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Kirkcaldy Area CommitteeWednesday, 27th March, 2013 - 9.00 a.m.St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Cowdenbeath Road, Burntisland1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.AGENDA2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST - Members of the Committeeare asked to declare any interest(s) in particular items on theagenda and the nature of the interest(s) at this stage.Page Nos.3. MINUTE - Minute of Kirkcaldy Area Committee of 27th February,2013.1 - 64. BURNTISLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL - Presentation from Pupils.DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT5. APPLICATIONS FOR DETERMINATION - Reports by Head ofEnterprise, Planning & Protective Services on:-(a)(b)06/04322/FULL - Change of use and alterations to ChurchHall to form sixteen flatted dwellings and upgrading ofArcade glazed roof at Upper Floor Church, OlympiaArcade, Kirkcaldy.11/04794/EIA - Erection of three wind turbines (99.5m toblade tip), formation of access track, erection of ancillarysub-station building and other ancillary developmentincluding underground cabling - Clentrie Farm, Fife.ITEMS FOR DETERMINATION7 - 1112 - 436. REPRESENTATION FROM THE AREA COMMITTEES FORTHE FIFE LOCAL TOURIST ASSOCIATIONS - Report by FifeTourism Partnership Manager.44 - 477./

- 2 -Page Nos.7. MOSSMORRAN AND BRAEFOOT BAY INDEPENDENT AIRQUALITY MONITORING GROUP - REPRESENTATION(INVITATION) - Report by Senior Manager (DemocraticServices).48 - 50ITEMS FOR SCRUTINY/MONITORING8. REFORM OF THE FIRE AND POLICE SERVICES -IMPLICATIONS FOR FIFE COUNCIL - Report by Chief LegalOfficer.9. PROPERTY DISPOSALS - Report by Head of Asset & FacilitiesManagement Services.51 - 5455 - 61ITEMS FOR NOTING10. UPDATES ON POLICING ACTIVITIES WITHIN KIRKCALDYPOLICING AREA - Reports by Area Chief Inspector, FifeConstabulary:-(a) Multi-member Ward Policing Plans. 62 - 85(b) Parking Enforcement. 86 - 8811. SHQS INVESTMENT REPORT 2013/14 - Report by Head ofHousing & Neighbourhood Services.89 - 9612. PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS - Report by Head of Asset &Facilities Management Services (transmitted electronically tomembers).13. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME - No questions have been submittedfor this meeting by the public in terms of Standing Order No. 23.Michael Enston,Executive Director,Corporate Services.Fife House,North Street,Glenrothes,Fife. KY7 5LT20th March, 2013If telephoning, please ask for:-Hazel Hewitt, Committee Administrator, Fife House, GlenrothesTelephone: 08451 555555 (Ext. 442302) or E-mail: hazel.hewitt@fife.gov.ukAgendas and papers for all Committee meetings can be accessed onwww.fifedirect.org.uk/committees

2013.K.A.C.49Kirkcaldy Area Committee27 March 2013Agenda Item No. 3THE FIFE COUNCIL - KIRKCALDY AREA COMMITTEE - KIRKCALDY27th February, 20139.00 a.m. - 12.50 p.m.PRESENT:ATTENDING:Councillors Neil Crooks (Chair), Lawrence Brown, Kay Carrington,Peter George, Judy Hamilton, George Kay, Susan Leslie, Carol Lindsay,Stuart MacPhail, Arthur Morrison, David Rossand Kenny Selbie.Danny Cepok, Area Services Manager, Corporate Services; AlastairHamilton, Service Manager, Ewen Campbell, Planner and Mark Barrett,Lead Officer, Enterprise, Planning & Protective Services, Derek Allan,Rector, Kirkcaldy High School, Lynn Porter, Headteacher, Viewforth HighSchool, Gordon Wardrope, Education Officer and Julie Dickson,Community Learning & Development Team Leader, Education &Learning; Colin McCredie, Programme Manager and Alastair Drummond,Project Manager, Asset & Facilities Management Services; KevinO’Kane, Greenspace Partnership Officer, Alison Irvine, Senior AccessOfficer, Jen Henderson, Sports Development Manager and MichaelKavanagh, Sports Development Officer, Leisure & Cultural Services;Damien Woods, Service Manager, Transportation & EnvironmentalServices; Jo-Anne Ashford, Accountant, Financial Services; MaryMcLean, Solicitor, Andrew Ferguson, Manager (Committee Services)and Hazel Hewitt, Committee Administrator, Corporate Services.Prior to commencement of business, the Chair thanked Fife Council staff for all their workon the KANES event.79. MINUTEThe Minute of the meeting of Kirkcaldy Area Committee of 23rd January, 2013,approved by Fife Council at its meeting on 21st February, 2013, was submitted.DecisionThe Committee approved the Minute as a correct record.80. SCHOOL PERFORMANCE, ATTAINMENT AND ACHIEVEMENTThe Committee considered a report by the Executive Director, Education on the2011-12 School Performance, Attainment and Achievement across the secondaryand primary schools serving the area, which advised of progress made by Kirkcaldyand Viewforth High Schools towards improving educational attainment andachievement in line with the Fife Council plan. The Chair thanked the Rector ofKirkcaldy High School and the Headteacher of Viewforth High School for theirpresentations and commended them, staff, pupils and parents on the progress madetowards improving performance, attainment and achievement.Decision/1

2013.K.A.C.50DecisionThe Committee noted and welcomed the report.81. APPLICATIONS FOR DETERMINATIONThe Committee considered reports by the Head of Enterprise, Planning & ProtectiveServices on applications for planning permission as follows:-(a)12/04009/FULL - Erection of double domestic garage, alterations toboundary wall, formation of archway and erection of gates - The Old Mill,4 Glamis Road, KinghornDecisionThe Committee agreed to refuse the planning application for the reasondetailed in the report.(b)12/04010/LBC - Listed building consent for alterations to boundary wall,formation of archway and erection of gates - The Old Mill, 4 GlamisRoad, KinghornDecisionThe Committee agreed to refuse the planning application for the reasondetailed in the report.(c)12/05090/FULL - Installation of replacement windows - 12 Fitzroy Square,DysartDecisionThe Committee agreed to approve the planning application without conditions.(d)13/00044/FULL - Installation of externally applied insulation system withrender finish - 1-258 Ravens Craig, KirkcaldyDecisionThe Committee agreed to approve the planning application, subject to the onecondition and reason detailed in the report.(e)12/04858/ARC - Matters specified by conditions for erection of primaryschool and formation of sports pitches, car parking, pedestrian andvehicular access - East Toll Park, Kirkcaldy Road, BurntislandDecision/2

2013.K.A.C.51DecisionThe Committee agreed to approve the planning application, subject to the fiveconditions and reasons detailed in the report.82. INVERTIEL AND LINKTOWN STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK -ASSESSMENT OF FUTURE OPTIONSPrevious Minute Reference - para. 19 of 2012.K.A.C.15The Committee considered a reportby the Head of Enterprise, Planning & ProtectiveServices which invited members to consider options and to agree an appropriateapproach to progress a development and design strategy for the Invertiel andLinktown area of Kirkcaldy.DecisionThe Committeeendorsed the report and approved Option 1 as an appropriate meansto progress the design/development strategy for the Invertiel/Linktown area.83. BURNTISLAND COMMON GOOD FUND - APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE:BURNTISLAND BOWLING CLUBThe Committee considered a joint report by the Executive Directors, CorporateServices and Finance & Resources which sought a decision on the award of fundingfrom Burntisland Common Good Fund of £10,000 to Burntisland Bowling Club toassist with the costs of repair/refurbishment to the former clubhouse situated in thegrounds of the Bowling Club.MotionCouncillor Kay, seconded by Councillor Leslie, moved that £6,000 be awarded to theBowling Club.AmendmentCouncillor George, seconded by Councillor Brown, moved that £5,000 be awarded tothe Bowling Club.VoteAmendment - 2Motion - 9DecisionThe Committee agreed to award £6,000 to Burntisland Bowling Club from theBurntisland Common Good Fund.84./Councillor Kay left the meeting temporarily at the conclusion of this item.3

2013.K.A.C.5284. APPOINTMENTS TO PARTNER ORGANISATIONS - CHANGE TO MEMBERSHIPPrevious Minute Reference - Para. 7 of 2012.K.A.C.3The Committee considered a report by the Executive Director, Corporate Serviceswhich proposed a change to one of the two Kirkcaldy Area representatives onKirkcaldy and Central Fife Sports Council.DecisionThe Committee agreed to appoint Councillor Selbie as a replacement for CouncillorGeorge on Kirkcaldy and Central Fife Sports Council.85. LOCAL COMMUNITY PLANNING IN KIRKCALDY AREAPrevious Minute Reference - Para. 72 of 2013.K.A.C.47The Committee considered a report by the Senior Manager, Corporate Serviceswhich provided an update on developing Local Community Planning in the Kirkcaldyarea and proposed steps towards developing a Local Community Plan. Membersexpressed concerns regarding the process for the development of the LocalCommunity Plan, particularly in relation to transparency and accountability.DecisionThe Committee agreed:-(1) the principal themes and initial priority activities for the Kirkcaldy Area,including the Fairer Scotland Fund contributions to the projects identified inAppendix 1 of the report;(2) the steps outlined in the report to develop a Local Community Plan for theKirkcaldy Area which would be a guidance document for local officers,services and partners; and(3) that further reports would be brought to the Area Committee on theconsultation and development of the Kirkcaldy Area Local Community Plan.Councillor Kay rejoined the meeting during this item.86. CORE PATH DIVERSION, AUCHERTOOLThe Committee considered a report by the Head of Leisure & Cultural Serviceswhich requested approval for a diversion of core path 569 at West Balbairdie, southof Auchtertool.DecisionThe Committee approved the proposed diversion of core path 569, under section 20of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003.87./4

2013.K.A.C.5387. WHYTEMANS BRAE, KIRKCALDY - PROPOSED WAITING RESTRICTIONSThe Committee considered a report by the Head of Transportation & EnvironmentalServices which sought agreement to promote a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) tointroduce waiting restrictions at Whytemans Brae, Kirkcaldy.Members also identifieda number of parking issues connected with Whytemans Brae and the surroundingarea which related to Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy.DecisionThe Committee agreed:-(1) to the proposed TRO shown on drawing number CTP/TO/13/004 within sixmonths; and(2) that a representative from NHS Fife would be invited to attend a futuremeeting of Kirkcaldy Area Committee to discuss issues relating to parking forVictoria Hospital.88. KIRKCALDY GREENSPACE ACTION PLAN 2013Previous Minute Reference - Para. 580 of 2012.K.A.C.331The Committee considered a report by the Head of Leisure &Cultural Services whichprovided an update on the second Kirkcaldy Area Greenspace Action Plan.DecisionThe Committee:-(1) noted and welcomed the progress made to date; and(2) noted that a further report would be submitted to Kirkcaldy Area Committee inFebruary, 2014.89. STREET CLEANING PERFORMANCE90./The Committee considered a report by the Head of Transportation & EnvironmentalServices which provided an update on the performance of Fife’s Street CleaningService.DecisionThe Committee noted the report.5

2013.K.A.C.5490. ACTIVE FIFE - PROVISION AND SUPPORT FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ANDSPORTThe Committee considered a joint report by the Heads of Education and Leisure &Cultural Services which provided an overview of the work undertaken by Active Fifeto co-ordinate,encourage and support the provision of opportunities for physicalactivity and sport in Fife.DecisionThe Committee noted and welcomed the report.91. KIRKCALDY AREA COMMUNITY LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENTPARTNERSHIP PROGRESS REPORTThe Committee considered a report by the Head of Educationwhich providedinformation on the activities and progress of the Kirkcaldy Community Learning andDevelopment Partnership in the six month period April to September, 2012.DecisionThe Committee:-(1) noted the report; and(2) agreed that a draft youth activity summer programme would be submitted tothe next meeting of Kirkcaldy Area Committee.92. PROPERTY TRANSACTIONSDecisionThe Committee noted the report by the Head of Asset & Facilities ManagementServices advising on action taken under delegated powers in relation to propertytransactions, which had been transmitted electronically to members.93. PUBLIC QUESTION TIMEThe Committee noted that no questions had been submitted by the public in terms ofStanding Order No. 23 for this meeting._____________________KAC 270213 LL6

Kirkcaldy Area Committee27 March 2013Agenda Item No. 5 (a)06/04322/FULL - Change of use and alterations to church hall to form 16flatted dwellings and upgrading of arcade glazed roof at Upper FloorChurch, Olympia Arcade, Kirkcaldy KY1 1QFReport by:Keith Winter, Head of Enterprise, Planning and Protective ServicesWards Affected: Kirkcaldy CentralPurposeTo seek Committee authorisation to refuse planning permission due to the failure toconclude the legal agreement.Recommendation(s)It is recommended that the application be refused for the following reason(s):1) In the interests of proper planning and ensuring that the proposal complies with theterms of the Fife Financial Framework; by virtue of failing to conclude the legalagreement, the application is contrary to the development plan by virtue of notsecuring those matters as specified in the original Committee report which were tobe the subject of the legal agreement, namely,i) A contribution in accordance with Fife Council’s Affordable Housing Policy of£14 400 andii) a contribution of £56 000 towards Fife Council’s Kirkcaldy Town CentreTransportation Initiative to compensate for this development’s lack of off-streetparking.The application is therefore contrary to the Adopted Mid Fife Local Plan (2012) PolicyD1 (developer Contributions), H2 (Affordable and Special Needs Housing) and T2(Traffic Safety in New Developments).Resource ImplicationsThere are no direct or indirect financial implications affecting Fife Council asPlanning Authority.7

Legal & Risk ImplicationsThere are no direct or indirect legal implications affecting Fife Council as PlanningAuthority.As in all circumstances when a refusal of planning permission is agreed or conditionsimposed on an approval, the applicant has a right of appeal within 3 months of thedate of decision, to the Directorate of Planning and Environmental Appeals.Impact AssessmentAn EqIA Checklist is not required because the report does not propose a change orrevision to existing policies and practices.ConsultationConsultation was undertaken with the Executive Director, Corporate Services(Directorate), who supports the content and recommendation of this report.1.0 Background1.1 This application was originally considered by Members at the Kirkcaldy AreaCommittee meeting on the 8 th June 2007. The application was again reported toCommittee on 23 rd November 2011 following a revision to Council policy relating tocommuted sums for affordable housing. At this last meeting, Committee agreed toreduce the affordable housing contribution from the originally agreed £74 400 to£14 400. The contribution of £56 000 towards the Kirkcaldy Town CentreTransportation Initiative remained unchanged. As a result, the terms to be secured inthe revised obligation were:a commuted sum of £14 400 towards the provision of off site affordable housinganda commuted sum £56 000 towards the Kirkcaldy Town Centre TransportationInitiativeMembers concluded that they were minded to approve the application subject to thesaid legal agreement being concluded.1.2 No progress was made with regards the legal agreement between the originalCommittee decision on 8 th June 2007 and the second report to Committee on 23 rdJune 2011 as the applicant was aware of the Council’s intention to amend theaffordable housing policy (which was subsequently approved at Planning Committeeon 20 th September 2011). As mentioned above, this resulted in the reduction of thecommuted sum for affordable housing.1.3 The applicant has been advised that failure to conclude the agreement in areasonable time scale would result in the application being referred back tocommittee with a recommendation for refusal. It should also be noted, that during the8

above developments, Section 75A of the Planning Act came in to effect whichallowed applicants to formally apply to vary or discharge a planning obligation(previously known as a Section 75 agreement). Should the applicant wish to reducethe level of commuted sums being sought, they now have a formal route to submittheir justification for the Council to consider their proposed amendment to an existingobligation. Furthermore, this new provision, also affords the applicant the right ofappeal, in the event they were unsuccessful with any future application which soughtto amend an existing obligation.1.4 Based on current practice by the Department of Planning and EnvironmentalAppeals (DPEA), 3 months is considered ample time to conclude a legal agreement.Since the reduction of the commuted sum for affordable housing was agreed, afurther 21 months have elapsed and the agreement still remains to be concluded. Acopy of the title deeds was eventually submitted to Legal Services on 16 th October2012 and the agreement was subsequently issued for the applicant to sign in orderto register the agreement on the land.1.5 Given the length of time that has elapsed and the apparent unwillingness of theapplicant to conclude the agreement, the applicant had been advised that theapplication would be reported to Committee on 21 st November with arecommendation to refuse in the event the signed and registered agreement had notbeen returned to the Council prior to this date. At the time of writing this report, thesigned agreement had not yet been received.UPDATE1.6 At the meeting of the Kirkcaldy Area Committee on the 21 November, membersresolved to continue the application to allow further negotiations with theapplicant. Since then, the applicant has been contacted both by DevelopmentManagement officers and colleagues from Environment, Regeneration andPlace in an attempt to progress the legal agreement. The process via which thecommuted sums being sought would be assessed has been explained to thedeveloper. This would require a development appraisal to be submitted whichwould then be assessed by the District Valuer who would ultimately advise asto whether, in his opinion the commuted sums being sought were set at such alevel which could result in the development being unviable. The developer hasconfirmed that they do not wish to spend anymore money on the siteespecially as the above process could not guarantee that the commuted sumswould be waived or even reduced.1.7 Members may also wish to note that the performance of individual planningauthorities are now reported based on the number of average days taken todetermine planning applications. On the day of Committee, 6 years, 3 monthsand 6 days will have lapsed since the application was submitted.1.8 The determining issue with regards to this proposed development essentiallyhangs on whether the commuted sums required for transportationimprovements and a contribution towards the provision of affordable housingmakes the development unfeasible. The applicant is claiming that these arepreventing the development from being viable, however, is not prepared tofollow the process to have this claim tested. Without this claim being tested, itis not possible to set aside the policies which are the reason for the commutedsums above being required. It is accepted that there are likely to be9

exceptional costs above and beyond what would be normally expected for thistype of development given that the building is listed. However, without adevelopment appraisal, it is not possible to give this any substantial weightwhen considering this against the required commuted sums. Lastly, membersshould also note that even in the event the application was approved withoutany commuted sums, there is no guarantee that the development will beimplemented. Members could elect to make the permission valid for a shorterperiod, for example 12 months, which would ultimately require the works tocommence in order to keep the permission valid.2.0 Issues and Options2.1 Committee cana) Agree the recommendation and refuse the application;b) Instruct officers to attempt to continue negotiations with the applicant; orc) Approve the application without any commuted sums. Members should be awarethat they will need to advise which material issues they consider outweigh theneed for the commuted sums being sought in the event they wish to approve theapplication contrary to approved Fife Council policy.3.0 Conclusions3.1 Since members last considered this application, a further 4 months have elapsedand no progress has been made in progressing the planning obligation to itsconclusion. The failure to conclude the planning obligation means that the Councilcan not secure the necessary commuted sums that would ensure the proposeddevelopment accords with the Development Plan and as such, it is recommended forrefusal as per the previous recommendation in 2012.Background PapersThe following papers were relied on in the preparation of this report in terms of the LocalGovernment (Scotland) Act, 1973: PAN 2/2010 – Affordable Housing and Housing Land Audits Fife Structure Plan 2006-2026 (2009) Adopted Mid Fife Local Plan (2012) Fife Council's SPG on Affordable Housing (2011) Committee report of 8 June 2007 (06/04322/FULL) Committee report of 21 November 2011 (06/04322/FULL)Report ContactAuthor Name: Kevin TreadwellAuthor’s Job Title: Lead OfficerWorkplace: Kingdom House, GlenrothesTelephone: 08451 55 11 22Email:development.central@fife.gov.uk10

2721234323345to45a39 41371221DAVID STREET1719131536 to 40GLASSWORK STREET1134El Sub Sta36343230262824222014 to 181126 to 1015DOUGLAS STREET2434PH232127 to 3123258.8m22 to 3032PH423617 1940389 to 1346421771846a4431 to 4119to29PDB3 58.5mEl Sub Sta15GarageTCB19108513Olympia Arcade16 1711a37139Car Park21Wemyss Building7Link TownChurch513Bethelfield5111715Place14.6m6 to 1224PH14121618Car Park20222425SCHOOL WYND29263110.4m25 to 2924Car Park28GLADNEYSQUAREJehovah's Witnesses3739AbbotshallHotelKingdom HallReproduced by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of HMSO.© Crown copyright and database rightAll rights reserved.Ordnance Survey Licence number 100023385.Application Ref: 06/04322/FULLAddress:Upper Floor ChurchOlympia ArcadeKirkcaldyFifeKY1 1QF2013.Application Boundary±Scale 1:1,2500 10 20 30 40 50MetresPlot file created on 04/03/2013 by POconnor-75Produced using Fife Council Corporate GIS11

COMMITTEE: KIRKCALDY AREA COMMITTEE COMMITTEE DATE: 27/03/2013ITEM NO: 5 (b)APPLICATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REF: 11/04794/EIASITE ADDRESS:PROPOSAL :APPLICANT:WARD NO:CASE OFFICER:CLENTRIE FARM FIFEERECTION OF THREE WIND TURBINES (99.5M TO BLADETIP), FORMATION OF ACCESS TRACK, ERECTION OFANCILLARY SUBSTATION BUILDING AND OTHERANCILLARY DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING UNDERGROUNDCABLINGRENEWABLE ENERGY VENTURES LTD 40 MORNINGFIELDROAD ABERDEEN AB15 4AQNW10Burntisland, Kinghorn And West KirkcaldyDarren O'HareDATEREGISTERED:28/09/2011REASONS FOR REFERRAL TO COMMITTEEThis application requires to be considered by the Committee because:More than 5 objections have been received and a statutory consultee has objected (AuchtertoolCommunity Council)SUMMARY RECOMMENDATIONThe application is recommended for:RefusalASSESSMENT AGAINST THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND OTHER MATERIALCONSIDERATIONSUnder Section 25 of the Planning Act the determination of the application is to be made inaccordance with the Development Plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise.12

1.0 BACKGROUND1.1 The application site relates to a pocket of agricultural land approximately 650 metres to thenorth west of the main farm unit (Clentrie Farm) and is surrounded in all directions by opencountryside. The site is class 3.2 agricultural land as identified by the Macaulay Land UseResearch Institute (not prime agricultural land). The surrounding land is undulating ispredominately used for agricultural purposes (arable fields, sheep grazing, etc) although thereare some woodlands to the north and east. The proposed site sits around 130 metres AboveOrdnance Datum (AOD), lies to the north of B925 public road and is accessed via the existingfarm track just to the east of Auchtertool. Camilla Loch SSSI lies to the south west (just over200 metres away) and the village of Auchtertool is about 1km away. Approximately half of theapplication site is located within a Local Landscape Area (LLA) with turbine 1 and its accesstrack sitting just outwith this designation. The existing farm track is also a public Right of Way(FK100) and Core Path (491). The nearest neighbouring dwellings (Westfield Cottage andWestfield House) lie around 470-480 metres to the north of turbine 2 at Little Glenniston Farm.1.2 The application proposal is for the commercial generation of electricity and forms part of afarm diversification scheme where the landowner/farmer would benefit from a steady rentalincome. The proposed wind farm would consist of three wind turbines each with a maximumheight of 99.5m to blade tip and an output of 2.3MW. Whilst the exact type of turbine has not yetbeen established, the candidate turbine (Enercon E70) measures 99.5m high to blade tip, 64mto the hub/nacelle with 71m three blade rotor diameters. The concrete foundations at base ofeach turbine would be approximately 18.4m in diameter and 2.3m deep. The proposed windfarm would have a maximum generating capacity of 6.9MW. In addition to the turbines, theproposals also include associated infrastructure, crane hardstanding, underground powercables, new site access tracks, a temporary construction compound and control building.Vehicular access to the site for construction and operational traffic would be from the B925 fromthe existing farm track to the east of Auchtertool.1.3 The turbines themselves are proposed to be spaced out evenly across the site following asouthwest to northeast axis. The control building and parking area would be located besideturbine 1 with the temporary construction compound area located near to the site entrance. Theconnection details from the proposed substation to the existing electricity network will be subjectto a separate application under Section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989. The exact route andmethod of the grid connection would be determined by the electricity operator. The turbines areexpected to be operational for 25 years and it is anticipated that construction period would takeapproximately 3-5 months. At the end of the 25 year operational period the site would bedecommissioned.1.4 During the decommissioning process, which is likely to take 2 months, all turbines/principleelements and ancillary features and buildings are proposed to be removed from the site. Theturbine foundations and access track would be covered with top-soil and re-seeded and the landreinstatement to its previous condition/land use practice. Underground cabling would be deenergisedand left in situ to minimise ground disturbance.1.5 At this stage, it is envisaged that the turbine parts will be landed at Methil Docks and thentransported to the site by road heading westwards via the A955, B932, A915, A921, A92, A909and then finally heading eastwards along the B925. It is anticipated that up to 20 abnormal loadswould be required to deliver the turbines to site. Various vehicle types would be required duringthe construction stage and the majority would be standard road vehicles.13

