Agenda item
Land at Rowett South, Bucksburn - 140844
Planning Application – 140844
The documents associated with this application can be viewed at-
http://planning.aberdeencity.gov.uk/PlanningDetail.asp?ref=140844
Planning Officer – Paul Williamson
Minutes:
The Committee had before it a report by the Head of Planning and Sustainable Development, which recommended:-
That the Committee express a willingness to approve the application conditionally for a residential-led mixed use development including approximately 1700 homes, local retail and commercial provision, education, leisure and community uses and associated new and upgraded access roads, landscaping and ancillary engineering works, but to withhold the issue of the consent document until the applicant has entered into a legal agreement with the Council to ensure:-
1. The provision of 25% affordable housing on site;
2. Financial contributions towards a gypsy traveller halting site within the ‘Greenferns Landward’ site;
3. Financial contributions towards primary education provision and the provision of serviced land within the site for a new two stream primary school;
4. Financial contributions towards secondary education provision;
5. Financial contributions towards community facilities and sports & recreation and provision of serviced land within the site for new sports pitches;
6. Financial contributions towards healthcare and provision of serviced land within the site for a new health centre;
7. Financial contributions towards the Strategic Transport Fund; and
8. Financial contributions towards mitigation on the local roads network.
(1) WATERCOURSES AND FLOOD RISK
No development shall take place unless a matters specified in conditions application comprising a detailing a scheme for the protection and enhancement of the water environment has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority in consultation with SEPA [and SNH or other agencies as appropriate]. The scheme shall include –
(i) Confirmation of the location of all existing water bodies on site and demonstration of how they have been positively incorporated into the layout of the development, including appropriate buffer zones between the top of the bank of the watercourse and the development; (ii) Full details relating to the upgrading of existing culverts / de-culverting of any watercourses on site. Any such proposals shall be designed to accommodate the 1 in 200 year flow; (iii) Full details relating to any other proposed engineering activities in the water environment, including the location and type of any proposed watercourse crossings. Any proposed watercourse crossings shall be designed to accept the 1 in 200 year flow. Thereafter all works on site must be undertaken in accordance with the approved scheme unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority in consultation with SEPA.
Reason – in order to protect and improve the water environment and to protect people and property from flood risk.
(2) AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT
No development shall take place unless matters specified in conditions application comprising an assessment of emissions to air from road traffic associated with the whole development has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority. The assessment shall be undertaken in accordance with a method approved by Council’s Environmental Health Service and take into account additional traffic associated with other consented or proposed developments in the area, including the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route. Where the development is assessed as having an adverse impact on local air quality, including the Anderson Drive / Haudigan roundabout / Auchmill Road Air Quality Management Area, mitigation measures shall be specified in the report. The approved mitigation measures shall thereafter be implemented in accordance with a timetable agreed with the planning authority.
Reason – in order to mitigate the impact of road traffic associated with the development on local air quality.
(3) NOISE MITIGATION SCHEME FOR FORRIT BRAE SOUTH DWELLINGS
No development shall take place unless a matters specified in conditions application consisting of a scheme of measures for the protection of the existing dwellings located on Forrit Brae South from road traffic noise (as identified within the AECOM Noise and Vibration Assessment, Chapter 11 of the Environmental Statement) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority. Thereafter the agreed measures shall be implemented prior to first occupation of the development.
Reason – in order to ensure that existing residents are adequately protected from excessive noise levels.
(4) BIRD MITIGATION
No development shall take place unless a matters specified in conditions application comprising a detailing a scheme for the provision of bird nest boxes along the southern edge of the Gough Burn woodland has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority. Thereafter no development shall take place unless the boxes have been installed.
Reason – in order to mitigate the impact of development on bird species.
(5) CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN (CTMP)
No development within any particular phase or block shall take place unless a matters specified in conditions application comprising a Construction Traffic Management Plan for that particular phase or block has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority in consultation with Transport Scotland. Thereafter, all construction traffic associated with the development shall conform to the requirements of the agreed plan.
Reason – in order to mitigate the impact of construction traffic on the operation of the road network.
(6) CONTAMINATED LAND
No development within any particular phase or block shall take place unless matters specified in conditions application comprising a scheme to deal with any contamination on or within the land forming that particular phase or block has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority. The scheme shall follow the procedures outlined in Planning Advice Note 33 (Development of Contaminated Land) and shall be conducted by a suitably qualified person in accordance with best practice as detailed in BS10175 (Investigation of Potentially Contaminated Sites – Code of Practice) and other best practice guidance and include (i) an investigation to determine the nature and extent of contamination; (ii) a site-specific risk assessment; and (iii) a remediation plan to address any significant risks and ensure the site is fit for the use proposed.
