be employed at this site and experience of that in operation is such that it is evident that generator noise will not pose a threat to amenity. F. Transport As with the existing site at Ardmaddy North, there will be no need for access to the locality of the site by road. Servicing and deliveries will be undertaken by boat from the applicant’s existing shore base in Loch Craignish. Personnel will take access by small boat from an existing facility adjoining the marina at Craobh Haven. Stocking and harvesting of fish, and treatment of sea lice, will take place by larger vessels. G. Conclusion The proposal has given rise to considerable public objection. Concerns have been expressed by 3rd parties in terms of pollution of the water environment, impact upon habitats and species, and in view of the presence of the equipment in terms of landscape character, navigating interests and the experience of those transiting the Sound by boat. The extent of the issues raised regarding pollution and the extent of its suggested consequences for nature conservation prompted the application being held in abeyance for some considerable time, in order to afford the applicant opportunity to address these matters and for them to be assessed in detail by SEPA. Given that pollution issues are largely the remit of SEPA, and having regard to the government position that Planning Authorities should not seek to duplicate other regulatory regimes, it is inappropriate that those matters which are properly the responsibility of SEPA should be revisited as part of this application. Of those other matters which fall within the remit of the Planning Authority none have been identified which point to the need to withhold planning consent. The proposal is, in part, a relocation of an existing site, and also an enlargement of production capacity. It enables the removal of first generation equipment and the use of more modern techniques in a site which is better flushed and which presents opportunity to hold increased biomass without breaching SEPA’s environmental quality standards. It would maintain a single presence of aquaculture development at the southern end of the Sound and would enable an increase in production capacity without seriously prejudicing any of the considerations which are material to the determination of the application. In those circumstances it can be considered to be compliant with Local Plan Policy LP AQUA 1 and other relevant development plan policies, and there are no Page 95 other material considerations identified of such magnitude as to warrant other than planning permission being granted in conformity with development plan policy. Page 96 APPENDIX 11/1066/MFF: NAMES & ADDRESSES OF REPRESENTEES OBJECTORS: Miss Samantha Croll Martin McNally Mr William Todd Mr Terence Hollis Andrea Jack Mr Stephen Jowett Dr Douglas Wilcox Mr Richard Bath Mr Oliver Jay Mr Stephen Milner Mr Richard Wesley C Jade Mrs Susan Clarke Rosanna Salter Hugo Salter Monica Patnain 0/1 11 Barrington Drive Glasgow G4 9DS 0/2 6 Roness Drive Glasgow G52 1HB 0/2 Flat 61 Fergus Drive Glasgow G20 6AH 1 Cairns Place 1 Cairns Place Dollar FK14 7LH 1 Cedar Grove Cardross Dumbartonshire G84 5JW 1 Church Road Altofts Normanton Wakefield WF6 2NN 1 Colonsay Drive Newton Mearns Glasgow G77 6TY 1 East Hermitage Place Edinburgh EH6 8AA 1 Felkington Farm Cottages Berwick Upon Tweed TD15 2NR 1 High Street Eydon Northamptonshire NN11 3PP 1 Kilbrandon Cottages Balvicar Oban PA34 4RA 1 Mahonia Drive Langdon Halls Basildon Essex SS16 6SD 1 Mc Calls Terrace Oban PA34 4JE 1 Rock Farm Cottage Nettlestead Maidstone Kent ME18 5HT 1 Rock Farm Cottages Gibbs Hill Nettlestead Maidstone Kent ME18 5HT 1 Sophia Square London 31/07/2011 O 12/09/2011 O 23/11/2011 O 18/07/2011 O 01/08/2011 O 18/07/2011 O 07/09/2011 O 18/07/2011 O 07/09/2011 O 20/07/2011 O 20/07/2011 O 05/08/2011 O 21/07/2011 O 22/08/2011 O 22/08/2011 O 03/08/2011 O Page 97 Mr Keith Morris Mrs Deborah Chopping Mrs Rita Summers Kay Griffin Nathan And Nicola Brown David Maseska Kristen Maseska Judy Murphy Dr Anthony Beck Mr Juan Rodriguez Dominguez Dr Stella Pytharouli Carole Thomas Alex Dimopoulos B A Laroult J A Lamont Morven Hughes Mrs Dorothy Kisielewski Mr And Mrs P Hires SE16 5XL 1 West View Church Road Grange over Sands LA11 7RB 10 Burywick Harpenden AL52AE 10 Napier Road Monton Eccles Salford M30 8AG 10 Roseworth Crescent Newcastle NE3 1NR 10 St Marys Close Roughton Norfolk NR11 8QF 1000 Chestnut Drive Longmount Colorado USA 80503 1000 Chestnut Drive Longmount Colorado USA 80503 101 Flatford Place Kidlington Oxford OX5 1TG 102 Potovens Lane Wakefield WF1 2LQ 105 Dewi Clos Saint Cardiff CF11 9EX 107 Rottenrow Glasgow G40NG 108 Eaton Road Appleton Abingdon Oxon OX13 5JJ 109 Cleveland Road North Sheilds Tyne And Weir 109 Cleveland Road North Sheilds Tyne And Weir 109 Cleveland Road North Sheilds Tyne And Weir NW29 0PF 109 Cranbrook Road Bristol BS6 7DA 10Allanbank Road Kinbuck Dunblane FK15 0NH 11 Balvicar Isle Of Seil Oban ARGYLL 26/07/2011 O 25/07/2011 O 22/07/2011 O 12/09/2011 O 03/08/2011 O 03/08/2011 O 03/08/2011 O 30/09/2011 O 06/09/2011 O 19/07/2011 O 19/07/2011 O 30/09/2011 O 19/08/2011 O 16/08/2011 O 16/08/2011 O 01/09/2011 O 18/07/2011 O 01/08/2011 O Page 98 Dr Tony Bennett Ms Jill Watkins Mr Angus Morrison Jean L Alexander Miss Kathleen Cowie Mrs Vivienne Merrick Tim Wray Mrs Alison Wray Mr Cliff Pearn Miss Rachel Godden Robert Godden S Goridge And S Eldnoye Dr Kate Dunn Mr John Whitley Mr Robin Gallamore J Currie Mr Fraser Robertson Sheila Brook David Brook Mr Adrian Lough PA34 4TF 11 Cairnbaan Cottages Cairnbaan Lochgilphead PA31 8SJ 11 Church Lane Walthamstow Village London E17 9RN 11 Coolin Drive Portree IV51 9DN 11 Cullipool Village Isle Of Luing By Oban PA34 4UB 11 Donmouth Road Aberdeen AB23 8DT 11 Eldridge Close Pendeford Wolverhampton WV9 5PX 11 Hoole Road Broomhill Sheffield S10 5BH 11 Hoole Road Sheffield S10 5BH 11 Oak Apple Close Saltash Cornwall 11 Scotland Hill Sandhurst GU47 8JR 11 Scotland Hill Sandhurst Berks GU47 8JR 11 St Aethans Drive Burfhead Moray IV30 5GP 11 Woolliscroft Ave Newcastle ST5 0NR 111 Divinity Road Oxford OX4 1LW 112 Derby Road Melbourne Derby DE73 8FL 115 Town Way West Towyn LL22 9LF 1173 Gallowgate Glasgow G31 4EG 11A Hazelmore Avenue Newcastle Upon Tyne NE3 5QL 11A Hazelnut Avenue Newcastle Upon Tyne NE3 5QL 12 Dundrenann Cottages Edinburgh EH16 5RG 28/07/2011 O 20/07/2011 O 21/07/2011 O 04/08/2011 O 02/08/2011 O 18/07/2011 O 03/08/2011 O 01/08/2011 O 19/07/2011 O 14/07/2011 O 16/08/2011 O 03/08/2011 O 02/08/2011 O 18/07/2011 O 03/08/2011 O 12/09/2011 O 03/08/2011 O 05/08/2011 O 22/08/2011 O 06/09/2011 O Page 99 Dr Fiona Lough Mrs Helen Butland L Bradshaw Mr Robert Ferguson Jean Rhoades Andrea Sturniolo Miss Pamela Mcleish Miss Nicola Simmons Mrs Jackie Simmons Mrs Dawn Crowe Mr David Rillie Mr Tom Gallagher Mrs Alison Tamea Mr Hug Kerr Ms Christine Page S Teefer Diane McVeigh Mr Paul Stanier Ms. Franka Leehr 12 Dundrennan Cottages Edinburgh EH16 5RG 12 Forde Close Newton Abbot TQ12 5NN 12 Maida Grove Fulford Road York YO10 4EU 12 Polmont Road Laurieston Falkirk FK2 9QY 12 The Greens Glencruitten Road Oban Argyll PA34 4DD 125 Clarence Road London E5 8EE 1-29 Esplanade Court Corran Esplanade Oban PA34 5PW 13 Broadwater Gardens Orpington BR6 7UQ 13 Broadwater Gardens Orpington BR6 7UQ 13 Roselea Drive Glasgow G62 8HE 13 Wanless Court Musselburgh EH21 7QU 13, Moor Rd Cartland Lanark ML117RE 133 Seaton Road Hemel Hempstead HP3 9HU 14 Brierie Aveonue Crosslee Johnstone PA6 7BQ 14 Brucehaven Road Limekilns Dunfermline KY11 3HZ 14 Cnoc A Challtuinn Clachan Seil By Oban Argyll PA34 4TR 14 Tor Close Waterlooville Hampshire PO7 8SU 14, Collinbourne Close Trentham Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8GU 14/8 Roseneath Place Edinburgh EH9 1JB 03/10/2011 O 17/07/2011 O 16/08/2011 O 07/08/2011 O 16/09/2011 O 01/09/2011 O 21/07/2011 O 18/07/2011 O 18/07/2011 O 26/07/2011 O 19/07/2011 O 24/07/2011 O 19/07/2011 O 12/09/2011 O 08/09/2011 O 03/08/2011 O 12/09/2011 O 03/08/2011 O 18/07/2011 O Page 100 Mr Stephen Miller Name Illegible Neil Weddell Dr Inglis Lamont Susan Wharton Miss Pamela Ocampo Sheila Urquhart Mrs Kim Morgan A Dechmilemot Miss Rosanna Forbes Jenny Underwood Mrs Maggie Bowie MR Mark Patton Miss Seonaid Reid Mr David Robinson Ian Whyte Mr Trevor Taylor J Walford Pauline McCluskey Mr Jock Souter Mt Tony Walsh 143 Craig Street Darlington DL3 6H 144 Bewdley Hill DY11 6BT 147 Riverstone Way Northampton NN4 9QW 148 Sinclair Street Helensburgh G84 9AT 15 Balvicar Seil Island Oban Argyll PA34 4TF 15 Bruce Road Glasgow G41 5EN 15 Geils Avenue Dumbarton G82 2QJ 15 Hutton Avenue Hartlepool TS26 9PW 15 Parker Streeet Dundee UK DD1 5RZ 15 Randolph Crescent Edinburgh EH2 7TT 15 Thornhill Terrace Sunderland SR2 7JL 15 Victoria Street Alloa FK10 2DZ 15 Waincliffe Crescent 15 Waincliffe Crescent Leeds LS11 8EU 15/1 Orchard Brae Gardens Edinburgh EH4 2HQ 154 Belper Lane Belper Derbyshire DE56 2UJ 16 Combie Court Glencruitten Road Oban Argyll And Bute PA34 4BY 16 Fairway Gardens Pendine Park Gwersyllt LL11 4XB 16 Fife Road Darlington DL3 7SY 16 Rivermead Road Exeter EX2 4RL 16 Tinto Drive Cumbernauld G68 9BF 16, Eagle Terrace Woodford Green IG8 9AT 17/07/2011 O 26/08/2011 O 16/08/2011 O 21/07/2011 O 03/08/2011 O 18/07/2011 O 25/07/2011 O 17/07/2011 O 03/08/2011 O 18/07/2011 O 20/10/2011 O 19/07/2011 O 18/07/2011 O 26/07/2011 O 23/07/2011 O 26/07/2011 O 18/07/2011 O 05/08/2011 O 05/08/2011 O 19/07/2011 O 16/08/2011 O Page 101 Miss Kirsty Dunn Mr Timothy Elliott Miss Kristine Bird Ian Poyner Professor Jeremy Cresswell Miss Caroline Warburton Mr Martyn Tunstall Jill And 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Innis Balvicar Bay Isle Of Seil PA34 4TE Tigh Na Bata Kilmelford Oban PA34 4XA Tigh na Mara Bonawe Oban PA47 1RL Tir Aluinn Clachan Seil By Oban PA34 4TL Tor Cottage South Brent TQ10 9HB Tor View South Brent Devon TQ10 9HB Tor View Wrangaton South Brent Devon TQ10 9HB Tor View Wrangaton South Brent TQ10 9HB Torbeag Clachan Seil Oban Pa34 4TJ Torbeag Clachan Seil Oban PA34 4TJ Torosay Cameron Road Fort William PH33 6LH Torr Buan house ULva ferry 17/07/2011 O 17/07/2011 O 18/07/2011 O 20/07/2011 O 19/07/2011 O 21/07/2011 O 02/08/2011 O 25/10/2011 O 15/07/2011 O 03/08/2011 O 03/08/2011 O 21/07/2011 O 29/07/2011 O 22/07/2011 O 03/08/2011 O 03/08/2011 O 16/08/2011 O 17/07/2011 O Page 138 Isle of Mull PA73 6LY Mr Mark Struthers Mr And Mrs J P Colston M Brown Mr Mike Forsyth Mr Antony Watkins James Dinsmore Mr. Kurt Bourdeaux Mrs Carol Sturrock Dr Alan Pickering Mrs Susan Turner Mr Anthony Compson Ms Johanna Storm Rusu Mr John Widdaker John And Flora Anderson Mr John Wilson Mrs Alice Wilson Ellie Fidler Torsa Farmhouse C/O Ardmaddy Castle By Oban PA34 4QY Traigh Mhor Clachan Seil Isle Of Seil Oban Argyll And Bute PA34 4TJ Trevelyan College Durham University Durham DH1 3LN Trinity Cottage Lempitlaw Kelso TD5 8BN Tuckers Hill Frog Lane Langport TA10 0NE Tulloch Beag Kilmelford By Oban Argyll PA34 4XA Vooruitgangsstraat 15 Harelbeke 8530 Wedgewood Higher Heath SY13 2HR Wellbeck Pump lane Springfield, chelmsford Cm1 6ta Werner-Friedmann-Bogen 38 Munich D-80993 West Street Farmhouse Walsham le Willoows Bury St Edmunds IP31 3AP Westcroft House Hebden Bridge Road Oxenhope, Keighley BD22 9QJ Westgate House Milburn Penrith CA10 1TW Westrioch Campbeltown Argyll PA28 6NT Willowburn Clachan Seil Oban PA34 4TJ Willowburn Clachan Seil Oban PA34 4TJ Woodleigh Wood Lane Stanmore Middlesex HA7 4JY 26/07/2011 O 26/07/2011 O 01/09/2011 O 05/09/2011 O 09/08/2011 O 27/07/2011 O 18/07/2011 O 04/08/2011 O 05/08/2011 O 02/08/2011 O 31/08/2011 O 18/07/2011 O 27/07/2011 O 03/08/2011 O 01/08/2011 O 01/08/2011 O 05/08/2011 O Page 139 SUPPORTERS: Mr Michael Stanford Mr D Fowler Mr Ian Armstrong Miss Rosa Downing Master Corey Choudhury- Reid Mr Robin MacLean Fusion Marine Ltd Inverlussa Marine Services Ltd 11B Calton Ave Campbeltown PA28 6NB 22 St Clair Way Ardrishaig Lochgilphead PA308FB 3 Ardconnel Villa Rockfield Road Oban PA34 5DH 48 Soldierstown Road Aghalee Craigavon BT 67 0ES 76 Crestway London SW15 5DD Morvargh Clachan Seil By Oban PA34 4TJ The Marine Resource Centre Barcaldine By Oban Argyll Scotland PA37 1SE Craignure Isle of Mull PA65 6BD 20/02/2013 S 14/12/2011 S 23/01/2013 S 31/07/2011 S 03/09/2011 S 28/07/2011 S 11/02/2013 S 06/03/13 S 22/07/2011 R 23/07/2011 R OTHER REPRESENTATIONS: Mr Glenn King Mr Joe Kerr 1 St Marys Close Offton Ipswich IP8 4RZ West Bank House West Bank Road Ardrishaig PA30 8HB Page 140 This page is intentionally left blank Page 141 APPENDIX B TO APPLICATION 11/01066/MFF HABITATS REGULATION APPRAISAL – ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Date February 2013 Development proposal Relocation of Ardmaddy salmon farm in Seil Sound Natura site(s) Firth of Lorn Special Area of Conservation A. INTRODUCTION This document is a record of the full Habitats Regulation Appraisal, undertaken by Argyll and Bute Council in respect of the above development proposal to assess the implications on the Firth of Lorn Special Area of Conservation. Planning authorities are advised by Scottish Government not to duplicate the regulatory roles of other regulatory bodies. Had a CAR licence been granted for this development prior to a planning application being submitted, Argyll and Bute Council would not have considered the potential environmental impacts covered by SEPA’s CAR process and SNH would not have advised that an Appropriate Assessment would have been required. Therefore the Council is only undertaking an Appropriate Assessment for this application as the planning process had started prior to the determination of the CAR licence by SEPA. The focus of the Appropriate Assessment below (see Section 6) is identical to that undertaken by SEPA in their determination of the CAR licence for this application, and relates to aspects of the development proposal which are controlled by SEPA through the CAR licence process. Therefore, the Council have based the assessment and overall conclusions on SEPA’s Appropriate Assessment which is attached as Annex 1. B. PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION 1 Brief description of the project The development proposal is to relocate the existing Ardmaddy salmon farm site approximately 900m south within Seil Sound and to increase the maximum licensed biomass from 1300 to 2500 tonnes. In line with an increase in biomass the applicant has applied to SEPA for an increase in the amount of sea lice treatment chemicals that can be discharged. If granted the existing Ardmaddy site will be relinquished. SEPA have granted a CAR licence for the proposed site for the maximum biomass of 2500 tonnes and an increase in the amount of sea lice treatment chemicals. This CAR licence was granted following the completion of an appropriate assessment, which concluded that the proposal would not have an adverse impact on site integrity of the Firth of Lorn SAC. 2 Relevant natura site(s) The proposed development is not situated within any European marine sites but is sited approximately 1.8km to the east of the Firth of Lorn Special Area of Conservation. 1 Page 142 3 Qualifying interests for the natura site and conservation objectives for each interest Qualifying interests (see http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/ProtectedSites/SACselection/sac.asp?EUCode=UK0030041) The natural heritage interests of the Firth of Lorn SAC for which the site is designated are: Annex I habitats that are a primary reason for selection of this site: • 1170 Reefs This well-defined, discrete area encompasses a complex group of islands, sounds and inlets characterised by some of the strongest tidal streams in the UK. The area is moderately exposed to wave action with very sheltered pockets enclosed by islands and skerries. Reefs extend from the shallow depths between the islands and mainland into depths of over 200m, in many places close inshore. The varied physical environment is reflected in the variety of reef types and associated communities and species, which are amongst the most diverse in both the UK and Europe. These range from those characteristic of conditions sheltered from waves and currents, to those influenced by extreme tidal streams. A rapid transition in communities occurs with the deceleration of the tidal streams. Species present include some which are normally characteristic of deeper water (the sponges Mycale lingua and Clathria barleii, and the featherstar Leptometra celtica), and others which are considered scarce (including the brown alga Desmarestia dresnayi). Many species occurring here have either a northern or southern-influenced distribution and reach their geographic limits in this area, for example, the southern cup-coral Caryophyllia inornata, the nationally scarce brittlestar Ophiopsila annulosa, and the northern bryozoans Bugula purpurotincta and Caberea ellisii. Annex I habitats present as a qualifying feature, but not a primary reason for the selection of this site: • Not applicable. Annex II species that are a primary reason for the selection of this site: • Not applicable. Annex II species present as a qualifying feature, but not a primary reason for site selection: • Not applicable. Conservation Objectives (see http://gateway.snh.gov.uk/sitelink/documentview.jsp?p_pa_code=8256&p_Doc_Type_ID=29) To avoid deterioration of the Annex I habitats (listed above) thus ensuring that the integrity of the site is maintained and the site makes an appropriate contribution to achieving favourable conservation status for each of the habitats; and To ensure for the Annex I habitats (listed above) that the following are maintained in the long term: · extent of the habitat on site · distribution of the habitat within site · structure and function of the habitat · processes supporting the habitat · distribution of typical species of the habitat · viability of typical species as components of the habitat · no significant disturbance of typical species of the habitat. 2 Page 143 C. IS AN APPROPRIATE ASSESSMENT REQUIRED? 4 Is the proposal directly connected with, or necessary to, conservation management of the site? No. 5 Is the proposal likely to have a significant effect on the site (either alone or in combination with other plans or projects)? SNH were consulted by the Council as a statutory consultee on the planning application and Environmental Statement for this proposal. SNH advised that the proposal will have a likely significant effect on the qualifying interest of the Firth of Lorn Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and recommended that Argyll and Bute Council undertake an appropriate assessment for the proposal in view of the site’s conservation objectives. This view was based on the potential of the proposed development to affect the qualifying interest of Firth of Lorn SAC from the deposition of organic waste and chemo-therapeutants transported into the SAC by tidal currents. D. APPROPRIATE ASSESSMENT 6 Scope of the Appropriate Assessment SNH advice is that the Appropriate Assessment should be based on an appraisal of the following: · The transport of organic waste by tidal currents from the proposed development site to it’s eventual resting place or area of dispersal and therefore its effect on the interest of the Firth of Lorn SAC; and · The transport of chemo-therapeutants by tidal currents from the proposed development site to their eventual resting place and therefore a resulting effect on the interest of the Firth of Lorn SAC. The AA should be undertaken in view of the site’s conservation objectives as listed in Part C above. It is the view of Argyll and Bute Council that the Appropriate Assessment should focus only on the qualifying features of the Firth of Lorn SAC, in this case ‘reef’ habitat, and not on other habitats and species listed under Annex I and II of the Habitats Directive which are not qualifying features of the SAC. This view is in line with SNH’s interpretation of the Habitats Directive. As the development proposal is out with the Firth of Lorn SAC, potential physical disturbance of qualifying reef habitat from cage anchors and moorings is not relevant and is therefore not considered further. 