1.6 The applicant's agent has submitted as part of the application an Environmental Statement(ES). The ES covers details relating to site selection process, the project description (includingconcept, operational and decommissioning matters), as well as a justification with regards toneed. The ES also provides details and assessments with regards to environmental studies,climate change, economic benefits, ecology/ornithology, landscape and visual impact, noise,cultural heritage and archaeology, hydrology, electromagnetic safety, infrastructural andcommunication matters and shadow flicker.1.7 Although this is a significant project it is not classed as a Major application, as defined in theTown & Country Planning (Hierarchy of Developments) (Scotland) Regulations 2009, as theelectricity generated does not exceed the 20MW threshold. The application was advertised inthe Fife Free Press and the Edinburgh Gazette as an application which requires anEnvironmental Impact Assessment and was also advertised in the local paper as a Schedule 3development (bad neighbour) based on the height and number of structures and the potentialimpacts the development could have on adjacent residential amenity. The application has alsobeen subject to consultation with statutory and non-statutory consultees as summarised in theconsultation section of this report.2.0 APPROPRIATE ASSESSMENT UNDER THE HABITATS REGULATIONS2.1 As a separate part of the consideration of the application, the Council has a duty as thedetermining authority to carry out an appropriate assessment of the proposals with specificregard to the impact the development may have on the qualifying interests of the two SPA'snearest to the site. The application site is around 6.5km from the Firth of Forth SPA and 10kmfrom Loch Leven SPA.2.2 The agent provided information specifically addressing the impact of the development onthese SPA's and the ornithological study recorded 27 flights of pink footed geese and one ofgreylag, with an average of 26 birds per annum, at collision risk height (mortality rate). From thedata submitted and taking into account SNH's comments, whilst it is acknowledged that theremay be some potential increase in the mortality rate of the birds in flight over the site, it is likelyto be very small and is not likely to have any effect on the viability of either species. It wastherefore concluded that the proposed development would not adversely affect the integrity ofeither SPA.3.0 PLANNING ASSESSMENT3.1 The issues to be assessed against the Development Plan and other guidance are asfollows:-- Principle of Development- Landscape/Visual Impact on LLA- Cumulative Impact- Ecology/Ornithology- Noise- Shadow Flicker- Cultural Heritage/Archaeology- Hydrology/Hydrogeology- Road Safety14

- Access/Rights of Way- Aviation Safety/Defence Interests- Radio/Digital/Communication Signals- Impact on Agricultural Land- Relationship to Mossmorran Petrochemical Plant- Community Benefits3.2 Principle of Development3.2.1 Scottish Planning Policy (SPP) (2010) on Renewable Energy supports the full range ofrenewable energy technologies available. Scottish Government Policy is to generate theequivalent of 100% of Scotland's gross annual electricity consumption and the equivalent of 11%of Scotland's heat demand from renewable sources by 2020. The SPP advises that LocalAuthority Development Plans and/or supplementary guidance should guide development toappropriate locations and provide clarity on the issues that will be taken into account whenspecific proposals are assessed. Factors relevant to the consideration of applications willdepend on the scale of the development and its relationship to the characteristics of thesurrounding area, but are likely to include; landscape and visual impacts, effects on the naturalheritage and historic environment, the contribution of the development to meeting renewabletargets, effects on local and national economy/tourism and recreational interests, benefits anddisbenefits for communities, aviation and telecommunications, noise and shadow flicker andcumulative impacts.3.2.2 The SPP also advises that Development Plans should support all scales of developmentassociated with the generation of energy and heat from renewable sources, ensuring that anarea's renewable energy potential is realised and optimised in a way that takes account ofrelevant economic, social, environmental and transport issues and maximises benefits. TheSPP also advises that the design and location of any wind turbine development should reflectthe scale and character of the landscape to ensure that the landscape and visual impact isminimised. The SPP goes on to advise that a separation distance of up to 2km between areasof search and the edge of cities, towns and villages is recommended to guide developments tothe most appropriate sites and reduce visual impact, but decisions on individual developmentsshould take into account specific local circumstances and geography.3.2.3 The Scottish Government Specific Advice Sheet on On-shore Wind Turbines (2012)provides more detailed guidance on assessing such proposals as well as the locationalrequirements of wind turbines and the potential impacts associated with them.3.2.4 Policy SS1 of the Approved Fife Structure Plan 2006-2026 (2009) advises that newdevelopment shall take place within settlements unless there is a justified need for a countrysidelocation and that all developments should have regard to the built or natural environment and theneed to protect and enhance landscapes. Policy R1 of the Approved Structure Plan sets out theintention to provide a spatial strategy for wind farms over 20MW through the Local Plans. Thepolicy also indicates that even if the wind farm is under the 20MW threshold the spatialframework would still be relevant depending on the size of the wind farm. The policy sets outthe same criteria for assessment as that advocated by the SPP above and states that individualturbines will be considered in relation to the policy criteria and the Fife Landscape CharacterAssessment.3.2.5 Policy I1 the Adopted Mid Fife Local Plan (2012) supports renewable energy developmentsprovided that there is no significant impact on local communities and the built/natural15

environment; they provide employment opportunities; and they make use of brownfield orcontaminated land.3.2.6 Policy E1 of the Adopted Local Plan advises that development outwith town and villageenvelopes will only be permitted where they are in accordance with Policies E15 to E29. PolicyE15 includes in its list of supportive criteria, other development which demonstrates a provenneed for a countryside location. Policy E15 also advises of the need to ensure that othercaveats are met including the need to ensure that proposals are of a scale and naturecompatible with surrounding uses and will result in an overall enhancement to the landscape andenvironmental quality of an area.3.2.7 Fife Council's Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) on Wind Energy (2011) reflectsthe intent of Policy R1 noted above but indicates further that proposals for wind turbines/farms ofless than 20MW are not considered to have strategic impact and therefore should be assessedagainst the local plan, taking account of local factors and the effect on the visual and residentialquality of the immediate and surrounding area. The ASH study (2006), commissioned by FifeCouncil to inform the supplementary guidance in identifying areas of search for groupings ofwind turbines in Fife, has concluded that the Fife Landscape does not have the capacity toaccommodate wind farm developments in excess of 20MW. There is likely to be capacity fordevelopments below that threshold and the proposed 3 turbine development is well below the20MW threshold.3.2.8 Taking into account the relevant provisions of the Development Plan, supplementaryplanning guidance and National Guidance, it is considered that the proposed 3 turbinedevelopment at this location is acceptable in principle as long there are no significant adverseimpact upon residential amenity, the built or natural environment along with other matters suchas aviation safety. There is clear support for renewable energy developments in Fife and thereis a general acceptance that wind turbine developments need to be located in the countrysideand this development is directly linked to provide the farm with a sustainable income. In additionto these, the Council's supplementary planning guidance identifies the potential of this area forsuch a use and the broad strategies for wind turbine developments generating in excess of 20MW are not relevant to this application due to the scale of the development. The proposal istherefore considered acceptable in principle however the overall acceptability of such adevelopment must also meet a number of other specific criteria and these are considered indetail below.3.3 Landscape/Visual Impact on LLA3.3.1 As noted in the introduction section above, approximately half of the application site islocated within a Local Landscape Area where planning policies exist primarily to protect,maintain and enhance the quality of the landscape.3.3.2 SPP (Landscape & Natural Heritage) advises that Scotland's landscape and naturalheritage are internationally renowned and important and are a key component of the highenvironmental quality which makes it an attractive place in which to live, do business and investand as such improving the natural environment and the sustainable use and enjoyment of it isone of the Government's national outcomes. In terms of landscape, the SPP advises that thelandscape in both countryside and urban areas is constantly changing and therefore the aimshould be to facilitate positive change whilst maintaining and enhancing its distinctive character.The SPP also advises that different landscapes will have different capacities to accommodatenew development, the most sensitive landscapes may have little or no capacity to accept new16

development, and the siting and design of developments should be informed by local landscapecharacter. Landscapes and the natural heritage are sensitive to inappropriate development andplanning authorities should ensure that potential effects, including the cumulative effect ofincremental changes are considered. Careful planning and design can minimise the potential forconflict and maximise the potential for enhancements, however there will be occasions wherethe sensitivity of the site or the nature or scale of the proposed development is such that thedevelopment should not be permitted. The SPP advises that a separation distance of up to 2kmbetween areas of search and the edge of cities, towns and villages is recommended to guidedevelopments to the most appropriate sites and reduce visual impact, but decisions on individualdevelopments should take into account specific local circumstances and geography.Development Plans should recognise that the existence of these constraints on wind farmdevelopment does not impose a blanket restriction on development, and should be clear on theextent of constraints and the factors that should be satisfactorily addressed to enabledevelopment to take place.3.3.3 Policy SS1 of the Approved Structure Plan advises that features of the natural environmentand landscapes should be protected and enhanced, whilst Policy R1 advises that impacts on thelandscape will be considered. Policy E15 of the Adopted Local Plan states that development inthe countryside must still be of a scale and nature that is compatible with its surrounding usesand would result in an overall enhancement of the landscape and environmental quality of thearea whilst Policy E19 states that development within Local Landscape Areas or outwith theboundary but which may impact upon the designated area will only be permitted where it has nosignificant adverse affect on the landscape qualities of the area and/or its overall landscapeintegrity and setting.3.3.4 Policies E3, E4, E15 and I1 of the Adopted Local Plan, advise that proposals must retain,enhance, protect and be sympathetic to the landform and landscape quality of an area, and anysignificant adverse impacts including those on the natural environment will not be supported.Onshore Wind Turbines - Specific Advice Sheet (2011) identifies a number of generalconsiderations for renewable energy developments, in particular the issue of visual amenity andthe conflicting need for turbines to be sited in exposed locations. The landscape and visualimpact of wind turbines is influenced largely by the land form and landscape characteristics; theability of the landscape to absorb development depends on careful siting and inherentcharacteristics of the landscape.3.3.5 Fife Council's SPG on Wind Energy also reiterates the landscape and visual issues thatshould be considered as outlined in the SPP earlier, and these include the need to recognise theimportance of the scale and character of the landscape. It further advises that the capacity ofthe landscape to accept each turbine and the cumulative effect of a group of turbines must beevaluated. Proposals must be supported by maps showing the zones of visual impact.Visualisations of proposed developments are also required, with the most useful materialsincluding Zone of Theoretical Visibility (ZTV) diagrams, wireframes and photomontages. TheASH study (2006) identifies the site and its suitability for either; (a) Medium, small extentdevelopment (i.e. 50-100m high turbines consisting of between 1 and 5 turbines); (b) Medium,single turbine (50-100m high single turbine); (c) Low, large extent (0-50m high consisting of 5 ormore turbines); (d) Low, small extent (0-50m consisting of 1-5 turbines); (e) Low, single turbine(0-50m high single turbine). In this particular case, the proposed development would be withinthe qualifying criteria although at the very upper limit.3.3.6 The assessment of the turbines within the landscape must also relate to the FifeLandscape Character Assessment (1999). The Assessment categorises this area of Fife as an17

area of Pronounced Volcanic Hills and Crags - characterised by conspicuous, pronounced, oftendistinctive and recognisable hills or hill ranges, important backdrops to other landscape types,distinctive shapes, silhouettes, and skylines, with woodlands, steadings and other buildings wellrelatedto landform, and a lack of villages or larger settlements. This landscape type is alsocharacterised by a combination of steep sided, rugged, open landform and land cover on hills,and shallower, smoother, more vegetated and more intensively used lower slopes; medium tolarge-scale, open, simple, sloping, curved, quiet and balanced landscapes with smooth or variedtextures and muted colours. Advice for any new developments within this landscape category isthat isolated or sporadic or scattered development would be conspicuous and out of characterwith the landscape, and any development proposal on the upper or middle slopes should besubject to special scrutiny to ensure that it would not detract from the general open nature of theslopes. Further to this, the document also advises that any new installations of masts, windturbines or other tall or industrial like structures should be avoided on all distinctive, recognisableand prominent hill tops, peaks or skylines, and that the potential to steer windfarm developmentsaway from exposed and steep ridgelines and summits and from locations where their visualinfluence would extend across the lowlands should be explored. Consideration should be givento potential areas within shallow bowls and valleys, away from ridges, maximise the amount ofbackclothing provided by the natural landform, and consider steering development to areasalready affected by masts, etc. It should however be noted that the application site lies adjacentto the Lowland Hills and Valleys which are characterised by the variety and subtlety of thelandform with open, regular farmland patterns and extensive areas of plantations. Thedocument advises that these areas, subject to appropriate design and siting, have the capacityto accommodate modest scale development and structures.3.3.7 The ASH study (2006) provides maps outlining Broad Areas of Search of which theClentrie Farm site is included in that area of search. The study was commissioned to produce adefinitive area of search subdivided into areas where particular ranges of turbine heights couldbe accommodated without significant landscape effects based upon the landscape’s capacity toaccept them. This approach was adopted to positively direct the renewables industry topotentially acceptable locations with an early indication of the appropriate scale of developmentin these locations from a landscape capacity standpoint. Overall, the study has identified thoseareas within a strategic area of Fife which may have the potential to accommodate some windfarm development and which would involve least impact in terms of potential adverse landscapeeffects. The study evaluation was further guided by the objectives and guidelines for the variouslandscape areas within Fife established by the 1999 Fife Landscape Character Assessmentdocument. The ASH study advice for Medium, small extent developments (i.e. turbines of 50-100m consisting of 1-5 turbines) such as this proposal at Clentrie Farm (located within thedefined Pronounced Volcanic Hills and Crags landscape character area), is that such adevelopment scenario may result in minor potential effects on the landscape (e.g. the landscapecharacter has a moderate sensitivity to such a development scenario, would result in minorpotential effects, would not be potentially significant, and has capacity to accommodate a windfarm). The study does however state that it should not be automatically followed that adevelopment will be unacceptable in a landscape character area where significant effects arepredicted as individual proposals may be tailored to the constraints of individual sites, andmitigation measures may be proposed.3.3.8 The SNH document on Siting and Designing Windfarms in the Landscape (2009) providesadvice and guidance to help guide windfarms towards those landscapes best able toaccommodate them and to advise on how windfarms can be designed to best relate to theirsetting and minimise landscape and visual impacts. It provides advice on matters forconsideration such as landscape and visual assessments, design, scale, layout, colour and18

siting as well as providing additional guidance for the consideration of other typical ancillaryfeatures associated with such developments.3.3.9 The Clentrie Farm site is not subject to any national landscape designations and thereforethe assessment of the application has concentrated on the landscape/visual impacts on thesurrounding countryside, nearby settlements, the Local Landscape Area (LLA) and key viewsfrom public roads.3.3.10 The submitted Environmental Statement (ES) advises that a landscape and visualassessment has been undertaken in accordance with the relevant EIA regulations. The aims ofthe assessment process were to ascertain the best environmental fit for the developmentthrough the consideration of the existing landscape resource, the potential landscape and visualeffects, design alternatives and any mitigation that might be possible. The assessment processreferred to landscape value, landscape designations, related planning policy, as well aslandscape character and capacity for windfarm developments at this site. Consideration by theapplicants has also been given to the potential cumulative effects. The turbines would be sitedat ground heights of approximately 130m AOD.3.3.11 In assessing the potential landscape and visual effects, the ES advises that thelandscape and visual impact assessment restricted the study area to the site, access routes, andthe potential Zones of Theoretical Visibility (ZTV) from where there may be a view of thedevelopment at up to 30km distance from the site centre. The cumulative landscape and visualimpact assessment carried out considered existing wind energy developments (approved andundetermined applications) within a 60km radius. Some pre-application developments wereconsidered where information was publicly available. The assessments were also accompaniedby an analysis of a computer model of the proposed wind turbines and the existing landform toproduce ZTV graphics, wireframes and photomontages of the proposed developments. ZTV'swere produced for 100m to blade tip analysis and for 64m hub height analysis. It should benoted that the ZTV analysis is representative of the potential visibility of the wind turbines,assuming bare ground conditions (i.e. they take no account of screening from buildings,hedgerows, plantations etc. and do represent a worst-case scenario). The wireframe andphotomontage graphics submitted provide an indication of the proposed development, as itwould appear in the landscape once constructed and are included in the submitted ES.3.3.12 In terms of landscape design considerations, the ES advises that the site lies within Zone2 (Medium natural heritage sensitivity) of SNH's Strategic Locational Guidance for OnshoreWind Farms document (updated March 2009). Zone 2 identifies areas with some sensitivities towindfarms but advises that through careful choice of location within these areas there is oftenscope to accommodate development of an appropriate scale, siting and design (again havingregards to cumulative effects) in a way which is acceptable in natural heritage terms.3.3.13 In terms of reducing or minimising landscape and visual impacts, the ES advises thatpotential impacts associated with such developments were considered and factored into thescheme. During the construction phases the potential landscape and visual effects likely tooccur may result from the visibility of construction activity, the use of temporary lay down areas,the erection of site compounds, loss of land to development and the new site access track. Inthis instance, all temporary features would be removed and land restored upon completion of theconstruction process. During the operational phases the presence of the turbines (introducingmovement to the landscape), a new access track and associated switchgear building would bethe potential impacts.19

3.3.14 In terms of sensitivity of the local landscape character, the ES advises that the applicationsite is in a transition zone which sits between the higher summits of the Cullaloe Hills to thesouth and the urbanised valley to the north. The site is located within an area of PronouncedVolcanic Hills and Crags which has a high landscape sensitivity and there would be significantindirect effects on the landscape character area. With regards to the magnitude of effect on thelocal landscape character, the ES concludes that there would be significant indirect landscapeeffects on the Cullaloe Hills LLA as well as Benarty Hill LLA. However, no indirect effects werefound on any of the other designated landscape or HGDL's due to the relatively small footprint ofthe development.3.3.15 With respect to visual effects, the ZTV illustrates that the existing topography limits viewsalong the southern coastline of Fife where the Cullaloe Hills would screen the turbines. Visibilityis concentrated around the area immediately to the north of the site along the A92 trunk roadcorridor between Cowdenbeath and Glenrothes. The ES advises that although the coverage isfairly widespread across the study area, there are no constant views with the turbines oftencoming in and out of sight. Much of the visibility after 10km is from either upland areas wherethe turbines will be viewed as part of the developed lowlands or from the other side of the Firthof Forth where the turbines will be seen sitting on the horizon but will be partially screened bythe Cullaloe Hills. Views of the proposed turbines will be mainly within 4km around the sitealong areas of the A92 and upland areas such as the Lomond Hills, Knock Hill and Benarty Hill.3.3.16 The ES advises that the key visual effects to be addressed are visual effects on the viewsexperienced by local communities, users of footpaths and general recreational areas/touristdestinations and road users along key transport routes. The ES contains the full list ofviewpoints selected. In summary, the ES concluded that out of the 11 viewpoints selected thesensitivity ratings of each varied with 9 considered to be of high sensitivity, and 2 medium. Withregards to magnitude, the ratings of each varied with 3 considered to be of high magnitude, 5 -low, and 3 - negligible. In terms of significance, the ratings varied with 3 considered to be ofhigh significance, 5 - medium, 2 - low, and 1 - negligible. The ES states that significant visualeffects would be unlikely to occur at distances beyond 2km.3.3.17 In conclusion, the ES advises that it is considered that the landscape does have thecapacity to absorb the proposed development without significant adverse effects on the existinglandscape character and quality of the area. The landscape impacts, within the character areassurrounding the site, are predominately considered to be of low/medium significance. In termsof visual effects, the proposal may have a high visual impact on the settlement of Auchtertool aswell as form 3 of the 11 viewpoints (Little Raith Farm, B925 and Shawsmill). From more distantviewpoints, the visual impact is significantly reduced due to the distance to the project. Overall,the landscape and visual effects are considered to be of medium significance.3.3.18 In assessing the proposal, SNH have provided some comments on the informationsubmitted in support of the application and advise that in the photomontage VP05 (fromGlenrothes golf course) the Mossmorran plant is not noticeable as it is obscured by trees, but inreality is prominent. It appears that the viewpoint has been microsited to avoid a "worst casescenario". They also advise that there is no mention of the Kingdom of Fife CommunityWindfarm at Hill of Beath (11/03990/EIA) even although this application preceded the Clentriesubmission so it should have been taken into account in the cumulative assessment of thisapplication.3.3.19 With regards to the proposal itself, SNH have advised that there will be significantadverse impacts on the views and visual amenity of residents of Auchtertool. They advise that20

the submitted visualisations and site visits show that the three turbines will be a dominantfeature of views from properties and from streets within and surrounding the settlement and thattheir elevated location would add to this dominance. Furthermore, the chimneys and plumes atMossmorran chemical works are currently visible on the skyline from in and around thesettlement and the proposed Clentrie turbines would be seen in a different cone of view andwould appear at least three times as tall as the Mossmorran chimneys. SNH also advise thatthe visibility of Little Raith windfarm from the settlement itself is not clear but these consentedturbines will definitely be prominent features in views from the road network surroundingAuchtertool and particularly dominant in views from the road to Lochgelly/A92. With regards topotential mitigation, SNH have advised that shorter turbines would be less dominant in viewsfrom Auchtertool but this would result in turbines that are substantially shorter than those at LittleRaith and thus could appear inconsistent and complex. There might, however, be capacity forshorter turbines if located further to the south away from the Loch Gelly area.3.3.20 In response to SNH’s comments, the agent has submitted additional information includingrevised photomontages and cumulative ZTV which includes the Kingdom of Fife wind farm. Theapplicant’s landscape adviser considers that the turbines would not loom over the Auchtertooland would be in scale with the surrounding landscape. They advise that the development wouldsit behind a small ridge in the landscape not on top of it and as such this reduces the verticalscale of the turbines, with the lower sections of the towers screened in most views fromAuchtertool. At this distance from the edge of the settlement when visible, the turbines would bean obvious feature but would not control views or feel dominating. Viewpoint 2 in the ES shows aview from the B925 just east of Auchtertool where visibility would be most prominent and morevisible than from the settlement itself.3.3.21 With regards to landscape and visual impacts, the concerns expressed by SNH areshared by the Planning Authority. Whilst the proposal would be wholly and partially screened onan intermittent basis by topographical features, vegetation and built forms, both in a local contextas well as from more distant locations, and would be located in proximity to other man-madestructures (e.g. pylons, telecommunication masts and Mossmorran chemical works), theproposal would also be highly visible on a frequent intermittent basis when viewed from theimmediate vicinity as well as from unobstructed/unscreened locations in the surrounding area.The proposal, in terms of its location, size, scale, number of turbines and its elevated uplandposition would significantly adversely affect the locally sensitive landscape, LLA and the visualamenity of Auchtertool where they would be a dominant feature of views from dwellings andstreets within the village.3.3.22 Further to the above, the proposal would also be visually conspicuous on, and visibleabove the skyline and adjacent wooded areas, and would have moving parts, which wouldintensify its influences. Overall, the proposal would not protect nor enhance nor be sympatheticto the landscape quality of the area as is required by the policies and guidance outlined aboveand is therefore not considered acceptable for the above reasons.3.4 Cumulative Impact3.4.1 The SPP advises that planning authorities should take account of existing wind farms,those which have permission and valid applications for wind farms which have not beendetermined. The consideration of such an issue however will largely relate to the scale andproximity of these further developments and again the factors to be taken into account whenassessing this aspect of a proposal should be set out in the relevant Development Plan policiesand/or relevant supplementary guidance. The SPP also advises that decisions should not be21