Thereafter no building within the particular phase or block shall be occupied unless for that building (i) any long term monitoring and reporting that may be required by the approved scheme of contamination or remediation plan or that otherwise has been required in writing by the planning authority is being undertaken and (ii) a report specifically relating to the building has been submitted and approved in writing by the planning authority that verifies that remedial works to fully address contamination issues related to the building(s) have been carried out, unless the planning authority has given written consent for a variation.
The final building within the particular phase or block site shall not be occupied unless a report has been submitted and approved in writing by the planning authority that verifies the completion of the remedial works for the entire phase or block, unless the planning authority has given written consent for a variation.
Reason – in order to ensure that the site is fit for human occupation
(7) ARCHAEOLOGICAL WORK SCHEME
No development (including site stripping, service provision or establishment of site compounds) within any particular phase or block shall take place unless a matters specified in conditions application comprising a scheme of archaeological work for that particular phase or block in accordance with a written scheme of investigation has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority. The scheme of archaeological work will include all necessary post-excavation and publication work.
Reason – in order to protect any items of archaeological importance which may exist within the site.
(8) RECORDING OF FARM BUILDINGS
No development within any particular phase or block shall take place unless a matters specified in conditions application comprising a building survey of all existing buildings within that particular phase or block has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority. The survey shall comprise a descriptive and photographic record of the building and a plan annotating any features of historic interest to at least to the standard of a level 2 English Heritage building survey and on completion shall be deposited with the local sites and monuments record.
Reason – in order to ensure that a historic record of buildings on the site is undertaken prior to demolition.
(9) BIRD HAZARD MANAGEMENT PLAN
No development (including site stripping, service provision or establishment of site compounds) within any particular phase or block shall take place unless a bird hazard management plan planning authority for that particular phase or block has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority. The submitted plan shall include details of the management of potential bird attractants which may be attractive to nesting, roosting and "loafing" birds, and the measures in place to implement removal of birds/eggs/nests if deemed necessary. Thereafter the agreed measures shall be implemented in full for the lifetime of the development unless otherwise agreed in writing by the planning authority.
Reason – to avoid endangering the safe movement of aircraft and the operation of Aberdeen International Airport through the attraction of birds.
(10) CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (CEMP)
No development (including site stripping, service provision or establishment of site compounds) within any particular phase or block shall take place unless a matters specified in conditions application comprising a site specific construction environmental management plan (CEMP) for that particular phase or block has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority in consultation with SEPA. The CEMP must address (i) surface water management; (ii) site waste management; (iii) watercourse engineering; (iv) pollution prevention; (v) management of wetland environment to increase its biodiversity value; and (vi) the protection of the wetland should any major oil spills occur in the area feeding it. Thereafter development shall be undertaken in accordance with the approved CEMP.
Reason – in order to minimise the impacts of necessary demolition / construction works on the environment.
(11) DUST MANAGEMENT PLAN
No development (including site stripping, service provision or establishment of site compounds) within any particular phase or block shall take place unless matters specified in conditions application comprising a Dust Management Plan for that particular phase or block has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority. The management plan shall specify dust mitigation measures and controls, responsibilities and any proposed monitoring regime. Thereafter development (including demolition) of each phase or block shall be undertaken in accordance with the approved plan.
Reason – in order to control air pollution from dust associated with the construction of the development.
(12) SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE
No development within any particular phase or block shall take place unless a matters specified in conditions application comprising a detailed scheme for surface water drainage for that particular phase or block has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority in consultation with SEPA. The scheme shall (i) detail two levels of sustainable drainage (SUDS) treatment (or three levels for industrial hardstanding areas) for all areas roads / hardstanding / car parking and one level of SUDS treatment for roof run-off; (ii) include source control; and (iii) shall be developed in accordance with the technical guidance contained in the SUDS Manual (C697). Thereafter development shall be implemented in accordance with the agreed scheme.
Reason – in order to ensure adequate protection of the water environment from surface water run-off.
