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Contents Page - Issue 25 - Pipeline and Hazard Consultation Zones

1. Schedule 4

2. Representations

Health and Safety Executive (CLDP036, CLDP036a)

3. Supporting Documents

CD080 HSE Zones Extract - H07 - Earlsfield 1
CD081 HSE Zones Extract - B15 - Meadowend






































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Issue 25 Pipeline and Hazard Consultation Zones
Development Plan
reference:
LDP Maps
Consultation zones affecting sites:
H03 (Page 105), H04 (Page 106),
H07 (Page 108), S02 (Page 114),
B03 (Page 118), B06 (Page 119),
B08 (Page 129), B09 (Page 130),
B11 (Page 135), B12 (Page 136),
B13 (Page 137), B15 (Page 139),
H49 (Page 159), H50 (Page 160),
S15 (Page 160), S16 (Page 160),
B21 (Page 161), E02 (Page 162)
Reporter:
Body or person(s) submitting a representation raising the issue
(including reference number):

Health and Safety Executive (CLDP036, CLDP036a)

Provision of the development
plan to which the issue relates:

Planning Authoritys summary of the representation(s):

Health and Safety Executive (CLDP036a) would like all major hazard
installations and MAHPs consultation zones marked on a map in the LDP as
an effective way to identify the development proposals that could encroach on
consultation zones, and the extent of any encroachment that could occur.
Suggest the proposals maps may be suitable for presenting this information.

Health and Safety Executive (CLDP036) conclude that there is the potential
for 18 sites allocated in the LDP to encroach on consultation zones. The
potential for encroachment is being brought to your attention at an early stage
so that you can assess the actual extent of any incompatibility on future
developments. All planning authorities should have an authorised
administrator who can access the HSEs Planning Advice for Developments
near Hazardous Installations Information Package (PADHI+) on the extranet;
further information is available on the HSE website:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/landuseplanning/padhi.htm.

Modifications sought by those submitting representations:

Health and Safety Executive (CLDP036a) Recommend that sites, pipelines
and their associated consultation zones are identified on a Local Development
Plan map.

Health and Safety Executive (CLDP036) The HSE do not suggest any
modifications resulting from their list of sites which could encroach on
consultation zones, but state that when sufficient information on the location
and use class of sites becomes available at the pre-planning stages of the
local plan, the use of PADHI+ could assist in making informed planning
decisions about development compatibility. They also recommend that for
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speculative testing of advice that the PADHI+ training database is used.

Summary of responses (including reasons) by Planning Authority:

Health and Safety Executive (CLDP036a) Major Hazard Consultation Zones
are identified on the 'Designated Sites' map in the LDP. It was considered
preferable for ease of understanding and clarity to identify all of the
Designations on one base map and all of the Proposals and Opportunities on
other maps. No changes are therefore sought to the LDP.

Health and Safety Executive (CLDP036) The Council were aware of the
consultation zones when allocating sites through the LDP, and carrying sites
through from previously adopted development plans. It is recognised that a
PADHI+ assessment will need to be carried out for sites where the
consultation zones are still in place (the development of some sites would first
require the cessation of the major hazard use which resulted in the
consultation area, and therefore they would no longer be relevant). It is
considered that this assessment is best carried out when there is sufficient
information available on how the site might be developed and that this would
be provided during pre-application discussions rather than at the LDP stage. It
is not considered that any of the sites allocated are so constrained by the
consultation zones that they could not be developed. Detailed responses on
the sites listed by HSE is given below:
H03 - Carsebridge Road North, Alloa
H04 - Carsebridge, Alloa
These two sites would only be developed if the bonded warehouses on the
sites were relocated, thus removing the subject of the consultation zone.
H07 - Earlsfield 1, Alloa
Our records show the outer edge of the pipeline consultation zone in this
vicinity to be over 25 metres from the proposed housing site (CD080).
S02 - Carsebridge, Alloa
B03 - Carsebridge South
These two sites would only be developed if the bonded warehouses on the
sites were relocated, thus removing the subject of the consultation zone.
B06 - Hilton Road/Clackmannan Road, Alloa
Planning permission granted for the development of a hotel and restaurant
(10/00232/PPP). Restaurant element completed (12/00007/FULL).
B08 - Dumyat Business Park
The southernmost part of the southern site lies within the consultation zone
therefore PADHI+ would be carried out.
B09 - Station Road, Cambus
The site lies within the consultation zone therefore PADHI+ would be carried
out.
B11 - Kilbagie
A gas pipeline serves this site and terminates within it, although there is a
relatively small consultation zone around it. PADHI+ would be carried out for
any development likely to affect it.
B12 - Garvel Farm, Blackgrange
B13 - Midtown
The northernmost parts of these sites lie within the consultation zone
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therefore PADHI+ would be carried out.
B15 - Meadowend
Our records show the outer edge of the pipeline consultation zone in this
vicinity to be over 60 metres from the proposed business site (CD081).
H49 - Forestmill
Planning permission granted in July 2011 for the development of a village,
comprising houses, school, business units, shops, hotel, golf course, leisure
and community facilities with associated roads, footpaths, other infrastructure,
open space and landscaping. There are two Transco pipelines within or
adjacent to the site which have significant consultation distances. It is
understood that the applicants have confirmed on-going discussions with
Scottish Gas Networks to resolve this matter. Their Environmental Statement
indicates two possible scenarios, either the diversion or one or both pipelines
or some form of protective armouring. The most recent submission from the
applicant sets out the principles upon which the development proposal would
be based, assuming protection of the gas pipeline. The Council have received
confirmation from Scottish Gas Networks that the applicants proposals are
generally acceptable. These will inform a finalised masterplan, and will be
controlled by a Section 75 Agreement.
H50 - Solsgirth
A small part of the northwest part of the site lies within the consultation zone
and consented applications have been through the PADHI+ assessment.
S15 - Forestmill - new primary school
S16 - Forestmill golf course and hotel
Developers are aware of the consultation zone running through the site as
part of their work on the Forestmill development to the north. PADHI+ would
be carried out.
B21 - Bridge Business Park
Only a very small part of the southeast corner of the site is affected by the
very outer edge of the consultation zone, however PADHI+ would be carried
out if necessary.
E02 - Meadowhill opencast restoration
Proposal of Application Notice 13/00149/PAN approved for the restoration of
the Meadowhill Opencast Quarry site.
No changes are therefore sought to the LDP.

Reporters conclusions:

Reporters recommendations: