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Contents Page - Issue 37 - Alloa Sites and Proposals

1. Schedule 4

2. Representations

Alloa Community Council (CLDP163h, CLDP163g, CLDP163l,
CLDP163i, CLDP163j, CLDP163k, CLDP163n)
Randolph Richards (CLDP039)
GVA James Barr for Diageo Scotland Ltd. (CLDP061e, CLDP061f,
CLDP061g)
SEPA (CLDP104, CLDP105, CLDP126, CLDP127, CLDP088)
Colliers for Mactaggart and Mickel Homes Ltd. (CLDP079j)
Mrs Syme (CLDP175)
Marjory Watson (CLDP012)
Simon Karner (CLDP060)
Scottish Government (Historic Scotland) (CLDP070n, CLDP070o)
Ewan Murray (CLDP075)
Scottish Natural Heritage (CLDP144h)
Mrs Margaret Docherty (CLDP050)
Network Rail (CLDP063e)

3. Supporting Documents

CD012 Planning Advice Note 2/2010 - Affordable Housing and
Housing Land Audits (August 2010)
CD065 Redwell Primary School Travel Plan (March 2013) [attached]
CD083 The river basin management plan for the Scotland river basin
district 20092015 - Summary
SD18 GVA James Barr for Diageo Scotland Ltd. (CLDP061e,
CLDP061f, CLDP061g) - Supporting Statement
SD19 GVA James Barr for Diageo Scotland Ltd. (CLDP061e,
CLDP061f, CLDP061g) - Supporting Documentation

















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Issue 37 Alloa Sites and Proposals
Development Plan
reference:
H01 - Sunnyside, Alloa (Page 104)
H02 - Ashley Terrace, Alloa (Page
105)
H03 - Carsebridge Road North,
Alloa (Page 105)
H04 - Carsebridge, Alloa (Page
106)
H11 - St John's Primary School,
Alloa (Page 110)
H13 - Claremont Primary School,
Alloa (Page 111)
H14 - Paton's Bowling Club,
Tullibody Road, Alloa (Page 111)
M02 - The Shore, Alloa (Page 113)
M03 - Greenfield, Alloa (Page 114)
S01 - Redwell - New primary school
(Page 114)
B02 - Alloa West Business Park
(Page 117)
B03 - Carsebridge South (Page
118)
T03 - Alloa Station Car Park (Page
115)
Reporter:
Body or person(s) submitting a representation raising the issue
(including reference number):

Alloa Community Council (CLDP163h, CLDP163g, CLDP163l, CLDP163i,
CLDP163j, CLDP163k, CLDP163n)
Randolph Richards (CLDP039)
GVA James Barr for Diageo Scotland Ltd. (CLDP061e, CLDP061f,
CLDP061g)
SEPA (CLDP104, CLDP105, CLDP126, CLDP127, CLDP088)
Colliers for Mactaggart and Mickel Homes Ltd. (CLDP079j)
Mrs Syme (CLDP175)
Marjory Watson (CLDP012)
Simon Karner (CLDP060)
Scottish Government (Historic Scotland) (CLDP070n, CLDP070o)
Ewan Murray (CLDP075)
Scottish Natural Heritage (CLDP144h)
Mrs Margaret Docherty (CLDP050)
Network Rail (CLDP063e)

Provision of the development
plan to which the issue relates:
Alloa Proposals and Opportunities
Planning Authoritys summary of the representation(s):

H01 - Sunnyside, Alloa
H02 - Ashley Terrace, Alloa
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Alloa Community Council (CLDP163h) There have been complaints about
the noise from the railway especially the coal trains at night will this be an
issue on these sites?

H03 - Carsebridge Road North, Alloa
H04 - Carsebridge, Alloa

Randolph Richards (CLDP039) Lives and owns land and property adjacent
to the boundary of site H03, and moved to the area to live in a rural setting.
The field and stables are used to livery a horse which requires a peaceful
setting and is stressed and panicked by sudden loud noises or movement. It
would be impossible to continue to use the field and stables should housing
development take place immediately adjacent to the field. This would also
particularly apply should play areas or pitches be provided adjacent to the
property. There are no details in the plan of the type of housing proposed or
whether development would take place up to the perimeter.

Should the proposed development take place such that equestrian activity
was not possible, Mr Richards states he would be forced to move elsewhere.
He would also need to move should inappropriate high density housing occur
adjacent to his property - he did not move to Jellyholm Road to be in the
middle of a housing estate and very much appreciates his current green field
setting. The development of social housing adjacent to his property would also
cause a substantial loss in the value. Should development take place, it would
only be suitable for him to continue living on Jellyholm Road should a
substantial clear area be present adjacent to his property - the size of the
existing field is suggested as being suitable.

GVA James Barr for Diageo Scotland Ltd. (CLDP061e, CLDP061f)
Supports the allocations.

SEPA (CLDP104, CLDP105) Request modification to reduce the number of
units due to flood risk and amend the developer requirements text (H03).
Recommend the number of units at this allocation be reduced in light of
concerns regarding flood risk (H04).

Colliers for Mactaggart and Mickel Homes Ltd. (CLDP079j) Object to the
allocation of site H04 as there is no developer in place and significant
remediation/infrastructure costs.

H11 - St John's Primary School, Alloa

Alloa Community Council (CLDP163g) Concerns about access to the site.
The capacity for a lot of traffic is not great. When firming up the proposal
allowing the number of units to be 15 would make more sense.

Residents have concerns about knocking the current gym down and taking
access through this area, as this would impact on their properties greatly.

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Residents in both Grange Road and Dirleton Gardens who have properties
that are adjacent to the back lane would like any to see the road made up and
the drains repaired. Years of use by Clackmannanshire Council's dustcart
have resulted in heavy wear on this road. When St John's is developed there
is a likelihood that the dustcart could use the back lane to pick up bins from
the development.

The current developer contributions of improving West End park and
contributing to public art do not benefit the residents directly. Residents are
keen not to see further decline of the back lane.

Mrs Syme (CLDP175) Careful consideration needs to be given to new
buildings and access to the site in relation to existing properties.

H13 - Claremont Primary School, Alloa

Alloa Community Council (CLDP163l) he development of this site with a
proposed 40 units will add to the traffic problem in Redwell Place relating to
school access as it appears that all traffic is to exit the development via Carse
Terrace/Redwell Place. Couple this to the existing development on the old
Alloa Academy site (H12) and the increase in traffic volume will channel down
Redwell Place to exit onto the A907. Has any consideration been made to
creating an exit from Claremont /Braehead onto Tullibody Road?

H14 - Paton's Bowling Club, Tullibody Road, Alloa

Marjory Watson (CLDP012) Objects to the development of the site as it
would result in the removal of more green belt from Alloa, cause disruption
and an invasion of privacy and adversely affect the value of her property.

Simon Karner (CLDP060) Requests refusal to develop, especially flats and
maybe houses. Require clarity as to what the actual plans are, but should
preserve the area as a Green Space.

Have had problems with invasion of privacy, and occasionally his garden from
the Paton and Baldwin side of his back fence. Is therefore keen that any
development on the land maintains the privacy of himself and his neighbours.
Has good views to the Ochils and Dumyat. At this stage the development is
vague and so it is difficult to comment in detail.

Issues that occur is the need to keep traffic and general noise down as when
the club was active several neighbours complained about the volume of the
music played.

There are two larger holly trees on each side beyond his back garden and it
would be a shame to lose these. But in general the land is a mess and it is a
shame that this has been allowed to happen instead of becoming an asset to
Alloa.

Scottish Government (Historic Scotland) (CLDP070n) Development
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should respect the listed building and its setting.

Alloa Community Council (CLDP163i) There is uncertainty locally as to who
owns the land and what conditions were place on the land. There is a general
feeling that the land was gifted to the people of Alloa and so it appears wrong
to build houses on it. Do not the conditions placed on the gifting of the land
prevent it from being sold from Housing?