(13) WASTE WATER CONNECTIONS
No development within any particular phase or block shall take place unless a matters specified in conditions application comprising a scheme for the connection of buildings to the public waste water system for that particular phase or block has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority. The scheme shall include confirmation from Scottish Water that connections can be made and any necessary upgrades to the public waste water system are in place. Thereafter no building shall be occupied unless connection has been made to the public waste water network in accordance with the approved details.
Reason – in order to ensure that sewage is satisfactorily treated and disposed of.
(14) BADGER PROTECTION PLAN
No development (including site stripping, service provision or establishment of site compounds) within any particular phase or block shall take place unless matters specified in conditions application comprising a badger protection plan for that particular phase or block has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority. The plan must contain (i) an updated badger survey, if the current data is more than six months old; (ii) details of final badger fencing and locations of all badger tunnels; (iii) details of foraging habitat mitigation; (iv) proposals to enhance the quality of the retained and newly created foraging habitat for badgers; and (v) details of the advance delivery of the foraging habitat mitigation.
Thereafter no development shall take place unless the agreed mitigation measures have been implemented unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Reason – in order to ensure the protection of UK protected species.
(15) TREE SURVEY AND PROTECTION
No development within any particular phase or block shall take place unless matters specified in conditions application comprising a tree survey (carried out by a qualified arboriculturist) for that particular phase has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority. The survey shall be undertaken in accordance with the Councils Supplementary Guidance 'Trees and Woodland’ and include measures for the protection of those trees to be retained. Thereafter development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details.
Reason – in order to safeguard any trees of value within and surrounding the site and assist in integrating existing trees into the development.
(16) DESIGN AND LAYOUT OF ROADS, PATHS AND BUILDINGS
No development within any particular phase or block shall take place unless a matters specified in conditions application comprising the detailed layout and design of roads, buildings and other structures for that particular phase or block has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority. The application shall comprise –
(i) details of existing and proposed site levels (including cross sections); (ii) details of the layout and finish of roads, footpaths and cycle paths; (iii) details of layout, design and external appearance of –
• buildings and ancillary structures;
• vehicular and motorcycle parking;
• short and long term secure cycle parking;
• storage and collection arrangements for waste and recyclables;
• boundary enclosures around individual homes and other premises;
(iv) details of play zones (if relevant to that phase/block and in accordance with the masterplan);
Thereafter the development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details.
Reason – in order to ensure a satisfactory layout and design of the development and ensure provision of a suitable level of parking.
(17) NOISE MITIGATION SCHEME FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
No development within any particular phase or block shall take place unless a matters specified in conditions application comprising a scheme of measures for the protection of the proposed residential properties from road traffic noise for that particular phase or block has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority. The scheme shall ensure that external noise levels do not exceed LAeq 18 hour 50dB during the daytime period (0700- 2300) in any rear garden area and internal levels within bedrooms do not exceed LAeq 8 hour 30dB during the night time period (2300-0700) with windows partially open for ventilation. Thereafter no residential property shall be occupied unless the mitigation measures relevant to that particular property have been implemented in accordance with the agreed scheme.
Reason – in order to ensure that residents of the development are adequately protected from excessive noise levels.
(18) PERWINNES RADAR SAFEGUARDING
No development within any particular phase or block shall take place, unless there has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority in consultation with the radar operator (NATS (En-route) plc), for that particular phase or block either (i) detailed plans including grid coordinates and spot heights for all corners of the proposed buildings in that individual phase, demonstrating that there would be no detrimental impact upon the operation of the Perwinnes Radar; or (ii) details of a scheme to mitigate any detrimental impact upon the operation of the Perwinnes Radar. Thereafter, development shall take place in complete accordance with such a scheme as so approved unless the planning authority and NATS (En-route) plc have given written consent for a variation.
Reason – in the interests of aircraft safety.
(19) WATER EFFICIENCY STATEMENT
No development within any particular phase or block shall take place unless matters specified in conditions application comprising a water efficiency statement for that particular phase or block has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority. The statement should take into account the advice provided in CIRIA publication C723 (Water sensitive urban design in the UK) and specify the measures proposed to incorporate water saving technology into the development so as to achieve gold standard for water use efficiency in domestic buildings or BREEAM level 5 for non-domestic buildings. Thereafter the approved measures shall be implemented in the construction of the development.
Reason – in order to help avoid reductions in river water levels, which at times of low flow can have impacts on freshwater pearl mussel, one of the qualifying features of the River Dee Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
(20) LOW AND ZERO CARBON BUILDINGS
No development within any particular phase or block shall take place unless matters specified in conditions application comprising a scheme detailing compliance with the Council's 'Low and Zero Carbon Buildings' supplementary guidance for the buildings within that particular phase or block has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority. Thereafter, each building shall not be occupied unless the approved measures have been implemented in full and are available for use.
