Managing parking demands has been a problem in BOA – this is a 60-bed premises with plans only for 19 spaces with 2 disabled.  Is this adequate given the number of staff and where are they likely to park?

Response: Linda Meston confirmed that 20-24 staff members may be present at full capacity however, based on experiences in other homes, no more than a handful of employee vehicles are anticipated to be parked on the site.  This would allow approx. 15 spaces for visitors, again based on experience this is not expected to be reached because people can visit at any time and their numbers are often sadly low.

Rick also advised that the working patterns are split over three shifts and the parking allocation is commensurate with Stirling Council’s guidelines.  There will be a green travel plan and a transport & access statement with the planning application explaining how the applicant intends to meet the expected standards – there will be strict controls around deliveries for example.

How will the two existing buildings be incorporated? Are there plans to demolish parts or will the whole of 105 be removed?

Response: Murray confirmed that 105 is beyond repair given the structural reports, the façade of 103 will be retained however the rear will be altered to re-instate the original building by removing the additions / extensions that have been added over the years.  This is important as the desire is to retain the listed building and ‘wrap’ the new building around it so it is less prominent.  The new build elements on either side are set back to give the villa pride of place.

There doesn’t appear to be much outside space, and is it only accessible to those on the ground floor?

Murray indicated that the ground floor rooms will have access to their own private garden space and communal green spaces will be established on the east wing.

Linda also confirmed that the CGI imagery is not indicative of the gardens, and these will be more fully landscaped in a separate document to be submitted with the planning application.  Whilst residents will always be encouraged to go outside but there is an expectation that many people who will reside in the building are likely to be end-of-life or are otherwise reluctant to go outside.

Water seeping down the hill has been a problem at other properties on the street, how is this potential concern around draining and hydrology being addressed?

Response: Derek has walked the site and observed no evidence of ground water or erosion from the higher sites.  The groundworks involved will include protections as necessary; drainage calculations are comprehensive, and the design process requires input from engineers as well as compliance with regulations.

It was mentioned that the care home would be accessible to the community; can this be clarified for example, would they consider supporting the local Changing Places toilet project.

Linda indicated that they would be open to discussions, however, need to be mindful of the care inspectorate requirements.