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impact on bats. As a precautionary measure a condition can be applied, should members beminded to approve the application, to ensure that all work on site stops should bats be foundduring the construction process.2.8.3 The ecological survey submitted by the applicant highlights that the existing hedgerowsand tress provide ideal bird nesting habitat. To ensure that the proposal would have no adverseimpact on nesting birds a condition can be applied, should members be minded to approve theapplication, to ensure that all vegetation clearance works are undertaken outwith the summerbird nesting season (March to August)2.8.4 Given the above and subject to the conditions as proposed, it is considered that theproposal would have no adverse impact on bats or nesting birds.2.9 Water & Drainage2.9.1 Policy SS1 of the Approved Structure Plan and Policies I3, I4, and I5 of the Adopted LocalPlan advise that developments should not place unacceptable demands on public infrastructureincluding drainage systems, developments will not be supported if they would increase the riskof flooding, nor will they be supported if Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) or othersimilar appropriate measures are not undertaken. Consideration should also be given to theguidance contained within the Council's advice note on flooding and drainage.2.9.2 With regards to water and drainage issues the applicant has submitted details of theproposed SUDS scheme. Transportation Service Infrastructure officers have been consulted andhave confirmed that the proposed scheme complies with Fife Councils Guidelines relating towater and drainage issues.2.10 Trees & Hedgerows2.10.1 Policy E25 of the Draft Plan states that trees or hedgerows which have a landscape,amenity or nature conservation value will be protected from development.2.10.2 The proposed scheme involves removing a hedgerow to the north west of the site andseveral small trees around the perimeter. In this instance, given the relatively small amount offlora that would be lost it is not considered that the proposal would have any significant adverseeffect with respect to landscape, amenity or nature conservation.CONSULTATIONSScottish WaterEducation (Directorate)Structural Services (Harbours, Flood AndCoast)TransportationTransportation And Environmental Services -Operations TeamNo responseNo contribution requiredNo objectionsNo objections subject to conditions relating tothe upgrading of Fa-Latch Road, visibilitysplays and parking provision.No comments24
REPRESENTATIONS10 letters of objection have been received from 12 objectors concerning;Loss of green spaceUnsuitable access roadSubstandard junction at Fa-Latch Road/Kennoway RoadDanger to pedestrians/childrenIncrease in traffic generation/ traffic movements/ congestionThe existing paddock area is private, does not serve a wider community function and is notconsidered to be of high amenity value. The site is not protected in the Adopted Local Plan andtherefore there are no policies to safeguard against the development of this green space forresidential purposes. The other issues raised by the objectors have been addressed in the mainbody of the report.9 letters of support have also been received.CONCLUSIONSThe proposed scheme is considered acceptable in principle and would have no adverse impacton the surrounding area in terms of visual impact and residential amenity issues. The maindetermining issue is considered to be the impact the proposal would have in terms of roadsafety. In this instance it is considered on balance that the proposed scheme has addressed thereasons for the previous scheme being refused by Members and dismissed at appeal and wouldensure that the proposed scheme would not have any significant adverse impact in terms ofroad safety and accessibility issues. Subject to conditions it is considered that the proposalwould comply with the terms of the Development Plan and related National Guidance.RECOMMENDATIONIt is accordingly recommended that the application be approved subject to the followingconditions and reasons:1. BEFORE THE DEVELOPMENT IS OCCUPIED off-street parking spaces shall be provided inaccordance with the current Fife Council Transportation Development Guidelines and thereaftermaintained and kept available as such throughout the lifetime of the development.Reason: To ensure adequate provision of off-street car parking.2. All works done on or adjacent to the public roads shall be constructed in accordance with thecurrent Fife Council Development Guidelines.Reason: In the interests of road safety; to ensure the provision of adequate design, layoutand construction.25
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