Reason – in order to ensure that the development complies with the 'Low and Zero Carbon Buildings’ Supplementary Guidance.
(21) LANDSCAPING
No development within any particular phase or block shall take place unless a matters specified in conditions application comprising the a scheme of hard and soft landscaping covering all areas of public and private open/green space for that particular phase or block has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority. The scheme shall include details of –
(i) Existing and proposed finished ground levels; (ii) Existing landscape features, field boundaries, trees, woodland and vegetation to be retained or removed; (iii) Existing and proposed services and utilities including cables, pipelines and substations; (iv) Proposed woodland, tree and shrub numbers, densities, locations, species, sizes and stage of maturity at planting; (v) location, design and materials of walls, fences, gates and street furniture; (vi) arrangements for the management and maintenance of existing and proposed open space, woodland and landscaped areas including watercourse buffer strips; and(vii) proposed hard surface finishing materials.
All soft and hard landscaping proposals shall be carried out in accordance with the approved scheme and shall be completed during the planting season immediately following the commencement of each respective phase of the development or such other date as may be agreed in writing with the Planning Authority. Any planting which, within a period of 5 years from the completion of each phase of the development, in the opinion of the Planning Authority is dying, being severely damaged or becoming seriously diseased, shall be replaced by plants of similar size and species to those originally required to be planted.
Reason – in order to integrate the development into the surrounding landscape, increasing the biodiversity value of the site and creating a suitable environment for future residents.
(22) PUBLIC TRANSPORT STRATEGY
No part of the development shall be occupied unless a matters specified in conditions application comprising a public transport strategy for the whole development has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority. The strategy shall include proposals for the provision of either new or extended bus services linking the development with the existing public transport network, and details of the phased implementation of the strategy. Thereafter the agreed strategy shall be implemented as approved, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Planning Authority.
Reason – in the interests of encouraging the use of public transport and reducing reliance on the use of private cars.
(23) A96 / FORRIT BRAE JUNCTION ALTERATIONS
Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Planning Authority in consultation with Transport Scotland, no part of the development shall be occupied until the layout of the A96 / Forrit Brae junction has been altered to prevent right turn movements from the A96 into Forrit Brae or from Forrit onto the A96 eastbound. The details of these alterations shall be agreed in writing by the Planning Authority in consultation with Transport Scotland.
Reason – in order to mitigate the adverse impact of development traffic on the safe and efficient operation of the trunk road.
(24) TRUNK ROAD FRONTAGE TREATMENTS
That unless otherwise agreed in writing, no development within blocks RS:1, RS:13a, RS:13b, RS:18, RS:19 and RS:21 as identified on page 16 of the approved Rowett South: Phase 1 Masterplan (dated July 2015) shall take place unless a matters specified in conditions application comprising details of the frontage treatment along the trunk road boundary for that particular block has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority in consultation with Transport Scotland. Thereafter the details shall be implemented as approved.
Reason – to minimise the risk of pedestrians and animals gaining uncontrolled access to the trunk road with the consequential risk of accidents.
(25) EXTERNAL LIGHTING
No development within any particular phase or block shall take place unless matters specified in conditions application comprising details of the external lighting for that particular phase or block has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority after consultation with Transport Scotland, as the trunk roads authority. Thereafter the external lighting shall be shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details.
Reason – in order to ensure that there will be no distraction or dazzle on the trunk road and that the safe o the traffic on the trunk road will not be diminished and to ensure the safeguarding of Aberdeen International Airport.
Reason – in order to mitigate the adverse impact of development traffic on the safe and efficient operation of the trunk road.
(26) RESIDENTIAL TRAVEL PACK / GREEN TRAVEL PLAN
No development within any particular phase or block shall take place unless a matters specified in conditions application comprising either a residential travel pack (in the case of residential development) or a green travel plan (in the case of commercial development) for that particular phase or block has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority. Each residential travel pack shall identify details of different travel options available in the area in order to discourage the use of the private car. The approved travel pack shall be supplied to the first occupants of every residential unit within that block or phase on occupation. Each Travel Plan shall identify measures to be implemented in order to discourage the use of the private car as well as the duration of the plan, system of management, monitoring, review and reporting and thereafter shall be implemented as approved.
Reason – in order to reduce dependency on the private car for travel.
(27) PROVISION OF AWPR (DYCE / CRAIBSTONE) SECTION
Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Planning Authority and in consultation with Transport Scotland, the proposed development shall be limited to no more than 175 occupied residential units and ancillary uses, for the period prior to the Dyce / Craibstone Section of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route being open to traffic.
Reason – To restrict the scale of the development in order to minimise the interference with the safety and free flow of traffic on the trunk road.
(28) RETENTION OF LISTED BOUNDARY STONES
No development within block RS:44 or the open space to the west shall take place unless a matters specified in conditions application comprising a scheme for the retention in situ of the listed boundary stones (no. 42 and 41) adjacent to Kepplehills Road (identified as AS7 and AS8 in Chapter 13 of the Environmental Statement) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority. The scheme must explain how the features would be incorporated into the completed development proposals.
Reason – in order to mitigate the impact of the development on cultural heritage assets.
(29) PHASING
That no development shall take place other than in accordance with the indicative phasing strategy contained within section 4 of the Rowett South Phase 1 Masterplan document, unless otherwise agreed through the submission of a matters specified in conditions application for an alternative phasing programme covering the same matters.
Reason – in order to ensure development is progressively accompanied by the appropriate associated infrastructure.
(30) SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
The proposed primary school shall not be occupied unless matters specified in conditions application which identifies safe routes to the new primary school from within the development and any associated work to create the safe routes, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority.
Reason – in order to promote sustainable and safe travel and ensure compliance with policy D3 (Sustainable and Active Travel) of the Aberdeen Local Development Plan.
(31) RETAIL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (RIA) – BLOCK RS:27
No more than 700 units shall be completed unless a matters specified in conditions application comprising a retail impact assessment for retail, leisure and commercial uses within blocks RS:27 has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority. The impact assessment shall be undertaken in accordance with a method approved by Council’s Planning Service but is expected to (i) consider the required levels of retail, leisure and commercial floor space required in order to meet the demands of the development; (ii) indicate the level of actual floor space and mix of uses proposed; and (iii) make an assessment of any potential impact on nearby town, district or neighbourhood centres and Aberdeen city centre as a result of the new floor space.
Thereafter, the retail, leisure and commercial space shall be openly marketed with a view to securing occupiers for the units and marketing update reports shall be provided to Aberdeen City Council annually, starting one year after approval of the matters specified in conditions application.
In the case where no occupier can be found for any particular area of retail, leisure and commercial space, no more than 1400 residential units shall be completed unless a further retail impact assessment has been provided addressing the same considerations as the initial RIA. Thereafter, annual marketing reports shall continue.
Reason – in order to ensure provision of local retail, commercial and community facilities at an appropriate time for the Newhills expansion area and to ensure that existing retail, leisure and commercial centres are not adversely impacted.
(32) RETAIL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (RIA) – BLOCK RS:28
That no development of the medical centre proposed in block RS:28 shall take place unless a matters specified in conditions application comprising a retail impact assessment for retail, leisure and commercial uses within the ground floor level of the medical centre has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority. The impact assessment shall be undertaken in accordance with a method approved by Council’s Planning Service but is expected to (i) consider the required levels of retail, leisure and commercial floor space required in order to meet the demands of the development; (ii) indicate the level of actual floor space and mix of uses proposed; and (iii) make an assessment of any potential impact on nearby town, district or neighbourhood centres and Aberdeen city centre as a result of the new floor space.
Reason – in order to ensure provision of local retail, commercial and community facilities at an appropriate time for the Newhills expansion area and to ensure that existing retail, leisure and commercial centres are not adversely impacted.
(33) MASTERPLAN FOR REMAINDER OF SITE
No development of any area outwith the part of the application site covered by the ‘Rowett South Phase 1 Masterplan’ shall take place unless matters specified in conditions application comprising an addendum to the existing ‘Rowett South Phase 1 Masterplan’ or a second masterplan for that particular area has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority through an application for matters specified in conditions.
Reason – In order to ensure the key design principles are established for the area in a comprehensive and coherent manner.