7 Elements of development proposal relevant to the scope of the Appropriate Assessment The following elements of the development proposal are considered relevant to the scope of the AA: • relocation of site in Seil Sound from Ardmaddy, approximately 900m south, to Ardmaddy South; • change in the amounts of in-feed and bath sea lice treatments; and • increased biomass from 1300t to 2500t. The potential hazards of the development upon the qualifying reef interest are likely to be individually or in combination: (a) smothering, (b) chemical treatments, and (c) cumulative nutrient enhancement. These pressures will be controlled through the CAR licence already granted by SEPA (CAR/L/1099909). 3 Page 144 8 SAC features in the vicinity of the proposal Both the proposed and existing site are outwith the SAC boundary, however, the proposed site is approximately 300m closer to the nearest part of the SAC boundary at Cuan Sound. The existing site is 2.1km away and the proposed site 1.8km away from the SAC. The existing and proposed cage locations and SAC boundary can be seen in Figure 1 below. Figure 1. Proposed cage locations (red circles) and SAC boundary for the proposed Ardmaddy South and existing Ardmaddy fish farm sites Firth of Lorn SAC Within or near (less than 3km) to the Firth of Lorn SAC there are seven licensed marine fin fish farms producing salmon at Port nan Seannag (Lunga) (CAR/L/1000811), Ardmaddy (CAR/L1010472), Bagh Lachlainn (CAR/L/1025495), Port na Cro (CAR/L/1000810), South West Shuna (CAR/L/1025496), Bagh Dail nan Ceann North & South (CAR/L/1004226), and Ardifuir (CAR/L/1021927). These sites are authorised by SEPA under the Controlled Activity Regulations (CAR) and allowed to use certain listed chemicals for such activities as fish health, net anti-fouling and bio security. 9 Direct and indirect effects on qualifying reef habitat As discussed in Section 6 above, this Appropriate Assessment focuses on the potential impacts of the development proposal from: · The transport of organic waste by tidal currents from the proposed development site to it’s eventual resting place or area of dispersal and therefore its effect on the interest of the Firth of Lorn SAC; and · The transport of chemo-therapeutants by tidal currents from the proposed development site to their eventual resting place and therefore a resulting effect on the interest of the Firth of Lorn SAC. Sensitivity of qualifying reef habitat SEPA’s Appropriate Assessment identifies that few studies have been undertaken to evaluate the effects 4 Page 145 of different levels of solids flux on reef organisms. In terms of the CAR assessment process, the solids flux:ITI relationship has been empirically determined specifically for benthic infauna, and therefore is not directly applicable to reef fauna. However, it is considered likely that some reef fauna will be more sensitive to solids flux. SEPA’s Appropriate Assessment (see Annex 1 - Section 5 ‘Effects on reef species’) identifies relevant reef organisms to which AMBI (AZTI Marine Biotic Index) scores have been assigned. The taxa noted from the SAC in the site description (see Section3 above) with AMBI scores assigned, e.g. Dendrodoa grossularia, Corynactis viridis, Caryophylla inornata, Ophiopsila annulosa, all fall into group I of the AMBI scores, identified as species very sensitive to organic enrichment and present under unpolluted conditions. The MarLIN website www.marlin.ac.uk has assessed available information on the sensitivity of different species and habitats to various anthropogenic factors. Relevant to this assessment are the factors – ‘smothering’; ‘increase in suspended sediment’; ‘synthetic compound contamination’; ‘hydrocarbon contamination’; and ‘changes in nutrient levels’. For those species listed in the qualifying interests, no information is available or they are not listed. Information is however available for the following four types of reef habitat (biotopes) which are likely to be found in the SAC, and is presented in Table 1: · Antedon spp., solitary ascidians and fine hydroids on sheltered circalittoral rock (Biotope CR.LCR.BrAs.AntAsH) http://www.marlin.ac.uk/habitatsensitivity.php?habitatid=313&code=2004 · Neocrania anomala and Protanthea simplex on very sheltered circalittoral rock (Biotope CR.LCR.BrAs.NeoPro) http://www.marlin.ac.uk/habitatsensitivity.php?habitatid=5&code=2004 · Ophiothrix fragilis and/or Ophiocomina nigra beds on slightly tide-swept circalittoral rock or mixed substrata (Biotope - CR.MCR.EcCr.CarSp.Bri) http://www.marlin.ac.uk/habitatsensitivity.php?habitatid=278&code=2004 · Faunal and algal crusts, Echinus esculentus, sparse Alcyonium digitatum and grazing-tolerant fauna on moderately exposed circalittoral rock (Biotope CR.MCR.EcCr.FaAlCr.Pom) http://www.marlin.ac.uk/habitatsensitivity.php?habitatid=337&code=2004. Table 1. MarLIN sensitivity information Assessment details Sensitivity information Smothering The biotopes have been assessed against smothering by 5cm of sediment for one month. Suspended sediment The biotopes were assessed against 100mg/l for one month. Synthetic compounds & hydrocarbon contamination For synthetic compounds and hydrocarbon contamination, the biotopes were assessed against mass mortality (both short- and longterm), a reduction in MarLIN indicates that the biotopes CR.LCR.BrAs.AntAsH, CR.LCR.BrAs.NeoPro and CR.MCR.EcCr.CarSp.Bri will have a moderate sensitivity to smothering, due to their high intolerance but moderate recoverability. The habitat CR.MCR.EcCr.FaAlCr.Pom has an intermediate intolerance to smothering, but a low sensitivity due to its high recoverability. MarLIN indicates that the above biotopes are not sensitive or have a very low sensitivity to an increase in suspended sediment. This is due to their low intolerance and either immediate or very high recoverability. MarLIN indicates that the biotopes CR.LCR.BrAs.AntAsH and CR.MCR.EcCr.FaAlCr.Pom have a moderate sensitivity to synthetic compound contamination, due to a high intolerance but high recoverability. There is insufficient information for the CR.LCR.BrAs.NeoPro and biotopes CR.MCR.EcCr.CarSp.Bri, however they are also 5 Page 146 abundances, and sub-lethal expected to show a moderate sensitivity, high effects such as a reduced intolerance and high recoverability. reproductive potential. For hydrocarbon contamination, MarLIN indicates the biotope CR.LCR.BrAs.AntAsH will have a moderate sensitivity, due to a high intolerance but high recoverability. There is insufficient information for the biotope CR.LCR.BrAs.NeoPro, but this is expected to show a similar response to CR.LCR.BrAs.AntAsH. The biotopes R.MCR.EcCr.CarSp.Bri and CR.MCR.EcCr.FaAlCr.Pom are both listed as having a low sensitivity, due to their low or intermediate intolerance and high recoverability. Changes in For changes in nutrient levels, MarLIN indicates the nutrient levels biotopes CR.LCR.BrAs.AntAsH, CR.LCR.BrAs.NeoPro and CR.MCR.EcCr.CarSp.Bri will have a low sensitivity or are not sensitive, due to a high recoverability and low intolerance. The biotope CR.MCR.EcCr.FaAlCr.Pom will have a moderate sensitivity, due to a high intolerance but high recoverability. Assessment of effects from solid waste The deposition of waste feed and faecal particles has the potential to smother reef habitat and associated species. SEPA uses the bespoke particle-tracking model AutoDepomod to determine the sea bed deposition footprint of particles leaving the cages and also any re-suspension of deposited material to the wider area. SEPAs Appropriate Assessment has provided a detailed assessment of the impacts from the likely deposition of solids waste within the Firth of Lorn SAC, in relation to qualifying reef habitat. This assessment has been based on the detailed modelling and information considered during their consideration of the CAR licence. Argyll and Bute Council have reviewed SEPA’s assessment on ‘Solid Flux Impact’ (see Appendix 1 – Section 5) and agree with the summary conclusions set out below. Summary of solids flux impacts The proposed changes in solids flux may give rise to a likely significant effect. This likely significant effect is due to the predicted export of solids emanating from the proposed fish farm being transported into the Firth of Lorn SAC, through both the Cuan Sound (67%) and the southern boundary (2%). However, the above assessment leads to the conclusion that the proposal will result in a relatively small (<3%) increase of solids from fish farms in the general area of the SAC. The reported natural sedimentation rates in the SAC are relatively high, and the increase in sedimentation in the SAC, resulting from the proposal, represents 0.00001% of the natural background rates. The levels of smothering and sedimentation are negligible compared with those used for the MarLIN sensitivity assessments for relevant reef habitats, and the increase in solids flux over the background levels would not be effectively measurable. This combined with the generally dispersive nature of the SAC and beyond, means it is reasonable to conclude that the proposed changes in solids flux will not give rise to a likely significant effect on the SAC designated features. This means it is reasonable to conclude that any potential impacts due to changes in solids flux on the SAC designated features will be negligible and will not compromise the site’s Conservation Objectives. This conclusion is based upon the most up-to-date scientific research, and best available rigorous modelling. 6 Page 147 Assessment of effects from chemical treatments Sea lice medicine residues, both in the water column and in the sediment, have the potential to be toxic to reef habitat and associated species. The principal materials that may affect sea bed fauna are the sea lice bath treatments azamethiphos, cypermethrin and deltamethrin and the in-feed treatments emamectin benzoate and teflubenzuron. These products are licensed by SEPA for use against sea lice infestations on salmon farms. SEPAs Appropriate Assessment has provided a detailed assessment of the impacts from the likely transport of chemotheraputents into the Firth of Lorn SAC, in relation to qualifying reef habitat. This assessment has been based on the detailed modelling and information considered during their consideration of the CAR licence. Argyll and Bute Council have reviewed SEPA’s assessment on ‘Toxic effects from sea lice treatments’ (see Appendix 1 – Section 5) and agree with SEPAs summary conclusions set out below. Summary of sea lice treatment impacts The proposed changes in the use of licensed sea lice treatments may give rise to a likely significant effect. The MarLIN sensitivity assessments do not examine the effects of specific sea lice treatments on reefs, but tests on the most sensitive taxa have been used to determine the Environmental Quality Standards (EQS). For bath treatments, the likely significant effect is due to the treatment plumes dispersing from the proposed fish farm and being transported into the Firth of Lorn SAC, mainly through the Cuan Sound. However, the modelling indicates that the dispersal plumes are not taken directly toward the SAC, and therefore the 0.5km2 mixing zone will not extend into the SAC. This means that bath treatment levels within the SAC will all be below the Environmental Quality Standards (EQS). This combined with the generally dispersive nature of the SAC and beyond, allows the above assessment to lead to the conclusion that any potential impacts resulting from the proposed changes in licensed bath treatments will be negligible and will not compromise the site’s Conservation Objectives. This conclusion is based upon the most up-to date scientific research, and best available rigorous modelling. For in-feed treatments, the likely significant effect is due to the predicted export of sea lice treatment residues emanating from the proposed fish farm, being exported into the Firth of Lorn SAC, through both the Cuan Sound (67%) and the southern boundary (2%). However, the above assessment leads to the conclusion that the proposal will result in a very small (<1%) increase of sea lice residues. This amount is not statistically significant (at the 1% or 5% levels), and is well within the margins of error for sampling, analysis and the model. Furthermore, the increase in the SAC is equivalent to 0.03% of the far field Environmental Quality Standard (EQS) of 0.763µg/kg. Such an increase is not effectively measurable, and this combined with the generally dispersive nature of the SAC and beyond, means it is reasonable to conclude that any potential impacts resulting from the proposed changes in licensed in-feed treatments will be negligible and will not compromise the site’s Conservation Objectives. This conclusion is based upon the most up-to-date scientific research, and best available rigorous modelling. 10 Cumulative effects Solid waste As discussed in Section 10 above, SEPAs assessment of the effects from deposition of exported solid waste identified that: · the increase in solids exported from the proposed Ardmaddy South site is negligible when compared to the amounts already exported from neighbouring fish farms in the Seil Sound and Sound of Shuna area; · any solids exported into the SAC will be widely distributed, both within the SAC and beyond; and · the predicted amounts of solids entering the SAC resulting from nearby fish farms are many orders of magnitude below the natural sedimentation rates, and can thus be considered insignificant. 7 Page 148 SEPA’s Appropriate Assessment identifies that the increase in exported solids represents less than 3% of the total solids exported from all of the fish farms within, or near to the SAC boundary and within Seil Sound and the Sound of Shuna. This increase represents 0.00001% of the natural background sedimentation rates which makes the predicted total sedimentation from the export of solids from all adjacent farms, including the proposed Ardmaddy site, equivalent to less than 0.00033% of the background sedimentation rates. The Council, therefore consider that cumulative deposition of exported solids will be negligible and will not compromise the site’s conservation objectives. Sea lice treatments Bath treatments As identified in Section 10 above, SEPA modelling indicates that the dispersal plumes for bath treatments are not taken directly towards the SAC and therefore the 0.5km2 mixing zone will not extend into the SAC. This means that the levels of bath treatment residues within the SAC will be below SEPA Environmental Quality Standards and therefore not present a risk to the SAC qualifying features. The amount of bath treatment chemicals licensed by SEPA for the proposed site is less than that which was consented for the existing Ardmaddy site. As there is no increase in use of bath treatments it is concluded that there can be no cumulative impact resulting from the new proposal. In-feed treatments The use of in-feed treatments, as licensed by SEPA for the new Ardmaddy site, will result in a very small (<1%) increase in sea lice residues, which represents 0.03% of the far field Environmental Quality Standard within the SAC. This increase is not statistically significant or effectively measureable and therefore it is considered that the proposed changes in use of licensed sea lice treatments will not result in cumulative impacts on the SAC. Nutrient enhancement The Scottish Government’s “Locational Guidelines for the Authorisation of Marine Fish Farms in Scottish Waters” categorise sea lochs, voes and embayments into 3 categories based on predictions of the impacts from the existing scale of development. Models predicting the nutrient enhancement of the water column and the proportion of sea bed likely to be degraded are used to identify areas more likely to be able to support additional farmed fish biomass. Currently, no further increases in maximum biomass are permitted in Category 1 areas. Increases are more likely to be permitted in Category 2 and 3 areas (subject to site-specific assessment through EIA and CAR). Neither the Sound of Seil or Loch Shuna have been categorised due to their complex, open nature. In support of the planning application the applicant provided an assessment of the predicted cumulative nutrient enhancement of the existing and proposed fish farms in Seil Sound and Loch Shuna. The Council has reviewed this assessment and agrees with the estimated ECE value from all fish farms of 13.37µg/l. As advised by SEPA, the estimated input from the existing and proposed farms should be assessed against OSPAR and UKTAG reference or background levels by adding the calculated Equilibrium Concentration Enhancement (ECE) for all farms in the water body to the reference/background level and then the result assessed as to whether it breaches the threshold of 50% above the reference value. Nutrient enhancement calculations according to a Equivalent Concentration Enhancement (ECE) model are described on the Marine Science Scotland website. The coastal waters of Seil Sound and Loch Shuna can be classified as ‘Coastal waters’ where Dissolved Inorganic Nitrogen (DIN) normalised to a salinity of 32ppt has a reference value of 12µM (168µg/l) and a threshold of 18µM (252µg/l). Adding the ECE value for all fish farms (13.37µg/l) to the reference value (168µg/l) gives a value of 181.37µg/l, which is below the 252µg/l threshold. It is therefore considered unlikely that nutrient inputs from this development in combination with other fish farms will have a detrimental effect on water quality or upon primary productivity in Loch Shuna and Seil Sound, in terms of nutrient enhancement. 8 Page 149 11 Enforceable conditions on CAR licence which manage the risk of environmental impact, relevant to this Appropriate Assessment As identified in Section 7 of SEPAs Appropriate Assessment, the CAR licence that has been granted for this development proposal contains site-specific numeric limits for the maximum biomass and sea lice treatments, such that the solids flux and use of sea lice treatments will not be predicted to exceed the modelled Environmental Quality Standards (EQS). Environmental monitoring is built into the licence and enforcement action is taken if these are exceeded. These limits are there to protect the environment, and their thresholds are set to protect the most sensitive fauna using a well-tried and tested process of EQS setting and additional inbuilt safety factors. SEPA believes that the above will provide appropriate mitigation to help avoid impacts on the site’s integrity with respect to its conservation objectives. 12 Conclusion of Appropriate Assessment Can it be ascertained beyond reasonable scientific doubt that the proposal will not adversely affect the integrity of the SAC/SPA? The following text, lifted directly from SEPAs appropriate assessment (Annex 1) provides a detailed conclusion as to whether the development proposal will affect each conservation objective for the Firth of Lorn SAC. Given that our assessment above (Section 10) has been based on SEPA’s consideration of the CAR licence for this proposal, Argyll and Bute Council have used these conclusions for each conservation objective to form our overall conclusion of the Appropriate Assessment. Distribution of the habitat within site The proposal will result in changes in solids flux in the SAC of 3% of the total due to fish farms, and 0.0001% of the natural background rates. These changes are within the margins of error for sampling, analysis and modelling, and are not effectively measurable. Thus the effects of smothering are not expected to affect this conservation objective. The proposed use of sea lice bath treatments will not result in any exceedance of the Environmental Quality Standards (EQS) in the SAC. The modelling indicates that the dispersal plumes will not extend into the SAC, and thus the effects of bath treatments are not expected to affect this conservation objective. The proposal will result in changes in sea lice treatment residues in the SAC of amounts of <1%, which equates to 0.03% of the far field Environmental Quality Standard (EQS). These changes are within the margins of error for sampling, analysis and modelling, and are not effectively measurable. Thus the effects of sea lice medicines are not expected to affect this conservation objective. Structure and function of the habitat The proposal will result in changes in solids flux in the SAC of 3% of the total due to fish farms, and 0.0001% of the natural background rates. These changes are within the margins of error for sampling, analysis and modelling, and are not effectively measurable. Thus the effects of smothering are not expected to affect this conservation objective. The proposed use of sea lice bath treatments will not result in any exceedance of the Environmental Quality Standards (EQS) in the SAC. The modelling indicates that the dispersal plumes will not extend into the SAC, and thus the effects of bath treatments are not expected to affect this conservation objective. The proposal will result in changes in sea lice treatment residues in the SAC of amounts of <1%, which equates to 0.03% of the far field Environmental Quality Standard (EQS). These changes are within the margins of error for sampling, analysis and modelling, and are not effectively measurable. Thus the effects of sea lice medicines are not expected to affect this conservation objective. 9 Page 150 Processes supporting the habitat The proposal will result in changes in solids flux in the SAC of 3% of the total due to fish farms, and 0.0001% of the natural background rates. These changes are within the margins of error for sampling, analysis and modelling, and are not effectively measurable. Thus the effects of smothering are not expected to affect this conservation objective. The proposed use of sea lice bath treatments will not result in any exceedance of the Environmental Quality Standards (EQS) in the SAC. The modelling indicates that the dispersal plumes will not extend into the SAC, and thus the effects of bath treatments are not expected to affect this conservation objective. The proposal will result in changes in sea lice treatment residues in the SAC of amounts of <1%, which equates to 0.03% of the far field Environmental Quality Standard (EQS). These changes are within the margins of error for sampling, analysis and modelling, and are not effectively measurable. Thus the effects of sea lice medicines are not expected to affect this conservation objective. Distribution of typical species of the habitat The proposal will result in changes in solids flux in the SAC of 3% of the total due to fish farms, and 0.0001% of the natural background rates. These changes are within the margins of error for sampling, analysis and modelling, and are not effectively measurable. Thus the effects of smothering are not expected to affect this conservation objective. The proposed use of sea lice bath treatments will not result in any exceedance of the Environmental Quality Standards (EQS) in the SAC. The modelling indicates that the dispersal plumes will not extend into the SAC, and thus the effects of bath treatments are not expected to affect this conservation objective. The proposal will result in changes in sea lice treatment residues in the SAC of amounts of <1%, which equates to 0.03% of the far field Environmental Quality Standard (EQS). These changes are within the margins of error for sampling, analysis and modelling, and are not effectively measurable. Thus the effects of sea lice medicines are not expected to affect this conservation objective. Viability of typical species as components of the habitat The proposal will result in changes in solids flux in the SAC of 3% of the total due to fish farms, and 0.0001% of the natural background rates. These changes are within the margins of error for sampling, analysis and modelling, and are not effectively measurable. Thus the effects of smothering are not expected to affect this conservation objective. The proposed use of sea lice bath treatments will not result in any exceedance of the Environmental Quality Standards (EQS) in the SAC. The modelling indicates that the dispersal plumes will not extend into the SAC, and thus the effects of bath treatments are not expected to affect this conservation objective. The proposal will result in changes in sea lice treatment residues in the SAC of amounts of <1%, which equates to 0.03% of the far field Environmental Quality Standard (EQS). These changes are within the margins of error for sampling, analysis and modelling, and are not effectively measurable. Thus the effects of sea lice medicines are not expected to affect this conservation objective. No significant disturbance of typical species of the habitat The proposal will result in changes in solids flux in the SAC of 3% of the total due to fish farms, and 0.0001% of the natural background rates. These changes are within the margins of error for sampling, analysis and modelling, and are not effectively measurable. Thus the effects of smothering are not expected to affect this conservation objective. The proposed use of sea lice bath treatments will not result in any exceedance of the Environmental Quality Standards (EQS) in the SAC. The modelling indicates that the dispersal plumes will not extend into the SAC, and thus the effects of bath treatments are not expected to affect this conservation objective. The proposal will result in changes in sea lice treatment residues in the SAC of amounts of <1%, which equates to 0.03% of the far field Environmental Quality Standard (EQS). These changes are within the margins of error for sampling, analysis and modelling, and are not effectively measurable. Thus the 10 Page 151 effects of sea lice medicines are not expected to affect this conservation objective. Overall Conclusion As a competent authority, Argyll and Bute Council has undertaken a Habitats Regulations appraisal and appropriate assessment in consultation with SNH and SEPA. This assessment has been based on SEPAs determination of a CAR licence for the development proposal, including their detailed Appropriate Assessment (Annex 1) which is based on high-quality and extensive scientific data. Having given consideration to the distance of the development proposal to the SAC boundary and qualifying reef habitat; the proposed changes in deposition of solid waste and use of chemical treatments from the existing Ardmaddy site; and cumulative nutrient enhancement, Argyll and Bute Council conclude that the development proposal will not adversely affect the integrity of the Firth of Lorn SAC, in light of its conservation objectives. 11 Page 152 This page is intentionally left blank 1 April 2012 Page 1 of 22 The level of authorisation for marine fish farms under the CAR regime is classed as ‘complex’ and the materials have the potential to have a significant effect upon the SAC, therefore a Habitats Regulations appraisal and appropriate assessment must be made. The potential hazards which can be controlled through the CAR licensing process, either individually or in combination, are (a) smothering, (b) chemical treatments and (c) cumulative nutrient enhancement. These only will be addressed below. Lakeland Marine Farm Ltd. propose to relocate the cages at their Ardmaddy fish farm (CAR/L/1010472) to a new site at Ardmaddy South (CAR/L/1099909), increase the licensed biomass and sea lice treatment chemicals. Within or near (less than 3km) to the Firth of Lorn SAC there are seven licensed marine fin fish farms producing salmon at Port nan Seannag (Lunga) (CAR/L/1000811), Ardmaddy (CAR/L1010472), Bagh Lachlainn (CAR/L/1025495), Port na Cro (CAR/L/1000810), South West Shuna (CAR/L/1025496), Bagh Dail nan Ceann North & South (CAR/L/1004226), and Ardifuir (CAR/L/1021927). These sites are authorised by SEPA under the Controlled Activity Regulations (CAR) and allowed to use certain listed chemicals for such activities as fish health, net anti-fouling and bio security. For example, the farms are licensed to treat outbreaks of sea lice using a selection of chemical treatments, and licensed to use specific amounts depending on many factors such as the size and location of the farm, and number of fish stocked at time of treatment. Brief description of the project 27/04/2012 Project and site description Date of completion: Coordinating Officer: Naveed Bhatti, Marine Ecologist Licence application number: CAR/L/1099909 Record of the assessment of the conservation implications of fin fish farm activity, in the Firth of Lorn Special Area of Conservation SEPA’s duties under the Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 (section 15) and the Conservation Regulations 1994, (Regulations 48 and 49) during regulation ANNEX 1 – SEPA Habitats Regulations Appraisal of fin fish activity in the Firth of Lorn SAC Page 153 3 2 April 2012 Page 2 of 22 Annex I habitats present as a qualifying feature, but not a primary reason for the selection of this site: · Not applicable. Annex I habitats that are a primary reason for selection of this site: · 1170 Reefs This well-defined, discrete area encompasses a complex group of islands, sounds and inlets characterised by some of the strongest tidal streams in the UK. The area is moderately exposed to wave action with very sheltered pockets enclosed by islands and skerries. Reefs extend from the shallow depths between the islands and mainland into depths of over 200m, in many places close inshore. The varied physical environment is reflected in the variety of reef types and associated communities and species, which are amongst the most diverse in both the UK and Europe. These range from those characteristic of conditions sheltered from waves and currents, to those influenced by extreme tidal streams. A rapid transition in communities occurs with the deceleration of the tidal streams. Species present include some which are normally characteristic of deeper water (the sponges Mycale lingua and Clathria barleii, and the featherstar Leptometra celtica), and others which are considered scarce (including the brown alga Desmarestia dresnayi). Many species occurring here have either a northern or southern-influenced distribution and reach their geographic limits in this area, for example, the southern cup-coral Caryophyllia inornata, the nationally scarce brittlestar Ophiopsila annulosa, and the northern bryozoans Bugula purpurotincta and Caberea ellisii. Qualifying interests (see http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/ProtectedSites/SACselection/sac.asp?EUCode=UK0030041) The natural heritage interests of the Firth of Lorn SAC for which the site is designated are: The general site character of the Firth of Lorn SAC is: · Marine areas. Sea inlets (100%) Qualifying interests for the SAC/SPA (habitats and/or species) and conservation objectives for each of these interests Firth of Lorn, Argyll and Bute Special Areas of Conservation or Special Protection Areas within the screening distance of the project This appropriate assessment updates previous versions of the Firth of Lorn SAC appropriate assessment (including v1 Dec 2005, and v2 Sep 2011) with regard to the Ardmaddy/Ardmaddy South fish farm sites and any cumulative effects. This appropriate assessment considers the development in relation to the qualifying features and conservation objectives, using information gathered from the site and the most applicable modelling techniques. This information has been collated from SEPA’s own data, as well as that submitted by the applicant. ANNEX 1 – SEPA Habitats Regulations Appraisal of fin fish activity in the Firth of Lorn SAC Page 154 5 4 April 2012 Assessment of likely significant effect Page 3 of 22 Identify the individual elements or phases of the overall project that would give rise to a likely significant effect. Clearly identify any element No Is the proposal directly connected with, or necessary to, conservation management of the SAC/SPA? To avoid deterioration of the Annex I habitats (listed above) thus ensuring that the integrity of the site is maintained and the site makes an appropriate contribution to achieving favourable conservation status for each of the habitats; and To ensure for the Annex I habitats (listed above) that the following are maintained in the long term: · extent of the habitat on site · distribution of the habitat within site · structure and function of the habitat · processes supporting the habitat · distribution of typical species of the habitat · viability of typical species as components of the habitat · no significant disturbance of typical species of the habitat. Conservation Objectives (see http://gateway.snh.gov.uk/sitelink/documentview.jsp?p_pa_code=8256&p_Doc_Type_ID=29) Annex II species present as a qualifying feature, but not a primary reason for site selection: · Not applicable. Annex II species that are a primary reason for the selection of this site: · Not applicable. ANNEX 1 – SEPA Habitats Regulations Appraisal of fin fish activity in the Firth of Lorn SAC Page 155 April 2012 Page 4 of 22 Both the proposed and existing sites are outwith the SAC boundary, however, the proposed site is approximately 300m closer to the nearest part of the SAC boundary at Cuan Sound. The existing site is 2.1km away and the proposed site 1.8km away from the SAC. The existing and proposed cage locations and SAC boundary can be seen in Figure 1 below. SAC features in the vicinity of the proposal The potential hazards of the development upon the Annex I habitats are likely to be individually or in combination: (a) smothering, (b) chemical treatments, and (c) cumulative nutrient enhancement and benthic impacts. These will be controlled through the CAR licensing process and each is addressed separately below: Lakeland Marine Farm Ltd proposes to · relocate their site in Seil Sound from Ardmaddy, approximately 900m south, to Ardmaddy South · change the type of cages from 18 x 24m x 24m x 10m deep cages to 12 x 100m circumference x 15m deep circular cages · change the amounts of in-feed sea lice treatments for emamectin benzoate · change the amounts of azamethiphos, cypermethrin and deltamethrin bath treatments · change the cage surface area from 10,368m2 to 9549m2 · increase the biomass from 1300t to 2500t · the proposed extent of moorings at the new site is 179,800m2 · no change to the species farmed salmon. Proposal Details of the project where the scale or magnitude of effect is not known or cannot be determined at this stage. ANNEX 1 – SEPA Habitats Regulations Appraisal of fin fish activity in the Firth of Lorn SAC Page 156 April 2012 Page 5 of 22 Few studies have been undertaken to evaluate the effects of different levels of solids flux on reef organisms. The solids flux:ITI relationship has been empirically determined specifically for benthic infauna, and therefore is not applicable to reef fauna; however, it likely that some reef fauna will be more sensitive to solids flux. This is indicated by those relevant reef organisms to which are assigned AMBI (AZTI Marine Biotic Index) scores: Effects on reef species Figure 1. Proposed cage locations (red circles) and SAC boundary for the proposed Ardmaddy South and existing Ardmaddy fish farm sites ANNEX 1 – SEPA Habitats Regulations Appraisal of fin fish activity in the Firth of Lorn SAC Page 157 April 2012 Page 6 of 22 For synthetic compounds and hydrocarbon contamination, the habitats and species were assessed against mass mortality (both short- and long-term), For suspended sediment, the habitats were assessed against 100mg/l for one month. MarLIN indicates that the above habitats are not sensitive or have a very low sensitivity to an increase in suspended sediment. This is due to their low intolerance and either immediate or very high recoverability. The habitats have been assessed against smothering by 5cm of sediment for one month. MarLIN indicates that the habitats CR.LCR.BrAs.AntAsH, CR.LCR.BrAs.NeoPro and CR.MCR.EcCr.CarSp.Bri will have a moderate sensitivity to smothering, due to their high intolerance but moderate recoverability. The habitat CR.MCR.EcCr.FaAlCr.Pom has an intermediate intolerance to smothering, but a low sensitivity due to its high recoverability. The MarLIN website www.marlin.ac.uk has assessed available information on the sensitivity of different species and habitats to various factors, including smothering, increase in suspended sediment, synthetic compound contamination, hydrocarbon contamination and changes in nutrient levels. For those species listed in the qualifying interests, no information is available or they are not listed. Information is available for four types of reef habitats which are likely to be found in the SAC, namely, · Antedon spp., solitary ascidians and fine hydroids on sheltered circalittoral rock CR.LCR.BrAs.AntAsH http://www.marlin.ac.uk/habitatsensitivity.php?habitatid=313&code=2004 · Neocrania anomala and Protanthea simplex on very sheltered circalittoral rock CR.LCR.BrAs.NeoPro http://www.marlin.ac.uk/habitatsensitivity.php?habitatid=5&code=2004 · Ophiothrix fragilis and/or Ophiocomina nigra beds on slightly tide-swept circalittoral rock or mixed substrata CR.MCR.EcCr.CarSp.Bri http://www.marlin.ac.uk/habitatsensitivity.php?habitatid=278&code=2004 · Faunal and algal crusts, Echinus esculentus, sparse Alcyonium digitatum and grazing-tolerant fauna on moderately exposed circalittoral rock CR.MCR.EcCr.FaAlCr.Pom http://www.marlin.ac.uk/habitatsensitivity.php?habitatid=337&code=2004. The taxa noted from the SAC (see §3 above) with AMBI scores assigned, e.g. Dendrodoa grossularia, Corynactis viridis, Caryophylla inornata, Ophiopsila annulosa, all fall into group I. AMBI scores are assigned as follows [see Borja, A., J. Franco & V. Pérez (2000) A Marine Biotic Index to Establish the Ecological Quality of