If the land is sold who benefits from the sale, the owners of the factory or the
local community of Alloa? If houses were to be built on the land they should
be in keeping with the existing houses on Victoria Street and the other houses
around the site. Local residents are most concerned if the houses were higher
than one/two stories and to close to the existing houses.

As there is only a general plan to build houses it is difficult for local residents
to comment, until fuller proposals are made. Access roads, moving the
existing Bowling Green etc. are all issues.

Could the land not be used for sporting activities again and the privacy of the
local residents maintained. There is a shortage of allotments so this might be
a good option as would some sort of community orchard or garden with
allotments.

It would be good if the B listed Pavilion was kept, and indeed looked after. It is
a shame that the land (and the now closed Pavilion) is not looked after better
than it is at present.

We would encourage that alternatives to housing be considered for this land.
Something that would enhance the local area which in its current state it is not
doing.

M02 - The Shore, Alloa

SEPA (CLDP126) Modification to developer requirements to reduce the
number of units due to flood risk.

Modification to developer requirements to secure improvements to modified
habitat and ensure that site drainage does not contribute to point source
pollution. Recommended that the number of houses be reduced and new
Flood Risk Assessment be undertaken to determine the location of Brothie
Burn culvert and protect and identify extent of other sources of flood risk.

An opportunity exits to ensure that the development of this site contributes to
achieving the objectives of the river basin management plan for the Scotland
river basin district 20092015 - Summary (CD083). To address the pressures
associated with this site the plan could assist in securing improvements to
modified habitats and reduce diffuse source inputs. We therefore recommend
that the developer requirements associated with this site be modified to
include the following:
Any shoreline development should not add any further morphological
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pressures to this water body. Any opportunities to improve modified habitat
should be harnessed.
Site drainage should not contribute to point and diffuse source pressures
within these water bodies. Appropriate SUDS should be incorporated.

Finally, we would request that the text "SEPA have identified potential
flooding issues associated with this site" be removed from the developer
requirements.

M03 - Greenfield, Alloa

Scottish Government (Historic Scotland) (CLDP070o) Future development
should respect the listed building and its setting.

Ewan Murray (CLDP075) Concerned over potential uses being unsuitable
due to noise disturbance to existing residents.

SEPA (CLDP127) A flood risk assessment should be included as a site
specific developer requirement. Developers should be encouraged to
undertake a feasibility study to assess the potential for channel restoration by
removing the culvert. We recommend that this is included as a site specific
developer requirement.

The plan is not specific in what is proposed at this site or the extent of the site
allocation boundary. If housing is proposed then an Flood Risk Assessment
(FRA) will be required. This would consider the risk of flooding to the existing
building but would also need to look at the grounds if proposals include
building there. If new housing is proposed in the grounds the areas for
development may be constrained due to the risk from the Fairy Burn.

Alloa Community Council (CLDP163j) Nearby residents do not want to see
the property redeveloped into a hotel or other facility, which might result in
noisy functions.

What is the status of the house and surrounding parkland. We understand that
the building was bought by the Alloa Burgh Council but the surrounding
parkland was gifted to the people of Alloa.

We know through local usage that the paths are heavily used. Are not some
of the paths de facto Rights of Way through common usage.

S01 - Redwell - New primary school

Alloa Community Council (CLDP163k) What consideration has been given
to parents dropping of children before school and picking them up after school
by car?

In Redwell Place the access to the new footpath is the lane between 20 & 22
Redwell Place. Apart from the impact on local residents in the vicinity, there is
a very real danger with the geographical layout of this area. The lane exits
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onto Redwell Place near the crest of the hill on a bend making visibility
restricted for both pedestrian and motorist. When parents stop here,
particularly when parked, this increases the risks significantly to all users as
cars will be forced onto the wrong side of the road on a blind crest. To make
matters worse, there is a significant planting of bushes and tall trees further
reducing visibility on the inside of the bend. These also obscure pedestrians
coming down the steps on the north side of the path preparing to cross at that
point.

B02 - Alloa West Business Park

Scottish Natural Heritage (CLDP144h) Request additional wording.