unreasonably delayed because other schemes in the area are at a less advanced stage in theapplication process and the weight that planning authorities attach to undetermined applicationsshould reflect their position in the application process. The SPP also states that PlanningAuthorities should support the development of wind farms in locations where technology canoperate efficiently and environmental and cumulative impacts can be satisfactorily addressed.Policy R1 of the Approved Structure Plan reiterates the above advice contained within the SPPbut also advises that where the limit of acceptable cumulative impact has been reached thatarea of search will be afforded significant protection.3.4.2 The Council's SPG advises that cumulative impact is becoming increasingly relevant to theassessment of wind turbine developments as more applications come forward. Such aphenomenon can arise where there is an existing wind energy development and an extension isproposed or in the case where there are proposals for other wind energy developments withinthe same area. Section 8.2 of the SPG advises that the inter relationship between individualturbines can have a key impact on the landscape as it can lead to massing and a visualimpression of concentrations of wind farm developments even when they are in fact distant fromeach other. This is known as cumulative impact and will vary depending on whether a proposalis for a single turbine or a clustering or large wind farm and will also vary depending on thelandscape setting in question. The potential for cumulative impacts to occur will be assessedbased upon; the effect a proposal will have on the physical fabric and on the character of thelandscape, and, the effect a proposal will have on the visual amenity in terms of combinedvisibility (i.e. where several windfarms are within the observers arc of vision at the same time orwhere the observer has to turn to see various wind farms), or through the sequential effect (i.e.the features appear regularly and within short time lapses between, depending on speed oftravel and distance between the viewpoints or the features appear over long time lapsesbetween appearances, because the observer is moving very slowly and/or there are largedistances between viewpoints).3.4.3 The SPG also advises that developers will be expected to demonstrate that proposals willnot result in such unacceptable impacts by producing a cumulative base plan of all known windenergy schemes within 60km of the proposed development but should consider and takeaccount of turbine developments over 15m in height that are operational, consented or are in theplanning process within a 30km radius. The SPG also makes reference to the SPP advice that aseparation distance of up to 2km from the edge of cities, towns and villages is recommended toguide developments to the most appropriate sites depending on local circumstances.3.4.4 Fife Council's document Onshore Wind Energy Strategy for Fife - Cumulative ImpactAssessment - Consultation Draft Report (November 2012); produced by Ironside Farrar, wasconsidered by Members of the Planning Committee on the 15th November 2012. Thecommittee agreed that the document should be issued for wider consultation as part of theformal Main Issues Report consultation for the emerging Local Development Plan. In light ofthis, the document is considered to have some material weight when determining applicationsfor onshore wind energy proposals. The study considers the capacity of the Fife landscape toaccommodate onshore wind energy developments and therefore provides the most up to dateassessment available for Fife. It should also be noted that this document was produced after theapplication was lodged. The study was commissioned specifically to address cumulativelandscape and visual impacts of onshore wind turbines in Fife to help inform emerging planningstrategy. The study objectives of the assessment were - to set out a clearer vision for wind farmdevelopment in Fife; review the existing landscape capacity study and areas of search;determine the thresholds of acceptable change and identify critical factors likely to limit22

development; and, set out a clear assessment methodology that can be used by the Council andkey stakeholders.3.4.5The study utilises guidance set out by SNH on cumulative impacts and determines thecapacity of Fife's landscape character areas for onshore wind turbine development byassessing: Landscape character, Visual sensitivity and Landscape value. The report provides aproposed strategy for onshore wind energy in Fife by setting out recommendations forappropriate scales of development and setting out proposed limits of change in landscapecharacter areas to accommodate wind turbines. The spatial strategy as proposed in the study isbased on landscape character types/ areas and development types/ sizes and identifies: areaswith highest inherent capacity, areas with limited capacity, areas with no inherent capacity, areaswhere cumulative impact limits capacity. The study principally takes account of existing andconsented wind energy developments (categorised into size bands ranging from up to 25m toover 100m) but also looks at development proposals at planning application stage, including thesubject application. The report bases development scenarios on landscape change typologies.Acceptable thresholds of landscape change are identified and are characterised as: a landscapewith no wind turbines, a landscape with occasional wind turbines, a landscape with wind turbinesand a wind turbine landscape.3.4.6 Table 6.2 and Figure 6.4 of this document highlights areas where cumulative impact limitsfurther development. Table 6.2 recognises that several windfarms/turbines have beenconsented creating a Landscape with Wind Turbines in the lowland character areas betweenKirkcaldy and Dunfermline. In addition, there are proposals for three other small clusters of verylarge turbines and two larger turbines. The proximity to each group, to settlements and othermore sensitive landscape character types therefore needs to be considered. The documentstates that the landscape character area inherently has a low capacity to accommodate medium(25m to

impacts, the assessment also considered other projects (both those constructed and underconstruction, those approved but not yet built, and those proposed (applications and scoping)but not yet determined) within 60km of the site. Cumulative ZTV maps and viewpoints were alsoproduced and viewpoint sites visited where other windfarm developments would be visible. Fulldetails of the other sites considered (including project status, type and distance from theapplication site) are included in the ES.3.4.10 The ES advises that significant cumulative effects were found from 4 of the viewpoints,the first 3 were close in viewpoints and were cumulative in relation to the Little Raith (Little RaithFarm, B925 and Shawsmill). Cumulative effects would also be experienced from Arthur's Seatdue to the number of wind turbine projects in planning. Overall, the ES concludes that from theassessment of cumulative visual effects relating to static viewpoints, the proposal is likely tocontribute a low to medium level of cumulative impact to views.3.4.11 An assessment of the potential for cumulative effects from all major tourist and transportroutes within the study area was also undertaken and includes the A92 between Dunfermlineand Glenrothes, the A909 between Burntisland and Kelty and the B925 between Crossgatesand Kirkcaldy. The ES concludes that the cumulative magnitude of change is considered to bemedium from both the A92 and B925 with medium to high levels of effect likely to beexperienced by road users on the A92, A909 and B925 public roads.3.4.12 SNH have advised that the most widespread impacts of this application are the potentialcumulative landscape and visual impacts of the Clentrie turbines with other consented andproposed schemes in the area and in particular in combination with the nine turbines underconstruction at Little Raith located about 2 km to the west. The Mossmorran chimney andassociated chemical works are also relevant as they are highly visible in the local landscape.They have advised that whilst the actual extent of combined visibility is not fully clear from thesubmitted ZTV's or the LVIA, what is certain is that either Clentrie or Little Raith, or both of theprojects together, will be seen in views from local settlements and from both major and minorroads. The greatest local impact is likely to be on views from the road network. They advisethat the turbines will be a dominant feature of views from the A92, A902, B925 and from theminor road just east of Loch Gelly. They will be seen as two distinct schemes and will beprominent and eye catching features. The difference in height will probably not be noticed as theschemes will be unlikely to be seen in the same cone of view from the same distance.3.4.13 The proposed 2 x 100m high turbines at Mossmorran (11/01807/FULL) and 4 x 125mhigh turbines at Hill of Beath (11/03990/EIA) lie within 5km and 8km respectively of theapplication site. SNH have advised that should these schemes be consented, the proposedClentrie scheme would be the fourth distinctly separate windfarm within an area approximately10km x 2km. Local settlements such as Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly and Cardenden would bedominated by windfarm development and this in addition to the Mossmorran chemical workswhich is already a striking feature on the skyline from these settlements. Members should notethat the 2 x 100m turbines at Mossmorran were approved in January 2012.3.4.14 With respect to cumulative impacts on the landscape character, SNH have advised thatwhilst the site is located within the Pronounced Volcanic Hills and Crags LCT, the site is only afew hundred metres from the boundary with the Lowland Hills and Valleys LCT (where LittleRaith is located), a relatively large scale landscape with existing vertical, industrial structures atMossmorran. They advise that the proposed Clentrie scheme is likely to be perceived as part ofthe Lowland Hills and Valleys LCT because the presence of turbines will become a keylandscape characteristic and a unifying feature between the two LCT's overriding any land use24

and topographic differences between the LCT's. They conclude that should Mossmorran andthe Hill of Beath windfarm also be consented then wind turbines would be the dominantlandscape characteristic of the Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly area.3.4.15 In this instance, the Planning Authority agrees with SNH’s assessment and considers thatthe proposal would have significant cumulative impacts with both Little Raith windfarm(11/03990/EIA) and the 2 approved Mossmorran turbines (11/01807/FULL) particularly on viewsfrom the road network. The development would be seen as a distinct scheme sitting on higherground away from the wind turbine cluster at Mossmorran.3.5 Ecology/Ornithology3.5.1 The SPP (Landscape and Natural Heritage) advises that if a development proposal couldhave a significant impact on an SPA that an "appropriate assessment" should be carried out(see section 2.0 above). It also allows for the designation of local sites of nature conservationvalue. The SPP also repeats the guidance that is an inherent part of the Habitats Directive; thatplanning permission should not be granted for any development that would have an adverseimpact on a protected species unless there is no satisfactory alternative and there is an overridingneed for the development in the public interest. With specific regard to wind turbinedevelopments, the SPP advises that the likely impacts on natural heritage should be taken intoaccount. SNH Policy Statement 02/02 (2005) provides SNH's broad overview of where there islikely to be greatest scope for wind turbine developments and where there are the mostsignificant constraints in natural heritage terms. It is emphasised, at the strategic scale at whichit is presented, the guidance cannot be prescriptive at the level of an individual site. Levels ofsensitivity of sites are categorised in 3 broad zones of lowest, medium and high sensitivity areas.3.5.2 Policy ENV2 of the Approved Structure Plan advises that development, either individuallyor in combination with other proposals, likely to have a significant effect on a designated orproposed Natura 2000 (SPA or SAC) and/or Ramsar site will be subject to an AppropriateAssessment of the implications for the site's conservation objectives. Development will only bepermitted where the assessment concludes that it will not adversely affect the integrity of thesite; or, there are imperative reasons of overriding public interest, including those of a social oreconomic nature and there are no alternative solutions. Policy ENV3 of the Approved StructurePlan advises that development, either individually or in conjunction with other proposals, whichwould affect a designated or proposed national site such as an SSSI will only be permittedwhere ecological appraisals have demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority thatthe overall objectives of designation and the overall integrity of the designated area would not becompromised; or, any adverse effects on the qualities for which the area has been designatedare clearly outweighed by social or economic benefits of national importance. Policy ENV4 ofthe Approved Structure Plan advises that where development has the potential to impact oninternational, national, regional or locally important sites and species, applicants will be requiredto submit an ecological appraisal of the proposal detailing how any impact will be minimised ormitigated for. Developers are required to consider the impact of their proposals on natureconservation interests and to take appropriate measures to maintain and, where possible,enhance this interest.3.5.3 Policies E21, E22 and E23 of the Adopted Local Plan seek to protect any national or localsites designated for their nature conservation interest and also to protect any valuable wildlifehabitats. The site is not designated for any specific nature or ecology related purpose andtherefore the element of the policies that apply here are the parts relating to the protection ofvaluable wildlife habitats and/or any protected species.25

3.5.4 The nearest nationally designated site is Camilla Loch SSSI which is locatedapproximately 200 metres to the south west with the Firth of Forth SPA/SSSI/Ramsar sitelocated approx 6.5km away to the east and Loch Leven SPA/SSSI/Ramsar site approx 10kmaway to the north west.3.5.5 An Ecological Impact Assessment (covering ecological and ornithological assessments) inorder to determine the potential effects the development may have on the nature conservationinterests on and around the site and sets out the scope of the surveys carried out and theassessment of significance that has been made based on these surveys. The key findings fromthese surveys are summarised below:- There are no habitats of conservation value presently on site however Camilla Loch SSSI isidentified as a sensitive area which presents biological features of regional and national interestincluding open mesotrophic loch, fens, springs, flushes and marshy grassland.- No impacts are anticipated on designated sites.- No signs of otters were found within the survey area.- No evidence of badger activity within the study area.- No bat activity was recorded over open land or in the vicinity of the proposed turbine locations.- Forty species of bird were recorded as potentially breeding within or near the survey areahowever none of these species are specially protected.- Detailed winter bird surveys were undertaken in accordance with SNH guidance. No geesewere recorded foraging anywhere on site.- The vantage point surveys recorded a total of 27 flights of pink footed geese and one ofgreylag, with an average of 26 birds per annum, at collision risk height (mortality rate).3.5.6 In assessing this proposal, both SNH and Fife Council's Natural Heritage officer wereconsulted. SNH have advised that they have no objection to the proposed development onecological/habitat interests but have advised that Fife Council needs to be content that theproposed SUDs scheme would be adequate to offset any potential negative impact on the waterquality of Camilla Loch. Fife Council's Natural Heritage officer notes that the possible impactsupon species associated with the Firth of Forth and Loch Leven SPA's have been taken intoconsideration and advises that SNH will need to provide advice on any potential effects onCamilla Loch SSSI. They also advise that the mitigation measures identified in section 6.10 ofthe ES with respect to habitats and vegetation should be secured.3.5.7 RSPB have commented on the ornithological assessments and have advised that theyobject to this proposal as they have concerns regarding the quality and accuracy of theassessment of the potential impacts of the proposed development on the qualifying interests ofthe Loch Leven and Firth of Forth SPA's. The agent provided additional ornithologicalinformation including the collision risk modelling and whilst RSPB acknowledge that theadditional information provided alleviates many of their concerns, they still require clarification oncertain points and consider that cumulative impacts assessments are needed. They also advisethat Fife Council should undertake an Appropriate Assessment.3.5.8 With regard to the specific SPA bird populations, SNH also advise that an AppropriateAssessment should take place but have advised that based on the information provided thedevelopment would not adversely affect the integrity of either the Firth of Forth or Loch LevenSPA sites. This matter has been dealt with in more detail in section 2.0 above.26

3.5.9 The proposed development is therefore considered to comply with both National andDevelopment Plan policy on such matters as it would not significantly affect European, nationalor local ecological or ornithological interests identified either within or outwith the site, it wouldnot significantly impact on any protected species or the wider qualifying interests identified, norwould it detrimentally affect the nature conservation of this area of Fife as a whole.3.6 Noise3.6.1 The SPP (Renewable Energy) advises that wind turbines be assessed against theirpotential impacts on communities including noise and shadow flicker. These are the two keymeasurable impacts relating to the impact on individual householders. Policy R1 of theApproved Structure Plan advises that wind turbine proposals should be sited to minimise impacton communities and the potential impact of noise and shadow flicker should be taken in toaccount in the assessment. Fife Council’s SPG on Wind Energy states that the proximity of theturbines to sensitive properties will be evaluated using the up to 2 km distance buffer outlined inthe SPP as a guide, but also stresses that every application should be treated on its own merits.3.6.2 PAN 1/2011 establishes the best practice and the planning considerations to be taken intoaccount with regard to developments that may generate noise, or developments that may besubject to noise. Noise from a turbine comes from two main sources; the mechanical noise fromthe turbine itself and the aerodynamic noise from the movement of the blades and is generallygreatest at low speeds. Blade noise is often heard as a 'thump' or 'swish' related directly to thespeed of the rotational movement of the blade (sometimes referred to as tonal noise). Withregard to wind turbines, PAN 1/2011 advises that good acoustical design and siting of turbines isessential to minimise the potential to generate noise. There should be no significant increase inambient noise levels as they affect the environment and any noise sensitive property.3.6.3 The Annex to PAN 45 indicates that noise impacts should be taken into account. PAN1/2011 recommends the use of ETSU-R-97 as a means of assessing the noise impact from awind farm. ETSU-R-97 entitled The Assessment and Rating of Noise from Wind Turbinesdescribes a framework for the measurement of wind farm noise and gives indicative noise levelsthought to offer a degree of protection to neighbours without placing unreasonable restrictions orburdens on operators or local authorities. It is recommended that noise limits should be appliedto external locations used for relaxation or where a quiet environment is highly desirable. Theselimits should be set relative to background noise and should reflect the variation in both turbinesource noise and background noise with wind speed. However, it is not necessary to use amargin above background noise in particularly quiet areas as such low limits are not necessaryin order to offer a reasonable degree of protection to wind farms neighbours.3.6.4 ETSU advises that the noise of a turbine should be assessed at a height of 10m in relationto various wind speeds. It advises that the operational noise of the turbine should be limited to aset dBLA90 or 5 dB (decibels) above the prevailing background noise level whichever is thegreater. The prevailing background noise level is set by the calculation of a best-fit curvethrough the values of background noise plotted against wind speed as measured during theappropriate time period with background noise measured in terms of LA90. The LA90 is thenoise level that is exceeded for 90% of the measurement period. It is recommended that at leastone week's worth of measurements are acquired. For night-time, the recommended noise limit isgiven as 43dB, or 5dB above the prevailing night-time background noise, whichever is thegreater. For day-time hours, the suggested noise limits are 35-40dB or 5dB above the prevailingbackground noise as measured during the quiet daytime periods, whichever is the greater. Theactual value in the range is dependent upon 3 criteria; the number of dwellings in the27

neighbourhood; the effect of noise limits on the number of kWh generated and the duration andlevel of exposure. ETSU permits higher noise levels at night than during the day as theprotection of external amenity areas becomes less important as the emphasis at this later time inthe day should be on preventing sleep disturbance. It should also be noted that quiet daytimeperiods are defined as evenings from 1800 to 2300 Monday to Friday, and Saturday afternoonsfrom 1300 to 1800, and Sundays from 0700 to 1800, which are referred to as the amenity hours.Night time is defined as being between the hours of 2300 to 0700.3.6.5 Concern has been expressed in other planning application proposals at theappropriateness of the ETSU approach due in some part to the higher night-time level. A recentappeal decision involving Fife Council confirmed that ETSU remains the relevant noise guidancefor wind turbines as endorsed by the Scottish Government.3.6.6 In this particular case, a detailed noise assessment was submitted as part of the ES andconcludes that if Enercon E70 turbines were to be used, the windfarm would be expected tomeet the noise constraints for both the quiet daytime and night time periods at the nearest 3rdparty properties. It was concluded that this proposal would have a low noise impact onsurrounding properties. The ES therefore recommends that if the project were approved,suitable planning conditions should be formulated based on the background noise constraintsfound.3.6.7 Due to the nature of the proposal, Fife Council's Public Protection Team (EnvironmentalHealth officers) were consulted and have advised that they concur with the conclusions of thenoise assessment and have no objection as the proposal conforms with the relevant guidance(ETSU-R-97). In order to secure the residential amenity of nearby residential properties, officersduly recommend that a condition be imposed to ensure the proposal conforms to the derivedETSU limits.3.6.8 It is therefore considered that the proposed development would not harm the residentialsetting of neighbouring dwellings in terms of noise nuisance since the development would bewithin acceptable standards to conform to the derived ETSU limits. Should Committee resolveto approve the application then appropriate conditions should be included in any future consentto ensure minimum disturbance to local residents occurs, and noise levels are monitored andappropriate measures put in place to address any impacts that exceed predictions.3.7 Shadow Flicker3.7.1 The SPP (Renewable Energy) and the Annex to PAN 45 both advise that wind turbinesshould be assessed against their potential impacts on communities and as such this includesshadow flicker. The SPP also recommends that up to a 2km separation distance should occurbetween sites and the edges of settlements but that decisions on individual developmentsshould still take into account the specific local circumstances and geography. Policy R1 of theApproved Structure Plan also advises that wind turbines should be sited to minimise impact oncommunities and the potential impact of shadow flicker should be taken in to account in theassessment. The SPG on Wind Energy mirrors this guidance and indicates that the proximity ofthe turbines to sensitive properties will be evaluated using the up to 2km distance as outlined inthe SPP as a guide. The SPG also advises that turbines should not be sited so that they causeshadow flicker at dwellings or other sensitive properties. However if a turbine must be sited in aparticular location, the timing of shadow flicker events can be calculated, and, if necessary andappropriate, planning conditions can specify turbines are shut down for specific time periods orother mitigation measures imposed as appropriate.28

3.7.2 Shadow flicker is a known effect of wind turbines. There is however no specific advice onhow to assess the impact. It is most significant where it affects residential properties and iscaused by the following factors. When there is a low sun behind the rotating blades a shadow iscreated by the blades that cause light and dark shadows to be cast resulting in a distraction andannoyance to residences. A related strobe effect can be caused by the chopping of sunlightbehind the blades. Guidance on shadow flicker indicates that this effect occurs within 10 rotordiameters of the turbine. Beyond this distance the flicker becomes indistinct. Only propertieswithin 130 degrees either side of north relative to the turbine would be affected and then only atcertain times of the day and season depending on the position of the sun.3.7.3 In terms of the shadow flicker the submitted ES has assessed this issue and advises thatthere are 6 key sensitive receptors (3 dwellings at Clentrie Farm, 2 dwellings at Little GlennistonFarm and the farmhouse at Glenniston Farm) within 10 rotor diameters from the nearest turbinein the zone of high sensitivity to shadow flicker. The shadow flicker assessment was carried outusing a computer model that provides a worst-case scenario and a more realistic based scenario(i.e. based on average sunlight hours for the area - on average year 34% of daylight hours aresunny, the rotor would turn for 90% of the time, and shadow flicker is reduced to 63% of themaximum possible if the wind turbine is assumed to be randomly yawed relative to the sunposition). Full details of the assessment are included in the submitted ES and are mappedshowing the hours per year any given area can expect to experience shadow flicker.3.7.4 In assessing the mapped computer model data, the ES advises that there is potential forshadow flicker at Westfield Cottage, Westfield House and Glenniston Farmhouse. WestfieldCottage is predicted to receive the highest amount of theoretical shadow flicker at a total of 88hours per year whilst Westfield House would potentially experience 39 hours of theoreticalshadow flicker. The dwellings at Clentrie Farm to the south although located within the 10 rotordiameter boundary, fall in the zone free of shadow flicker magnitude, therefore the predictedimpact is negligible.3.7.5 It should however be noted that the overall effect would be influenced by weatherconditions (cloud cover) and the direction of the hub at that time (wind direction). Interveningstructures and vegetation have also not been taken into account. These impacts are thereforethe worst case scenario and as such do not reflect the amount of shadow flicker which isexpected to be caused by the operational turbines. The ES advises that once correction factorsare applied, the realistic shadow flicker impact would be 17 hours at Westfield Cottage, 7 hoursat Westfield House and 4 hours at Glenniston Farm per year. Based on the predictions of theoverall impact of shadow flicker at all the properties within 10 rotor diameters from the nearestturbine, none of the properties are expected to experience an unacceptable level of shadowflicker impact.3.7.6 In this instance the proposal is considered acceptable as it would not significantlydetrimentally affect the amenity of neighbouring properties and would be within tolerablestandards. However, should Committee resolve to approve the application then it isrecommended that a condition is imposed to ensure shadow flicker issues are controlled byprogramming the responsible turbine(s) to shut down in conditions conducive to shadow flicker.3.8 Cultural Heritage/Archaeology3.8.1 Under Sections 59(1) and 64(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas)(Scotland) Act 1997, in determining the application the planning authority should pay special29

attention to the desirability of preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of therelevant designated area and should have special regard to the desirability of preserving aListed Building or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which itpossesses.3.8.2 The SPP (Historic Environment) advises that development plans should include policies toprotect the setting of important sites that make up the historic environment. This includesancient monuments, archaeological sites, historic buildings, parks, designed landscaped. Inmost cases the historic environment can accommodate change (excluding archaeology) butthere will be some cases where the importance of the heritage asset is such that change maynot be possible. Development Plans should provide the framework for the protection,conservation and enhancement of all elements of the historic environment to allow theassessment of the impact of the proposed development on the historic environment and itssetting. SPP (Renewable Energy) advises that potential effects on the historic environment andbuilt heritage should also be considered, whilst the Scottish Historic Environment Policydocument sets out policy advice for proposals involving the historic environment.3.8.3 The SPP (Historic Environment) also advises that archaeological sites and monuments arean important, finite and non-renewable resource and should be protected and preserved in-situwherever feasible. The presence and potential presence of such assets should be considered.Where preservation in-situ is not possible, planning authorities should ensure developersundertake appropriate excavation, recording, analysis, publication and archiving before and/orduring development and professional archaeologists should be given access to inspect andrecord them. PAN 2/2011 also provides further advice and guidance on archaeological andScheduled Monument issues.3.8.4 Policies E8, E11 and E12 of the Adopted Local Plan seek to protect listed buildings andarchaeological sites. Policy ENV5 of the Approved Structure Plan also seeks to protect the builtenvironment. The SPG on Wind Energy advises that the historic and built environment shouldbe protected from insensitive and inappropriate forms of development. The Planning Authoritywill resist wind energy proposals that would harm built environment designations and areas ofhistoric significance including the landscape setting of historic settlements, important publicviews of these settlements and prominent public views from these settlements to thesurrounding countryside.3.8.5 The submitted ES has assessed the potential impacts upon the settings of ScheduledAncient Monuments, Listed Buildings, and Historic Gardens and Designed Landscapes. The ESadvises that the setting of 'B' listed buildings was considered up to 3km from the site while highlysensitive receptors such as 'A' listed buildings, Scheduled Ancient Monuments (SAM) andHistoric Gardens and Designed Landscapes (HGDL) were considered up to 10km away. Theanalysis also used ZTV data to assess the potential theoretical views of the proposed turbines.An assessment of significance of any direct or indirect impact on any site was considered aswas the magnitude of effect and sensitivity to define the overall significance of impact.3.8.6 Two sites noted on the National Monuments Record of Scotland were found within 200m ofthe proposed turbine locations and as such the proposed layout avoids these sites. One HistoricGardens and Designed Landscape (Raith House and Beveridge Park located 800m to the east)and 10 'B' listed buildings were situated within 3km of the site. Within a 10km radius of the site,34 'A' listed buildings have been identified (4 of which were also recorded as being ScheduledAncient Monuments). Six further HGDL's and 21 Scheduled Ancient Monuments were alsorecorded within the 10km radius. The ES advises that the majority of these sites are outwith the30