SoftBottom Benthos Within European Estuarine and Coastal Environments. Marine Pollution Bulletin 40 (12) 1100 – 1114]: · Group I – Species very sensitive to organic enrichment and present under unpolluted conditions. They include the specialist carnivores and some deposit feeding tubiculous polychaetes. · Group II – Species indifferent to enrichment, always present in low densities with insignificant variations with time. These included suspension feeders, less selective carnivores and scavengers. · Group III – Species tolerant to excess organic matter enrichment. These species may occur under normal conditions, but their populations are stimulated by organic enrichment. They are surface deposit-feeding species, as tubiculous spionids [polychaetes]. · Group IV – Second-order opportunistic species. Mainly small sized polychaetes: subsurface deposit-feeders, such as cirratulids. · Group V – First-order opportunistic species. These are deposit feeders, which proliferate in reduced sediments. ANNEX 1 – SEPA Habitats Regulations Appraisal of fin fish activity in the Firth of Lorn SAC Page 158 April 2012 Page 7 of 22 The modelled output of solids flux around the fish farm cage groups are shown in Figure 2 below. The edge of the Allowable Zone of Effect (AZE) is modelled at 192gm-2yr-1, which is equivalent to the 30ITI boundary. This modelling has been produced by the applicant, and subsequently validated, checked and approved by SEPA. More information on the modelling methodology may be found in SEPA’s Fish Farm Manual at http://www.sepa.org.uk/water/water_regulation/regimes/aquaculture/marine_aquaculture/fish_farm_manual.aspx The deposition of waste feed and faecal particles has the potential to smother reef habitat and associated species. SEPA uses the bespoke particletracking model AutoDepomod to determine the sea bed deposition footprint of particles leaving the cages and also any re-suspension of deposited material to the wider area. a) Receptor: solids flux smothering For changes in nutrient levels, MarLIN indicates the habitats CR.LCR.BrAs.AntAsH, CR.LCR.BrAs.NeoPro and CR.MCR.EcCr.CarSp.Bri will have a low sensitivity or are not sensitive, due to a high recoverability and low intolerance. The habitat CR.MCR.EcCr.FaAlCr.Pom will have a moderate sensitivity, due to a high intolerance but high recoverability. For hydrocarbon contamination, MarLIN indicates the habitat CR.LCR.BrAs.AntAsH will have a moderate sensitivity, due to a high intolerance but high recoverability. There is insufficient information for the habitat is CR.LCR.BrAs.NeoPro, but this is expected to show a similar response to CR.LCR.BrAs.AntAsH. The habitats CR.MCR.EcCr.CarSp.Bri and CR.MCR.EcCr.FaAlCr.Pom are both listed as having a low sensitivity, due to their low or intermediate intolerance and high recoverability. MarLIN indicates that the habitats CR.LCR.BrAs.AntAsH and CR.MCR.EcCr.FaAlCr.Pom have a moderate sensitivity to synthetic compound contamination, due to a high intolerance but high recoverability. There is insufficient information for the habitats CR.LCR.BrAs.NeoPro and CR.MCR.EcCr.CarSp.Bri, however they are also expected to show a moderate sensitivity, high intolerance and high recoverability. a reduction in abundances, and sub-lethal effects such as a reduced reproductive potential. ANNEX 1 – SEPA Habitats Regulations Appraisal of fin fish activity in the Firth of Lorn SAC Page 159 177400 177600 177800 178000 178200 1 176900 713000 713100 713200 713300 713400 713500 713600 713700 713800 713900 177100 177300 177500 177700 Proposed application (Ardmaddy S) -100 -50 -4 0 2 5 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Depth (m) 1 10 50 192 1000 5000 10000 15000 Flux (g/m2/yr) April 2012 Existing site 1300t 530,824kg 528,859kg 100 Proposed site 2500t 1,020,838kg 598,930kg 59 % increase 92 92 13 Page 8 of 22 It is reasonable to assume that the solids which are not exported, will be subject to natural degradation processes within the model domain, and so will not affect the SAC or its features. The amount of solids exported is modelled to increase by 70,071kg/yr, the fate of which will be examined in more detail. This increase represents less than 3% of the total solids exported from all the fish farms within, or near to the SAC boundary, and within Seil Maximum biomass Release of solids Export % export Table 1. AutoDepomod predictions of solids exported from the fish farm sites The proposed site-specific AZE footprint is larger than existing footprint. This is because the proposed site is located in deeper water with relatively more quiescent conditions. AutoDepomod predicts that approximately 60% of the solids will be exported from the model domain for the proposed site, cf. nearly 100% for the existing site. The proposal will result in a 13% increase of solids exported from the modelled domain (see Table 1 below). 177200 714200 714300 714400 10 50 5 2 0 -4 -50 -100 192 10 714500 714600 1000 5000 10000 15000 Flux (g/m2/yr) 40 30 20 70 60 50 90 80 100 Depth (m) 714700 714800 714900 715000 Existing licence (Ardmaddy) Figure 2. Modelled benthic footprint for solids flux around the Ardmaddy & Ardmaddy S cage groups ANNEX 1 – SEPA Habitats Regulations Appraisal of fin fish activity in the Firth of Lorn SAC Page 160 April 2012 Page 9 of 22 The SARF study also found that AutoDepomod overestimates the amount of solids exported from the model domain, as it does not account for material which was previously exported but which later returns to the model domain. This provides conservatism to the modelled outcomes, and in A report for SARF investigated the exported solids from the fish farms in the Seil Sound and Shuna Sound area (The Fate of Particulate Wastes Arising From Fish Farm Sites (SARF Project 37) see http://www.sarf.org.uk/cms-assets/documents/28813-936945.sarf035---fina1report---nov07.pdf [accessed 20/3/12]). Modelling results from this predicted that 67% of the solids from the Ardmaddy site would enter the SAC via Cuan Sound and 2% via the southern boundary. If the locations of all the fish farms in the SARF study are compared, it can be reasonably assumed that the Ardmaddy and Ardmaddy South sites will be similar to each other in terms of the proportions of solids exported into the SAC. The high current speeds and dynamic environment in the Cuan Sound and Sound of Luing mean that these solids are not likely to settle within the Cuan Sound or its vicinity, but will be transported more widely within the SAC and beyond. This means that, if for instance all the material exported into the SAC is evenly distributed only within the SAC (and not transported further in the Firth of Lorn), the increase in the sedimentation rate would be 0.2gm-2yr-1 (using 210km2 for the area of the SAC). Such an increase in sedimentation in the SAC would represent approximately 0.00001% of the observed background levels. Background concentrations are reported to be 5–10gm-3 [Perry 2010 ibid., see also Dale, A. C. & T. J. Sherwin (2011) Scallop dredging in the Firth of Lorn Marine SAC: modelling of indirect environmental impacts Scottish Natural Heritage Commissioned Report 414], which compare to the maximum concentrations underneath the cages of 0.01gm-3 and outside the modelled grid of 0.000001gm-3. It is interesting to note that a recent investigation into the effects of dredging in the Firth of Lorn SAC, found typical maximum concentrations of 0.1gm-3 after one tidal cycle, when the levels of suspended silt in the water column after a simulated dredging event were examined the (Dale & Sherwin 2011). Natural rates of deposition in the Firth of Lorn SAC have been investigated by Perry (see Perry (2010) Sedimentation in the Firth of Lorn, Marine Special Area of Conservation (Marine Scotland Science report) see http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/295194/0107877.pdf [accessed 20/3/12]). The results found that natural sedimentation rates ranged from 1–60µl/l, but were more typically 2–13µl/l. The sedimentation rates underneath the fish farm cages (using a flux rate of 10000gm-2yr-1)would equate to less than 1% of the lowest rates observed naturally, and that outside the modelled grid (using a flux rate of 1gm-2yr-1) would be less than 0.001%. These natural sedimentation rates were measured near the Garvellachs Island groups (Eileach an Naoimh), which is a relatively exposed location, however it does indicate that there are large amounts of suspended sediment being transported naturally within the SAC, and that the hydrographically dynamic environment of the SAC will spread the solids exported from the fish farm widely. Sound and the Sound of Shuna (i.e. for fish farms at Ardifuir (CAR/L/1021927), Port nan Seannag (Lunga) (CAR/L/1000811), Ardmaddy (CAR/L1010472), Bagh Lachlainn (CAR/L/1025495), Port na Cro (CAR/L/1000810), South West Shuna (CAR/L/1025496), Bagh Dail nan Ceann North & South (CAR/L/1004226), and Shuna Castle Bay (CAR/L/1000801). Note that the two sites in neighbouring Loch Melfort, Eilean Coltair (CAR/L/1000197) and Kames Bay (CAR/L/1000237), have been excluded from the evaluation, due to (i) their distance from the nearest point of the SAC boundary (Kames Bay is 8.1km away, and Eilean Coltair 6.1km), and (ii) their low prospect of increasing the amounts of solids in the wider area as they are in relatively quiescent situations. For example only 0.005% of solids released at Eilean Coltair is expected to be exported from the site. ANNEX 1 – SEPA Habitats Regulations Appraisal of fin fish activity in the Firth of Lorn SAC Page 161 April 2012 Page 10 of 22 This means it is reasonable to conclude that any potential impacts due to changes in solids flux on the SAC designated features will be negligible and will not compromise the site’s Conservation Objectives. This conclusion is based upon the most up-to-date scientific research, and best available rigorous modelling. The levels of smothering and sedimentation are negligible compared with those used for the MarLIN sensitivity assessments for relevant reef habitats, and the increase in solids flux over the background levels would not be effectively measurable. This combined with the generally dispersive nature of the SAC and beyond, means it is reasonable to conclude that the proposed changes in solids flux will not give rise to a likely significant effect on the SAC designated features. However, the above assessment leads to the conclusion that the proposal will result in a relatively small (<3%) increase of solids from fish farms in the general area of the SAC. The reported natural sedimentation rates in the SAC are relatively high, and the increase in sedimentation in the SAC, resulting from the proposal, represents 0.00001% of the natural background rates. Summary of solids flux impacts The proposed changes in solids flux may give rise to a likely significant effect. This likely significant effect is due to the predicted export of solids emanating from the proposed fish farm being transported into the Firth of Lorn SAC, through both the Cuan Sound (67%) and the southern boundary (2%). Therefore, it can be reasonably concluded that · the increase in solids exported from the proposed Ardmaddy South site is negligible when compared to the amounts already exported from neighbouring fish farms in the Seil Sound and Sound of Shuna area · any solids exported into the SAC will be widely distributed, both within the SAC and beyond · the amounts of solids resulting from fish farms in the SAC are many orders of magnitude below the natural sedimentation rates, and can thus be considered insignificant. reality, the amounts of solids from the fish farms in the SAC should be less. ANNEX 1 – SEPA Habitats Regulations Appraisal of fin fish activity in the Firth of Lorn SAC Page 162 April 2012 Page 11 of 22 Bath treatments The proposed quantities and those for the existing licence, of bath chemical treatments (azamethiphos, cypermethrin and deltamethrin) are shown in Table 2 (below). The amounts of cypermethrin and deltamethrin are slightly higher than previous licensed (both representing ~50% increase). Note, however, that for azamethiphos, the 3hr discharge limit is not used as it would exceed the 24hr limit, thus there will be a 63% decrease for this particular chemical. The amounts licensed previously also used the Environmental Quality Standards (EQS) determined from modelling. The model takes into account the dispersing plumes and the EQS, and the mixing zone is defined as the lower of 0.5km 2 or 2% of the loch area (for more information on the modelling methodology see SEPA’s Fish Farm Manual Annex G at These chemicals are not naturally persistent and break down via hydrolysis and photolysis to non-toxic components, though this may vary under different conditions. For example the half-life of emamectin benzoate in anaerobic sediments is 164–175 days, whereas photolysis is known to accelerate its breakdown and may reduce the half-life to 0.7 days in seawater. The half-life used for AutoDepomod is 250 days, and so is conservative. [see e.g. McHenery, J.G. and C. M. Mackie (1999). Revised expert report on the potential environmental impacts of emamectin benzoate, formulated as Slice®, for salmonids. Cordah Report No.: SCH001R5, Schering-Plough Animal Health (2002) Potential environmental impacts of emamectin benzoate, formulated as Slice ®, for salmonids. Technical Report 36 pp., Bright D. A. and S. Dionne (2005) Use of emamectin benzoate in the Canadian finfish aquaculture industry: a review of environmental fate and effects. UMA Engineering Report for Environment Canada (accessed on 24/2/12) http://dsp-psd.pwgsc.gc.ca/Collection/En4-51-2005E.pdf, SEPA Fish Farm Advisory Group (1999) Emamectin Benzoate An Environmental Risk Assessment. 23 pp.] Cypermethrin concentrations in the water column are virtually non-detectable within an hour of treatment, having no measurable effect on zooplankton, and is thought to have a half life of 35 days in organic marine sediments (2005 SAMS Research Project: PAMP (2005) The Ecological Effects of Sea Lice Medicines in Scottish Sea Lochs). Hydrogen peroxide (Paramove®, Salartect®) is also licensed for used as a sea lice treatment, however, this quickly breaks down into water and oxygen, and is therefore not considered hazardous to marine organisms. Sea lice medicine residues, both in the water column and in the sediment, have the potential to be toxic to reef habitat and associated species. The principal materials that may affect sea bed fauna are the sea lice bath treatments azamethiphos (trade name Salmosan®), cypermethrin (trade name Excis®) and deltamethrin (trade name AMX®), and the in-feed treatments emamectin benzoate (the active ingredient of Slice®) and teflubenzuron (the active ingredient of Calicide®). These products are licensed by SEPA for use against sea lice infestations on salmon farms. Limits are imposed on the amounts of these products licensed to discharge, and these are calculated using the AutoDepomod model. The limits imposed ensure that the residues arising from amounts of the material used are within SEPA standards set to protect flora and fauna, standards known as Environmental Quality Standards (EQS). These standards are derived from toxicity studies on sensitive organisms, and then a safety factor of between 10 and 100 is then applied. b) Receptor: toxic effects from sea lice treatments ANNEX 1 – SEPA Habitats Regulations Appraisal of fin fish activity in the Firth of Lorn SAC Page 163 April 2012 87.5 236.2 324.3 238.7 24hr discharge 42.8 65.0 Cypermethrin (g) 3hr discharge 16.0 24.4 Deltamethrin (g) 3hr discharge Proposed (Ardmaddy S— CAR/L/1099909) Existing licence (Ardmaddy— CAR/L/1010472) 455.0 1245.5 Page 12 of 22 875.0 1654.1 Emamectin benzoate (g) Total Allowable Quantity Maximum Treatment Quantity (TAQ) (MTQ) Table 3. Quantities of sea lice in-feed treatments 1351.1 1358.0 Teflubenzuron (g) In-feed treatments The proposed quantities and those for the existing licence, of in-feed chemical treatments (emamectin benzoate and teflubenzuron) are shown in Table 3 (below). Proposed (Ardmaddy S— CAR/L/1099909) Existing licence (Ardmaddy— CAR/L/1010472) Azamethiphos (g) 3hr discharge Table 2. Quantities of sea lice bath treatments Therefore, it is concluded that any potential impacts due bath treatment use within the EQS will be negligible and will not compromise the site’s conservation objectives. http://www.sepa.org.uk/water/water_regulation/regimes/aquaculture/marine_aquaculture/fish_farm_manual.aspx). The proposed amount of azamethiphos is significantly less than that for the existing licence, so this proposal will result in a lower risk of potential impact in the SAC. Cypermethrin and deltamethrin are readily bound to particles, and are rapidly removed from the water column. Furthermore, the data from the current meters deployed at the proposed site show that the mixing zone will not be taken directly toward the SAC boundary at Cuan Sound. ANNEX 1 – SEPA Habitats Regulations Appraisal of fin fish activity in the Firth of Lorn SAC Page 164 April 2012 Page 13 of 22 The far field Environmental Quality Standard (EQS) for emamectin benzoate is set at 100 times less than the toxicity tests thresholds, and the near field at 10 times less. Therefore, there is some considerable degree of safety built in to the modelled footprint at the near and far fields. These toxicity tests have been based on No Observable Effect Concentrations for studies carried out on the most sensitive species such as Crangon crangon, Nephrops norvegicus, Corophium volutator, Arenicola marina and planktonic copepods. The model predicts higher emamectin benzoate concentrations in the sediments at the cage edge than the standard of 7.63µg/kg (Fig. 3). This is because the near field area is calculated using 7.63µg/kg as the mean value within it. Emamectin benzoate The applicant proposes an increase in the amounts of emamectin benzoate licensed (Table 3). The output plots from the model runs for emamectin benzoate in the sediments are included below (Fig. 3). The extent and area of the proposed emamectin benzoate footprint is similar to that of the proposed benthic 30ITI AZE (see Figs. 2, 3). ANNEX 1 – SEPA Habitats Regulations Appraisal of fin fish activity in the Firth of Lorn SAC Page 165 April 2012 177400 177600 177800 178000 178200 -100 0 -4 -50 20 10 5 2 50 40 30 80 70 60 100 90 0.76 7.63 177200 714200 714300 714400 714500 714600 714700 714800 714900 715000 177400 177600 177800 178000 178200 -100 0 -4 -50 20 10 5 2 50 40 30 80 70 60 100 90 0.10 0.30 0.76 7.63 25.00 50.00 76.30 100.00 125.00 150.00 175.00 200.00 225.00 250.00 Depth (m) EmBz (mic-g/kg) Existing licence—predicted near-field and far-field AZES 177200 714200 714300 714400 714500 714600 714700 714800 714900 715000 Depth (m) EmBz (mic-g/kg) Existing licence—predicted near-field and far-field AZES 177000 177200 177400 177600 177800 -100 -4 -50 5 2 0 20 10 60 50 40 30 80 70 100 90 0.76 7.63 177000 Page 14 of 22 713000 713100 713200 713300 713400 713500 713600 713700 713800 177200 177400 177600 177800 -4 -50 -100 10 5 2 0 30 20 60 50 40 80 70 100 90 0.10 0.30 0.76 7.63 25.00 50.00 76.30 100.00 125.00 150.00 175.00 200.00 225.00 250.00 Depth (m) EmBz (mic-g/kg) Proposed application—predicted near-field and far-field AZES 713000 713100 713200 713300 713400 713500 713600 713700 