B03 - Carsebridge South

Mrs Margaret Docherty (CLDP050) Requests removal of site from LDP for
business or recreation uses.

GVA James Barr for Diageo Scotland Ltd. (CLDP061g) Supports the
allocation.

SEPA (CLDP088) Modification requested to the number of units due to flood
risk.

T03 - Alloa Station Car Park

Network Rail (CLDP063f) Support the inclusion of this Proposal.

Alloa Community Council (CLDP163n) On the whole the Community
Council welcomes the increased parking space for the railway line as by direct
experience we know that it fills up fairly quickly. Although increased use of
public transport is welcome, the proposed car parking space will increase
traffic around these sites. Is there more details about how the site will be
accessed by car and how the train users will access the railway station. We
assume the existing footbridge will be used but then the site is no further than
the car park on the other side of the inner ring road. Will the site need
landscaped to maximise the parking space. Would planting trees around the
area improve the environment.

There was in the past talk of a Park and Ride near Cambus to allow
commuters from the Hillfoots to join the train. Would this help to reduce the
traffic into Alloa and increase the use of public transport?

Modifications sought by those submitting representations:

H01 - Sunnyside, Alloa
H02 - Ashley Terrace, Alloa

Alloa Community Council (CLDP163h) No modifications have been sought,
only reassurance that rail freight noise would not be an issue.
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H03 - Carsebridge Road North, Alloa
H04 - Carsebridge, Alloa

Randolph Richards (CLDP039) In order to maintain his current use of the
land he requests that there would need to be a substantial area clear of
housing or active use next to his land/property.

GVA James Barr for Diageo Scotland Ltd. (CLDP061e, CLDP061f) No
modifications sought, supports the allocations.

SEPA (CLDP104, CLDP105) Request modification to reduce the number of
units due to flood risk and amend the developer requirements text (H03).
Recommend the number of units at this allocation be reduced in light of
concerns regarding flood risk (H04).

Colliers for Mactaggart and Mickel Homes Ltd. (CLDP079j) Object to the
allocation of the site in the LDP.

H11 - St John's Primary School, Alloa

Alloa Community Council (CLDP163g) When firming up the proposal
allowing the number of units to be 15 would make more sense.

Residents have concerns about knocking the current gym down and taking
access through this area, as this would impact on their properties greatly.
They would like to see if there are any other ways access to the site could be
gained.

Residents in both Grange Road and Dirleton Gardens who have properties
that are adjacent to the back lane would like any to see the road made up and
the drains repaired.

Seeking a change to the Developer Contributions. The current developer
contributions of improving West End park and contributing to public art do not
benefit the residents directly. Residents are keen not to see further decline of
the back lane. Repairing the drains and making up the back lane would be a
more beneficial for the local area and could be added to the developer
contributions.

Mrs Syme (CLDP175) Request addition to developer contributions to include
improvements to Dirleton Lane to bring it up to adoptable standard and
ensure the number of units is restricted to 15 with careful consideration given
to new buildings and access to the site in relation to existing properties.

H13 - Claremont Primary School, Alloa

Alloa Community Council (CLDP163l) The development of this site will add
to the traffic problem in Redwell Place relating to school access. Couple this
to the existing development on the old Alloa Academy site [H12] and the
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increase in traffic volume will channel down Redwell Place to exit onto the
A907. Has any consideration been made to creating an exit from Claremont
/Braehead onto Tullibody Road?

H14 - Paton's Bowling Club, Tullibody Road, Alloa

Marjory Watson (CLDP012) Requests removal of site from LDP.

Simon Karner (CLDP060) Requests removal of site from LDP but suggests
issues to be addressed if the site is to remain in the LDP. Would want to
maintain privacy and have some sort of buffer zone between back gardens
and any houses or flats.

Who will the sale of land benefit as the Pavilion appears to be abandoned
apart from the Bowlers. Will it ever be restored to it former glory? Is there not
a need for more green spaces within Alloa and was the land not given to
benefit the people of Alloa not to build more houses on it.