ZTV therefore no theoretical views of the turbines are predicted. The proposal may be visible orpartially visible from 4 of the 'A' listed buildings, 5 of the 'B' listed buildings, 4 of the HGDL's and6 SAM. Further assessments were carried out (an evaluation of effects on each of the sites - asoutlined in the ES) and it was concluded that in most instances the sites would be screened fromthe development (vegetation, built form, topography etc), would be suitably distant, or wouldhave minimal views that were considered to be negligible in terms of impacting upon theirsetting. In cases where the proposed wind farm will be visible from cultural features, the ESadvises that Mossmorran Chemical Works already contributes to general character of the viewand as such the proposed turbines would have a negligible impact on their setting. Overall, theES has concluded that there would be no significant impacts on the wider setting of the relevantprotected sites and areas listed above.3.8.7 In assessing this proposal Historic Scotland advised that they have no objection to theproposal. They are also content to agree with the findings of the ES with regards to potentialimpacts on the settings of Scheduled Ancient Monuments, Listed Buildings, Historic Gardensand Designed Landscapes; in that there are unlikely to be any significant impacts on thesehistoric features of national importance.3.8.8 With respect to archaeology, the Council's archaeologist has advised that no significantsites, monuments or deposits were recorded in or adjacent to the site, and that the potential toencounter unrecorded features within the development site is also considered to be low. Whilstthere is a couple of 18th century farm sites close by, these have been ploughed over since thelate 19th century and are not directly impacted by the proposed development. As such, theyhave no objection and do not recommend any conditions.3.8.9 Given the above, it is considered that the proposed development would not adverselyaffect any sites or areas of historic or cultural interest in this particular case and would satisfy therelevant policy provisions of the Development Plan and related National Guidance.3.9 Hydrology/Hydrogeology3.9.1 The SPP (Flooding and Drainage) advises that development that would be affected byflooding or would have an impact on flooding elsewhere should not be permitted. PAN69 andPAN79 provide further advice and guidance on water, drainage and flooding issues. Policy SS1of the Approved Structure Plan advises that development should be avoided in areas at risk offlooding. Policy I4 of the Adopted Local Plan also reflects these same principles whilst PolicyE20 seeks to protect the ecological status of wetlands and watercourses. Fife Council'sGuidance Note on Flooding and Drainage Issues in Relation to Planning and Developmentprovides further advice on these issues.3.9.2 The ES addresses the wider impact of the development in terms of water supplies andquality, hydrogeological, hydrological, flooding and drainage interests and also considered thepotential effects the proposal may have if approved. The assessments considered both on siteevaluations as well as those of the wider area (within a 1.2km buffer zone outwith the site) giventhe existence of a small number wells, burns and springs as well as dispersed dwellings in thearea. None of the turbines would be located within the immediate proximity of any surface waterfeature or drainage system and none are located within any area deemed to be at risk offlooding.3.9.3 The ES advises that the potential impact of the proposals on water quality is minimal butrecommends a wide range of measures aimed at preventing water pollution during the31

construction, operation and decommissioning phases (including the use of Sustainable UrbanDrainage systems, the formation and implementation of a Pollution Incident Response Plan andthe appropriate storage and management of any oil or fuel or chemicals etc). The ES alsooutlines the predicted impacts and effects at all 3 stages of this proposal. The majority ofpotentially significant negative impacts on water quality are only predicted to occur in the shortterm (potential increased sedimentation and pollution during the construction phases). Theadoption of best practice management and control procedures and the implementation of themitigation methods proposed will bring these risks down to acceptable levels.3.9.4 SEPA, Scottish Water and the Council's Infrastructure Team were consulted howeverneither SEPA nor Scottish Water has expressed any views on the proposed development to thePlanning Authority through the consultation process. The Council's Infrastructure Team haverecommended that full details of surface water drainage and any SUDs provisions should besubmitted.3.9.5 In this instance the proposal is considered acceptable as it would not detrimentally affecthydrological, hydrogeological interests or water supplies locally provided the aboverecommended mitigation measures are implemented. Should Committee be mindful to approvethe application then it would be sensible to include the proposed mitigation measures asconditions in order to protect local hydrological interests.3.10 Road Safety3.10.1 The SPP (Transport) advises that decisions on new developments should take account ofthe existing transport network and environmental and operational constraints. PAN75 alsoprovides further guidance and advice for general transport related issues. Policy T1 of theApproved Structure Plan requires new developments to be accessible to the public transportnetwork and to be located where road network capacity is available. Fife Council's SPG onWind Energy also provides guidance with regards to the minimum siting distances from adjacentroadways and refers to concerns that turbines may cause visual distractions. Policy T1 of theAdopted Local Plan advises that development proposals will be supported where road capacityin the network exists and they do not exacerbate a road safety problem.3.10.2 In this case, Transport Scotland have advised that they have no objection to the proposeddevelopment since the increase in traffic on the truck road would be negligible and as such theproposed development is unlikely to cause any environmental impact on the trunk road network.Fife Council's Transport Planning and Development Management team have advised that duringthe construction phase, there will be a significant amount of turning manoeuvres undertaken bylarge vehicles, vans and cars for a 3 to 4 month period at the junction of the existing access andthe B925 public road. The supporting statement specifies there will be 440 lorry trips to andfrom the site and 310 light van/car trips to and from the site during the 3 to 4 month constructionperiod. The busiest periods are for one week during the aggregate deliveries and for 3 daysduring the concrete foundation works during which there will be approximately 50 HGV'saccessing the site per day.3.10.3 According to the current Fife Council Transportation Development Guidelines, visibilitysplays 6m x 180m should be provided and maintained clear of all obstructions exceeding onemetre in height above the adjoining road channel level, at the junction of the construction trafficaccess and the public road. Fife Council's transportation officers have advised that the actualoncoming splay that can be provided for vans and cars using the access is approximately 6m x80m as a combination of the gradient of the access, the geometry of the public road (bend and32

slight dip in the carriageway) and the height of verge/field boundary wall on the south side of thecarriageway obstruct visibility in this direction. They have advised that the oncoming visibilitysplay would only be available for lorry drivers since they would be sitting significantly higher intheir cabs and can see over the boundary wall, etc. With regards to visibility in the easterndirection, a splay of only 6m x 50m can be achieved due to a combination of the blind summit inthe public road and the field boundary wall obscuring visibility in this direction.3.10.4 Transportation officers have concluded that the proposals are unacceptable since theywill result in a significant amount of vehicular turning manoeuvres during the 3 to 4 monthconstruction phase at an access with sub-standard visibility splays in both directions increasingthe probability of accidents occurring to the detriment of road safety.3.10.5 In response to transportation’s concerns, the agent proposed to install temporary trafficlights during the busiest periods of delivery (two week period during the deliveries of theaggregate for the track and hardstandings and delivery of the concrete). Transportation haveadvised that this mitigation would not overcome their reasons for refusal of the application. Theyhave advised that the proposed mitigation measures would be unacceptable for the followingreasons:- It would set a precedent, where in an instance that a major construction access was deemedunacceptable for visibility splay reasons, then the free flow of traffic would be interrupted ondistributor roads by the provision of temporary traffic lights just to facilitate development.- Generally temporary traffic signals are only permitted on rural distributor roads to facilitaterepairs to public road infrastructure or for utility repairs/upgrades.- The roads management department which oversees the public road network have advised thatthey would not grant permission for temporary traffic signals for the construction access for theproposed wind turbines. In addition, they have stated that due to the geometry of the road to theeast of the site, there would be no safe location to position the lights to provide adequate forwardvisibility of queuing traffic.3.10.6 Due to the visibility issues with the existing access which cannot be overcome, the agentnow proposes to construct a new access further west of the existing farm access which is likelyto achieve a visibility splay of 4.5m x 180m in both directions. However, as the new accesswould be outwith the red line boundary, the formation of any new access would require aseparate planning application. Following the continuation of this application from the AugustCommittee, the agent has submitted a separate application for this temporary vehicular access(12/04367/FULL) which is pending consideration subject to the outcome of this application.Should Committee be mindful to approve this application, it is recommended that a suspensivecondition is placed on any permission requiring no works to commence on site until such time asthe revised vehicular access from the B925 public road has been approved by the PlanningAuthority.3.11 Access/Rights of Way3.11.1 SPP (Open Space and Physical Activity) advises that consideration should be given toaccess issues and core and other important routes when considering proposals. Accessopportunities and links to wider networks and to the surrounding countryside should also beconsidered in order to provide opportunities for physical activity and access to the outdoors.Policy ENV7 of the Approved Structure Plan advises that new development that maintains and33

extends strategic long distance (including the Fife Coastal Path) and/or local path networksidentified by the Core Paths Plan providing for walkers, cyclists, horse riders and those withspecial needs will be supported. Policy C8 of the Adopted Local Plan states that existing rightsof way and established footpaths, cycleways and bridleways will be safeguarded and kept openand free from obstruction and where development affecting such routes is deemed appropriate,suitable re-routing must be provided before the development commences, or before the existingroute is removed from use.3.11.2 Both the Scottish Rights of Way and Access Society (Scotways) and Fife Council'sAccess Officer were consulted since the existing farm track is also a public Right of Way(FK100) and Core Path (491). Whilst Scotways have not provided any comments to date, theCouncil's Access Officer has advised that the public Right of Way and Core Path which runsthrough the site must be kept open through all stages of the development.3.11.3 In this particular case, it is considered that subject to a suitable planning conditionrequiring this track to be permanently kept open, the proposed development would not adverselythe Right of Way and Core Path.3.12 Aviation Safety/Defence Interests3.12.1 SPP (Renewable Energy) advises that decisions on wind turbines should take intoaccount aviation issues including defence interests, airport and aerodrome operations, flightactivity, tactical training areas, aviation and defence radar and seismological recording.3.12.2 Policy R1 of the Approved Structure Plan also advises that aviation and defence interestsshould be addressed in the assessment of all applications. The SPG on Wind Energy advisesthat turbines which would have an adverse effect on aircraft navigation (military or civilian) andother radar installations used for health and safety applications will not be supported unlessmitigation measures for radar and flight paths can be agreed with the National Air TrafficServices (NATS) and airport authorities. Circular 2/2003 entitled Safeguarding Aerodromes alsoapplies to this development. It specifically outlines the requirements of the Town and CountryPlanning (Safeguarding Aerodromes, Technical Sites and Military Explosives Storage Areas)(Scotland) Direction 2003. This document separates the procedures to be followed by PlanningAuthorities and consultees on three main types of facility; Safeguarded Civil and MilitaryAerodromes; Licensed and unlicensed Civil Aerodromes; and Technical Sites (usually militaryfacilities). An aerodrome is defined as - any area of land or water designed, equipped, set apart,commonly used or in prospective use for affording facilities for the landing and departure ofaircraft and includes any area of space, whether on the ground, on the roof of a building orelsewhere, which is designed, equipped or set apart for affording facilities for the landing ordeparture of aircraft capable of descending or climbing vertically.3.12.3 In assessing this proposal, consultations were carried out with the Civil Aviation Authority(CAA), National Air Traffic Service (NATS), the Ministry of Defence (MoD), Dundee Airport,Edinburgh Airport and Fife Airport. NATS have advised that they have no objection as theproposal does not conflict with their safeguarding criteria (in terms of the national system formonitoring aircraft) whilst the CAA have advised that they have no site-specific observations tomake but that input should also be sought from NATS and the MoD, and aviation obstructionwarning lighting may also be required.3.12.4 The MoD advised that they had no concerns as the proposal had no Line of Sight issuesto any RAF ATC radar but have requested that aviation safety lighting is installed and that the34

developer must advise the MoD of the following - the dates that construction starts and ends; themaximum height of construction equipment; and the latitude and longitude of the turbines finalposition should permission be granted. The provision of this information is deemed vital, as itwould be plotted on flying charts to make sure that military aircraft avoid this area.3.12.5 Neither Dundee Airport nor Fife Airport have expressed any views on the proposeddevelopment to the Planning Authority through the consultation process. It should be notedhowever that the application site is outwith the physical safeguarding zones (approach zones tothe runway) and the turbines are unlikely to affect flight routings to either airport.3.12.6 With regards to Edinburgh Airport, BAA have advised that the proposal has beenexamined from an aerodrome safeguarding perspective and conflicts with safeguarding criteria.They advise that 99.5m high turbines would be visible to Edinburgh radar and would thereforegenerate clutter on the controller's screens. As excessive clutter in this area could mask theprimary radar returns from air traffic thus posing a very real threat to aircraft safety, they objectto the proposed development.3.12.7 It should be noted that BAA no longer own Edinburgh Airport and the applicant's aviationconsultant has been dealing directly with the new owners Edinburgh Airport (GlobalInfrastructure Partners) in order to look at an appropriate mitigation strategy. The developer isproposing a mitigation solution by expanding the planned in-fill patch for Little Raith, to includethe proposed Clentrie development. The Little Raith patch uses the Kincardine feed, with datarights retained by Scottish Power and a non-disclosure agreement has been signed by all partiesand sent back to Scottish Power for approval and confirmation of acceptability from EdinburghAirport. Following the continuation of this application from the August Committee, furtherdiscussions have taken place between the applicant's aviation consultant, NATS and EdinburghAirport. The Airport operator has recently confirmed that the proposed mitigation scheme hasnow progressed to the stage that enables their initial objection to be removed subject to theimposition of the planning condition which requires a Radar Mitigation Scheme to be approvedbefore any works commence on site.3.12.8 Given the above, the proposal is considered acceptable as it would not detrimentallyeffect aviation safety or defence interests subject to a suitable radar mitigation scheme beingagreed between the applicant and Edinburgh Airport. The proposed wind farm is thereforeconsidered to meet National Guidance and Development Plan policies on this matter.3.13 Radio/Digital/Communication Signals3.13.1 SPP (Renewable Energy) advises that effects on telecommunications should beconsidered, whilst the section on Communications Infrastructure advises that advanced, highquality electronic communications infrastructure is an essential component of economic growthacross Scotland. Equipment should be designed and positioned as sensitively as possible. Inlight of these national aspirations and although not specifically mentioned in the SPP, proposalswhich would have a detrimental effect on such communication systems should not be supportedas they would undermine national objectives. Policy R1 of the Approved Structure Plan alsoadvises that the effects on telecommunications should also be considered. The SPG on WindEnergy also advises that turbines that would disrupt television and other signals will only beacceptable provided developers meet the costs of any mitigation measures or alternativearrangements. In the instance where there is likely to be an impact on television reception,developers will be expected to meet the necessary costs to rectify the situation.35

3.13.2 The submitted ES advises that wind turbines can interfere with any communicationsnetworks utilising electromagnetic signals in common with all structures of that size. Prior tolodging this application the agents carried out a consultation exercise. The ES outlines who wasconsulted and details their responses and concludes that no issues have been identified whichrequire imminent mitigation or action. It should be noted however that the assessment of thetelevision signals via the BBC's online assessment tool indicates that 9 homes for whom there isno alternative off-air service are likely to be affected by the proposed development and a total of13,333 homes are predicted to be affected where there may be an alternative off-air service.3.13.3 The ES does however advise that reception problems can be dealt with by improving thereceiving aerials or providing the affected households with an alternative signal source (e.g.different transmitter, existing cable system or satellite). Overall, as potential television receptionproblems are difficult to predict and identify it is now fairly standard practice with approvedwindfarm applications that a form of planning agreement is included where the developer willrectify any problems.3.13.4 In this instance the proposal is considered acceptable, as it would not significantly impacton digital and broadcasting signals providing mitigation measures are implemented and that thedeveloper makes provisions both financially and procedurally to address any difficulties that doarise. Should Committee resolve to approve the application, then it would be sensible to includeconditions to ensure that mitigation measures are implemented where required in order toprotect existing radio, digital and other communication signals.3.14 Impact on Agricultural Land3.14.1 Policy E18 of the Adopted Local Plan advises that irreversible development of primeagricultural land will be supported only if there are overriding national or local circumstances.The SPP reinforces these policies and recommends that development on prime agricultural landshould not be permitted unless it is an essential component of the settlement strategy or isnecessary to meet an established need where no other suitable site is available.3.14.2 The site is not classed as prime agricultural land and the size of the site involved wouldhave no detrimental impact on agriculture in the area. Once the windfarms lifespan has beenreached the relatively small areas of land involved would be restored and returned to agriculturaluse. Should Committee resolve to approve the application, contrary to the officerrecommendation, a condition to ensure that the land is suitably restored to its former conditionwithin a specified timescale once the scheme is decommissioned or becomes redundant wouldbe recommended.3.15 Relationship to Mossmorran Petrochemical Plant3.15.1 As Members may be aware, an academic study by Glasgow University published inDecember 2009 considers the potential for windfarms to affect the dispersal pattern andconsequent concentrations of pollutants, such as benzene, in neighbouring communities.However, there is no conclusive scientific evidence to show that wind turbines will have anadverse effect on the way that pollutants are dispersed.3.15.2 With respect to the potential operational implications of the proximity of the proposedwind farm at Clentrie to Mossmorran, it is considered that it would not have any impacts on fumedispersal from the petrochemical plant. The source of benzene and the amount emitted areoutwith the control of the applicant and neither Exxon Mobil nor Shell who operate the plant have36

aised any objections. Exxon Mobil and Shell are also governed by the PPC processadministered by SEPA which regulates emissions from industrial premises. Likewise, the Healthand Safety Executive and SEPA have not raised any concerns as part of the formal planningconsultation process in this respect. It is therefore considered that the proposed single windturbine would not create any adverse health risks for neighbouring settlements.3.15.3 Furthermore in the context of this issue, it should also be noted that a condition wasplaced on the Little Raith wind farm (08/01053/WEIA) for an air quality monitoring programme torecord concentrations of benzene at two locations in the vicinity of Little Raith windfarm,therefore any potential issues relating to emissions from the plant will be monitored with theresults available to the local authority. This will ensure that accurate data including wind speedand direction are recorded and presented to both the Planning Authority and SEPA.3.16 Community Benefits3.16.1 The SPP (Renewable Energy) advises that a range of benefits are often voluntarilyprovided by developers to communities in the vicinity of renewable energy developments andthese can include community trust funds. Such benefits though should not be treated as amaterial consideration unless all of the 5 tests set out in Circular 1/2010 on PlanningAgreements are met:- planning necessity, would serve a planning purpose, must relate to theproposed development, must be related in scale and kind to the proposed development, andmust be reasonable to particular circumstances of the case.3.16.2 The applicant recognises that the proposed development will have an impact on local andwider communities, and in line with industry practice, is willing to establish a Community TrustFund, which would be managed by Auchtertool Community Council. The fund is proposed tofinancially support projects in the local area throughout the lifetime of the development. Theapplicant's propose to provide the fund with a sum of £3,000 per megawatt of installed capacityper annum should planning permission be granted. Based on the proposed 6.9MW scheme, afinancial contribution of £20,700 would be paid into the fund each year.3.16.3 In this instance, whilst the provision of a community benefit fund may in some partcompensate the local community for some of the impacts associated with the proposal, it isneither material nor essential to the determination of the application. The fund would not serve adirect planning purpose and therefore would not meet the five tests outlined above. In order tosecure this financial contribution, a private agreement between the developer and localcommunity would be necessary through the formation of a Community Trust Fund.CONSULTATIONSScottish Rights Of Way And Access SocietyLeisure And Cultural ServicesTransport ScotlandDundee AirportFife AirportNo response.The public Right of Way and Core Path whichruns through the site must be kept openthrough all stages of the development.No objection - advised that there will be aminimal increase in traffic on the trunk roadwhich is not likely to have a significant impacton the operation of the trunk road network.No response.No response.37

The Coal AuthorityAuchtertool Community CouncilScottish Environment Protection AgencyScottish WaterScottish Government - Directorate For BuiltEnvironmentHistoric ScotlandRSPBMinistry Of Defence (Wind Turbines)TransportationScottish Natural HeritageEdinburgh AirportNATS Air Traffic ServicesEP+PS - Public And EnvironmentalNo response.Objects - already an excessive number ofwind turbines either approved or in planningwithin the surrounding area. The proposeddevelopment would have a negative effect onthe landscape and on the road infrastructure.No response.No response.General comments made regarding tworesearch projects on wind turbine noise.No objection - content that there will be nodirect impacts on assets within their statutoryremit.Objects - concerns regarding the quality andaccuracy of the assessment of the potentialimpacts of the proposed development on thequalifying interests of the Loch Leven andFirth of Forth SPAs.No concerns, no Line of Sight issues to anyRAF ATC radar. MoD requests that turbinesfitted with suitable aviation lighting(specifications given). If approved thedeveloper must advise MoD of start and enddates, maximum height of constructionequipment and provide co-ordinates of everyturbines final position.Objects - the proposals are unacceptable asthey will result in a significant amount ofvehicular turning manoeuvres during the 3 to4 month construction phase at an access withsub-standard visibility splays in bothdirections increasing the probability ofaccidents occurring to the detriment of roadsafety.Proposal will have a significant effect on thequalifying interests of the Firth of Forth andLoch Leven SPAs but the proposal will notadversely affect the integrity of these SPAs.With regards to landscape and visualimpacts, there will be significant adverseimpacts on the views and visual amenity ofresidents of Auchtertool. The potentialcumulative landscape and visual impacts withother consented and proposed schemes inthe area will have widespread impacts,particularly on views from the road network.No aerodrome safeguarding objectionproviding a suspensive condition is attachedto any approval.No safeguarding objection.Predicted turbine levels comply with ETSU38

ProtectionDirectorate Of Airspace PolicyWindfarm EnquiriesHarbours, Flood And CoastCity Of Edinburgh Councilderived limits. Recommend noise condition.Standing advice provided. NATS, the MoDand any aerodromes should be consulted.No response.Surface water drainage and any SUDsprovisions should be submitted.No objection.REPRESENTATIONS4 letters of objection (2 from same individual) have been received in connection with thisapplication concerning:- Adverse impact on the landscape and visual amenity of Auchtertool- Turbines contravene Wind Energy SPG as they are within 2km of Auchtertool- Cumulative impact with nearby developments including Little Raith- Residential amenity/noise nuisance- Road safety/access concernsThe issues raised regarding visual impact on landscape, visual amenity of Auchtertool,cumulative impact, residential amenity issues and road safety have been noted and are fullyaddressed earlier in this report. With respect to the 2km distance, the SPG advises that this is arecommended distance for major wind farms and that this stand-off distance is less likely to berequired for smaller turbine clusters such as this proposal. In any event, the SPG advises thateach proposal should be considered on its own merits and that this will include an assessmenttaking account of the actual proposed distance between each turbine and take account of theheight of turbines, landscape, and topography and localised issues such as the natural and builtenvironment, noise volume and frequency, electromagnetic interference, television receptionand shadow flicker. All of these matters have been fully considered as part of the assessment ofthis application.UPDATE20 additional letters of objection and 47 letters of support have been received. Theadditional issues over and above the concerns listed above can be summarised asfollows:- Air quality (benzene from Mossmorran)- Impact on property value- Offer of £20,700 per year to the community is not appropriate compensation.- Health concerns- Impact on ecology/wildlife- Impact on tourism- Minimal contribution to carbon reduction measures compared to negative impacts- Inappropriately sited, outwith area of search- Lack of a suitable access to the site- Technological efficiency of turbines are very poorThe concerns raised regarding the location of the turbines in the Area of Search,ecological/ornithological impacts, impacts on air quality, the offer of a financial39

contribution per year and the suitability of the vehicular access have been noted and arefully addressed earlier in this report. Comments made with respect of the proposal'sminimal contribution to carbon reduction are noted however Scottish Government policyis to generate the equivalent of 100% of Scotland's gross annual electricity consumptionand this proposal, if approved, would contribute towards this target. Furthermore,predicted generating capacities have been modelled to ensure the scheme iseconomically viable.The impacts upon tourism are difficult to measure. There is no robust evidence tosuggest that a significant number of people will avoid visiting an area if there are turbinespresent. The site at Clentrie is not considered to be a significant tourist attractionthough it is located in a rural environment with outdoor access routes to the widercountryside. The issue raised concerning impact on property values is not a materialconsideration in determining this application as market forces operate independentlyfrom the planning system.CONCLUSIONSIt has been demonstrated that, subject to the imposition of conditions, this development couldcomply with the Development Plan and other National and Council guidance in respect of anumber of the material planning considerations such as ecology/ornithology, noise, shadowflicker, cultural heritage, hydrology, road safety and aviation. However this must be balancedagainst the significant visual impact of the development on the surrounding landscape and thenumber of people in close proximity that would experience that impact. It would not beacceptable in terms of meeting the landscape and visual impact requirements. The proposalwould be located in an elevated position within an area of strong rural character, would beconspicuous on and visible above the skyline and adjacent wooded areas and would be adominant feature of views from dwellings and streets within the village of Auchtertool. In termsof cumulative impacts, the proposal would have significant cumulative impacts with both LittleRaith windfarm (11/03990/EIA) and the 2 approved Mossmorran turbines (11/01807/FULL)particularly on views from the road network.Whilst the proposal would provide economic benefit and would assist in meeting the overallScottish Government energy targets given the significant shift in energy production objectivestowards renewable sources this does not outweigh the significant detrimental impacts identifiedabove. Consequently it is not considered that the proposed wind farm would comply withNational Guidance, the relevant policies of the Development Plan or Fife Council’sSupplementary Planning Guidance on Wind Energy.UPDATEThe application was continued from the 29th August 2012 meeting of the Kirkcaldy AreaCommittee as Members sought a further update on the radar situation with EdinburghAirport and requested that the developer carry out wider consultation on the proposals.Radar - As noted in Section 3.12 of the report, Edinburgh Airport have now withdrawntheir objection subject to the imposition of a suspensive planning condition.Consultation - Two public exhibitions were held in Auchtertool Village Hall on the 2ndNovember 2012 and 11th January 2013. Adverts were placed in the local newspapers40

along with notices placed around the village. Auchtertool Community Council were alsoinformed about both exhibitions. The drop in sessions ran from 3pm until 8pm and gavemembers of the local community an opportunity to put any questions and concerns theyhad about the project to the landowner and consultants. A total of 72 people attended theexhibitions and 46 people completed questionnaire feedback forms. Based on thecompleted feedback forms, 34% object to the proposed wind farm whilst 50% support thedevelopment and 16% have no opinion.RECOMMENDATIONThe application be refused for the following reason(s)1. The proposed development would have significant adverse impacts on the views and visualamenity of residents of Auchtertool where the turbines would be a dominant feature of viewsfrom dwellings and streets within the village. Furthermore, it is considered that the turbineswould have an adverse landscape impact on the visual amenity of the surrounding Cullaloe HillsLocal Landscape Area by virtue of its scale, size, number of turbines, and prominent uplandlocation. The proposal is therefore considered to be contrary to guidance contained in theScottish Planning Policy (2010), Policies R1 and SS1 of the Approved Fife Structure Plan 2006-2026 (2009), Policies E3, E4, E15 and I1 of the Adopted Mid Fife Local Plan (2012), FifeCouncil's Supplementary Planning Guidance on Wind Energy (2011), and the Fife LandscapeCharacter Assessment (1999) document.2. The proposed development by virtue of its scale, size, number of turbines, prominent locationand its close proximity to the adjacent approved wind turbines at Little Raith (08/01053/WEIA)and Mossmorran (11/01807/FULL) would have a detrimental cumulative visual impact on thelandscape character, the skyline, local settlements of Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly and Cardendenincluding views along the A92 corridor and the Cullaloe Hills Local Landscape Area. Theproposal is therefore contrary to the guidance contained within Scottish Planning Policy (2010),Policies R1 and SS1 of the Approved Fife Structure Plan 2006-2026 (2009), Policies E3, E4,E15 and I1 of the Adopted Mid Fife Local Plan (2012) and Fife Council's SupplementaryPlanning Guidance on Wind Energy (2011).STATUTORY POLICIES, GUIDANCE & BACKGROUND PAPERSIn addition to the application the following documents, guidance notes and policy documentsform the background papers to this report.National GuidanceScottish Planning Policy (2010)Scottish Historic Environment Policy (2011)PAN 45 - Planning for Micro-Renewables (Annex to PAN 45 - Renewable Energy Technologies)(2006)PAN 69 - Planning and Building Standards Advice on Flooding (2004)PAN 75 - Planning for Transport (2005)PAN 79 - Water & Drainage (2006)PAN 1/2011 - Planning and Noise (2011)PAN 2/2011 - Planning and Archaeology (2011)41

Circular 2/2003 - Safeguarding of Aerodromes, Technical Sites and Military Explosives StorageAreas (2003)Circular 1/2010 - Planning Agreements (2010)Development PlanApproved Fife Structure Plan 2006-2026 (2009)Adopted Mid Fife Local Plan (2012)Other GuidanceASH Study - Identifying Areas of Search for Groupings of Wind Turbines in Fife (2006)ETSU-R-97 - The Assessment and Rating of Noise from Wind Turbines (1996)Fife Council Supplementary Planning Guidance - Wind Energy (June 2011)Fife Council Onshore Wind Energy Strategy for Fife (Cumulative Impact Assessment) -Consultation Draft Report produced by Ironside Farrar (November 2012)Fife Landscape Character Assessment (1999)Scottish Government Specific Advice Sheet on On-shore Wind Turbines (2012)SNH guidance - Assessing the Cumulative Impact of Onshore Wind Energy Developments(2012)SNH guidance - Siting and Designing Windfarms in the Landscape (2009)Fife Council Guidance Note on Flooding and Drainage Issues in Relation to Planning andDevelopmentReport prepared by Darren O'HareReport agreed and signed off by Alastair Hamilton and Jim Birrell.Date Printed 04/03/201342

Track119.7mLittle GlenistonTankIssuesTankPath (um)Path (um)Sheepfold125.5mIssues128.0mKnockbathy WoodPath (um)131.5m128.5mSinks134.3mPondTrackETL113.9mSpringSpreadsCamilla LochCistern108.3mReproduced by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of HMSO.© Crown copyright and database rightAll rights reserved.Ordnance Survey Licence number 100023385.Application Ref: 11/04794/EIAAddress:Clentrie FarmFife2013.Application Boundary±Scale 1:4,8950 50 100 150 200 250MetresPlot file created on 04/03/2013 by POconnor-75Produced using Fife Council Corporate GIS43

Kirkcaldy Area Committee27 March 2013Agenda Item No. 6Representation from the Area Committees for theFife Local Tourist AssociationsReport by:Ann Camus, Fife Tourism Partnership ManagerWards Affected:AllPurposeThe Purpose of this report is to seek approval from the Kirkcaldy Area Committee toappoint a local member to sit on the Kirkcaldy and Mid Fife Local Tourist Associationto act as a local area advisor.Recommendation(s)That this Area Committee agrees to nominate a representative to sit on the Kirkcaldyand Mid Fife Local Tourist Association as an advisor.Resource ImplicationsThere are no resource implications associated with this report.Legal & Risk ImplicationsThere are no legal implications associated with this report.Impact AssessmentAn Equality Impact Assessment (EqIA) checklist is not required as this report doesnot have any immediate implications for service delivery and policy.ConsultationThe Fife Tourism Partnership Board and the Local Tourist Associations have beenconsulted with regard to this report.44

1.0 Background1.1 There are five Local Tourist Associations across Fife covering the geographicalareas of Levenmouth, Cupar and North Fife, Kirkcaldy and Mid Fife, Dunfermlineand West Fife and the East Neuk. St Andrews is covered by the St AndrewsPartnership which is run by a board of directors.1.2 The Local Tourist Associations were set up by the Fife Council Strategic Policy andTourism team between January 2011 and June 2012 as part of the Fife TourismPartnership Structure. The Local Tourist Associations were put in place when theFife Tourism Partnership Board had completed its consultation around the FifeTourism Strategy.1.3 Since then all Local Tourist Associations have been set up and attract between 17and 25 businesses at their meetings. In addition to this, around 60 businesses fromeach area are registered on the business to business websitewww.fifetourismpartnership.com. The twitter account followers for the Fife TourismPartnership business to business account has almost 1300 followers.1.4 The following diagram demonstrates the structure of the Fife Tourism Partnership.1.5 The role of the Local Tourist Associations is to work closely with local tourismbusinesses to deliver the actions outlined within the Fife Tourism Strategy 2010 to2020 but in particular to:• Develop local area initiatives that will provide visitors with a reason to visit and tostay longer in Fife and to spend more• Support local tourism businesses so that they are able to increase their businesscompetitiveness through training and business development tools• Work with the other Local Tourist Associations to point visitors to other areas ofFife• Support the Fife Tourism Partnership to develop its niche markets45

1.6 All Local Tourist Associations are developing local area plans in alignment with theFife Tourism Strategy. However, it is also important that the Local TouristAssociations work closely with local area heritage groups, other tourism clusters thatexist and local community partnerships so that they are able to represent andpromote their area more effectively.1.7 In order to achieve this it is important that they are able to link in with CommunityGroups in each area and to also link to other Fife Council activities beingdeveloped at a local level. In order to do this it is now important that there isrepresentation on each of the Local Tourist Associations from each of the areacommittees.1.8 Tourism is a strong industry sector for Kirkcaldy and Mid Fife. The latest availablevisitor data indicates that visitor revenues of almost £71m in the Kirkcaldy and MidFife area, accounting for around 23% of the revenue for Fife as a whole (£307m) 1and that tourism supports almost 1,400 full time equivalent jobs in Kirkcaldy and MidFife.2.0 Issues and Options2.1 There are seven Local Area Committees that cover the five areas of the LocalTourist Associations that require a representative (A representative is assigned tothe St Andrews Partnership which would be the sixth area). The proposal from thisreport is that each local area committee nominates one representative to the relevantLocal Tourist Association as set out below:• Dunfermline and West Fife Local Tourist Association – One representativefrom the City of Dunfermline Area Committee and one representative from theSouth West Fife Are Committee• Kirkcaldy and Mid Fife Local Tourist Association – A representative fromKirkcaldy Area Committee, Cowdenbeath Area Committee and Glenrothes areacommittee• Cupar and North Fife Local Tourist Association – A representative from theNorth East Fife Area Committee• Levenmouth Local Tourist Association – A representative from theLevenmouth Area Committee• East Neuk Local Tourist Association – A representative from the North EastFife Area Committee2.2 This will ensure full coverage at the local level for the Local Tourist Association andwill create a standard approach to the development of tourism across Fife.2.3 The Kirkcaldy and Mid Fife Local Tourist Association meet every four weeks with abreak between May and September.1 Scottish Tourism Economic Activity Report 201146

3.0 Conclusions3.1 In order to capitalise on this key sector for Fife and to ensure all partners areengaged at a local level, it is important that local representation is part of each LocalTourist Association to ensure the needs of the local communities are met.List of Appendices1. There are no appendices with this reportBackground PapersThe following papers were relied on in the preparation of this report in terms of the LocalGovernment (Scotland) Act, 1973:Fife Tourism StrategyReport ContactAuthor Name Ann CamusAuthor’s Job Title Fife Tourism Partnership ManagerWorkplace Kingdom House, GlenrothesTelephone: 08451 55 55 55 442289Email – ann.camus@fife.gov.uk47

Kirkcaldy Area Committee27th March, 2013Agenda Item No. 7Mossmorran and Braefoot Bay Independent AirQuality Monitoring Group - Representation(Invitation)Report by:Linda Bissett, Senior Manager (Democratic Services)Wards Affected:6 (Inverkeithing and Dalgety Bay); 8 (Cowdenbeath); 9 (Lochgelly andCardenden); 10 (Burntisland, Kinghorn and Western Kirkcaldy)PurposeThe purpose of this report is to advise members regarding consideration ofrepresentation by the Mossmorran and Braefoot Bay Independent Air QualityMonitoring Review Group at its meeting of 21st January, 2013, specifically aninvitation to one member from this Committee to attend future meetings of theReview Group as an observer.RecommendationThe Committee is asked to nominate a member to take up the invitation to attendfuture meetings of the Mossmorran and Braefoot Bay Independent Air QualityMonitoring Review Group, as an observer.Resource ImplicationsNone.Legal & Risk ImplicationsExternal and partner organisations have their own governance structures, andmembers should seek advice from Corporate Services on any concerns they haveon membership of or attendance at meetings of organisations.Impact AssessmentAn EqIA checklist is not required, because the report does not propose a change toexisting policies and practices.48

ConsultationConsultation is not required, as the report only invites consideration of a change toexisting representation arrangements.1.0 Background1.1 Members will recall that this Committee, at its meeting on 23rd January, 2013,considered the 2011 Annual Report of the Mossmorran and Braefoot BayIndependent Air Quality Monitoring Review Group (previous minute para. 77 of2013.K.A.C.48 refers). The Annual Report also was considered at recent meetingsof the Cowdenbeath and South West Fife Area Committees.2.0 Update2.1 The Review Group, at its meeting of 21st January, 2013 gave consideration torepresentation arrangements for its future meetings. An extract from the minute ofthat meeting follows:-“Representation from Members of Fife Council’s South WestFife/Kirkcaldy/Cowdenbeath Area CommitteesThe Review Group considered extracts from minutes of meetings of theCowdenbeath Area Committee of 28th November, 2012 and the Braefoot BayCommunity Safety Committee of 13th December, 2012 which recommended thatFife Council Elected Members attend meetings of the Independent Air QualityMonitoring Review Group. In discussion, it was proposed that Fife Council electedmembers be invited as observers on the Review Group in order to maintain itsindependent nature and to ensure compatibility with the terms of the Constitution.DecisionThe Review Group agreed: -(1) that one member from each of the South West Fife, Kirkcaldy andCowdenbeath Area Committees be invited to the future meetings of theIndependent Air Quality Monitoring Review Group, as observers, in terms ofthe Constitution;(2) to recommend that Area Committees appoint the current elected memberrepresentatives on the Mossmorran and Braefoot Bay Community and SafetyCommittee, in terms of continuity; and(3) to note that in future, the Council’s South West Fife, Kirkcaldy andCowdenbeath Area Committees would receive copies of the Independent AirQuality Monitoring Review Group annual reports.”49

2.2 The regular pattern of meetings for the Review Group is two per year, usually aroundsix months apart. Updates and other communications outwith those times normallyare undertaken by email.3.0 Conclusions3.1 Members will note the Review Group’s recommendation that Area Committeesappoint the current elected member representatives on the Mossmorran andBraefoot Bay Community and Safety Committee, in terms of continuity - in the caseof this Committee, Councillor Susan Leslie is the current appointee to theCommunity and Safety Committee. This Committee may wish to appoint CouncillorLeslie (or indeed a different member) as an observer at meetings of the ReviewGroup, if so minded.Report ContactAuthor Name David HendersonAuthor’s Job Title Team Manager/Adviser (Committee Services)Workplace 3rd Floor, Fife House, North Street, Glenrothes KY7 5LTTelephone: 08451 55 55 55 Ext. No. 442242Email:david.henderson@fife.gov.uk50

Kirkcaldy Area Committee27th March, 2013.Agenda Item No. 8Reform of the Fire and Police Services –Implications for Fife CouncilReport by: Iain Matheson, Chief Legal OfficerWards Affected: AllPurposeThis report is to provide members of the Area Committee with details of the reformof the Fire and Police Services and highlight the main implications for Fife Councilof these changes.Recommendation(s)To consider the terms of the report and to:-(i)(ii)note the implications of the changes for Fife; andmake representations to the Police and Fire and Rescue TransitionCommittees regarding future arrangements for the scrutiny of andengagement with the Police and Fire and Rescue Services.Resource ImplicationsThere are no resource implications.Legal & Risk ImplicationsThere are no legal and risk implications.Impact AssessmentAn EqIA checklist is not required, because this report does not propose a change toexisting policies and practices.ConsultationNone51

1.0 Background1.1 As members will be aware, the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 makessignificant changes to the way in which the Police and Fire Services in Scotland aregoverned. At present, local authorities play a very significant role in the governancearrangements relating to the Fire and Police Services within Scotland. Throughoutmost of Scotland, the Fire and Police Services are subject to the oversight of JointBoards comprising elected members from the Councils within the area served bythe Fire or Police Service in question. However, within Fife and in Dumfries andGalloway, the local authority is also the fire authority and the police authority for theCouncil area.1.2 With effect from 1st April, 2013, the responsibilities which presently rest with theJoint Boards and Fife and Dumfries and Galloway Councils will transfer to theScottish Police Authority and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. These two newbodies will assume most of the responsibilities presently held by local governmentleaving a significant but much reduced role for local authorities in terms of theirengagement with and scrutiny of the activities of the new National Services.Police Service – Future Responsibilities of Fife Council1.3 The future role of local authorities in policing is set out in sections 45-48 of the 2012Act. In summary, these are:-(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)the Police Local Commander must involve the Council in setting the prioritiesand objectives for policing within the area;the Council may monitor and provide feedback to the Local Commander andmay provide the Local Commander with its views on any matter connected tothe policing of the area;the Local Commander must prepare and submit a Local Police Plan to theCouncil for approval. In preparing this Local Police Plan, the LocalCommander must have regard to the current strategic Police Plan. The Planwill be submitted to the local authority for approval. The legislation is silentas to what happens in the event of the local authority declining to approvethe Local Police Plan;the Council may specify policing measures that it wishes the LocalCommander to include in a Local Policing Plan; andthe Local Commander must provide the local authority with such reports asthe Council may reasonably require.Fire and Rescue Service – Future Responsibilities of Fife Council1.4 The statutory provisions with regard to Fire Reform are set out in Part 2 of the2012 Act and the new provisions amend the terms of the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005.52

1.5 As with the Police, there is a requirement that the Senior Officer in each Councilarea must prepare a Local Fire and Rescue Plan which has to be submitted to thelocal authority for approval. There is also a requirement that the Scottish Fire andRescue Service must involve every local authority in determining the priorities andobjectives for the Fire and Rescue Service in connection with the carrying out oftheir functions in that local authority's area.1.6 Councils are expected to monitor and provide feedback to the Scottish Fire andRescue Service and, in particular, expected to provide views on any matterconcerning or connected to the manner in which the Fire and Rescue Servicecarries out those functions and make recommendations for improvement inconnection with the way in which the Service carries out those functions in the localauthority's area.2.0 Assessment of New Role2.1 As will be clear from the above summary, many of the roles currently undertaken bythe Council in connection with Police and Fire Services are being removed. Therewill no longer be responsibility for setting and monitoring budgets and the Council'sability to influence the way in which services are delivered within Fife will be muchdiminished.2.2 It is not anticipated that there will be any significant changes to front-line servicedelivery within Fife after 1st April, 2013 so far as the Fire and Rescue and PoliceServices are concerned. In recent months, the attention of the Council's Fire andPolice Transition Committees has been directed at ensuring as smooth a transferas possible. It is considered that arrangements are in place which will allow theexisting high levels of service to Fife communities to continue.2.3 Although it is anticipated that the current high level of service delivery will continuein the short-term, it must be remembered that a key driver behind these changes isthe need to reduce the operating costs of both services. If operating costs continueto be reduced in the future, it is possible that the current level of service provisionwithin Fife could be adversely affected.2.4 The new more limited role for Fife Council means that while the Council can requestthe deployment of additional resources, there is no guarantee that such a requestwill be fulfilled. The Council will be limited to highlighting any deficiencies andmaking recommendations as to how these should be addressed. There is clearlyscope for friction between the Council and the new Services, in particular, theirgoverning bodies as the new governance arrangements become established.3.0 The Future Role of Council Committees3.1 The Council's Police and Fire and Rescue Transition Committees have bothappointed short-life Working Groups to consider what governance arrangementsshould be put in place within the Council after 1st April, 2013. Across Scotland,Councils are putting in place a range of different mechanisms to monitor the work ofFire and Police Services after 1st April, 2013. Fife and Dumfries and GallowayCouncils are in the advantageous position of already having established scrutinyarrangements in place.53

3.2 Both of the Council's Transition Committees have recently agreed that the existingcommittee arrangements should continue for a period of six months after 1st April,2013. This will allow the Council to monitor and evaluate the arrangementsadopted by other Councils to ascertain whether any arrangements emerge whichare considered to be best practice. The intention is that by October, 2013 the Fireand Police Transition Committees will consider and recommend how engagementwith and the scrutiny of the new Fire and Police Services can best be progressed inFife. In the meantime, the remit of the two Transition Committees, as set out in theCouncil's Scheme of Administration, will be amended with effect from 1st April,2013 to reflect the revised role of the two Committees.4.0 Impact on the Work of Area Committees4.1 Stephen House, the new Chief Constable of the Police Service for Scotland hasindicated that, in addition to the Local Police Plans for each area, he wishes there tobe a Police Ward Plan for each Council ward. The view of the Police TransitionCommittee is that such Ward Plans may not be of the same value as the existingarrangements which exist at Area level within Fife. It is considered that, within Fife,there would be merit in police planning to be at Area rather than Ward level and theextent to which this may be possible is being explored. At present, Fife Councilbenefits from the presence of a Police Chief Inspector for each of the Council'sseven areas and assurances have been received that this arrangement willcontinue, at least in the short-term.4.2 Both the Police and Fire Transition Committees have recently considered reportsdetailing the resources presently available within Fife. This has been done to allowbenchmarking to take place comparing resources within Fife pre and post theimplementation of the reforms. The Police and Fire and Rescue Services will beasked to identify the resources currently available within each of the Council'sseven areas and this will be the subject of a further report to the Area Committee indue course.5.0 New Committee Arrangements5.1 As indicated above, both the Police and Fire and Rescue Transition Committees willbe considering how the Police and Fire Services can best be monitored andengaged with in the future. In considering what form such arrangements shouldtake, it would be helpful if the views of the Area Committees were made known tothe Fire and Police Transition Committees prior to October, 2013.List of AppendicesNoneBackground PapersThe Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012Report ContactIain MathesonChief Legal Officer, Corporate ServicesFife House, North Street, GlenrothesTelephone: 08451 55 55 55 (Ext. 442180)Email – iain.matheson@fife.gov.uk54