713800 Depth (m) EmBz (mic-g/kg) Proposed application—predicted near-field and far-field AZES Figure 3. Modelled benthic footprints for emamectin benzoate residues in sediments around the Ardmaddy & Ardmaddy S cage groups ANNEX 1 – SEPA Habitats Regulations Appraisal of fin fish activity in the Firth of Lorn SAC Page 166 April 2012 Page 15 of 22 The far field and near field Environmental Quality Standards (EQS) for teflubenzuron are set according to toxicity tests thresholds, in a similar manner to emamectin benzoate, and therefore there is some considerable degree of safety built in to the modelled footprint at the near and far fields. These toxicity tests have been based on No Observable Effect Concentrations for studies carried out on the most sensitive species such as Crangon crangon, Nephrops norvegicus, Corophium volutator, Arenicola marina and planktonic copepods. The cage edge standard is 10mg/kg, and the far field standard 2mg/kg. Teflubenzuron The applicant proposes a very small increase in the amount of teflubenzuron licensed. The output plots from the model runs for teflubenzuron in the sediments are included below (Fig. 4) (for more information on the modelling methodology see SEPA’s Fish Farm Manual Annex H at http://www.sepa.org.uk/water/water_regulation/regimes/aquaculture/marine_aquaculture/fish_farm_manual.aspx). The model permits higher quantities of emamectin benzoate to be used at the proposed Ardmaddy South site due to more residues being retained within the model domain. The licence therefore also limits the amounts of in-feed chemicals according to the amounts exported from the site, and this is assessed for compliance against the far field Environmental Quality Standard (EQS) for 10km 2 (or for 50% of constrained areas) [for more information on the modelling methodology see SEPA’s Fish Farm Manual Annex H at http://www.sepa.org.uk/water/water_regulation/regimes/aquaculture/marine_aquaculture/fish_farm_manual.aspx]. A proportion of emamectin benzoate residues will therefore be exported from the model grid, in a similar manner to the solids wastes. An estimated 67% of these residues will be exported into the SAC via the Cuan Sound and 2% via the southern boundary (SARF 37 ibid.) and the impact of these residues in the wider SAC will be evaluated in more detail below. For the existing Ardmaddy site, the operator returned actual sediment data for emamectin benzoate residues from samples taken in 2010. The sediments values were 0.4µg/kg and 0.6µg/kg at 100m from the cages and 0.6µg/kg at the cage. These results, and those from previous surveys, are all below the cage edge standard of 7.63µg/kg, and below the far field standard of 0.763µg/kg. The samples were collected at the time of maximum excretion from the fish. ANNEX 1 – SEPA Habitats Regulations Appraisal of fin fish activity in the Firth of Lorn SAC Page 167 April 2012 177400 177600 177800 178000 178200 -100 0 -4 -50 2 10 5 20 50 40 30 80 70 60 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.50 0.10 4.00 3.00 2.00 15.00 10.00 5.00 30.00 25.00 20.00 35.00 100 90 713000 713100 713200 713300 713400 713500 713600 713700 713800 177000 177200 177400 177600 177800 -100 -4 -50 2 0 20 10 5 30 50 40 80 70 60 90 100 Depth (m) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.10 3.00 2.00 1.00 4.00 10.00 5.00 25.00 20.00 15.00 35.00 30.00 TfBz (g/kg) Proposed application—predicted near-field and far-field AZES Page 16 of 22 It is therefore reasonable to conclude that there will be no significant impacts in the SAC due to the licensed amounts of teflubenzuron. However, teflubenzuron residues will be exported from the model grid, in a similar manner to the solids wastes and emamectin benzoate, and the impact of this in the wider SAC will be evaluated in more detail below. Due to the export of residues from the site, similarly to emamectin benzoate, the model limits the amount of teflubenzuron at both the proposed and existing sites. This means the equivalent treatable biomass is 19.3t for Ardmaddy and 19.4t for Ardmaddy South. The amount of teflubenzuron licensed is therefore not practical for treating the fish, and so it has not been used historically at the Ardmaddy site. No sediment data for teflubenzuron residues is therefore available. As only 19.4t of stock can be treated with teflubenzuron at the proposed Ardmaddy South site, its use here is not expected either. 177200 714200 714300 714400 714500 714600 714700 714800 714900 715000 TfBz (mg/kg) Depth (m) Existing licence—predicted near-field and far-field AZES Figure 4. Modelled benthic footprints for teflubenzuron residues in sediments around the Ardmaddy & Ardmaddy S cage groups ANNEX 1 – SEPA Habitats Regulations Appraisal of fin fish activity in the Firth of Lorn SAC Page 168 April 2012 Emamectin benzoate 921.7g 929.0g 7.3g 0.8% Teflubenzuron 1216.0g 1220.2g 4.2g 0.3% Ardmaddy (existing licence) 636g 3.03µg/m2 3.29% Ardmaddy South (proposal) 641g 3.05µg/m2 3.31% Increase 5g 0.02µg/m2 0.03% Page 17 of 22 It is also important to consider the decay of emamectin benzoate residues and metabolites. The half-life in anaerobic sediments is 164–175 days, but may be as low as 0.7 days in seawater. A recent SEPA survey found a half-life of 58–93 days for emamectin benzoate, and no metabolites in the Proportion exported to the SAC is calculated as 69% as per SARF report (The Fate of Particulate Wastes Arising From Fish Farm Sites (SARF Project 37) see http://www.sarf.org.uk/cms-assets/documents/28813-936945.sarf035---fina1report---nov07.pdf [accessed 20/3/12]). Modelling results from this predicted that 67% of the solids from the Ardmaddy site would enter the SAC via Cuan Sound and 2% via the southern boundary. ii This assumes all residues are retained in the SAC and not distributed further: due to the strong currents in the Sound of Cuan and Sound of Luing, combined with the low settling rates of the suspended particles reaching the SAC, mean the residues will be distributed widely and thus fairly evenly distributed in the SAC. (This is conservative as it is likely the residues will be distributed beyond the SAC). iii The far field Environmental Quality Standard (EQS) is 0.763µg/kg i Export to SAC Distribution in SACii Proportion of far field EQSiii i Table 5. Fate of emamectin benzoate residues exported into the SAC These exported residues may be transported into the SAC, in a similar way to the solids residues. As the licensed quantities for teflubenzuron are too small to allow an effective treatment of the stocked fish, only the fate of the emamectin benzoate residues will be evaluated further. It can be seen that these amounts are very small, and if these increased amounts of emamectin benzoate were spread evenly in the SAC, this would represent 0.03% of the far field Environmental Quality Standard (EQS) (see Table 5). It can be seen that the relative increase is very small, and below a statistical significance level of 1%. Such a minor change is within the margins of error e.g. for sampling, analysis, and the model. Export from Ardmaddy Export from Ardmaddy S Increase in export Increase in export Table 4. AutoDepomod predictions of in-feed residues exported from the fish farm sites Fate of sea lice in-feed residues in the SAC The changes in the amounts of in-feed sea lice chemicals which will be exported from the modelled grid are shown in Table 4 (below). ANNEX 1 – SEPA Habitats Regulations Appraisal of fin fish activity in the Firth of Lorn SAC Page 169 6 April 2012 Page 18 of 22 Cumulative effects due to an increased biomass on the water quality and nutrient status may occur. Currently the sole means of determining carrying capacity for fish farms in a waterbody is by use of the Locational Guidelines. The existing Ardmaddy and proposed Ardmaddy South fish farm sites are not within a SEERAD Category area. This means the area has sufficient flushing to dilute and disperse the chemicals released from the fish farms such that, taken in combination, they do not breach Environmental Quality Standards (EQS). Any changes to cumulative effects due to the proposal c) Receptor: cumulative effects Identify any likely direct, indirect or secondary impacts of the project, in combination with other plans or projects, on the SAC/SPA. This means it is reasonable to conclude that any potential impacts due to the use of licensed sea lice treatments will be negligible and will not compromise the site’s Conservation Objectives. This conclusion is based upon the most up-to-date scientific research, and best available rigorous modelling. For in-feed treatments, the likely significant effect is due to the predicted export of sea lice treatment residues emanating from the proposed fish farm, being exported into the Firth of Lorn SAC, through both the Cuan Sound (67%) and the southern boundary (2%). However, the above assessment leads to the conclusion that the proposal will result in a very small (<1%) increase of sea lice residues. This amount is not statistically significant (at the 1% or 5% levels), and is well within the margins of error for sampling, analysis and the model. Furthermore, the increase in the SAC is equivalent to 0.03% of the far field Environmental Quality Standard (EQS) of 0.763µg/kg. Such an increase is not effectively measurable, and this combined with the generally dispersive nature of the SAC and beyond, means it is reasonable to conclude that the proposed changes in sea lice treatments will not give rise to a likely significant effect on the SAC designated features. For bath treatments, the likely significant effect is due to the treatment plumes dispersing from the proposed fish farm and being transported into the Firth of Lorn SAC, mainly through the Cuan Sound. However, the modelling indicates that the dispersal plumes are not taken directly toward the SAC, and therefore the 0.5km2 mixing zone will not extend into the SAC. This means that bath treatment levels within the SAC will all be below the Environmental Quality Standards (EQS). This combined with the generally dispersive nature of the SAC and beyond, allows the above assessment to lead to the conclusion that the proposed changes in licensed bath treatments will not give rise to a likely significant effect on the SAC designated features. Summary of sea lice treatment impacts The proposed changes in the use of licensed sea lice treatments may give rise to a likely significant effect. The MarLIN sensitivity assessments do not examine the effects of specific sea lice treatments on reefs, but tests on the most sensitive taxa have been used to determine the Environmental Quality Standards (EQS). sediments—the metabolites appeared to break down even faster. The half-life used for AutoDepomod is 250 days, and so is conservative, therefore, in reality, the amounts in SAC will be significantly less than those calculated above. ANNEX 1 – SEPA Habitats Regulations Appraisal of fin fish activity in the Firth of Lorn SAC Page 170 10 9 8 7 April 2012 Appropriate Assessment Page 19 of 22 The relevant conservation objectives are: To avoid deterioration of the Annex I habitat (reefs) thus ensuring that the integrity of the site is maintained and the site makes an appropriate contribution to achieving favourable conservation status for each of the habitats; and To ensure for the Annex I habitat (reefs) that the following are maintained in the long term: · distribution of the habitat within site · structure and function of the habitat The Annex I habitat of the Firth of Lorn SAC which will be affected by marine fish farm operations is reefs. Identify the relevant conservation objectives to consider for the SAC/SPA. No Is the plan/project likely to have a significant effect on the SAC/SPA, either alone or in combination, with other plans or projects? Conclusion of assessment of likely significant effect List any remaining likely significant effects, or identify those for which it is not possible to determine that there is no likely significant effect. The CAR licence also contains site-specific numeric limits for sea lice treatments such that their authorised use will not be predicted to exceed EQS. Environmental monitoring built into the licence will pick up residues of treatments and enforcement action is taken if these are exceeded. The CAR licence for the fish farm contains site-specific numeric limits for the maximum biomass such that the solids flux will not be predicted to exceed the modelled Environmental Quality Standards (EQS). Environmental monitoring is built into the licence and enforcement action is taken if these are exceeded. Identify standard conditions within the authorisation, or other conditions agreed with the applicant, which will remove the risk of likely significant effects listed above. are therefore considered negligible. ANNEX 1 – SEPA Habitats Regulations Appraisal of fin fish activity in the Firth of Lorn SAC Page 171 13 12 11 processes supporting the habitat distribution of typical species of the habitat viability of typical species as components of the habitat no significant disturbance of typical species of the habitat. April 2012 · Page 20 of 22 Distribution of the habitat within site: The proposal will result in changes in solids flux in the SAC of 3% of the total due to fish farms, and 0.0001% of the natural background rates. These changes are within the margins of error for sampling, analysis and modelling, and are not effectively measurable. Thus the effects of smothering are not expected to affect this conservation objective. The proposed use of sea lice bath treatments will not result in any exceedance of the Environmental Quality Standards (EQS) in the SAC. The modelling indicates that the dispersal plumes will not extend into the SAC, and thus the effects of bath treatments are not expected to affect this conservation objective. The proposal will result in changes in sea lice treatment residues in the SAC of amounts of <1%, which equates to 0.03% of the far field The conclusion of the assessment of likely significant effect is that there will be no likely significant effect. However, SNH have advised that an appropriate assessment should be undertaken as part of this Habitats Regulations appraisal, and this should consider each of the relevant conservation objectives, justifying why each is maintained. Can it be ascertained beyond reasonable scientific doubt that the proposal will not adversely affect the integrity of the SAC/SPA? Conclusion of Appropriate Assessment List any remaining likely significant effects, or identify those for which it is not possible to determine that there is no likely significant effect. The numeric conditions placed within SEPA’s CAR licences are robust and enforceable. SEPA will act upon evidence and data suggesting that numeric limits have been breached. These limits are not negotiable with the applicant as they are there to protect the environment, and their thresholds are set to protect the most sensitive fauna using a well-tried and tested process of Environmental Quality Standards (EQS) setting and additional inbuilt safety factors. SEPA believes that the above will provide appropriate mitigation to help avoid impacts on the site’s integrity with respect to its conservation objectives. Identify any enforceable conditions agreed with the applicant, which will remove the risk of likely significant effect from the elements of the project listed above. · · · · ANNEX 1 – SEPA Habitats Regulations Appraisal of fin fish activity in the Firth of Lorn SAC Page 172 April 2012 Processes supporting the habitat: the proposal will result in changes in solids flux in the SAC of 3% of the total due to fish farms, and 0.0001% of the natural background rates. These changes are within the margins of error for sampling, analysis and modelling, and are not effectively measurable. Thus the effects of smothering are not expected to affect this conservation objective. The proposed use of sea lice bath treatments will not result in any exceedance of the Environmental Quality Standards (EQS) in the SAC. The modelling indicates that the dispersal plumes will not extend into the SAC, and thus the effects of bath treatments are not expected to affect this conservation objective. The proposal will result in changes in sea lice treatment residues in the SAC of amounts of <1%, which equates to 0.03% of the far field Environmental Quality Standard (EQS). These changes are within the margins of error for sampling, analysis and modelling, and are not effectively measurable. Thus the effects of sea lice medicines are not expected to affect this conservation objective. Distribution of typical species of the habitat: the proposal will result in changes in solids flux in the SAC of 3% of the total due to fish farms, and 0.0001% of the natural background rates. These changes are within the margins of error for sampling, analysis and modelling, and are not effectively measurable. Thus the effects of smothering are not expected to affect this conservation objective. The proposed use of sea lice bath treatments will not result in any exceedance of the Environmental Quality Standards (EQS) in the SAC. The modelling indicates that the dispersal plumes will not extend into the SAC, and thus the effects of bath treatments are not expected to affect this conservation objective. The proposal will result in changes in sea lice treatment residues in the SAC of amounts of <1%, which equates to 0.03% of the far field Environmental Quality Standard (EQS). These changes are within the margins of error for sampling, analysis and modelling, and are not effectively measurable. Thus the effects of sea lice medicines are not expected to affect this conservation objective. Viability of typical species as components of the habitat: the proposal will result in changes in solids flux in the SAC of 3% of the total due to fish farms, and 0.0001% of the natural background rates. These changes are within the margins of error for sampling, analysis and modelling, · · · Page 21 of 22 Structure and function of the habitat: the proposal will result in changes in solids flux in the SAC of 3% of the total due to fish farms, and 0.0001% of the natural background rates. These changes are within the margins of error for sampling, analysis and modelling, and are not effectively measurable. Thus the effects of smothering are not expected to affect this conservation objective. The proposed use of sea lice bath treatments will not result in any exceedance of the Environmental Quality Standards (EQS) in the SAC. The modelling indicates that the dispersal plumes will not extend into the SAC, and thus the effects of bath treatments are not expected to affect this conservation objective. The proposal will result in changes in sea lice treatment residues in the SAC of amounts of <1%, which equates to 0.03% of the far field Environmental Quality Standard (EQS). These changes are within the margins of error for sampling, analysis and modelling, and are not effectively measurable. Thus the effects of sea lice medicines are not expected to affect this conservation objective. · Environmental Quality Standard (EQS). These changes are within the margins of error for sampling, analysis and modelling, and are not effectively measurable. Thus the effects of sea lice medicines are not expected to affect this conservation objective. ANNEX 1 – SEPA Habitats Regulations Appraisal of fin fish activity in the Firth of Lorn SAC Page 173 No significant disturbance of typical species of the habitat: the proposal will result in changes in solids flux in the SAC of 3% of the total due to fish farms, and 0.0001% of the natural background rates. These changes are within the margins of error for sampling, analysis and modelling, and are not effectively measurable. Thus the effects of smothering are not expected to affect this conservation objective. The proposed use of sea lice bath treatments will not result in any exceedance of the Environmental Quality Standards (EQS) in the SAC. The modelling indicates that the dispersal plumes will not extend into the SAC, and thus the effects of bath treatments are not expected to affect this conservation objective. The proposal will result in changes in sea lice treatment residues in the SAC of amounts of <1%, which equates to 0.03% of the far field Environmental Quality Standard (EQS). These changes are within the margins of error for sampling, analysis and modelling, and are not effectively measurable. Thus the effects of sea lice medicines are not expected to affect this conservation objective. Page 22 of 22 Therefore, in the view of SEPA, and in consultation with SNH, impacts from solids flux, sea lice treatments and nutrients are calculable and will not have an adverse effect on the SAC features or conservation interests of the site. As a competent authority, SEPA has undertaken a Habitats Regulations appraisal and appropriate assessment. This assessment has been based on high-quality and extensive scientific data, and uses the latest available information. A rigorous scientific conclusion may therefore be reached. there will be no adverse effect on the SAC site integrity. Therefore the distance of the site to the SAC boundary, and any potential designated features, in combination with the proposed changes in solids flux, chemical treatments and cumulative nutrient enhancement (as evaluated above), lead to the conclusion: · April 2012 and are not effectively measurable. Thus the effects of smothering are not expected to affect this conservation objective. The proposed use of sea lice bath treatments will not result in any exceedance of the Environmental Quality Standards (EQS) in the SAC. The modelling indicates that the dispersal plumes will not extend into the SAC, and thus the effects of bath treatments are not expected to affect this conservation objective. The proposal will result in changes in sea lice treatment residues in the SAC of amounts of <1%, which equates to 0.03% of the far field Environmental Quality Standard (EQS). These changes are within the margins of error for sampling, analysis and modelling, and are not effectively measurable. Thus the effects of sea lice medicines are not expected to affect this conservation objective. 