If buildings of any sort were to be approved for this land, every effort should
be made to enhance the area rather than trying to fit in as many units as
possible, as builders try and do now a days. This holds for all sides of the
development.

It would be useful to point out to any future developer that the fence is the
joint responsibility of Paton and Baldwin club and each of the house owners
on Victoria Street.

Scottish Government (Historic Scotland) (CLDP070n) Development
should respect the listed building and its setting.

Alloa Community Council (CLDP163i) Question whether conditions which
they believe were placed on the gifting of the land prevent it from being sold
for housing.

If houses were to be built on the land they should be in keeping with the
existing houses on Victoria Street and the other houses around the site. Local
residents are most concerned if the houses were higher than one/two stories
and to close to the existing houses.

As there is only a general plan to build houses it is difficult for local residents
to comment, until fuller proposals are made. Access roads, moving the
existing bowling green etc. are all issues.

Could the land not be used for sporting activities again and the privacy of the
local residents maintained. Some folk have mentioned that there is a shortage
of allotments so this might be a good option as would some sort of community
Orchard or garden with Allotments.

As for the Pavilion being B listed it would be good that this was kept, and
indeed looked after.
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We would encourage that alternatives to housing be considered for this land.
Something that would enhance the local area which in its current state it is not
doing.

M02 - The Shore, Alloa

SEPA (CLDP126) Modification to developer requirements to reduce the
number of units due to flood risk.

Modification to developer requirements to secure improvements to modified
habitat and ensure that site drainage does not contribute to point source
pollution. Recommended that the number of houses be reduced and new
Flood Risk Assessment be undertaken to determine the location of Brothie
Burn culvert and protect and identify extent of other sources of flood risk.

An opportunity exits to ensure that the development of this site contributes to
achieving the objectives of the river basin management plan for the Scotland
river basin district 20092015 - Summary (CD083). To address the pressures
associated with this site the plan could assist in securing improvements to
modified habitats and reduce diffuse source inputs. We therefore recommend
that the developer requirements associated with this site be modified to
include the following:
Any shoreline development should not add any further morphological
pressures to this water body. Any opportunities to improve modified habitat
should be harnessed.
Site drainage should not contribute to point and diffuse source pressures
within these water bodies. Appropriate SUDS should be incorporated.

Finally, we would request that the text "SEPA have identified potential
flooding issues associated with this site" be removed from the developer
requirements.

M03 - Greenfield, Alloa

Scottish Government (Historic Scotland) (CLDP070o) Future development
should respect the listed building and its setting.

Ewan Murray (CLDP075) Concerned over potential uses being unsuitable
due to noise disturbance to existing residents.

SEPA (CLDP127) A flood risk assessment should be included as a site
specific developer requirement. Developers should be encouraged to
undertake a feasibility study to assess the potential for channel restoration by
removing the culvert. We recommend that this is included as a site specific
developer requirement.

The plan is not specific in what is proposed at this site or the extent of the site
allocation boundary. If housing is proposed then an Flood Risk Assessment
(FRA) will be required. This would consider the risk of flooding to the existing
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building but would also need to look at the grounds if proposals include
building there. If new housing is proposed in the grounds the areas for
development may be constrained due to the risk from the Fairy Burn.

Alloa Community Council (CLDP163j) Nearby residents do not want to see
the property redeveloped into a hotel or other facility, which might result in
noisy functions.

We understand that the building was bought by the Alloa Burgh Council but
the surrounding parkland was gifted to the people of Alloa.

We know through local usage that the paths are heavily used. Are not some
of the paths de facto Rights of Way through common usage.

S01 - Redwell - New primary school

Alloa Community Council (CLDP163k) What consideration has been given
to parents dropping of children before school and picking them up after school
by car?

In Redwell Place the access to the new footpath is the lane between 20 & 22
Redwell Place. Apart from the impact on local residents in the vicinity, there is
a very real danger with the geographical layout of this area. The lane exits
onto Redwell Place near the crest of the hill on a bend making visibility
restricted for both pedestrian and motorist. When parents stop here,
particularly when parked, this increases the risks significantly to all users as
cars will be forced onto the wrong side of the road on a blind crest. To make
matters worse, there is a significant planting of bushes and tall trees further
reducing visibility on the inside of the bend. These also obscure pedestrians
coming down the steps on the north side of the path preparing to cross at that
point.

