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Dawn Developments Ltd/467374673/Queen’s Quay Masterplan EIA/KD 04/01/2012 Major Mixed Use Development, Queen's Quay, Clydebank EIA Scoping Report characters of each of the constituent components of the proposed development area. For the purposes of describing the baseline the site is split into four areas: • Area 1: the western end of the Development site facing the river; • Area 2: Queen’s Dock; • Area 3: Supermarket plot; and • Area 4: East of Queen’s Dock. 7.3.1 Area 1: West end Area 1 comprises the western portion of the Development site from the site boundary east to Queen’s Dock. It is separated from the rest of Clydebank by the buildings along Glasgow Road; however, it can clearly be seen from both the River Clyde and the south bank. As in the days when the shipyard was operational, it will be a key part of the views of those going “doon the water” and will need to be assessed as a key feature on the water route from Glasgow to Greenock. At the same time, there is a need to open up views from Clydebank to the river. The opportunity for views from the town out to the river is a key element of the potential of this development. 7.3.2 Area 2: Queen’s Dock Area 2 comprises the Queen’s Dock basin. This was originally formed to launch the large ocean liners and so has a strong historic context. It is a very insular part of the site which can be seen from both the river and the south bank. The large Titan Crane, an important attraction and also an important landmark, is located in the next to the basin and the Queen’s Dock now has major potential as a tourist attraction and as a focal point for the whole development. There are opportunities to link Area 2 visually and physically with the rest of Clydebank. 7.3.3 Area 3: Supermarket plot The proposed location for the supermarket is on the main Glasgow Road. This is the principal road link through Clydebank connecting Glasgow and Dumbarton. The supermarket will impact on the perception of Clydebank held by all of those who pass along this route. It will also affect the sense of place experienced by the residents of Clydebank. 7.3.4 Area 4: East of Queen’s Dock Area 4 encompasses the parcel of land south of Area 3 between the Queen’s Dock and Clydebank College. It has a different character from the other areas described and provides a crucial link between Clydebank College, the supermarket site, and the Queen’s Dock basin. Page 31 Final for Issue
Dawn Developments Ltd/467374673/Queen’s Quay Masterplan EIA/KD 04/01/2012 Major Mixed Use Development, Queen's Quay, Clydebank EIA Scoping Report The four areas all have a different landscape character and each plays a different role in linking the wider Clydebank to the River Clyde. At the same time, they are being developed as one unit, so the combined impact is important. 7.3.5 Potential receptors Within the Development site each component area will generate its own receptors. The receptors will be established by production of a computer-generated Zone of Visual Influence plan and through detailed site visits to establish which specific viewers are the receptors, how sensitive the view is that they have, and what potential impact on that view that the proposed Development might have. The main the receptors are likely to be: • Clydebank; • users of the River Clyde; • the south bank; and • the Titan Crane. It is clear that the potential for visual links to the river, the shopping centre and other key locations within Clydebank need to be explained. The impact of the Development on the Glasgow Road and the perception of local residents and persons passing through the town will be considered. The River Clyde is, as yet, an untapped recreational and tourist resource. As this becomes a more active area, it is important that Clydebank contributes positively to this opportunity. The south bank of the river is mainly rural with Erskine set back from the edge of the river and largely out of view. Although the receptors are not likely to be particularly sensitive, it is still important that they should be considered. It is essential to ensure that the proposed development does not affect the majestic setting of the Titan Crane. 7.4 Key issues The possibility of bringing urban Clydebank closer to the River Clyde is a key issue for this development. The town was established because of the river and was made famous around the world because of its connection to it. If this development can re-establish a visual and physical link between Clydebank and the River Clyde it will be a major contribution to the perception of the town. The Glasgow Road is the main transport link through and to the town. Any development along this route must be seen to contribute to its quality. The development would also impact on the three main arterial routes north into the conurbation of Clydebank. The impact of the Development on these routes will be closely considered within the EIA. Page 32 Final for Issue
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Page 17 and 18: 3.4.1.1 National Planning Framework
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Page 23 and 24: 4.3.2 Public exhibition Dawn Develo
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Page 39 and 40: 8. WATER RESOURCES 8.1 Introduction
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Page 43 and 44: 8.4 Potential receptors Dawn Develo
Page 45 and 46: 9. GEOLOGY & SOILS 9.1 Introduction
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Page 55 and 56: 10.5 Queen’s Quay traffic compari
Page 57 and 58: 11. NOISE & VIBRATION 11.1 Introduc
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Page 67 and 68: 14.3 Baseline Dawn Developments Ltd
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Page 75 and 76: IHT Institute of Highways and Trans
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Figure 4: Search Area Buffers Dawn
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Figure 8: Core paths Dawn Developme
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