Agenda and minutes

The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting.  He advised that his first task would be to establish if the Members of the LRB felt they had sufficient information before them to come to a decision on the Review.

The Members confirmed that they were satisfied that there was enough information before them to enable them to determine the merits of the case.

Councillor Freeman stated that it was a straightforward case and referred to the block plan on page 11 of the Agenda Pack which indicated the existing built form and the location of the application site.  He advised that he felt that this plan clearly demonstrated the reasons why the Planning Officer had come to his decision to refuse the application.  He stated that he believed the proposed dwelling would be totally out of place.  He also advised that if this application was approved there was a danger that this could open the flood gates for future development along that whole straight on the A815.  He said that he supported the Planning decision to refuse.

Councillor McQueen acknowledged that there was a need for housing for families in the area but agreed that this was not an appropriate site for a dwelling house.

Councillor Kinniburgh advised that he also supported the Planning decision to refuse the application.  He commented on the concern expressed by the Applicant’s Agent in respect of the pre application process and stated that he was content with the response received by Planning and the advice that had been given at that time.

Decision

The ABLRB unanimously agreed to uphold the Planning decision to refuse this application for the reasons stated in the report of handling.

(Reference: Notice of Review and comments from interested parties)