B02 - Alloa West Business Park

Scottish Natural Heritage (CLDP144h) The following wording is required for
this proposal: "Proposals will be subject to a Habitats Regulations Appraisal.
The application will need to demonstrate that the proposals will not have an
adverse effect upon the integrity of the River Teith SAC either alone or in
combination with other proposals in this plan (including, but not necessarily
limited to B02 and B13) or other projects. Developers will be required to
provide information to enable this appropriate assessment to be undertaken.
This may include (but not be limited to):
providing details of how impacts on qualifying interests of the River Teith
SAC will be avoided."

B03 - Carsebridge South

Mrs Margaret Docherty (CLDP050) Requests removal of site from LDP for
business or recreation uses. Concerns over noise and pollution from business
uses affecting the amenity of neighbouring residential properties and reducing
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the value of house properties. Concerns over noise and disruption from any
adjacent recreational uses, including intrusive floodlighting. Asks whether the
Council would erect fencing, trees, bushes etc. to screen the properties from
development. Concern over the impact of any development on wildlife on the
site.

GVA James Barr for Diageo Scotland Ltd. (CLDP061g) Supports the
allocation.

SEPA (CLDP088) Modification requested to the number of units due to flood
risk.

T03 - Alloa Station Car Park

Network Rail (CLDP063e) Support the inclusion of this Proposal.

Alloa Community Council (CLDP163n) On the whole the Community
Council welcomes the increased parking space for the railway line. Although
increased use of public transport is welcome, the proposed car parking space
will increase traffic around these sites. Are there more details about how the
site will be accessed by car and how the train users will access the railway
station. We assume the existing footbridge will be used but then the site is no
further than the car park on the other side of the inner ring road. Will the site
need landscaped to maximise the parking space. Would planting trees around
the area improve the environment.

There was in the past talk of a Park and Ride near Cambus to allow
commuters from the Hillfoots to join the train. Would this help to reduce the
traffic into Alloa? And increase the use of public transport.

Summary of responses (including reasons) by Planning Authority:

H01 - Sunnyside, Alloa
H02 - Ashley Terrace, Alloa

Alloa Community Council (CLDP163h) The closest part of the site to the
railway line is around 40 metres from it, with housing in between. It is
therefore unlikely that noise will be an issue, however Environmental Health
would be consulted at the planning application stage if it was considered it
may be an issue. No changes are therefore sought to the LDP.

H03 - Carsebridge Road North, Alloa
H04 - Carsebridge, Alloa

Randolph Richards (CLDP039) The proposals require the preparation of a
Development Brief and Masterplan for this, and the adjoining sites, which will
consider layout and land use in greater detail. The proposals also require a
tree survey to inform a landscaping and planting strategy including "significant
landscape and buffer planting, particularly to the eastern edge of the
development.". There will therefore be the opportunity to comment further at
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the planning application stage, with particular reference to this requirement.
No changes are therefore sought to the LDP.

GVA James Barr for Diageo Scotland Ltd. (CLDP061e, CLDP061f)
Support noted. No changes are sought to the LDP.

SEPA (CLDP104, CLDP105) The proposals require the preparation of the
Development Brief and Masterplan for these sites which will be informed by
the required Flood Risk and Drainage Assessments. The unit numbers for the
sites are indicative with exact numbers being informed by the Masterplan
analysis of the development requirements. The developer requirements do
not state "SEPA have identified potential flooding issues associated with this
site", however, the site is located within an area identified in the SEPA Flood
Maps as an area which may flood. No changes are therefore sought to the
LDP.

Colliers for Mactaggart and Mickel Homes Ltd. (CLDP079j) Having
promoted the site, GVA James Barr for Diageo have provided evidence
regarding the effectiveness of the site (CLDP061). It is considered that these
meet the principles of effectiveness in PAN 2/2010 (CD012), with further
details to be determined through the planning application process, led by the
content of the LDP. No changes are therefore sought to the LDP.

H11 - St John's Primary School, Alloa

Both Alloa Community Council (CLDP163g) and Mrs Syme (CLDP175)
have made similar comments in relation to the redevelopment of St John's
Primary School. There are clearly sensitivities associated with the
redevelopment of a listed building. Detailed proposals have yet to be
considered, however, as the current use will definitely cease, the LDP has
included as much detail as possible without having undertaken further work.
The required Development Brief and Design Statement will be of particular
importance. Input from the community will be welcomed as more detail
emerges about the design solution options. Advice from Historic Scotland will
also help to inform proposals. No changes are therefore sought to the LDP.

Until the relationship between the site and Dirleton Lane to the west is
established through a detailed design, it is unclear whether there would be
any continued or additional impact from the new development which may be
appropriately alleviated through developer contributions. Similarly,
contributions towards improvements at West End Park and for public art will
be considered in detail as the planning process progresses. No changes are
therefore sought to the LDP.

H13 - Claremont Primary School, Alloa

Alloa Community Council (CLDP163l) There are no proposals to create a
new vehicular access route from Claremont/Braehead onto Tullibody Road.
Traffic impacts will be considered in greater detail at the planning application
stage and any improvements required to the road network will be identified at
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that point. No changes are therefore sought to the LDP.

H14 - Paton's Bowling Club, Tullibody Road, Alloa

Marjory Watson (CLDP012), Simon Karner (CLDP060), Alloa Community
Council (CLDP163i). The part of the site to the south west was previously
tennis courts, which have now been abandoned for some time. The bowling
greens and newer pavilion building to the north of the site remain in use,
however the B Listed pavilion is now vacant. There is little prospect of the
tennis courts being reinstated, or any other recreational use being found for
the underused part of the site. Enabling development in the form of some
residential development would allow the listed pavilion to be retained,
maintained and eventually brought back into a productive community or club
use. It is acknowledged that this would be a difficult site to develop, and it may
involve relocation the bowling greens to another part of the site, however,
values from residential development may allow this.

If nothing is done it is likely the majority of the site will continue to be poorly
maintained and may be used for anti-social and disruptive behaviour. The
future of the listed pavilion would also be less certain and, if it remains
unused, would be at risk of vandalism and may ultimately fall into a state such
that it would not be able to be retained. There is no evidence of the land being
gifted to the people of Alloa, or that there are any legal impediments to
building on the site.

Any proposals would require to take into account the amenity of the existing
neighbouring properties. The community, and Community Council would have
the opportunity to comment on more detailed plans at a later stage in the
planning process.

While there is a shortage of allotments in the Council area, properties in this
area, in general, have significant areas of garden ground which individuals
can use. People should not have to travel far to an allotment as they should
be located close to demand wherever possible. The use of the land for
allotments would also be unlikely to generate sufficient finance to address the
issues facing the listed pavilion. No changes are therefore sought to the
LDP.

Scottish Government (Historic Scotland) (CLDP070n). Under 'Creating
Sustainable Communities', development proposals, should the Reporter be
minded to agree with Historic Scotland that the wording should be changed
from "...will require to be sensitive to the 'B' Listed Building..." to
"Development should respect the listed building and its setting.", this would be
acceptable to the Council, although it is considered that the current wording is
adequate.

M02 - The Shore, Alloa

SEPA (CLDP126) The unit numbers are indicative with the exact numbers
being informed by the Flood Risk and Drainage Assessments along with the
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analysis of the issues highlighted in the Development Requirements. The
environmental assets section of the Development Requirements clearly
outline the issues regarding SUDS and the protection of the SPA and SAC
and these will be detailed in the Development Brief for the site. The site is
located within an area identified in the SEPA Flood Maps as an area which
may flood and, if the Reporter is so minded, a statement to this effect could be
used in place of "SEPA have identified potential flooding issues associated
with this site.".