DIRECTION UNDER SECTION 59(5) OF THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (SCOTLAND) ACT 1997
That in accordance with the power granted to it under section 59(5) the planning authority hereby direct that section 59(2)(a)(i) shall apply in respect to this planning permission in principle with the substitution of the period of 3 years with that of 10 years, as is considered appropriate by the planning authority in this instance on the basis of the scale and size of the allocation. Therefore this planning permission in principle shall lapse unless a further application or applications for approval of the matters specified in all conditions attached to this grant of planning permission in principle across the entire site has been made before whichever is the latest of the following; (i) the expiration of 10 years from the date of this grant of planning permission in principle; (ii) the expiration of 6 months from the date on which an earlier application for the requisite approval of matters specified in conditions was refused; (iii) the expiration of 6 months from the date on which an appeal against such refusal was dismissed.
INFORMATIVE NOTES
1. EXPIRATION OF CONSENT
This planning permission in principle shall lapse on the expiration of 2 years from the approval of matters specified in conditions being obtained (or, in the case of approval of different matters on different dates, from the requisite approval for the last such matter being obtained) unless the development to which the permission relates is begun before that expiration - pursuant to section 59 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.
2. DETAILED PLANNING APPLICATIONS
The planning authority expect the matters specified in the conditions attached to this planning permission in principle to be addressed through the submission of matters specified in conditions applications. The submission of standalone detailed planning applications is strongly discouraged due to the added complexity of assessing such applications outwith the terms of the planning permission in principle. Should detailed planning applications be submitted it is likely that (i) further supporting information (e.g. transport assessment) would be required in order to adequately assess the proposals and (ii) new section 75 legal agreements would be required in order to secure developer obligations. Notwithstanding the standalone nature of any detailed planning applications, such application would be expected to observe the terms of the planning permission in principle conditions.
3. ABERDEEN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT SAFEGUARDING OF (CRANES & SCAFFOLDING & OTHER TALL CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT)
Attention is drawn to the requirement within the British Standard Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Cranes (BS7121), specifically section 9.9.3 (Crane Control in the Vicinity of Aerodromes) which requires the responsible person to consult the aerodrome manager for permission to work if a crane is to be used within 6km of an aerodrome and its height would exceed 10m or that of surrounding trees and structures. Use of cranes or scaffolding above the height of the proposed development, or other tall construction equipment must be notified to Aberdeen International Airport Safeguarding Manager (safeguarding@aiairport.com / 01224 725756) at least one month prior to use. Failure to do so may result in any responsible person being guilty of an offence under Article 137 (Endangering Safety of and Aircraft) of the Air Navigation Order (CAP 393) which states that a person must not recklessly or negligently act in a manner likely to endanger an aircraft.
4. ABERDEEN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT SAFEGUARDING (HEIGHTS)
Any development above a height of 7m is likely to cause an infringement of a critical flight safety surface. If any proposal is anticipated to cause an infringement then it is recommended that contact is made with Aberdeen International Airport Safeguarding Manager (safeguarding@aiairport.com / 01224 725756).
5. PERWINNES RADAR (SAFEGUARDING)
Developers and applicants are advised that the application site is within he safeguarding zone of Perwinnes Radar Installation, operated by NATS (En Route) plc (“NERL”). On receipt of an application for matters specified in conditions (MSC) related to this grant of planning permission in principle (PPiP), the planning authority will consult NERL to determine if proposed buildings and structures would have an adverse impact upon the operation of the radar installation and if mitigation to any impact is possible. If an unacceptable impact and a viable mitigation is identified, the developer will be expected to agree with NERL a mitigation package prior to determination of an application. The planning authority strongly suggests that prior to submission of an application, early dialogue with NATS is undertaken to find a solution to any impact a development may have on the radar. NATS provide a technical consultancy service to developers wishing to enter into pre-application discussions and further information can be obtained from the NATS Safeguarding Office at NATSSafeguarding@nats.co.uk .
6. CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (CEMP)
SEPA advice recommendations that the CEMP is submitted at least 2 months prior to the commencement of any works on site. This is to allow necessary agencies sufficient time to fully review the mitigation proposals and avoid any potential delays to the project moving forward.
7. HOURS OF WORK
Unless otherwise agreed in writing with Aberdeen City Council Environmental Health Service, during the construction of any phase of the development, the normal hours of operation for all activity audible at the boundary of the nearest noise sensitive premises shall be between 07:00 to 19:00 hours Monday to Friday; 07:00 to 16:00 hours on Saturday, with no noisy work audible at site boundary on Sunday.
The Committee resolved:-
(i) to approve the recommendation; and
(ii) to ensure that Scottish Water are consulted in terms of a sustainable drainage system.
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