Kirkcaldy Area Committee27 th March 2013Agenda Item No. 9Property DisposalsReport by: Ken Gourlay Head of Asset and Facilities Management ServicesWards Affected: AllPurposeTo update Members on the property disposal process and provide details of actual andanticipated disposals within the local area in the 10 years from 2013/14.Recommendation(s)Members are asked to note the contents of this report.Resource ImplicationsGeneral Fund Capital Receipts are a source of funding which supports the CapitalInvestment programme 2013-23. Income receipts from property disposals throughoutFife are projected to total £35 million over the ten year periodLegal & Risk ImplicationsThe assumed values which underlie the income projections are subject to futurerevision to reflect a variety of factors; the prevailing property and general economicconditions, third party performance and changes to the assets earmarked for disposal.As a consequence there is a risk of delay in the timing and level of receipts. Major risksassociated with individual transactions are reported to the Executive Committee, ISGand Finance Service as appropriate.Impact AssessmentAs a major funding source which supports the Capital Investment Programme, deliveryof capital receipts contributes towards the achievement of the Council’s priorities.An EqIA checklist is not required because the report does not propose a change toexisting policies and practicesConsultationAll Members in which the properties are located will be advised of the proposeddisposal prior to marketing.55

1.0 Introduction1.1 The Estates team within Property Services are responsible for the administrationof the Councils property assets, the management, granting of leases,acquisitions disposals, valuation, rating and general property advice falls withinits remit. Some transactions related to business employment land are managedby Enterprise Planning and Protective Services.1.2 In the light of the change in administration, the introduction of revised Committeearrangements together with the election of new Members, it is consideredappropriate to outline the consultation process followed prior to the disposal ofCouncil property assets.2.0 Background2.1 Property is held on a variety of accounts. This report has been prepared with afocus only on General Fund, capital receipts to be credited to HRA, CommonGood and the Employment Land Fund (Town Centre) have therefore beenexcluded. As discussions are still on-going, Fire and Police assets which will nottransfer to the new authorities with effect from 1 st April 2013 have also beenexcluded at this time.2.2 Properties identified as available for disposal have been generated from anumber of sources: Declared surplus as no longer required for Council purposes e.g. assetreplaced, obsolescent, etc. Declared surplus through specific programmes such as the OfficeRationalisation Project (ORP) or the Depot Rationalisation Project. Identified following a review of non-operational property -accommodation is not required for operational purposes and may nowbe offered for sale.2.3 Currently Asset Management officers are working with the various CouncilServices to develop a number of individual Service Asset Plans. These plansseek to identify individual Service property needs with a view to adapting theproperty portfolio to better suit their current and anticipated future needs. It islikely that this exercise will identify further assets that will be made available forsale in due course.3.0 Disposal Process3.1 Once an asset has been identified as being available for sale and prior to thesubjects being marketed, Members for the ward in which the asset is located areadvised of the proposed sale. Typically this consultation is by email and isundertaken in addition to any consultation on a closure undertaken previously aspart of a wider programme e.g. ORP or the halls and centres review.56

3.2 Proposed disposals are required to be referred to the Executive Committee forapproval where the anticipated value exceeds £100 000. The disposal process isgoverned by the Councils Standing Orders and Local Government legislationwhich require that the asset be sold at its market value. If a disposal is proposedat a figure less than market value this is also referred to the Executive.3.3 For disposals of assets with a value less than £100 000, the Council’s Schemeof Delegation delegates powers from the Executive Committee to the ExecutiveDirector (Corporate Services). Where the transaction has attracted conflictingviews or is considered to be controversial the endorsement of the ExecutiveCommittee will be sought even if within the delegated levels.3.4 Following the necessary approval, the majority of properties will be placed on themarket by the Estates team or external property agents. Once bids are received,the offer which is determined to represent best value is accepted. The bid isusually the most financially advantageous however conditions within the offer areconsidered in determining the preferred offer.3.5 There are some assets which are taken to auction rather than traditionalmarketing and these are sold to the highest bidder.3.6 In some instances a sale may take place off market where there is clearly only asingle purchaser – for example the sale of a strip of land to enable the formationof a driveway access, or other interest which justifies treatment as a specialpurchaser.3.7 Whilst most of the disposals are anticipated and detailed on the attachedappendix, there are some sales typically garden ground requests and similarwhich are not planned and arise as a consequence of residents or other thirdparty requests. In that event Members are also consulted prior to initiatingdisposal discussions.3.8 In addition to contacting Members prior to marketing specific properties, a list ofanticipated disposals is available on FISH and updated periodically. ShouldMembers require clarification or further information on any proposed disposalthey should contact the Estates team.4.0 Capital Receipts4.1 The actual or anticipated gross capital receipts amount to approximately £35million of which circa £14.7 million is anticipated to be generated from the localarea. A breakdown of individual property transactions are provided in theAppendix. It should be noted that this list is indicative only and may be revisedin the light of future consultations.4.2 The timing of receipts is indicative only as transactions rely on 3 rd partyperformance, there is therefore a possibility that for reasons beyond the controlof the Council the income receipts might slip into later financial years.57

4.3 Given the increased period of time between Members being consulted and thedate of properties being disposed, it is proposed that an update report detailingprogress on disposals and anticipated sales, will be provided to the Local AreaChairs at 6 monthly intervals.5.0 Conclusion5.1 Members are invited to note the properties currently being marketed or identifiedfor future sale and that it is proposed that a further update be provided at 6monthly intervals.List of AppendicesAppendix 1 – Property Disposals split by Local Area CommitteeReport ContactName: Michael J O’GormanService Manager EstatesProperty ServicesTelephone: 08451 55 55 55 (Ext. 440498)Email – michael.ogorman@fife.gov.uk58

Ward Case ID Property Type Property Service Anticipated Date of Sale Comments0 12570 Residential Spinney House, Ardroy, Lochgoilhead Community Services 01-Dec-13 Potential disposal of residential property.10 13109 Infrastructure Junction Improvement, Bridge Street, Community Services 01-Jun-13 Potential grant of licence for junctionKirkcaldyimprovement.10 12963 Amenity Land Land Adjacent to, 37 Nicol Drive, Burntisland Housing 01-Dec-13 Potential disposal of amenity land.10 12947 Amenity Land land Adjacent to, 14 Greenmount Road North, Housing 01-Dec-13 Potential disposal of amenity land.Burntisland10 4520 Agricultural North Myre, Kinghorn Environmental Services 01-Apr-14 Potential disposal of amenity land.10 6121 Amenity Land Nethergate, Kinghorn Community Services 01-Apr-14 Potential disposal of amenity land.10 11706 Garage Former Burgh Store & Flat, High Street, Common Good 01-Apr-14 Potential disposal of former house.Burntisland10 13084 Garage Seamill Haugh Road, Burntisland Community Services 01-Apr-14 Potential disposal of former garage.10 12389 Industrial West Broomhill Road, Burntisland Development Services 01-Dec-14 Potential disposal of industrialdevelopment plot.10 13043 Amenity Land Land Adjacent to, 26 Cotburn Crescent, Housing 01-Dec-14 Potential disposal of amenity land.Burntisland10 8533 Agreement Birrell's Wynd, Kinghorn Housing 01-Apr-15 Potential disposal of amenity land.10 13032 Amenity Land Additional Ground, Nethergate, Kinghorn Economic Development 01-Apr-15 Potential disposal of amenity land.10 10152 Depot Southerton Depot, Southerton Road, Common Good 01-Apr-16 Potential disposal of depot.Kirkcaldy10 11403 Development Site Seamill Pond, Haugh Road, Burntisland Community Services 01-Apr-16 Potential disposal of development land.10 10833 Development Site Residential Development Site, Shepherd Common Good 01-Apr-16 Disposal of potential residential plot.Crescent, Burntisland10 11993 Educational Burntisland Primary School, Ferguson Place, Education 01-Apr-17 Potential disposal of school..Burntisland11 12529 Amenity Land Alford Avenue, Kirkcaldy Housing 01-Apr-13 Potential grant of servitude for pipeline.11 10217 Development Site Housing Site, Ostlers Way, Kirkcaldy Asset & Facilities Management 31-Aug-13 Potential disposal of residentialdevelopment site.11 12528 Amenity Land 63 Kenmore Terrace, Kirkcaldy Housing 01-Dec-13 Potential disposal of amenity land.11 13162 Amenity Land Land Adjacent to, 16 Mcintoch Parade,Kirkcaldy11 12622 Amenity Land Warehouse 3 Hayfield Ind. Est, 3 HayfieldPlace, KirkcaldyEconomic Development 04-Dec-13 Potential disposal of amenity land.Housing 01-Apr-14 Potential disposal of amenity land.59

11 11932 Depot Works Depot, Hayfield Place, Kirkcaldy Depot Rationalisation 01-Apr-15 Potential disposal of depot.11 13106 Development Site Dunearn Drive, Kirkcaldy Housing 01-Apr-15 Potential disposal of amenity land.11 11890 Office Templehall Area Office, Beauly Place, Local Office/Local Services 01-Apr-16 Potential disposal of office.Kirkcaldy11 11995 Development Site Commercial Site, Chapel Level, Kirkcaldy Asset & Facilities Management 01-Apr-19 Potential disposal of commercialdevelopment site, partial receipt.11 13053 Development Site Commercial Site, Chapel Level, Kirkcaldy Asset & Facilities Management 01-Apr-20 Potential disposal of commercialdevelopment site, partial receipt.12 12877 Educational Dunearn Primary School, Cawdor Crescent,KirkcaldyEducation 14-Jun-13 Potential disposal of former Janitor'sHouse.12 12822 Residential 072a Ramsay Road, Kirkcaldy Social Work 01-Dec-13 Potential disposal of residential property.12 11887 Office Crossroads, 015 Wemyssfield, Kirkcaldy Social Work 01-Apr-14 Potential disposal of office.12 11888 Office Registrars Office, 007 East Fergus Place, Local Office/Local Services 01-Apr-14 Potential disposal of office.Kirkcaldy12 12555 Educational Dunearn Primary School, Cawdor Crescent, Education 01-Apr-14 Potential disposal of former school site.Kirkcaldy12 4925 Educational Former Nursery, Ramsay Road, Kirkcaldy Education 01-Apr-14 Potential disposal of former nursery.12 12673 Public Convenience Adamson Avenue, Kirkcaldy Environmental Services 01-Apr-14 Potential disposal of former publicconvenience.12 11892 Office Environmental Health Office, 3-5Environmental Services 01-Apr-15 Potential disposal of office.Wemyssfield, Kirkcaldy12 11883 Community Facility Kirkcaldy Library HQ, East Fergus Place, Community Services 01-Apr-15 Potential disposal of office.Kirkcaldy12 11899 Office Ramsay Road, Kirkcaldy Social Work 01-Apr-15 Potential disposal of office.12 11884 Office Broomlea, 001 Swan Road, Kirkcaldy Central Support 01-Apr-16 Potential disposal of office.12 11889 Office Forth House, Abbotshall Road, Kirkcaldy Local Office/Local Services 01-Apr-17 Potential disposal of office.13 10345 Industrial Plot 8, Carberry Road, Kirkcaldy Development Services 01-Apr-13 Potential disposal of industrialdevelopment plot.13 12684 Care Facility Viewforth Centre, Viewforth Street, Kirkcaldy Social Work 01-Dec-13 Potential disposal of office.13 13174 Industrial Land at, Myregormie Place, Kirkcaldy Economic Development 12-Dec-13 Potential disposal of amenity land.13 4123 Development Site Residential Development Site, 12 OrchardLane, Dysart13 12176 Amenity Land Roof & Roof Space, 6 East Albert Road,KirkcaldyDevelopment Services 01-Apr-14 Disposal of potential residential plot.Housing 01-Apr-14 Potential disposal of roof-space..60

13 11630 Amenity Land Wooded land, Middle Den, Hayfield Community Services 01-Apr-14 Potential disposal of amenity land.Road/Willow Drive, Kirkcaldy13 12416 Industrial Randolph Industrial Estate, Randolph Place, Economic Development 01-Apr-14 Potential disposal of amenity land.Kirkcaldy13 12582 Industrial Randolph Industrial Estate, Randolph Place, Economic Development 01-Apr-14 Potential disposal of amenity land.Kirkcaldy13 10581 Development Site Quality Street, Dysart Housing 01-Apr-15 Disposal of site to Kingdom Housing forAffordable Housing development.13 12664 Amenity Land Kirkcaldy Caravan Park, Dunnikier Way, Community Services 01-Apr-15 Potential disposal of amenity land.Kirkcaldy13 11933 Depot Denburn Yard, Denburn Road, Kirkcaldy Depot Rationalisation 01-Apr-16 Potential disposal of depot.13 11891 Office Kirkcaldy East Area Office, 2 Park Road, Local Office/Local Services 01-Apr-16 Potential disposal of office.Kirkcaldy13 11895 Office Marwood House, 34 - 48 St Clair Street, Local Office/Local Services 01-Apr-16 Potential disposal of office.Kirkcaldy13 12427 Industrial Plot 9, Carberry Road, Kirkcaldy Employment Land 01-Apr-16 Potential disposal of industrialdevelopment plot.13 12658 Industrial Plot 10, Carberry Road, Kirkcaldy Employment Land 01-Apr-16 Potential disposal of industrialdevelopment plot.13 12980 Development Site Dunnikier Business Park, Plot 6 Carberry Economic Development 01-Apr-16 Potential disposal of plot.Road, Kirkcaldy13 13139 Development Site Land at Michelson Ind Est, Between A921 & Economic Development 01-Apr-16 Potential disposal of industrial land.Merchant place, Kirkcaldy13 11333 Development Site Access Plot, Carberry Road, Kirkcaldy Development Services 01-Apr-17 Potential sale of access plot to adjacentlandowner.13 12131 Industrial Development Site, Wheatfield Road,KirkcaldyDevelopment Services 01-Apr-19 Potential disposal of industrialdevelopment plot.13 10337 Development Site 1 Acre Site, Carberry Road, Kirkcaldy Development Services 01-Apr-19 Potential disposal of industrialdevelopment plot.13 6846 Infrastructure Rosslyn Street, Kirkcaldy Transportation 01-Apr-19 Potential disposal of residentialdevelopment site.13 12424 Development Site Plot 3, Carberry Road, Kirkcaldy Economic Development 01-Apr-20 Potential disposal of industrialdevelopment plot.13 9562 Development Site Plot 2, Carberry Road, Kirkcaldy Development Services 01-Apr-20 Potential disposal of industrialdevelopment plot.13 12436 Development Site Dunnikier Business Park, Plot 5B CarberrryRoad, KirkcaldyEconomic Development 01-Apr-20 Potential disposal of industrialdevelopment plot.13 12295 Educational Viewforth School, Loughborough Road, Education 01-Apr-21 Potential disposal of school.Kirkcaldy13 13052 Industrial Carberry Road, Kirkcaldy Development Services 01-Apr-22 Potential disposal of commercialdevelopment site, partial receipt.13 3891 Industrial Carberry Road, Kirkcaldy Development Services 01-Apr-22 Potential disposal of commercialdevelopment site, partial receipt.61

Kirkcaldy Area Committee27 March 2013Agenda Item No. 10 (a)Update on Policing Activities within KirkcaldyPolicing Area – Multi-member Ward Policing PlansReport by: Chief Inspector Gordon MitchellWards Affected: AllPurposeThis report provides Committee members with an update on the development of Multi-Member Ward Policing Plans (MMWP's) for Burntisland, Kinghorn & Western Kirkcaldy,Kirkcaldy Central, Kirkcaldy East and Kirkcaldy North in support of the Fife DivisionPolicing Plan 2013-2014.Recommendation(s)Members are asked to note the continuing commitment of Fife Constabulary to maintainperformance in the transition to Police Scotland with its forthcoming Divisional PolicingPlan 2013-2014 priorities of Tackling Crime, Being there for the Community, CreatingSafer Communities and Building on Success, in pursuit of Police Scotland's vision of'keeping people safe.'In addition, Members are asked to note the MMWP's for Burntisland, Kinghorn & WesternKirkcaldy, Kirkcaldy Central, Kirkcaldy East and Kirkcaldy North, which underpin theDivisional Policing Plan and provide a mechanism to hold Chief Inspectors to account fordelivery of local priorities.Resource ImplicationsNone.Legal & Risk ImplicationsFife Division of the Scottish Police Service has a delegated responsibility to play a full partin engaging with communities and partners not only to identify Divisional priorities but alsoto contribute to the Single Outcome Agreement contained in the Fife Community Plan2010 – 2020.62

Impact AssessmentThe Ward Plans have been Equality Impact Assessed.ConsultationThe transition to Fife Division of Police Scotland, and the development of MMWP's hasbeen underpinned by an extensive consultation exercise to ensure that ward levelcommunity plan priorities are delivered efficiently and cost effectively. Fife Divisionrecognises that effective and fair policing is about reflecting the needs and expectations ofindividuals and local communities. Survey results show that different communities havediffering expectations and contrasting experiences of the service provided by the police.Locally the MMWP's have been developed through analysis of local crime trends anddetailed environmental scanning processes. In addition your local community officers haveconsulted local community groups and the public in their areas. Consultation has alsoincluded a Fife-wide public consultation exercise carried out in September 2012 to identifythe issues of greatest concern to communities. These consultation results made asignificant contribution in identifying the issues affecting each local ward area, which havebeen translated into the key priorities for the forthcoming Fife Division. This wascomplemented by mapping existing priorities and feedback from the current network of 42Community Engagement Meetings Fife-wide to the Fife Community Plan 2010-2020 andCommunity Safety Strategy 2011-2015 to develop draft MMWP's.The draft Multi-Member Ward Policing Plans have been discussed with elected Membersin the area. The responses received were positive and supportive in terms of content andpurpose.To meet our responsibilities in a national context the MMWP's priorities were linked to theScottish Policing Assessment, which sets out priority areas for the Police Service ofScotland to the year 2015. It is a key document for the police in the continuous process ofmeeting future policing challenges and ensuring that the service we provide is of a highstandard. The Scottish Policing Assessment draws on information and intelligenceprovided by all the Scottish policing areas and law enforcement agencies as well asinformation from key partner agencies including the Scottish Government, LocalAuthorities and the public. It is through this assessment that risk in relation to crime anddisorder is prioritised.The MMWP's for the area have been developed as a result of this detailed analysis andconsultation.63

1.0 Background1.1 On 27 June 2012, the Scottish Parliament approved legislation for a single policeservice for Scotland. The legislation places a statutory duty on the Chief Constableto provide continuous improvement in the delivery of police services. It alsostipulates that the Chief Constable must designate a Local Police Commander foreach Local Authority area who will be responsible for involving that Authority indetermining priorities and objectives for policing in the local area. It has beendetermined that there will be 14 policing divisions within Scotland, incorporating 32local authority areas, 73 Area Commands and 353 electoral multi-member wards.1.2 The Local Police Commander for Fife Division will be Chief Superintendent GarryMcEwan. By virtue of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012, ChiefSuperintendent McEwan must prepare and submit a Local Policing Plan to FifeCouncil Police Transition Committee for approval as soon as is reasonablypracticable after the first Strategic Police Plan for Scotland is approved.2.0 Performance and MMWP's Update2.1 Multi-Member Ward Plans2.1.1 The Fife Division Policing Plan has been agreed by Chief SuperintendentMcEwan, and will be presented to the Police Transition Committee in March2013.2.1.2 Given our diverse communities, it is recognised that local priorities may varyfrom area to area. The use of ward level plans will enable Police Scotlandand Fife Division to maintain a local focus and commitment to tackling thoseissues that are of the greatest concern within our communities whilstdelivering consistency in approach across the country. The use of MultiMember Ward Policing Plans have key benefits; Demonstrates consistency of approach to policing across communities. Delivers enhanced local engagement and consultation. Enhances local accountability and scrutiny. Ensures continued commitment by the police service to deliver localpolicing. Provides a clear link from local level community concerns to nationalstrategic policing priorities.2.1.3 In this vein MMWP's linking community priorities, scrutiny and accountabilityhave been developed for the local area. The MMWP's identify local policingpriorities and outline the strategies put in place to address these priorities. Inthis respect the MMWP's have been designed to compliment, inform andsupport the work of current Community Engagement Meetings.64

2.1.4 The priorities in the MMWP's have been developed to be subject to qualitativeand quantitative measurement for reporting at a local and national level. Thispositive development will see the Committee receiving regular performancereports directly linked to ward level policing activity from which Members canapply greater scrutiny than exists currently. This effectively means that for thefirst time the Committee will be in a position to hold the Area Chief Inspectorto account for the performance and delivery of local police services throughtheir MMWP's. After consultation with members updates will be given at sixmonthly intervals.2.1.5 Copies of the Ward Plans are attached.2.1.6 Changes in leadership and structure nationally as Fife Constabularybecomes Fife Division of Police Scotland continue apace without impact onthe policing of the Kirkcaldy area.3.0 ConclusionsThis report is respectfully submitted for the consideration of all committee members.Report ContactAuthor Name Gordon MitchellAuthor’s Job Title Chief Inspector, Kirkcaldy AreaWorkplace Police Station, KirkcaldyTelephone 10165

Burntisland, Kinghorn& Western KirkcaldyMulti Member Ward Plan 201366

Burntisland, Kinghorn & Western KirkcaldyMulti Member Ward Plan 2013This policing plan will outline thepriorities your community identifiedduring our most recent consultationand will inform you of how we plan toaddress them throughout the year.Our focus is to reduce crimeand disorder, to increase publicreassurance within your communityand to keep people safe.We will continue to work closelywith our partners to find effectivelong-term solutions to the issues youraised.This policing plan sets out how weintend to deal with your priorities.Local PrioritiesYou identified that the policingpriorities for the Burntisland, Kinghorn& Western Kirkcaldy area were:1. Road Safety2. Antisocial BehaviourYou told us your concerns aboutpeople, particularly young people,engaging in antisocial behaviour,including vandalism and graffiti.3. Drug and Alcohol MisuseYou told us your concerns aboutpeople misusing drugs and alcohol,highlighting how drug and alcoholabuse leads to offending behaviour,and the effect this behaviour has onthe law-abiding public.We have acted on your concernsand are sure you will have seenimprovements in the Burntisland,Kinghorn and Western Kirkcaldy areas.Have your say – You can influencethe police and partnership prioritiesfor your area by attending your8-weekly Community EngagementMeeting.You told us your concerns aboutRoad Safety, particularly driversspeeding and parking illegally orinconsiderately.67www.scotland.police.uk

Actions carried out to date• We have dedicated specificCommunity Police Officers topatrol your area and to listento and address your concerns.Community EngagementMeetings ensure that we remainfocused on specific currentconcerns and work with partneragencies to tackle the identifiedpriorities We tackle emergingissues and crime trends, tracingthose responsible for committingcrime where you live.• We have carried out regularhigh visibility and plain clothespatrols in key locations to reduceantisocial behaviour, disruptcrime and deliver high levels ofpublic reassurance.• By using fixed penalty noticesand reporting offenders we haveproactively targeted drinking inpublic areas, whilst continuallygathering intelligence as to whothe regular offenders are and thelikely ‘hot spots’ for such activity.• We have worked closelywith partners to successfullytarget antisocial behaviouroffenders using civillegislation such as AntisocialBehaviour Orders, as well asthrough the criminal courts.• We carry out dedicated patrolswithin the iconic Beveridge Parkand support an array of sporting,charity and leisure events toensure the community and touristscan enjoy the park safely.• We have successfully disrupted theactivities of suspected drug dealersthrough a series of intelligence ledoperations, seizing drugs and alsomoney by using Proceeds ofCrime legislation.• We have carried out regular speedchecks to detect offenders andinfluence driver behaviour bothnear to schools and on rural roadsthroughout the area.• We have been working withpartners, including Fife Counciland local schools, to developlonger-term solutions to roadsafety in the community.• We make regular use of resourcessuch as Operation LASER tofocus on problem areas whereantisocial behaviour has become acommunity concern.• We have visited licensed premisesto enforce licensing laws anddeter the sale of alcohol to under-18s. Test Purchase Operations,whereby 16 year olds are sent intolicensed premises to buy alcoholhave taken place, with one localshop owner being reported to theProcurator Fiscal.68www.scotland.police.uk

In the Coming Months• We will continue to utiliselocal resources and thoseavailable through CampaignAgainst Violence (CAV) to targetantisocial behaviour in the areato provide a reassuring presenceto the community.• We will continue to address yourconcerns through CommunityEngagement Meetings, workingwith our partner agencies to tackleidentified priorities.• We will continue to carry out highvisibility patrol in your area toreduce antisocial behaviour and todisrupt and deter criminals, as wellas to help us continue buildingstronger and more personalrelationships with the localcommunities we serve.• We will continue to work inpartnership with other agencies toreduce antisocial behaviour andto positively engage with youngpeople in order to divert themaway from offending behaviour.• For those who continue to persistin committing antisocial behaviour,we will work with local Housingassociations to ensure action istaken against the tenancies ofprolific offenders.• We will continue to gatherintelligence on drug dealers,obtain search warrants andexecute these in your area. We willuse all the powers we have at ourdisposal to disrupt drug dealingand misuse in the area.• We will continue to enforce roadsafety by targeting speedingmotorists and irresponsibleparkers, as well as educatingroad users with the intent ofimproving driver behaviourthroughout the area.• We will continue to work withpartners to develop long-termsolutions to road safety issues.• We will continue to work withlicensed premises to disruptthe sale of alcohol to anyoneunder the age of 18 in an effortto reduce antisocial behaviour.Proxy sales, whereby adults buyalcohol for young people, willalso be targeted.• We will work in conjunction withFife Council and event organisersto ensure the public continue toenjoy the facilities at BeveridgePark in a safe environment.69www.scotland.police.uk

Useful informationBurntisland, Kinghorn & WesternKirkcaldyMulti Member Ward TeamOur team covers Burntisland,Kinghorn and Western Kirkcaldy.Contact DetailsBurntisland Police Station,60 High Street,Burntisland,Fife,KY3 9ASGroup e-mail addressFifeBurntislandKinghornWesternKirkcaldyCPTGrpX@scotland.pnn.police.ukThis group e-mail address isprovided for you to contact your localCommunity Policing Team to discussnon-urgent local crime or antisocialbehaviour problems. This should notbe used to report a crime or incident.All e-mails will be responded to within48 hours.For more detailed information aboutyour local Community Policing Teamand other services that PoliceScotland provides, please refer to theForce website at:We are here to helpWe will continue to keep in touchwith you to keep you updated on theongoing work being done to tacklethe issues that are affecting life foryou and your community.• If you have any concerns or issuesyou wish to discuss, contact yourlocal Community Policing Team.• Dial 999 for an emergency thatrequires urgent police attention.• For non-emergency contact, call101, the single non-emergencynumber.• Give information about crimewithout revealing your identity toCrimestoppers on 0800 555 111or at www.crimestoppers-uk.orgCrimestoppers is an independentcharity and not part of the Police.• Service users who are deaf or havea hearing impairment can contactPolice Scotland via TextRelay inan emergency on 18000 or nonemergencyon 18001 101.We respect your right toconfidentiality and will not visit youwithout checking first.www.scotland.police.ukIf you, or anyone you know, require further assistance regarding this document please contact yourlocal Community Policing Team.70www.scotland.police.uk

Kirkcaldy NorthMulti Member Ward Plan 201371

Kirkcaldy NorthMulti Member Ward Plan 2013This policing plan will outline thepriorities your community identifiedduring our most recent consultationand will inform you of how we plan toaddress them throughout the year.Our focus is to reduce crimeand disorder, to increase publicreassurance within your communityand to keep people safe.We will continue to work closelywith our partners to find effectivelong-term solutions to the issues youraised.This policing plan sets out how weintend to deal with your priorities.Local PrioritiesYou identified that the policingpriorities for the Kirkcaldy North areawere:2. Road SafetyYou told us your concerns about roadsafety issues, particularly speedingand inappropriate use of motorvehicles.3. Drug and Alcohol MisuseYou told us your concerns about drugand alcohol misuse in your area andthe subsequent impact it has on yourcommunity wellbeing.We have acted on your concernsand are sure you will have seenimprovements in the Kirkcaldy Northarea.Have your say – You can influencethe police and partnership prioritiesfor your area by attending your8-weekly Community EngagementMeeting.1. Antisocial BehaviourYou told us your concerns aboutpersons, particular young people,obtaining alcohol or drugs andsubsequently engaging in disorderlybehaviour. You were concerned aboutthe negative impact this was havingon your community.72www.scotland.police.uk

Actions carried out to date• We have worked closely with localpartners against tenants involvedin antisocial behaviour. They havenot only been dealt with throughthe courts but also by being servedbreach of tenancy notices.• Acting upon information receivedfrom the community we addressedthe sale of alcohol to youngpersons. A number of retailerswere reported, and we have sincewitnessed a marked improvementin retail staff training within offsalespremises.• Working in partnership with localCommunity Wardens, specificareas have been identified asantisocial behaviour hotspots. Thishas allowed us to adopt a targetedapproach towards certain areas,resulting in a marked improvementto the welfare of local residents.• Officers have carried out highvisibility foot patrols withinthe area targeting the illegalconsumption of alcohol in public.As a result a large quantity ofalcohol has been seized and anumber of fixed penalty ticketshave been issued.• We have a dedicated CommunityPolicing Team that patrol yourarea and listen to and addressyour concerns. CommunityEngagement Meetings ensure thatwe remain focused on specificcurrent concerns and work withpartner agencies to tackle theidentified priorities.• Intelligence-led action plans haveresulted in seizures of off-roadmotorbikes that have been usedillegally in your area. The ridershave subsequently been reportedto the Procurator Fiscal for roadtraffic offences and their bikeshave been seized.• We have acted upon intelligencereceived by you and mountedseveral very successful drugssearch operations. This hasresulted in the seizure of not onlya substantial amount of controlleddrugs, but also a sizeable amountof money under the Proceeds ofCrime Act.• By working with our partners wehave engaged with local youthshighlighting the dangers of drugand alcohol misuse.• We organised the youth diversionevent Safe and Sound with theaid of local partners. This broughttogether a number of experts intheir respective fields to providedetailed and accurate advice toyoung people in the area.• We make regular use of resourcessuch as Operation LASER tofocus on problem areas whereantisocial behaviour has become acommunity concern.73www.scotland.police.uk

In the Coming Months• We will continue to work with ourpartners to ensure a multi agencyapproach to solving issues thatcause you most concern.• We have dedicated specificCommunity Police Officers topatrol your area and to listento and address your concerns.They will carry out high visibilitypatrols in order to prevent anddetect crime, as well as providecontinued reassurance and buildstronger relationships with thosewho work and live in the area.• We will continue to take a proactivestance when it comes toemerging trends and make effortsto eradicate issues affecting yourquality of life.• We will continue in our work forthe protection of the vulnerable,including the young, the elderly,the disabled or those of ethnicminority in your community.• We will continue to enforce thelaw, as well as educate drivers in allaspects of road safety, and we willwork with partners to find longtermsolutions to certain roadsafety issues.• We will continue to act uponintelligence you provide to tackledrug dealers and users in thearea, utilising all the powers wehave at our disposal, includingthe Proceeds of Crime Act, todisrupt the trade of drugs andthose involved.• We will continue to work withour Community Safety Officerand other local partners in anattempt to prevent crime andcreate safe communities.• We will continue to facilitateengagement opportunities byattending Community EngagementMeetings where you can speakfreely with us and voice yourconcerns about your community.• We will continue to utiliselocal resources and thoseavailable through CampaignAgainst Violence (CAV) to targetantisocial behaviour in the areato provide a reassuring presenceto the community.74www.scotland.police.uk

Useful informationKirkcaldy NorthMulti Member Ward TeamMulti Member Ward Areas: Our Teamcovers areas of Kirkcaldy North.Contact DetailsKirkcaldy Police Station,St. Brycedale Avenue,Kirkcaldy,Fife,KY1 1EUGroup e-mail addressFifeKirkcaldyNorthCPTGrpX@Scotland.pnn.police.ukThis group e-mail address isprovided for you to contact your localCommunity Policing Team to discussnon-urgent local crime or antisocialbehaviour problems. This should notbe used to report a crime or incident.All e-mails will be responded to within48 hours.For more detailed information aboutyour local Community Policing Teamand other services that PoliceScotland provides, please refer to theForce website at:www.scotland.police.ukWe are here to helpWe will continue to keep in touchwith you to keep you updated on theongoing work being done to tacklethe issues that are affecting life foryou and your community.• If you have any concerns or issuesyou wish to discuss, contact yourlocal Community Policing Team.• Dial 999 for an emergency thatrequires urgent police attention.• For non-emergency contact, call101, the single non-emergencynumber.• Give information about crimewithout revealing your identity toCrimestoppers on 0800 555 111or at www.crimestoppers-uk.orgCrimestoppers is an independentcharity and not part of the Police.• Service users who are deaf or havea hearing impairment can contactPolice Scotland via TextRelay inan emergency on 18000 or nonemergencyon 18001 101.We respect your right toconfidentiality and will not visit youwithout checking first.If you, or anyone you know, require further assistance regarding this document please contact yourlocal Community Policing Team.75www.scotland.police.uk

Kirkcaldy CentralMulti Member Ward Plan 201376

Kirkcaldy CentralMulti Member Ward Plan 2013This policing plan will outline thepriorities your community identifiedduring our most recent consultationand will inform you of how we plan toaddress them throughout the year.Our focus is to reduce crimeand disorder, to increase publicreassurance within your communityand to keep people safe.We will continue to work closelywith our partners to find effectivelong-term solutions to the issues youraised.This policing plan sets out how weintend to deal with your priorities.Local PrioritiesYou identified that the policingpriorities for the Kirkcaldy Central areawere:1. Road SafetyYou told us your concerns regardingroad safety issues, particularlyspeeding offences being committedby antisocial drivers.2. Antisocial BehaviourYou told us your concerns aboutpeople, particularly young people,engaging in antisocial behaviour,carrying out acts of disorder andvandalism as a result. You wereconcerned about the negative impactthis was having on your community.3. DishonestyYou told us about your concernsrelating to domestic theft byhousebreaking, whereby homes arebroken into and property is stolen.You were also concerned about thesafety of your property whilst out inpublic. Theft by shoplifting is an issuethat was particularly highlighted inretail areas.4. Drug and Alcohol MisuseYou told us your concerns abouthow drug and alcohol abuse leads tooffending behaviour and the effectthis behaviour has on communities.We have acted on your concernsand are sure you will have seenimprovements in the Kirkcaldy Centralarea.Have your say – You can influencethe police and partnership prioritiesfor your area by attending your8-weekly Community EngagementMeeting.77www.scotland.police.uk

Actions carried out to date• We have a dedicated CommunityPolicing Team that patrol yourarea and listen to and addressyour concerns. CommunityEngagement Meetings ensure thatwe remain focused on specificcurrent concerns and work withpartner agencies to tackle theidentified priorities.• High visibility foot and cyclepatrols continue to be carriedout in the areas causingyou most concern, aimed atreducing antiscocial behaviourand delivering high levels ofpublic reassurance.• We have dedicated CommunityPolice Officers patrolling yourarea, listening to and addressingyour concerns.• We have dedicated CommunityPolice Officers and CommunityTraffic Wardens deploying withhandheld speed detection devicesto deter and detect speedingoffences being committed byantiscocial drivers.• Dedicated Safer Towns Officerspatrol the Town Centre everyday to target prolific shopliftersand ensure a safe shoppingexperience for those that chooseto visit Kirkcaldy’s High Street andsurrounding areas.• We have targeted problem off-salesand licensed premises to inhibit theillegal supply of alcohol to youngpersons, which in turn addressesviolence and antisocial behaviour.• By working in partnership we havebeen engaging with local youths inthe community in order to minimisealcohol and substance abuseleading to a reduction in offending.• We make regular use of resourcessuch as Operation LASER tofocus on problem areas whereantisocial behaviour has become acommunity concern.• We continue to work with localhousing associations to targetpersons who persistently behave inan antisocial manner. We supportthe use of ASBOs and shareinformation to assist in the earlyeviction of problem tenants.78www.scotland.police.uk

In the Coming Months• We will continue to utilise stop andsearch powers to identify personssuspected of being in possessionof controlled drugs in areas wheredrug dealing and substance misuseare prevalent.• We will continue to deploy withhandheld speed detection devicesto deter and detect speedingoffences being committed byantisocial drivers.• We will continue to target underagedrinking and the illegal sale/supply of alcohol by workingclosely with local licensees.• Preventing drug related offencesis a high priority for us and we willwork with you and our partners toincrease the flow of information inthe community.• We will work closely with partnersusing a variety of methods,including open space and mobileCCTV, to deter known offenders,before they have the opportunityto commit crime in the TownCentre.• We will continue to work inclose partnership with our localcommunity groups and Partners toensure a co-ordinated approach toissues within the community thatcause you most concern.• Safer Towns officers will continueto work in the Town Centre,targeting all those who choose tocommit crime in the area. Theywill maintain high visibility patrolsto provide reassurance to thosethat live, work and visit the area.• We will continue to work with ourCommunity Safety Officer andother local partners in an attemptto prevent and detect thefts, bothfrom within the home and in public.• We will continue to attend regularlocal Community EngagementMeetings to listen to your views onthe issues that are important to you.• We will continue to utiliselocal resources and thoseavailable through CampaignAgainst Violence (CAV) to targetantisocial behaviour in the areato provide a reassuring presenceto the community.79www.scotland.police.uk

Useful informationKirkcaldy CentralMulti Member Ward TeamMulti Member Ward Areas: Our Teamcovers the Kirkcaldy Central area.Contact DetailsKirkcaldy Police Station,St. Brycedale Avenue,Kirkcaldy,Fife,KY1 1EUGroup e-mail addressFifeKirkcaldyCentralCPTGrpX@scotland.pnn.police.ukThis group e-mail address isprovided for you to contact your localCommunity Policing Team to discussnon-urgent local crime or antisocialbehaviour problems. This should notbe used to report a crime or incident.All e-mails will be responded to within48 hours.For more detailed information aboutyour local Community Policing Teamand other services that PoliceScotland provides, please refer to theForce website at:www.scotland.police.ukWe are here to helpWe will continue to keep in touchwith you to keep you updated on theongoing work being done to tacklethe issues that are affecting life foryou and your community.• If you have any concerns or issuesyou wish to discuss, contact yourlocal Community Policing Team.• Dial 999 for an emergency thatrequires urgent police attention.• For non-emergency contact, call101, the single non-emergencynumber.• Give information about crimewithout revealing your identity toCrimestoppers on 0800 555 111or at www.crimestoppers-uk.orgCrimestoppers is an independentcharity and not part of the Police.• Service users who are deaf or havea hearing impairment can contactPolice Scotland via TextRelay inan emergency on 18000 or nonemergencyon 18001 101.We respect your right toconfidentiality and will not visit youwithout checking first.If you, or anyone you know, require further assistance regarding this document please contact yourlocal Community Policing Team.80www.scotland.police.uk

Kirkcaldy EastMulti Member Ward Plan 201381

Kirkcaldy EastMulti Member Ward Plan 2013This policing plan will outline thepriorities your community identifiedduring our most recent consultationand will inform you of how we plan toaddress them throughout the year.Our focus is to reduce crimeand disorder, to increase publicreassurance within your communityand to keep people safe.We will continue to work closelywith our partners to find effectivelong-term solutions to the issues youraised.This policing plan sets out how weintend to deal with your priorities.Local PrioritiesYou identified that the policingpriorities for the Kirkcaldy East areawere:1. Road Safety Including Parkingand Speeding IssuesYou told us your concerns about roadsafety issues, particularly speedingoffences being committed byantisocial drivers.2. Antisocial Behaviour IncludingVandalismYou told us your concerns aboutpeople, particularly young people,obtaining alcohol and engaging inantisocial behaviour, carrying outacts of disorder and vandalism as aresult. You were concerned about thenegative impact this was having onyour community.3. Drug MisuseYou told us your concerns aboutdrug dealing and drug misuse in thearea and the impact on communitywellbeing.We have acted on your concernsand are sure you will have seenimprovements in the Kirkcaldy Eastarea.Have your say – You can influencethe police and partnership prioritiesfor your area by attending your8-weekly Community EngagementMeeting.82www.scotland.police.uk

Actions carried out to date• We have a dedicated CommunityPolicing Team that patrol yourarea and listen to and addressyour concerns. CommunityEngagement Meetings ensure thatwe remain focused on specificcurrent concerns and work withpartner agencies to tackle theidentified priorities.• We have carried out daily highvisibility foot and cycle patrolsin the areas causing you mostconcern, to reduce antisocialbehaviour and deliver high levelsof public reassurance.• We have dedicated CommunityPolice Officers to patrol yourarea and to listen to and addressyour concerns.• We have dedicated communitypolice officers deployed withhandheld speed detectiondevices to deter and detectspeeding offences beingcommitted by antisocial drivers.We have been working withpartners with a view to findinga longer-term solution to RoadSafety issues in your community.• We have targeted licensedpremises to tackle violence andantisocial behaviour, which hasalso helped prevent young peoplefrom illegally accessing alcohol.• We have been working withpartners to identify those whopersistently engage in antisocialbehaviour and we are issuingAntisocial Behaviour Orders(ASBOs) to deal with them.• By working in partnership wehave been engaging with localyouths in the community inorder to minimise drug andalcohol abuse, resulting in areduction in offending.• Through information providedby you we will continue todisrupt drug dealing, using all theresources we have available atour disposal to tackle those whochoose to supply and use drugs inour area.• We make regular use of resourcessuch as Operation LASER tofocus on problem areas whereantisocial behaviour has become acommunity concern.83www.scotland.police.uk

In the Coming Months• We will continue to address yourconcerns through CommunityEngagement Meetings, workingwith our partner agencies to tackleidentified priorities.• We will continue to utilise stopsearchpowers to identify personssuspected to be in possession ofcontrolled drugs.• We will continue to deployhandheld speed detectiondevices to deter and detectspeeding offences.• We will continue to target underagedrinking and the illegal sale/supply of alcohol to young peoplein your community by workingclosely with local licensees.• We will continue to useenforcement measures on personsselling, buying or attempting tobuy alcohol for young people.• We will continue to work inclose partnership with our localcommunity groups and partners toensure a co-ordinated approachto issues within your communitythat cause you most concern.• We will continue to attend regularlocal Community EngagementMeetings to listen to your views onthe issues that are important to you.• We will continue to utiliselocal resources and thoseavailable through CampaignAgainst Violence (CAV) to targetantisocial behaviour in the areato provide a reassuring presenceto the community.• Preventing drugs related offencesis a high priority and we willwork with you and our partnersto increase intelligence to targetdrug dealers.84www.scotland.police.uk

Useful informationKirkcaldy EastMulti Member Ward TeamMulti Member Ward Areas: Our Teamcovers areas of Kirkcaldy East.Contact DetailsKirkcaldy Police Station,St. Brycedale Avenue,Kirkcaldy,Fife,KY1 1EUGroup e-mail addressFifeKirkcaldyEastCPTGrpX@scotland.pnn.police.ukThis group e-mail address isprovided for you to contact your localCommunity Policing Team to discussnon-urgent local crime or antisocialbehaviour problems. This should notbe used to report a crime or incident.All e-mails will be responded to within48 hours.For more detailed information aboutyour local Community Policing Teamand other services that PoliceScotland provides, please refer to theForce website at:www.scotland.police.ukWe are here to helpWe will continue to keep in touchwith you to keep you updated on theongoing work being done to tacklethe issues that are affecting life foryou and your community.• If you have any concerns or issuesyou wish to discuss, contact yourlocal Community Policing Team.• Dial 999 for an emergency thatrequires urgent police attention.• For non-emergency contact, call101, the single non-emergencynumber.• Give information about crimewithout revealing your identity toCrimestoppers on 0800 555 111or at www.crimestoppers-uk.orgCrimestoppers is an independentcharity and not part of the Police.• Service users who are deaf or havea hearing impairment can contactPolice Scotland via TextRelay inan emergency on 18000 or nonemergencyon 18001 101.We respect your right toconfidentiality and will not visit youwithout checking first.If you, or anyone you know, require further assistance regarding this document please contact yourlocal Community Policing Team.85www.scotland.police.uk

Kirkcaldy Area Committee27 March 2013Agenda Item No. 10 (b)Update on Policing Activities within KirkcaldyPolicing Area – Parking EnforcementReport by: Chief Inspector Gordon MitchellWards Affected: 12PurposeThis report provides Committee members with an update on the subject of parkingenforcement within the Town Centre area of Kirkcaldy.RecommendationThe Committee is asked to note the report.Resource ImplicationsNone.Legal & Risk ImplicationsNone.Impact AssessmentAn EqIA checklist is not required, because the report does not propose a change toexisting policies and practices.ConsultationPlease see paragraph 1.2 below.86

1.0 Background1.1 Fife Constabulary has during 2012-2013 maintained the commitment towards thePolicing Plan objective of Creating Safer Communities by ensuring a proactiveapproach towards road safety. This approach will continue in pursuit of PoliceScotland's vision of 'keeping people safe.'1.2 Town Centre Community Officers have hosted bi-monthly Community EngagementMeetings with local retailers and residents, with irresponsible and illegal parkingbeing raised as priority within the ward area. Consultation with retailers, residents,and Fife Council has allowed for a proactive and focussed approach towardsparking enforcement and education.2.0 Performance Update2.1 Recognition of Parking Issues, Partnership Working, and Enforcement2.1.1 To address residents and retailers concerns regarding an on-going issuerelating to vehicles with disabled badges being parked on Kirkcaldy HighStreet outwith the permitted timescales. A local action plan was devised byCommunity Officers in conjunction with Community Traffic Wardens aimed attargeting offending vehicles, with the initial outcomes:75 Fixed Penalty Notices issued.20 drivers warned and given advice about their parking.61 blue badges checked with no offences found.2.1.2 During the enforcement of this action plan, Community Officers were notifiedof vehicles regularly parking on a footpath at an unmarked pedestriancrossing on Hill Street, Kirkcaldy; inhibiting pedestrian movement. Liaisonwith Fife Council resulted in bollards being placed in the area, negating theproblem.2.1.3 Specific retailers have been identified to Community Officers as havingcustomers that frequently commit parking offences outside their premises.Officers have regularly visited these retailers to educate staff andmanagement of their responsibility to provide appropriate guidance tocustomers as to where they may park their vehicles.2.1.4 Fixed Penalty Notices have been issued as follows:November 2012 – 30 offences on Kirkcaldy High StDecember 2012 – 38 offences on Kirkcaldy High StJanuary 2013 – 30 offences on Kirkcaldy High St and EsplanadeFebruary 2013 – 29 offences on Kirkcaldy High St and Esplanade87

2.2 Identifying Unenforceable Areas2.2.1 In December 2012 a number of areas of Kirkcaldy Town Centre wereidentified by Community Traffic Wardens as being unenforceable due to pooror absent road markings and signage. Community Officers have highlightedspecific areas of concern to Transportation Services.3.0 ConclusionsThis report is submitted for noting.Report ContactAuthor Name Gordon MitchellAuthor’s Job Title Chief Inspector, Kirkcaldy AreaWorkplace Police Station, KirkcaldyTelephone 101388

Kirkcaldy Committee27 th March 2013Agenda Item No. 11SHQS Investment Report 2013/14Report by: Derek Muir, Head of Housing & Neighbourhood ServicesWards Affected: Kirkcaldy NorthPurposeBurntisland, Kinghorn & Western KirkcaldyKirkcaldy CentralKirkcaldy SouthThis report provides details of the proposed SHQS & Fife Standard investment by workelement in the Kirkcaldy area for 2013 - 14 by element of work. The scale and extent of thefinal programme to be delivered has been determined by the strategic prioritisation andassociated budget for this period by Fife Council.A separate report is scheduled to be submitted to the Executive Committee of 26 th March2013 detailing overall budgets and targets to support a three year investment programme2013 - 16 to ensure the delivery of the ‘Scottish Housing Quality Standard / Fife Standard’by 2015, together with a ‘Wider works’ and ‘Policy Options’ programme.Recommendation(s)Note the provisional investment of £7.661m allocated towards the improvement of thehousing stock in the Kirkcaldy area and note that there will be further discussions at Wardlevel about the agreed programme for 2013/14 and the programme for 2014/15.Resource ImplicationsThe resource requirements to meet the programme outlined are as previously approved.Legal & Risk ImplicationsThe principal risks lie in ensuring that the Scottish Housing Quality Standard is achievedby 2015 and other statutory property maintenance obligations are met.Impact AssessmentAn EqIA is not required because the report does not propose a change to existing policies.ConsultationMembers were sent the draft programme for 2013/14 in July 2012 and all commentsreceived have been incorporated. Members were also sent the provisional lists for2014/15.89

1.0 Introduction1.1 Properties are surveyed using proprietary stock condition software. This data is fedinto a database which is then used to generate programmes. The undernotednotional life cycles are used:-.‣ Kitchens - 20 years‣ Bathrooms - 30 years‣ Roofs - pitched 60 years, Flat 20 years‣ Heating - 15 years‣ Windows and Doors - 30 years1.2 The current SHQS year-end target for 2013/14 is 88.1% compliance across FifeCouncil housing stock leading in to the March 2015 deadline of 100% compliance.There are no separate targets for the Kirkcaldy area.To achieve this a budget of £37.631 million excluding inflation is proposed for2013/14 to cover all works needed across Fife. This is subject to decision at bothFife Council on 14th Feb 2013 (HRA Budget Report) and the Executive Committeeon 26th March 2013 (HRA Investment Programme).2.0 2013/14 Programme2.1 The table below summarises the proposed investment in the Kirkcaldy area. Asummary of the addresses are listed in Appendix 1 to this report – the fullprogramme will be e-mailed to members prior to committee.KirkcaldyValue£mFife NotionalTarget*Heating 435 2.472 2000Kitchen 488 1.876 2100Rewire 627 1.639 960Roof 84 0.399 300Roughcast 97 0.377 800Showers 23 0.070 300Windows & Doors 137 0.828 690Total 1891 7.661 7150* - subject to agreement of Fife Council on 14th Feb 2013 & Executive Committee on26 th March 2013.90

3.0 Conclusion3.1 The investment detailed above has been fully accounted for in the update of theHRA Business Plan in 2012, and is considered affordable subject to Fife Councildecision. The specific programme appended is designed to reflect currentassessment of priority need. , and the specific statutory requirement on Fife Councilto ensure its housing stock is fully compliant with the Scottish Housing QualityStandard by 31 st March 2015.Report ContactAuthor Name: Keith BrownAuthor’s Job Title: Team Leader (Maintenance & Improvement)Workplace: Rothesay House, Rothesay Place, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY7 5PQTelephone: 08451 55 55 55 + VOIP Number 450454Email – keith.brown@fife.gov.uk91

Appendix 1Number ofProperties STREET TOWN POSTCODE ELEMENT1 ABBOT'S VIEW BURNTISLAND KY3 0DG HEATING1 COTBURN CRESCENT BURNTISLAND KY3 9JE HEATING1 DICK CRESCENT BURNTISLAND KY3 0BT HEATING1 KIRKGATE BURNTISLAND KY3 9DL HEATING1 MEADOWFIELD BURNTISLAND KY3 0LB HEATING2 NICOL DRIVE BURNTISLAND KY3 9JB HEATING1 ROSSEND TERRACE BURNTISLAND KY3 0DH HEATING1 SPENCE AVENUE BURNTISLAND KY3 9JF HEATING3 COOK STREET DYSART KY1 2UX HEATING3 EDINGTON PLACE DYSART KY1 2XF HEATING3 BALIOL STREET KINGHORN KY3 9UT HEATING9 CASTLERIG KINGHORN KY3 9UP HEATING1 CROFT-AN-RIGH KINGHORN KY3 9XX HEATING5 ORCHARD ROAD KINGHORN KY3 9XN HEATING7 STRATHMORE STREET KINGHORN KY3 9UU HEATING5 BANK STREET KIRKCALDY KY1 3DT HEATING4 BIRNAM ROAD KIRKCALDY KY2 6RH HEATING1 BLACKCRAIGS KIRKCALDY KY2 6TJ HEATING1 BLAIRMORE ROAD KIRKCALDY KY2 6PB HEATING1 BORELAND COTTAGE KIRKCALDY KY1 2YR HEATING1 BORELAND PLACE KIRKCALDY KY1 2YZ HEATING3 BRODICK ROAD KIRKCALDY KY2 6EZ HEATING3 CAMERON DRIVE KIRKCALDY KY1 3AH HEATING1 CARRON PLACE KIRKCALDY KY2 6PS HEATING2 CAWDOR CRESCENT KIRKCALDY KY2 6LH HEATING2 CHAPEL PLACE KIRKCALDY KY2 6TX HEATING2 CHAPELHILL KIRKCALDY KY2 6PY HEATING23 CHEVIOT ROAD KIRKCALDY KY2 6BX HEATING4 CHRISTIE PLACE KIRKCALDY KY1 2EJ HEATING5 CLARK PLACE KIRKCALDY KY2 5QF HEATING6 CULLEN CRESCENT KIRKCALDY KY2 6EP HEATING42 DALLAS DRIVE KIRKCALDY KY2 6NE HEATING2 DAVAAR DRIVE KIRKCALDY KY2 6RS HEATING1 DEAN ROAD KIRKCALDY KY2 5SB HEATING1 DENEND CRESCENT KIRKCALDY KY2 5JP HEATING1 DOLLAR CRESCENT KIRKCALDY KY2 6NX HEATING17 DUNCAN STREET KIRKCALDY KY2 5QH HEATING4 DUNEARN DRIVE KIRKCALDY KY2 6LB HEATING1 EAST ALBERT ROAD KIRKCALDY KY1 1HJ HEATING2 FAIR ISLE ROAD KIRKCALDY KY2 6ED HEATING1 FARNE COURT KIRKCALDY KY2 6EH HEATING7 GOURLAY STREET KIRKCALDY KY2 5QD HEATING1 HARRIS DRIVE KIRKCALDY KY2 6RZ HEATING10 HAYFIELD ROAD KIRKCALDY KY1 2JP HEATING12 HENDRY CRESCENT KIRKCALDY KY2 5UA HEATING4 HENDRY ROAD KIRKCALDY KY2 5JJ HEATING5 INCHGARVIE ROAD KIRKCALDY KY2 6SB HEATING7 KING STREET KIRKCALDY KY2 5JR HEATING1 LESLIE STREET KIRKCALDY KY1 1SX HEATING1 LINDORES DRIVE KIRKCALDY KY2 6PL HEATING4 LISMORE AVENUE KIRKCALDY KY2 6DE HEATING4 MORVEN GROVE KIRKCALDY KY2 6AZ HEATING92

Number ofProperties STREET TOWN POSTCODE ELEMENT1 NAPIER STREET KIRKCALDY KY1 3JY HEATING3 NORMAND ROAD KIRKCALDY KY1 2XW HEATING6 OTTERSTON PLACE KIRKCALDY KY2 6PT HEATING1 OVERTON MAINS KIRKCALDY KY1 3JP HEATING20 OVERTON ROAD KIRKCALDY KY1 3JG HEATING8 PEEBLES STREET KIRKCALDY KY1 1TA HEATING1 PERCIVAL STREET KIRKCALDY KY2 5QB HEATING12 RAEBURN CRESCENT KIRKCALDY KY2 5QQ HEATING1 ST CLAIR TERRACE KIRKCALDY KY1 2YJ HEATING2 ST FILLANS PLACE KIRKCALDY KY2 6LS HEATING10 ST KILDA CRESCENT KIRKCALDY KY2 6DW HEATING20 STRATHKINNESS ROAD KIRKCALDY KY2 5PU HEATING2 TEMPLEHALL AVENUE KIRKCALDY KY2 6DA HEATING1 TEMPLEHALL AVENUE KIRKCALDY KY2 6DA HEATING4 THE WALK DYSART KIRKCALDY KY1 2UT HEATING3 TWEED AVENUE KIRKCALDY KY1 3LG HEATING65 VALLEY GARDENS KIRKCALDY KY2 5UD HEATING15VALLEY GARDENSSOUTH KIRKCALDY KY2 6AX HEATING7 VALLEY VIEW KIRKCALDY KY2 6AY HEATING3 VICEROY STREET KIRKCALDY KY2 5HU HEATING8 WEST MARCH STREET KIRKCALDY KY1 2EH HEATING2 WINDMILL GREEN KIRKCALDY KY1 3BD HEATING1 WINDMILL ROAD KIRKCALDY KY1 3AW HEATING7 WINIFRED CRESCENT KIRKCALDY KY2 5SY HEATING1 ABBOTS VIEW BURNTISLAND KY3 0DG Kitchen1 COLINSWELL ROAD BURNTISLAND KY3 0HS Kitchen2 DURIE PARK BURNTISLAND KY3 0DL Kitchen2 HARBOUR PLACE BURNTISLAND KY3 9DP Kitchen2 KILMUNDY DRIVE BURNTISLAND KY3 0JW Kitchen1 LINKS PLACE BURNTISLAND KY3 9DY Kitchen1 SOMERVILLE STREET BURNTISLAND KY3 9DG Kitchen2 WEST LEVEN STREET BURNTISLAND KY3 9DZ Kitchen5 ALEXANDER STREET DYSART KY1 2XX Kitchen16 COOK STREET DYSART KY1 2UX Kitchen2 EDINGTON PLACE DYSART KY1 2XF Kitchen8 BALIOL STREET KINGHORN KY3 9UT Kitchen1 BIRRELLS WYND KINGHORN KY3 9TF Kitchen1 BURNSIDE AVENUE KINGHORN KY3 9UZ Kitchen1 CASTLERIG KINGHORN KY3 9UP Kitchen2 CROFT-AN-RIGH KINGHORN KY3 9XX Kitchen6 ALFORD AVENUE KIRKCALDY KY2 6EU Kitchen23 ALISON STREET KIRKCALDY KY1 1UE Kitchen1 ARRAN CRESCENT KIRKCALDY KY2 6DJ Kitchen3 BANK STREET KIRKCALDY KY1 3DT Kitchen2 BEATTY CRESCENT KIRKCALDY KY1 2HY Kitchen2 BENARTY STREET KIRKCALDY KY2 5TF Kitchen1 BLAIRMORE ROAD KIRKCALDY KY2 6PB Kitchen1 BORELAND PLACE KIRKCALDY KY1 2YZ Kitchen3 BRODICK ROAD KIRKCALDY KY2 6EZ Kitchen5 BROOM GARDENS KIRKCALDY KY2 6YZ Kitchen1 BROOMSIDE KIRKCALDY KY2 6QG Kitchen3 BUCHANAN COURT KIRKCALDY KY1 1QP Kitchen26 CAIRNS STREET EAST KIRKCALDY KY1 2DS Kitchen2 CAIRNS STREET WEST KIRKCALDY KY1 2JA Kitchen93

Number ofProperties STREET TOWN POSTCODE ELEMENT2 CAIRNWELL PLACE KIRKCALDY KY2 6BH Kitchen1 CAMERON DRIVE KIRKCALDY KY1 3AH Kitchen4 CAMPSIE CRESCENT KIRKCALDY KY2 6BY Kitchen1 CARRON PLACE KIRKCALDY KY2 6PS Kitchen9 CAWDOR CRESCENT KIRKCALDY KY2 6LH Kitchen13 CHAPELHILL KIRKCALDY KY2 6PX Kitchen1 CHESTNUT AVENUE KIRKCALDY KY1 2LB Kitchen11 CHEVIOT ROAD KIRKCALDY KY2 6BX Kitchen3 CRAIGMOUNT KIRKCALDY KY2 6NY Kitchen5 CROSS STREET KIRKCALDY KY1 2UD Kitchen7 CULLEN CRESCENT KIRKCALDY KY2 6EP Kitchen8 CUMBRAE TERRACE KIRKCALDY KY2 6SF Kitchen2 DALLAS DRIVE KIRKCALDY KY2 6NF Kitchen1 DEAN ROAD KIRKCALDY KY2 5SB Kitchen1 DOLLAR CRESCENT KIRKCALDY KY2 6NU Kitchen4 DUNCAN STREET KIRKCALDY KY2 5QH Kitchen2 DUNEARN DRIVE KIRKCALDY KY2 6LB Kitchen14 DUNSIRE STREET KIRKCALDY KY1 3LF Kitchen3 EARN ROAD KIRKCALDY KY1 3JU Kitchen1 EAST ALBERT ROAD KIRKCALDY KY1 1HJ Kitchen21 EAST MARCH STREET KIRKCALDY KY1 2DN Kitchen1 ELM PLACE KIRKCALDY KY2 5QG Kitchen1 FAIR ISLE ROAD KIRKCALDY KY2 6EF Kitchen1 FALKLAND VIEW KIRKCALDY KY1 3JD Kitchen10 FARNE COURT KIRKCALDY KY2 6EQ Kitchen1 FINDHORN PLACE KIRKCALDY KY2 6RN Kitchen2 FITZROY STREET KIRKCALDY KY1 2TU Kitchen237 FORTH VIEW KIRKCALDY KY1 1QZ Kitchen3 FORTH VIEW KIRKCALDY KY1 1RB Kitchen1 FRANCES ROW KIRKCALDY KY1 2YL Kitchen5 GLAMIS ROAD KIRKCALDY KY2 6LL Kitchen6 GLEBE PARK KIRKCALDY KY1 1BJ Kitchen10 GREENLOANINGS KIRKCALDY KY2 6NJ Kitchen2 GRIEVE STREET KIRKCALDY KY2 5JS Kitchen3 HAIG AVENUE KIRKCALDY KY1 2JD Kitchen5 HARRIET STREET KIRKCALDY KY1 2AF Kitchen8 HARRIS DRIVE KIRKCALDY KY2 6RY Kitchen1 HAYFIELD ROAD KIRKCALDY KY1 2JP Kitchen2 HAZEL AVENUE KIRKCALDY KY2 5EA Kitchen2 HENDRY CRESCENT KIRKCALDY KY2 5UA Kitchen4 HENDRY ROAD KIRKCALDY KY2 5JJ Kitchen11 HIGH STREET DYSART KIRKCALDY KY1 2UQ Kitchen1 HOLLY PLACE KIRKCALDY KY1 2LZ Kitchen1 HOWARD PLACE KIRKCALDY KY1 2UP Kitchen2 INCHGARVIE ROAD KIRKCALDY KY2 6SB Kitchen7 INSTITUTION STREET KIRKCALDY KY1 3DU Kitchen4 INVERTIEL BANK KIRKCALDY KY1 1TF Kitchen2 INVERTIEL ROAD KIRKCALDY KY1 1SZ Kitchen19 INVERTIEL TERRACE KIRKCALDY KY1 1TB Kitchen1 KATRINE CRESCENT KIRKCALDY KY2 6RW Kitchen8 KENMORE TERRACE KIRKCALDY KY2 6EN Kitchen9 KENNEDY CRESCENT KIRKCALDY KY2 5JW Kitchen1 KILGOUR AVENUE KIRKCALDY KY1 2JB Kitchen1 KING STREET KIRKCALDY KY2 5JR Kitchen1 KINGHORN ROAD KIRKCALDY KY1 1SU Kitchen94

Number ofProperties STREET TOWN POSTCODE ELEMENT4 KINNINMONTH STREET KIRKCALDY KY1 1UG Kitchen1 LABURNUM DRIVE KIRKCALDY KY1 2LU Kitchen9 LANSBURY STREET KIRKCALDY KY1 3LQ Kitchen5 LAUREL CRESCENT KIRKCALDY KY2 5ED Kitchen6 LAWSON STREET KIRKCALDY KY1 3LA Kitchen4 LESLIE STREET KIRKCALDY KY1 1SY Kitchen14 LINDORES DRIVE KIRKCALDY KY2 6PQ Kitchen40 LINKS STREET KIRKCALDY KY1 1QS Kitchen15 LISMORE AVENUE KIRKCALDY KY2 6DE Kitchen1 LOANHEAD PLACE KIRKCALDY KY2 5SN Kitchen1 TIREE PLACE KIRKCALDY KY2 6SD Kitchen1 VALLEY GARDENS KIRKCALDY KY2 6BL Kitchen9 WEST TORBAIN KIRKCALDY KY2 6QD Kitchen1 WHYTEMANS BRAE KIRKCALDY KY1 2LA Kitchen25 EDINGTON PLACE DYSART KY1 2XF REWIRE48 HIGH STREET DYSART KY1 2UG REWIRE3 Dean Road KIRKCALDY KY2 5SB REWIRE21 INVERTIEL BANK KIRKCALDY KY1 1TF REWIRE141 LINKS STREET KIRKCALDY KY1 1QL REWIRE49 OVERTON ROAD KIRKCALDY KY1 3JJ REWIRE160 RAVENSCRAIG KIRKCALDY KY1 2PT REWIRE56 SHETLAND PLACE KIRKCALDY KY1 3DY REWIRE50 STRATHKINNESS ROAD KIRKCALDY KY2 5PU REWIRE74 TEMPLEHALL AVENUE KIRKCALDY KY2 6DA REWIRE10 EDINGTON PLACE DYSART KY1 2XF ROOF16 ST LEONARDS COURT KINGHORN KY3 9TS ROOF1 CHAPELHILL KIRKCALDY KY2 6PY ROOF3 Dean Road KIRKCALDY KY2 5SB ROOF2 GLEBE PARK KIRKCALDY KY1 1BJ ROOF1 KENNEDY CRESCENT KIRKCALDY KY2 5EL ROOF5 KING STREET KIRKCALDY KY2 5JR ROOF5 LOTHIAN TERRACE KIRKCALDY KY2 6BU ROOF5 MYRTLE CRESCENT KIRKCALDY KY2 5DX ROOF36 SAUNDERS STREET KIRKCALDY KY1 1TY ROOF16 ALEXANDRA STREET KIRKCALDY KY1 1HQ ROUGHCAST1 CAIRNS STREET EAST KIRKCALDY KY1 2DT ROUGHCAST1 CHAPELHILL KIRKCALDY KY2 6PY ROUGHCAST3 Dean Road KIRKCALDY KY2 5SB ROUGHCAST3 ESPLANADE KIRKCALDY KY1 1RE ROUGHCAST8 KENNEDY CRESCENT KIRKCALDY KY2 5EL ROUGHCAST2 LAUREL CRESCENT KIRKCALDY KY2 5ED ROUGHCAST20 LAWSON STREET KIRKCALDY KY1 3JZ ROUGHCAST4 MYRTLE CRESCENT KIRKCALDY KY2 5DX ROUGHCAST1 OSWALD ROAD KIRKCALDY KY1 3EZ ROUGHCAST36 SAUNDERS STREET KIRKCALDY KY1 1TY ROUGHCAST2 THE WALK, DYSART KIRKCALDY KY1 2UT ROUGHCAST1 COTBURN CRESCENT BURNTISLAND KY3 9JD SHOWER1 PIPER CRESCENT BURNTISLAND KY3 0JT SHOWER1 ALFORD AVENUE KIRKCALDY KY2 6EU SHOWER1 BUCHANAN COURT KIRKCALDY KY1 1QP SHOWER1 CAITHNESS PLACE KIRKCALDY KY1 3EE SHOWER1 CAWDOR CRESCENT KIRKCALDY KY2 6LH SHOWER1 CRAIGMOUNT KIRKCALDY KY2 6NY SHOWER1 ELM PLACE KIRKCALDY KY2 5QG SHOWER1 FORTH VIEW KIRKCALDY KY1 1RD SHOWER95

Number ofProperties STREET TOWN POSTCODE ELEMENT1 GLAMIS ROAD KIRKCALDY KY2 6LW SHOWER2 KATRINE CRESCENT KIRKCALDY KY2 6RW SHOWER3 MACINDOE CRESCENT KIRKCALDY KY1 2JF SHOWER2 OTTERSTON PLACE KIRKCALDY KY2 6PT SHOWER1 PERCIVAL STREET KIRKCALDY KY2 5QB SHOWER1 POTTERY STREET KIRKCALDY KY1 3EU SHOWER1 QUARRY BRAE KIRKCALDY KY1 3AT SHOWER1 THE HALLOWS KIRKCALDY KY1 3BG SHOWER1 TWEED AVENUE KIRKCALDY KY1 3LG SHOWER1 WEST TORBAIN KIRKCALDY KY2 6QE SHOWER1 HIGH STREET BURNTISLAND KY3 9AE Windows3 ALEXANDER STREET DYSART KY1 2XX Windows2 BERWICK PLACE DYSART KY1 2XU Windows3 Shore Road DYSART KY1 2TH Windows4 CASTLE WYND KINGHORN KY3 9UJ Windows1 BENARTY STREET KIRKCALDY KY2 5TF Windows3 CAIRNS STREET EAST KIRKCALDY KY1 2DT Windows7 CAMPSIE CRESCENT KIRKCALDY KY2 6BY Windows35 CAWDOR CRESCENT KIRKCALDY KY2 6LH Windows1 CHAPEL PLACE KIRKCALDY KY2 6TX Windows1 CHAPELHILL KIRKCALDY KY2 6QB Windows14 CROSS STREET KIRKCALDY KY1 2UD Windows1 DALLAS DRIVE KIRKCALDY KY2 6NQ Windows2 DAVAAR DRIVE KIRKCALDY KY2 6RS Windows3 Dean Road KIRKCALDY KY2 5SB Windows2 EAST MARCH STREET KIRKCALDY KY1 2DN Windows2 EAST QUALITY STREET KIRKCALDY KY1 2TW Windows1 FAIR ISLE ROAD KIRKCALDY KY2 6EG Windows1 FITZROY SQUARE KIRKCALDY KY1 2TY Windows3 HIGH STREET DYSART KIRKCALDY KY1 2YU Windows8 INSTITUTION STREET KIRKCALDY KY1 3DU Windows1 KENMORE TERRACE KIRKCALDY KY2 6EN Windows4 KING STREET KIRKCALDY KY2 5JR Windows9 LOTHIAN TERRACE KIRKCALDY KY2 6BU Windows17 MILLER STREET KIRKCALDY KY1 3HF Windows2 NORMAND ROAD KIRKCALDY KY1 2XW Windows1 ST FILLANS PLACE KIRKCALDY KY2 6LS Windows1 STRATHKINNES ROAD KIRKCALDY KY2 5PZ Windows1 VALLEY GARDENS KIRKCALDY KY2 6BN Windows2 VALLEY GARDENS KIRKCALDY KY2 6BN Windows1 WINIFRED CRESCENT KIRKCALDY KY2 5SY Windows96