M03 - Greenfield, Alloa

Scottish Government (Historic Scotland) (CLDP070o) It is recognised that
there is no reference to the listed building under 'Creating Sustainable
Communities', and, if the Reporter is so minded, the wording suggested
"Future development should respect the listed building and its setting.", could
be included as a bullet point under this heading.

Ewan Murray (CLDP075), Alloa Community Council (CLDP163j) Issues of
noise, disturbance and protection of amenity will be considered once the
proposed future use for the site is known. It is considered the developer
requirements address the issue of protecting the surrounding parkland and
maintaining access adequately. Similarly there is a requirement to protect the
core path running through the site. No changes are therefore sought to the
LDP.

SEPA (CLDP127) The proposal relates to the existing building and its reuse.
The LDP is not promoting a wider development which would utilise the
surrounding parkland. No changes are therefore sought to the LDP.

S01 - Redwell - New primary school

Alloa Community Council (CLDP163k) Clackmannanshire Council Roads
and Highways Department have undertaken a design exercise to reduce the
speed limit on Stirling Road and have introduced a series of pedestrian
crossings and vehicle drop-off areas along the northern boundary of the
playing fields site. As part of the planning application for the new school a
Travel Plan (CD065) was prepared and this will be monitored and updated as
necessary. No changes are therefore sought to the LDP.
B02 - Alloa West Business Park

Scottish Natural Heritage (CLDP144h) It is assumed that the proposed
wording is also to include reference to the Firth of Forth SPA and add
reference to the River Teith SAC at the first bullet point under 'Environmental
Assets', rather than replace reference to the River Forth SPA with the River
Teith SAC. It is also assumed that reference to "B12 & B13" should remain in
the plan, rather than being replaced with "B02 & B13". As the suggested
wording will ensure the LDP will have no adverse effects on the integrity of the
River Teith SAC, and should the Reporter be minded, the proposed additions
could be incorporated into the current text.

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B03 - Carsebridge South

Mrs Margaret Docherty (CLDP050) The Development Framework submitted
with Diageo's representations in support of the allocation of this site show
business units, with green areas and landscaping between them and the
residential areas on Hilton Road, see below.



While this does not form part of any planning application it does show that the
importance of a buffer zone, and the protection of the amenity of neighbouring
residential properties has been considered when preparing initial layouts for
the site. This should be replicated as part of any formal application for
planning permission.

Under 'Environmental Assets', Development Requirements include a bat
survey and an ecological appraisal of the existing wetland and adjacent
woodland, followed by the incorporation of any necessary steps to protect and
enhance biodiversity within these areas of the site. No changes are
therefore sought to the LDP.

GVA James Barr for Diageo Scotland Ltd. (CLDP061g) Support noted. No
changes are sought to the LDP.

SEPA (CLDP088) The units are indicative with the exact numbers being
informed by the Flood Risk and Drainage Assessment with the other issues
highlighted in the Development Requirements. The site is located within an
area identified in the SEPA Flood Maps as an area which may be subject to
surface water flooding and, if the Reporter is so minded, a statement to this
effect could be used in place of 'SEPA have identified potential flooding
issues associated with this site'.


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T03 - Alloa Station Car Park

Network Rail (CLDP063e) Support noted. No changes are sought to the
LDP.

Alloa Community Council (CLDP163n) No detailed designs have been
considered yet, although it is most likely the site would be entered from
Parkway/Erskine Street. While the car park may be a similar distance to the
parking on the inner side of the ring road, it would serve traffic coming from
the north and avoid the need for that traffic to come down Whins Road and
through Shillinghill roundabout, which can both become congested at peak
times. A car park to the north would therefore help to relieve some congestion
closer to the town centre. Landscaping and tree planting would be considered
at the detailed design stage. The LDP contains a proposal for a Park and Ride
at Cambus with the aim of reducing traffic in Alloa and to Stirling and beyond
and making public transport more attractive. This is considered under Issue
39. No changes are therefore sought to the LDP.

Reporters conclusions:

Reporters recommendations: