Linlithgow Civic Trust and West Lothian History and Amenity Society
JOINT RESPONSE TO PLANNING CONSULTATION
Proposal: Installation of Automated Public Convenience opposite 109 High
Street, Linlithgow
Planning Application Number - 0754/FUL/07 Ranald Dods
Applicant J C Decaux UK Ltd/West Lothian Council (it being noted that
the name of the latter has been hand-deleted from the planning application
form!)
Observations
It is quite extraordinary that a local authority would promote the
installation of such a structure in the middle of a conservation area officially
designated as 'Outstanding'. The flat-roofed, grey concrete box is
entirely unacceptable for its location. If such a facility is required,
then it should be built into a permanent building in a less obtrusive location.
It is assumed that the proposed automated toilet is intended to complement
the existing excellent traditional public convenience at the end of Guyancourt
Vennel, for 'out-of-hours' use. If, however, it is intended as a
replacement, this would also be entirely unacceptable to the local community,
particularly as an automated facility could not cope with the numbers of people
visiting the town or attending events.
Conclusions
Linlithgow Civic Trust/WLHAS object to this application as the proposed
structure would be seriously detrimental to the appearance and character of the
conservation area. Further objection to the principle of the development
is made should the Council have the misguided aim of using the proposed
structure as a replacement for the Linlithgow's present, traditional public
convenience.
Ronald P A Smith BSc MRTPI
Planning Spokesman, Linlithgow Civic Trust
4 Rivaldsgreen Crescent, Linlithgow, EH49 6BB.
Tel: 01506 670758; Email - planning@lct.org.uk
13 August 2007
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