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Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or Civil Proceedings. OS License No.100023368, 2009. 176200 176800 177400 178000 Location Plan relative to Application Ref: 11/01066/MFF Date: 24.08.2011 Scale: 1:15,000 178600 ° Page 176 This page is intentionally left blank Page 177 Agenda Item 7 Argyll & Bute Council Development & Infrastructure Delegated or Committee Planning Application Report and Report of handling as required by Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2008 relative to applications for Planning Permission or Planning Permission in Principle ____________________________________________________________________________ Reference No: 12/01520/PP Planning Hierarchy: Local Applicant: West Highland Housing Association and Arcade Building Services Ltd Proposal: Formation of roundabout to serve future development land north and south of the A85, Dunbeg, Oban. Site Address: Land South West Of Pennyfuir Cottage, Dunbeg, Oban ____________________________________________________________________________ DECISION ROUTE (i) Local Government Scotland Act 1973 ____________________________________________________________________________ (A) THE APPLICATION (i) Development Requiring Express Planning Permission • • (ii) Formation of new vehicle roundabout on A85 Trunk Road; Alterations to existing footpaths, formation of new footpath and formation of cycle path on redundant carriageway Other specified operations • Connection to public drainage system. ____________________________________________________________________________ (B) RECOMMENDATION: This proposal is recommended for approval subject to: i) a discretionary Local Hearing being held in view of the number of representations which have been received; ii) the conditions and reasons listed in this report ____________________________________________________________________________ Page 178 (C) HISTORY: There is no planning history for this particular site. However, there is planning history for other sites of relevance to this proposal which are as follows: 08/00189/OUT – Application in principle for the formation of a Class 4 Business Park/Science Park development including improvements to the existing access road, Dunstaffnage Mains Farm, Dunbeg – Application Approved 28th July 2008. 10/01156/AMSC – Approval of conditions 1, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 18, 21, 22, 24, 25 and 26 in relation to Phase 1 of the development approved in principle by: outline planning permission reference 08/00189/OUT, Dunstaffnage Mains Farm, Dunbeg – Application Approved 29th September 2010. 11/02248/PP – Erection of 50 dwellings (comprising 14 houses and 36 flats), Land North of Dunstaffnage Mains Farm, Dunbeg – Application Approved 22nd August 2012. 12/00575/AMSC – Approval of conditions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 and 24 in relation to Phase 2 and 3 of the development approved in principle by outline planning permission, Dunstaffnage Mains Farm, Dunbeg – Application Approved 27th September 2012. 12/01241/PPP - Site for the erection of dwellinghouse and removal of existing chalet and sheds on Garden Ground of Pennyfuir Cottage, Dunbeg, Oban, Argyll & Bute, PA37 1PX ____________________________________________________________________________ (D) CONSULTATIONS: Scottish Water (30th July 2012) – no objection Area Roads (27th July 2012) – no objection Transport Scotland (12th March 2013) – no objection subject to a condition requiring the roundabout to be constructed to a layout and type (and method) of construction which meets with the approval of Transport Scotland, as the Trunk Roads Authority. Dunbeg Community Council (20th September 2012) – object further to a unanimous decision from those villagers present at a meeting on the 10th September 2012. The main concerns voiced were over road safety. Whilst they recognise that the Council will be taking advice on this matter, they would still wish their concerns to be formally noted. Dunbeg Community Council also object on the basis that they were not consulted prior to the application being submitted by either of the applicants. They note that the proposed position of the roundabout is different from that shown on the local plan. Further, subsequent to the application being submitted WHHA have addressed Dunbeg Community Council and advised that the position of the proposed roundabout could yet be moved from that shown on the plans. Dunbeg Community Council is concerned that this could happen without consultation and would seek clarity on how the proposed roundabout would affect traffic management at the existing entry to the village and the current proposal for a second roundabout at the end of Kirk Road. Therefore, until Dunbeg Community Council has been consulted further they cannot support the application as it stands. Page 179 Economic Development (25th February 2013) – the Council’s Transport Planner has no concerns with the proposed roundabout. Environmental Health Officer (28th February 2013) - no objection, subject to a condition being attached to any grant of planning permission which secures a construction method statement and their approval of said document. ____________________________________________________________________________ (E) PUBLICITY: Regulation 20 Advert, Local Application which expired on 30th August 2012 ____________________________________________________________________________ (F) REPRESENTATIONS: At time of writing, a total of 62 representations have been received against this proposal. Full details of representees are given at Appendix B. The grounds of objection may be summarised as follows: Development Plan Policy • The proposal is contrary to the approved/agreed development plan. Comment: The proposal is located within Development Road Action 5/1 within the adopted Argyll & Bute Local Plan and is consistent with the provisions of the Development Plan. Road Safety • Is this road not dangerous enough without adding to it? If road safety is not to be compromised additional assessment by acknowledged experts in both traffic behaviour and traffic management should be undertaken. • Tailbacks and the resulting congestion of the proposal, in such close proximity to Pennyfuir Cottage’s ingress and egress, will compromise road safety. • There are already hazards on the road; traffic turning into the garage, the dark coloured sign for Poppies, apparently invisible to some people, causing them to brake at the last minute. Is another hazard to be a roundabout near a bad bend? If the bad bend were straightened (slightly) as suggested, the visibility from Pennyfuir cottage would not be adequate for a safe exit. • The Community Council meeting agreed that the preferred location for the roundabout should be at the junction at Dunbeg Road End. This has been an accident black spot for many years. With the possibility of a reduced speed limit extending to Dunstaffnage Marina this will help in preventing future accidents. Comment: Transport Scotland have responsibility for this trunk road and are therefore a statutory consultee. In not raising objections to the proposal they will have had regard to both the traffic engineering and road safety aspects of the proposal. Removal of Rock Page 180 • What is the method to facilitate the removal of rock? The owners of the Halfway Filling Station would be very concerned if any form of explosive blasting were to be employed. Their premises are based on in-filled area. Vibration caused by the blasting could cause disturbance to their foundations, buildings and more importantly the fuel tank farm and associated pipe work. Disturbance to the latter infrastructure is environmentally critical and they are very concerned about this aspect of the proposal. Comment: No details of intended working methods are available at this stage. This is a matter which is proposed to be controlled by the construction method statement condition and in consultation with the Environmental Health Officer and Transport Scotland. Location relative to Pennyfuir Cottage • The location is unsafe so close to The Cottage Halfway House (Pennyfuir Cottage). We have lived in this cottage for over 20 years; this is the only dwelling on a 4 mile stretch of the A85 between Saulmore Farm and Oban on our side of the road. We do not understand the thinking behind this proposal and why our safety has been over looked by the West Highland Housing Association on submission of this proposal. • At this time Pennyfuir Cottage has a clear view of the road from both the left and right and since the application of a non-skid surface at this location there have been no accidents at all. The safety of my family will be put at risk by the addition of the 1500 vehicles your report states will be added to this A85 intersection. Making the access to Pennyfuir Cottage a horrifying prospect, turning right/left going in/out by car or on foot will mean dodging around slow moving traffic on Pennyfuir Cottage’s side of the road and accelerating traffic on the other side, traffic could be backed up from the roundabout preventing a car making a right turn into Pennyfuir Cottage’s drive. Deliveries and pedestrian visitors to the Cottage will be put at risk and pedestrian access to the cottage would at best be extremely dangerous. • The interests of the residents at Pennyfuir seem sacrificed for the big project. Apart from the lack of consultation, the arrogance of the developer, the loss of privacy, the noise and light pollution, it does seem that the gates of Pennyfuir Cottage would have to be permanently open for access to be possible, its potential as a family home will cease. • A portion of ground included in applicants’ plan, belongs to Pennyfuir Cottage. Comment: Consultants on behalf the applicants have undertaken a ‘Stage 1 Road Safety Audit’ which has been reviewed and accepted by Transport Scotland. The relationship of the roundabout to the cottage in terms of road safety and residential amenity has not attracted an adverse response from relevant consultees. The applicants have stated in the ownership certificate accompanying this application that they are the sole owners of all the land. Any dispute over land ownership between the applicants and the owner of Pennyfuir Cottage would be a civil legal matter and not a material planning consideration. . Light Pollution Page 181 • Headlights from vehicles driving around the roundabout will flood Pennyfuir Cottage and its garden with unwelcome light create flashing even strobe light effects across the lounge and conservatory windows; • The street lighting on the roundabout will also illuminate Pennyfuir Cottage and its garden as they will be less than 80yds away; Comment: The Environmental Health Officer has no concerns regarding the effects of street lighting or vehicle lights upon residential amenity. Noise Pollution • Noise will be increased, large vehicles breaking as they slow down for the roundabout with trailer wheels locking and accelerating vehicles on the other side of the road. Comment: The Environmental Health Officer has no concerns regarding noise upon residential amenity. Air Pollution • The smell of diesel fumes from queuing vehicles will be prevalent and a health hazard. Comment: The Environmental Health Officer has no concerns regarding air pollution or the effect of odours upon residential amenity.. Visual Impact • There will be visual intrusion Comment: There will be a degree of visual impact as a result of rock removal, the roundabout itself and associated signage and lighting, however, taking into account the fact that the proposal is to be located in the context of the existing trunk road corridor, and the Environmental Health Officer has no concerns regarding light pollution, it is considered that the visual impact will not be adverse. Environmental Impact • If the proposed roundabout is in relation to a proposed development of a hotel and chalet complex, the environmental impact of both the hotel and chalets along with the new roads and a roundabout would be too great for the area. Comment: The proposed site for the hotel and chalet complex is contained within a Potential Development Area designated by the adopted Local Plan. Furthermore, the environmental impact of any future proposals will be assessed through the planning process. It is only the roundabout proposal which is currently being considered, albeit it that it will facilitate a means of access to the Potential Development Area. Alternative Location • Most people think the community will be best served with a roundabout at Dunbeg road end which would be an alternative, more viable and probably cheaper location, Page 182 and would serve the developments that have already taken place at Dunstaffnage without the need to cross a cycle path, rather than to provide a roundabout at this location to serve “future developments” which are not even at the planning stage. Comment: The current location of the roundabout, as well as the existing access to Dunbeg are both contained within the local plan designated Development Road Action Area. However, in order to facilitate the development of land designated in the Local Plan, the requirement for a second means of access has been identified by the Transport Scotland and the Council’s Roads Engineers in order to cater for the scale of development proposed at Dunbeg without adding inappropriate traffic volumes to Kirk Road and in order to be able to ensure the availability of an alternative means of access for emergency vehicles. Adverse Impact on Local Businesses • The additional access road for Dunbeg off the proposed roundabout development will significantly reduce the volume of traffic passing the Halfway Filling Station. Any reduction in passing traffic volumes will result in a reduction in business levels at these premises, with the attendant loss of local employment. • If customers feel or experience a negative aspect to accessing or leaving the Halfway Filling Station it will deter their future patronage. • Business will be affected by the proposed roundabout diverting traffic. The shop/post office and hairdressers are essential to the village. Comment: Transport Scotland have not raised any concerns in terms of road safety implications for vehicles accessing or leaving the garage. There are no policies within the local plan which address the issue of the potential diversion of custom from established businesses. Through traffic and persons not familiar with the area will still continue to use the same route as they do at present. Local people will be familiar with the location of established businesses and it is reasonable to expect that they will route their journeys accordingly. Impact on Core Path/Cycle path • The work carried out to the Core Path was tremendous and added an asset to the community. We do not want our cycling path interfered with; this proposal will be dangerous for the people using it. The cycle path away as that is the only place for Dunbeg children and parents have to have a safe walk. • The road is the only development visible from the newly created Core cycle path. A roundabout in the vicinity would not improve the character of the area and should not be accepted. *the Land Reform Scotland Act 2003 requires every Scottish Local Authority to produce a Core Paths Plan, which identify the most popular existing routes in the area and will help to ensure the paths are protected from development and obstruction in the future. If this is to be honoured then surely we cannot build a roundabout, with the intent of connecting a double lane access road straight through a very popular Core Path between Ganavan and Dunbeg. The overall impact on the Core Path would be disastrous. This would totally distract from the relationship to the surroundings encountered while enjoying the Core Path at the moment. Page 183 Comment: The local plan provides for the establishment of a second means of vehicular access to Dunbeg in order to serve the land identified for future residential development at Dunbeg. Wherever this is routed it will involve need the existing cycle path to cross the carriageway and appropriate safety measures wil need to be identified and put in place at that time. This application is purely for the roundabout and implications for the cycle path will need to be assessed at the time of a subsequent application for the finalised road alignment. Prematurity • We are some way off from requiring this roundabout. Why should we have a white elephant sitting on the main route in and out of Oban? Invest more money at the main entrance to the village of Dunbeg, and the developers Kirk road access to the Science Park and houses. • The future WHHA development is on the opposite side of the A85. Why consider such a major road construction which may not take place for many years, on the wrong side of A85. Comment: The roundabout is part of a key Development Road Action Area, which is designated in the Local Plan and its provision is necessary to facilitate development allocations on either side of the trunk road. Related Development • Planning and approval for a family house in the grounds of the existing home Pennyfuir Cottage has been granted; • The proposal for the developer is speculative, should Mr McCort get access to the A85, it seems the woodland would be put on the market in the hope of selling as a development for a future hotel; • The plans show sketches of a development for which no plans have been submitted. The reality is a Mr Bill McCourt owns forestry, where a road has been allowed without Planning removing tons of rock, to retrieve fallen trees. WHHA fail to show where their road is to lead to, but choose to show a non-existing road with sketches to “fantasy land”; • Recent changes to the village are of no advantage to its occupants. What may seem advantageous on plans is actually of none to the villagers. Comment: Recent development has been, and the future development at Dunbeg will be, guided by the provisions of the approved development plan which provides for significant residential development and a hotel/leisure element on either side of the trunk road, which in turn, warrants the provision of a new junction in order to be able to service the scale of development envisaged. The ownership of land and the motives of the applicants’ are not material planning considerations. The details of any development to be served by this junction will require to be the subject of separate planning applications, which would need to be assessed on their respective merits. Procedural matters Page 184 • Mr & Mrs Garside of Pennyfuir Cottage have stated that they have not received any neighbourhood notification from Oban Council; • There has been insufficient consultation with the local community; • A public inquiry should be considered in order to discuss this along with other issues. Comment: Neighbour notification was sent to: Pennyfuir Cottage, Dunbeg, Oban, PA37 1PX by the Central Validation Team on the 27th July 2012. There is no record of this notice having been returned ‘undelivered’. The purpose of neighbour notification is to alert those who will be most affected by the proposed development of their opportunity to make representations to the planning authority regarding the application. Mr & Mrs Garside have presented their case in writing in respect of this proposal, which has been taken into account in determination of the application. Given that the proposal does not amount to a ‘major application’ in terms of the government’s planning hierarchy there is no requirement for formal community consultation at the pre-application stage. Any consultation would be at the applicants’ discretion and the lack of consultation does not amount to a material planning consideration. Due to the level of representation which has been received it is recommended that a Public Hearing be held. NOTE: Committee Members, the applicant, agent and any other interested party should note that the consultation responses and letters of representation referred to in this report, have been summarised and that the full consultation response or letter of representations are available on request. It should also be noted that the associated drawings, application forms, consultations, other correspondence and all letters of representations are available for viewing on the Council web site at www.argyllbute.gov.uk ____________________________________________________________________________ (G) SUPPORTING INFORMATION Has the application been the subject of: (i) Environmental Statement: No (ii) An appropriate assessment under the Conservation (Natural Habitats) Regulations 1994: No (iii) A design or design/access statement: No (iv) A report on the impact of the proposed development eg. Retail impact, transport impact, noise impact, flood risk, drainage impact etc: • Independent Stage 1 Road Safety Audit, November 2012 ____________________________________________________________________________ (H) PLANNING OBLIGATIONS (i) Is a Section 75 agreement required: No Page 185 ____________________________________________________________________________ (I) Has a Direction been issued by Scottish Ministers in terms of Regulation 30, 31 or 32: No ____________________________________________________________________________ (J) Section 25 of the Act; Development Plan and any other material considerations over and above those listed above which have been taken into account in the assessment of the application (i) List of all Development Plan Policy considerations taken into account in assessment of the application. ‘Argyll & Bute Structure Plan’ (2002) Policy STRAT DC 2 – Development within the Countryside around Settlements Policy STRAT SI 1 – Sustainable Development ‘Argyll & Bute Local Plan’ (2009) Policy LP ENV 1 - Development Impact on the General Environment Policy LP ENV 19 - Development Setting, Layout and Design Policy LP SERV 2 - Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDs) Policy LP TRAN 1 - Public Access and Rights of Way Policy LP TRAN 2 - Development and Public Transport Accessibility Policy LP TRAN 3 - Special Needs Access Provision Policy LP TRAN 4 New and Existing, Public Roads and Private Access Regimes APPENDIX A Sustainable Siting and Design Principles APPENDIX F Allocations, Potential Development Area Schedules and Areas for Action Schedules Development Road Action 5/1 – strategic development road Forthcoming Local Development Plan As an emergent plan currently out to public consultation, the draft LDP has very little material weight at this time. It should be noted however, that allocation of the land for strategic road improvements (DRA 5/1) is proposed to be continued in this plan in order to serve development land at Dunbeg. (ii) List of all other material planning considerations taken into account in the assessment of the application, having due regard to Annex A of Circular 4/2009. • • • • • • Scottish Planning Policy, advice and circulars; the environmental impact of the proposal; the design of the proposed development and its relationship to its surroundings; access, provision of infrastructure and planning history of the site and its surroundings; views of statutory and other consultees; legitimate public concern or support expressed on relevant planning matters. Page 186 ___________________________________________________________________________ (K) Is the proposal a Schedule 2 Development not requiring an Environmental Impact Assessment: Yes, in terms of Schedule 2 of the Environmental Impact Assessment (Scotland) Regulations 2011 the proposal falls under category 10 (f) - Construction of roads (unless included in Schedule 1), where the threshold for consideration of EIA is for proposals where the area of work exceeds 1 hectare. Where development might be schedule 2 development, the planning authority must make a screening opinion, which is a decision whether or not EIA is required. In this case, it has been concluded that no EIA is required. This site an allocation in the current adopted Argyll & Bute Local Plan, which would have been the subject of Strategic Environmental Assessment prior to its adoption; by virtue of its nature, size and location the development is not likely to have any significant effects on the environment; and, no part of the development is to be carried out in a “sensitive area” ____________________________________________________________________________ (L) Has the application been the subject of statutory pre-application consultation (PAC): Not required. ____________________________________________________________________________ (M) Has a sustainability check list been submitted: No ____________________________________________________________________________ (N) Does the Council have an interest in the site: No ____________________________________________________________________________ (O) Requirement for a hearing (PAN41 or other): Despite the local plan position, in view of the number of representations which have been received and the range of issues raised, which include matters of detail beyond matters of principle, it is recommended that consideration is given to holding a discretionary local hearing prior to the determination of the application. ____________________________________________________________________________ (P) Assessment and summary of determining issues and material considerations The proposal seeks permission for a roundabout on the A85 (T) at Dunbeg. The application is submitted jointly by the prospective developers of land on either side of the road which is identified in the plan for housing at Dunbeg and hotel/leisure development at Tom Liath respectively (which will require to be the subject of separate planning applications). The proposal comprises a four arm roundabout: a Westbound Arm (from Connel); an Eastbound Arm (from Oban); a Northbound Arm (from Tom Liath); and a Southbound Arm (from HIE Development). It also includes alterations to existing footpaths and cycle path. The roundabout is part of a key Development Road Action Area, which is designated in the Local Plan Development Road Action 5/1. Whilst the site lies within this allocation it is also partially located within ‘Countryside Around Settlements’ where in special cases, development of this nature, which will improve road safety, provide economic benefits by facilitating access to adjoining allocations and potential development areas, with a locational need and exceptional circumstances is justified. Page 187 With the exception of Dunbeg Community Council all Consultees are satisfied with the proposal subject to the application of relevant planning conditions. A total of 62 letters of representation have been received against this proposal along with an objection by Dunbeg Community Council. A significant number of these relate to the desirability or otherwise of establishing a second junction on the A85(T) at Dunbeg (as making the existing Kirk Road junction the location for a roundabout), whilst more localised concerns are raised by the occupiers of the closest dwelling to the proposed site and the proprietors of the nearby filling station. The principle of significant development at Dunbeg has already been established by the current local plan and it is intended that these development aspirations will be rolled forward into the emergent Local Development Plan, the draft of which is currently out to public consultation. The identification of allocations and potential development areas at Dunbeg have brought with them the expectation that a second means of access will require to be established to serve prospective development on either side of the road, in addition to the continued use of the existing junction at Kirk Road. Local Plan Development Road Action 5/1 provides for such an approach. Given its status as a trunk road, Transport Scotland are key in identifying the appropriate location, layout and geometry of a roundabout to meet the identified needs. They are content with the proposal in terms of its desirability, its positioning, its design and its implication for traffic flow and road safety. The consenting of an appropriate roundabout junction would be a key milestone in the bringing forth of associated proposals and enabling the development of land on either side of the trunk road at Dunbeg. ____________________________________________________________________________ (Q) Is the proposal consistent with the Development Plan: Yes ____________________________________________________________________________ (R) Reasons why Planning Permission should be granted: This site is allocated for strategic road improvements in the adopted ‘Argyll & Bute Local Plan’. Whilst the site lies within this allocation it is also partially located within ‘Countryside Around Settlements’ where in special cases, development of this nature, which will improve road safety, provide economic benefits by facilitating access to adjoining allocations and potential development areas, with a locational need and exceptional circumstances is justified. The detail of the development as proposed is acceptable to the Trunk Roads Authority. All other material considerations have been taken into account, including representations made by third parties, but these are not of such weight as to indicate that the development plan should not be given the priority which is accorded to it by statute. ____________________________________________________________________________ (S) Reasoned justification for a departure to the provisions of the Development Plan This proposal does not constitute a departure from the Development Plan. ____________________________________________________________________________ (T) Need for notification to Scottish Ministers or Historic Scotland: None. ____________________________________________________________________________ Author of Report: Arlene H Knox Date: 07.03.2013 Page 188 Reviewing Officer: Richard Kerr Date: 10.03.2013 Angus Gilmour Head of Planning and Regulatory Services Page 189 CONDITIONS AND REASONS RELATIVE TO APPLICATION REF. NO. 12/01520/PP 1. The proposed development shall be carried out in accordance with the details specified in the application form dated 11th July 2012; and the approved drawings numbered: 1414-001 – Site Location Plan; 23A – Proposed Roundabout Planning Boundary; 15B – Roundabout General Arrangement – Existing; 17D – Roundabout General Arrangement – Proposed; and, 18D – Proposed Roundabout Capacity Assessment; and stamped approved by Argyll and Bute Council. Reason: In order to ensure that the proposed development is carried out in accordance with the details submitted and the approved drawings. 2. The proposed new roundabout junction on the A85 trunk road shall be constructed to a layout and type (and method) of construction to be approved by Transport Scotland, as the Trunk Roads Authority. (Note: The junction modifications will be generally as detailed in RDA Construction Ltd drawing number 17 Revision D and titled Roundabout GA - Proposed). Reason: To ensure that the standard of access layout complies with the current standards and that the safety of the traffic on the trunk road is not diminished 3. The angle of repose of the finished rock face shall be as shown in the section on drawing 17D and prior to the completion of the rock extraction operations details of the treatment of the newly exposed rock face, including the approach to and the means of dressing the rock face following primary rock modelling and measures to establish vegetation, shall be submitted to and be approved in writing by the Planning Authority, along with details of a mitigation monitoring plan relative to the establishment of vegetation on the rock cut. The rock face shall be formed and the vegetation established in accordance with the duly approved details. Reason: In the interests of visual amenity in order to ensure that the finished rock cut appears as natural as possible and allows colonisation by vegetation. 4. That no works in connection with this permission hereby approved shall commence unless a detailed site-specific construction method statement has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority in consultation with Transport Scotland and the Environmental Health Officer. The construction method statement shall include details of the measures proposed to deal with the removal of rock, and reuse of rock on site. Once agreed, all construction works on site shall comply with the approved construction method statement. Reason: In the interests of public safety and the amenity of the area. 5. No development shall take place until a landscaping scheme has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority in consultation with Transport Scotland. The landscaping scheme, which shall comply with the Landscaping recommendations of the Independent Stage 1 Road Safety Audit (November 2012) shall include: a plan (at a scale of 1:500 or greater) showing a site appraisal including contours (at 0.5 metre intervals), drainage characteristics, vegetation patterns, significant site features, area of existing landscaping within the site, and details of any to be retained, together with measures for their protection in the course of development and shall indicate the siting, numbers, species and heights (at the time of planting) of all trees, shrubs and hedges to be planted and to the extent of any areas of earth mounding, cross sections and relationship to existing Page 190 land form and the location of the site in its wider landscape context. The development shall be landscaped and maintained in accordance with the approved scheme as follows: (a) Completion of the scheme during the first planting season prior to the completion of the development, or such other date as may be approved in writing with the Planning Authority. (b) The maintenance of the landscaped areas in perpetuity in accordance with the detailed maintenance schedule/table. Any trees or shrubs removed, or which in the opinion of the Planning Authority, are dying, being severely damaged or becoming seriously diseased within three years of planting shall be replaced by trees or shrubs of similar size and species to those originally required to be planted. Reason: The proposed development and its location requires landscaping to fully integrate the proposal with its surroundings. 6. Prior to the commencement of development, the developer shall submit full working details of the method of on-site disposal of surface water drainage. This shall be in accordance with the CIRIA SUDS Manual for Scotland and Northern Ireland, to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority in consultation with Transport Scotland. Reason: To ensure the site is adequately drained to meet Best Management Practice and to prevent pollution of watercourses. NOTE TO APPLICANT 1. The development hereby granted shall be begun on or before the expiration of three years beginning with the date on which the planning permission is granted or deemed to have been granted as provided for by Section 58 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997. 2. Note: In terms of condition 2 above, the council can approve minor variations to the approved plans in terms of Section 64 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 although no variations should be undertaken without obtaining the prior written approval of the Planning Authority. If you wish to seek any minor variation of the application, an application for a non-material amendment (NMA) should be made in writing to Planning Services, Whitegates Offices, Whitegates Road, Lochgilphead, PA31 8ST. It should be noted that only the original applicant can apply for an NMA under the terms of Section 64 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997. Any amendments deemed by the Council to be material, would require the submission of a further application for planning permission. 3. Whilst this permission authorises the removal of rock and other material required for the formation of the roundabout in accordance with the approved plans, this permission should not be taken to imply any consent for the deposition of material for the purposes of land-raising, access road formation or any other purpose, on land either within, or beyond the confines of, the application site. Dependent upon the intended use of any material extracted from the site in connection with the development hereby permitted, further planning permission is likely to be required, and the applicants are advised to establish whether such consent is needed before any engineering operations are commenced on this site. Page 191 4. The road will necessitate a Minute of Agreement between Transport Scotland and the Applicant prior to commencement. This Minute of Agreement contains details of the conditions that the Applicant will require to adhere to, as the completed works are to be incorporated as part of the trunk road. Applicants are advised to allow sufficient time for the drafting of the Minute of Agreement and Approval of the construction drawings, which require to be submitted to Transport Scotland well in advance of the start of works on site. Applicants should note that the Minute of Agreement contains a mechanism to allow the recovery of all reasonable costs incurred by Transport Scotland as a result of the works on the trunk road. It is a requirement that the works will meet the standards contained in the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges. Page 192 APPENDIX A – RELATIVE TO APPLICATION NUMBER: 12/01520/PP PLANNING LAND USE AND POLICY ASSESSMENT A. Settlement Strategy This site is allocated in the current ‘Argyll & Bute Local Plan’ as part of ‘Development Road Action 5/1’. The nature of the action required is detailed as a ‘strategic development road’ to facilitate housing, business, and community facility development at Dunbeg. Whilst the site lies within this allocation it is also partially located within ‘Countryside Around Settlements’ where in special cases, development of this nature, which will improve road safety, provide economic benefits by facilitating access to adjoining allocations and potential development areas, with a locational need and exceptional circumstances is justified. In accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 when determining a planning application the planning authority are required to make the determination in accordance with the provision of the Development Plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. The adopted ‘Argyll & Bute Local Plan’ allocation is therefore the key material consideration in the determination of this case. Having due regard to the above it is considered that the proposal is consistent with Policy STRAT DC 2 – Development Within Countryside Around Settlements of the Argyll & Bute Structure Plan (approved 2002) and Appendix F: Allocations, Potential Development Area Schedules and Areas for Action Schedules of the adopted ‘Argyll & Bute Local Plan’ (2009) B. Location, Nature and Design of Proposed Development The proposal is located on the A85 (T) to the south of the village of Dunbeg. The closest properties are the dwellinghouse Pennyfuir Cottage, which is located immediately adjacent to the north eastern part of the red line site boundary and the Halfway Filling Station, which is located approximately 40 metres beyond the north eastern part of the red line site boundary. The A85 trunk road is the strategic link between Perth and Oban and is subject to the national speed limit. At present the road presently skirts round a rocky knoll and is the subject of quite a bad bend. The proposed roundabout is part of the way forward to being able to release long-term development land to the west of the A85 (T) at Dunbeg by providing a secondary means of access to the village of Dunbeg; and also access a Potential Development Area to the east of the A85. Transport Scotland have indicated that in order for the roundabout to be acceptable to them they would also require a ‘gateway feature’ in the form of signage/pillars constructed to the north end of Dunbeg in advance of the Kirk Road junction, to compliment the new roundabout. The proposal comprises a four arm roundabout providing access to land on either side of the road and entails the slewing of the existing road alignment in order to improve the alignment of the main carriageway. A rock face to a height of approximately 18 metres above road level, with an angle of repose of 55 degrees is required to be excavated to the south. There will be a drainage ditch at the base of the excavated rock face. There will be a footpath running along the eastern side of the site. There is no change in level indicated to the north and west of the proposed roundabout. To the west of the roundabout the existing footway is to be Page 193 retained, and the area of the existing carriageway which is to become redundant is proposed to be denoted as a cycleway. Post and wire fencing is proposed to enclose the site Several areas around the new roundabout are to be landscaped. Some of these areas are located within the visibility envelopes of the approaches and also on the central hub. No details of the type of landscaping proposed have been provided. All that is delineated on the plans at present are the proposed grassed areas. It is recommended in the Stage 1 Safety Audit that, preferably the areas within the visibility envelopes should be hard surfaced; if this is not desirable or possible then the choice of landscaping should be grass with low maintenance characteristics or a species with a low mature height and low maintenance characteristics. A landscaping condition is recommended to address this issue. The redundant section of the carriageway of the current alignment of the A85 (T) is to be retained and used as a cycleway. There is potential for drivers on the trunk road, who will be able to see the redundant carriageway, may be confused about the route they should follow. The Stage 1 Safety Audit recommends that some form of landscape bund/grassed area and planting be provided at the end of the existing carriageways which are to become disused in order to mask the see through from the approaches onto the redundant carriageway from the new carriageway. A landscaping condition is recommended to address this issue. To ensure the newly exposed rock face has as natural an appearance as possible, care will need to be taken with its treatment. A condition is therefore recommended to ensure that the exposed rock face is modelled and dressed as sensitively as possible. It has been confirmed that all drainage shall be designed in accordance with the CIRIA SUDS Manual and is to drain to the existing watercourse adjacent to the A85. A condition has been recommended in this regard. Having due regard to the above it is considered that the proposal is consistent with the provisions of Policies LP ENV 1 - Development Impact on the General Environment; LP ENV 19 - Development Setting, Layout and Design; LP SERV 2 Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDs) and APPENDIX A - Sustainable Siting and Design Principles of the Argyll & Bute Local Plan (adopted 2009) C. Landscape Character and Visual Amenity As this proposal will be located within an existing Trunk Road Corridor, outwith any landscape designations within a Development Road Action Area, and given that the works are relatively localised in nature, it is considered that it will not have any significant adverse impact on landscape character or visual amenity. Having due regard to the above it is considered that the proposal is consistent with the provisions of Policy ENV 1 – Development Impact on the General Environment of the Argyll & Bute Local Plan (adopted 2009). D. Impact on Access to Countryside. The Council’s Transport Planner and Access Manager have confirmed that there are no Core Paths in this area; consequently the proposal will not have any adverse impact on access to the countryside. Page 194 Having due regard to the above it is considered that the proposal is consistent with the provisions of Policy LP ENV 1 (B) - Development Impact on the General Environment E. Road Network, Parking and Associated Transport Matters. The Council’s Transport Planner has no concerns with this proposal, and has confirmed that: the off-road cycle track linking Ganavan and Dunbeg which forms part of the National Cycle Network route 78, is set well back from the road corridor and, as such, would not be affected by this proposal. The Council’s Transport Planner further advises that the footway along the A85 is not designated as shared use and, as such, should not be used by cyclists however he understands that some cyclists do currently use the pavement and the police think that this is favourable to the road due to traffic volumes, speeds and visibility. Furthermore, that Transport Scotland have recently confirmed that they will not re-designate the footway as shared use as it is too narrow. Transport Scotland have confirmed that they have no objections to the proposal subject to a condition which ensures that the proposed new roundabout junction on the A85 trunk road is constructed to a layout and type (and method) of construction to be approved by Transport Scotland, as the Trunk Roads Authority. Transport Scotland also wish it to be noted that the junction modifications will be generally as detailed in RDA Construction Ltd drawing number 17 Revision D and titled Roundabout GA - Proposed). The reason for the condition recommended by Transport Scotland is to ensure that the standard of access layout complies with the current standards and that the safety of the traffic on the trunk road is not diminished Having due regard to the above it is considered that the proposal is consistent with the provisions of Policies LP TRAN 1 - Public Access and Rights of Way; LP TRAN 2 - Development and Public Transport Accessibility; LP TRAN 3 - Special Needs Access Provision, and LP TRAN 4 New and Existing, Public Roads and Private Access Regimes of the Argyll & Bute Local Plan (adopted 2009). F. Noise, Light & Air Pollution The existing road network is unlit. The Design Manual for Roads and Bridges provides the mandatory requirement that the new roundabout must be provided with a system of street lights in the interests of road safety. Noise, light and air pollution have been raised as matters of concern for the occupiers of Pennyfuir Cottage, which is the closest property to the proposed roundabout. Environmental Health officers have taken these concerns into account and have advised that they do not have concerns about the impact of the proposal on residential amenity. Having due regard to the above it is considered that the proposal is acceptable. G. Blasting & Rock Face Protection Rock excavation is required to allow construction of the roundabout and access road. As such, steep exposed rock faces will most probably be constructed adjacent to the carriageway. Whilst the manner in which rock will be excavated and the condition of the excavated rock face is as yet unknown, the risks arising from future rock falls must be Page 195 considered. Consideration requires to be given to the long term stability of the exposed rock face and the need to provide widened verges, rock ditches, berms or rock fences to minimise the risks arising to road users from rock falls. Agreement in respect of these works will require to be obtained in advance from Transport Scotland given the proximity of the works required to the trunk road. The method of rock removal will be dictated by local conditions and there is no certainty that rock blasting will be necessary. In light of the concerns raised by the Halfway Filling Station regarding ‘blasting’ and the proximity of Pennyfuir Cottage, Development and Infrastructure has sought clarification from the applicant. If required, rock excavation works would be carried out by a combination of excavator mounted hydraulic breakers and blasting. All blasting would be carried out by specialist drilling and blasting contractors, qualified and experienced in blast design. All blasts would be designed in order to minimise ground vibration with delays being introduced between each charge, 95% of blasts will require to conform to a maximum vibration limit of 6mm/second measured at the nearest property approximately 100m distant, with an absolute maximum level of 12mm/second. The limit at which structural damage may occur is normally in the 25-30mm/second range. It is recognised that specific concerns have been expressed in relation to the effect of blasting on underground fuel storage tanks. In the opinion of advisors to the applicant, provided that blasts are designed to maintain vibration limits at the nearest property as specified above, and given that the tanks are approximately three times the distance from the closest rock excavation area, they would not anticipate vibration of any significance at the filling station. Using the reduction over distance expected as above, even if there was an occasion where the absolute maximum 12mm/sec. limit was reached at the nearest property, the vibration at the filling station could be expected to be in the region of 4mm/sec. In light of recent experience in relation to blasting close to properties it can reasonably be expected that by careful planning and blast design, vibration levels can be controlled to an acceptable level which will not have a detrimental effect either on Pennyfuir Cottage or the filling station. In addition a small test blast would be carried out and monitored to make certain that the mitigation measures described are producing the desired effect. It is recommended that a condition is attached to any grant of planning permission to secure and approve the exact method of dealing with the rock. Having due to the above it is considered that the proposal is acceptable in this regard. H. Infrastructure It is proposed to connect the development to the public drainage network. Scottish Water has confirmed that they have no objection to the proposal. A detailed drainage layout is not available at this stage. It is noted that all drainage is to drain to the existing watercourse at the side of the A85 (T). Having due regard to the above it is considered that the proposal consistent with the provisions of Policy LP SERV 1 – Private Sewage Treatment Plants and Wastewater (i.e. drainage) Systems. Page 196 APPENDIX B – REPRESENTATIONS RELATIVE TO APPLICATION NUMBER: 12/01520/PP AGAINST THE PROPOSAL Grace Forbes 1 Campbell Street Oban PA34 4BQ 27/09/2012 O Glenda Critchley 1 Iola Cottages Appin Argyll PA38 4BA 19/09/2012 O Jean McIver 1 Kilchurn Place Oban Argyll 24/08/2012 O Alison Lamont 11 Camus Road Dunbeg PA37 1QD 24/08/2012 O S MacDonald 11 Meadow Road Dunbeg Oban PA37 1QB 19/09/2012 O Mrs Carol Francis 12 Polvinister Gardens Oban Argyll PA34 5TA 19/09/2012 O A Black 13 Etive Road Dunbeg Oban PA35 QF 19/09/2012 O Ms Marie Archer 16 Camus Road Dunbeg Oban PA37 1PD 27/09/2012 O C M G Hunter 17 Castle Road Dunbeg Oban Argyll And Bute PA37 1QH 20/09/2012 O Page 197 Charlie Hunter 17 Castle Road Dunbeg Oban Argyll And Bute PA37 1QH 19/09/2012 O H Morrison 18 Lochnell Road Dunbeg Oban PA37 1QJ 24/08/2012 O Mrs Jean Morrison 18 Lochnell Road Dunbeg Oban PA37 1QJ 24/08/2012 O D Porter 19 Longsdale Crescent Oban Argyll And Bute PA34 5JP 19/09/2012 O Frances Grant 2 Adelphi Villa Nursery Lane Oban Argyll PA34 5JA 19/09/2012 O F Twort 2 Keil Gardens Benderloch By Oban PA37 1JY 20/09/2012 O M MacKinnon 2 Meadow Road Dunbeg Oban PA37 1QB 20/09/2012 O Glynis Dewar 2 Underwood Longistan Road Oban PA34 5JW 27/09/2012 O Mr W MacDougall 27 Camus Road Dunbeg Oban PA37 1QD 19/09/2012 O The Owner/Occupier 3 Moss Park North Connel PA37 1TD 20/09/2012 O Kim Miller 34 Lochnell Road Dunbeg 19/09/2012 O Page 198 Oban PA37 1QJ Margaret MacDonald 46 Lochnell Road Dunbeg Oban Argyll 19/09/2012 O Mr Neil MacEachan 48 Lochnell Road Dunbeg Oban PA37 1QJ 17/09/2012 O Mr Neil MacEachan 48 Lochnell Road Dunbeg Oban Argyll 23/08/2012 O Mrs Lesley Fraser 49 Lochnell Road Dunbeg Oban PA37 1QJ 23/08/2012 O K Lang 5 Kirk Road Dunbeg Oban PA37 1TP 17/09/2012 O Allan Lockhart 53 Lochnell Road Oban Argyll 19/09/2012 O Carolyn Seggie 54 Lochnell Road Dunbeg Oban Argyll PA37 1QS 19/09/2012 O R Morrison 6 Nelson Road Oban Argyll PA34 4DQ 24/08/2012 O Jenny McLeod 63 Lorn Road Dubeg Oban PA31 1QQ 20/09/2012 O Susan McKinlay 7 Breadalbane Mews Breadalbane Street Oban Argyll PA34 5PD 19/09/2012 O Page 199 Avril Lamont 9 Hillside Dunbeg Oban PA37 1QL 17/09/2012 O Wilma MacLean 9A Millpark Terrace Oban Argyll PA34 4JH 19/09/2012 O Mrs K T MacLean Achuil Barcaldine Oban Argyll PA37 1SG 19/09/2012 O W Sharples Ardgorm North Connel PA37 1RW 27/09/2012 O L Smtih Aureol Main Street Connel PA37 1PA 20/09/2012 O C/o Mr Allan MacAskill 5 Ferryfield Road Connel PA37 1SR 27/08/2012 O Val J Brown Carraigmhor Benderloch PA37 1RT 24/08/2012 O K F Eaton Dalfuar Barcaldine By Oban PA37 1SF 27/09/2012 O Mrs M J Eaton Dalfuar Barcaldine By Oban PA37 1SF 27/09/2012 O I Henry Dun Fraoich Pulpit Hill Oban PA34 4LZ 19/09/2012 O Susan Henry Dun Fraoich Pulpit Rock Oban 19/09/2012 O Mr And Mrs Derek Garside Page 200 PA34 4LZ Alison Dawson Dunaltsa Main Street Connel PA37 1PA 27/09/2012 O Angela McDougall Etive Awe Lochandhu Road Taynuilt Argyll PA35 1JQ 19/09/2012 O Halfway Filling Station Dunbeg Oban Argyll And Bute PA37 1PX 02/10/2012 O Colin Paterson Innishewen Connel By Oban PA37 1PT 20/09/2012 O A J Summers Jane Road Dunbeg Oban 19/09/2012 O L MacDonald Lairfad Ardfern By Oban Argyll PA31 8JA 24/08/2012 O J Hamilton Loch Na Beithe North Connel Argyll PA37 1QX 20/09/2012 O Gillian Glasgow Lochnell Road Dunbeg Oban Argyll 19/09/2012 O Mrs W Lewis Mo Dhaichaidh Airds Taynuilt PA35 1JW 19/09/2012 O J Garside Pennyfuir Cottage Halfway House Dunbeg 19/09/2012 O A Black (Benderloch) Ltd Page 201 Oban Derek Garside Pennyfuir Cottage Halfway House Dunbeg Oban PA37 1PX 19/09/2012 O Carol Garside Pennyfuir Cottage Halfway House Oban PA37 1PX 19/09/2012 O Fiona Hunter Rosebank Appin Argyll PA38 4BL 15/08/2012 O Jan Smith Stable Cottage Benderloch By Oban PA37 1QU 20/09/2012 O The Owner/Occupier The Bungalow Tynribbie Appin Argyll PA38 4DB 20/09/2012 O Mrs C M Webster The Falls Of Lora Hotel Connel By Oban PA37 1PB 19/09/2012 O D H Brown The Machair Lower Vaul Scarnish Isle Of Tiree 20/09/2012 O Donalda Henderson Tigh Na Fuaran Taynuilt Argyll 19/09/2012 O S Coates Tigh Na Sith Barran Kilmore Oban PA34 4XR 24/08/2012 O L McNiven Toriskay Rowan Road Oban PA35 5TY 19/09/2012 O Page 202 The Owner/Occupier Walden Glenmore Road Oban Argyll PA34 4PG 20/09/2012 O Page 203 Page 204 This page is intentionally left blank Page 205 NOT FOR PUBLICATION by virtue of paragraph(s) 13 of Schedule 7A of the Local Government(Scotland) Act 1973 Document is Restricted Agenda Item 8 Page 206 This page is intentionally left blank Page 207 NOT FOR PUBLICATION by virtue of paragraph(s) 13 of Schedule 7A of the Local Government(Scotland) Act 1973 Document is Restricted Page 208 This page is intentionally left blank