Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies for absence.

There were no declarations of interest.

The Chair, Councillor Kieron Green, welcomed everyone to the meeting.  He explained that no person present would be entitled to speak other than the Members of the Local Review Body (LRB) and Mr Jackson, who would provide procedural advice if required.

 

Councillor Green referred to the previous meeting when it was agreed to request further information from the Applicant and to request the Planning Officer to assess this further information against the policies of LDP 2 and NPF 4 and any other relevant policies.  He pointed out that this information was now before the LRB for consideration and he advised that his first task would be to establish if the Members of the LRB felt that they had sufficient information before them to come to a decision on the Review.

 

The Members of the LRB all agreed that they had sufficient information before them.

 

Councillor Forrest advised that having read the paperwork in the Agenda pack she noted that it had been suggested by the Planning Officer that planning permission be granted and she thought that the LRB should go ahead and do that.

 

Councillor Philand agreed.  He commented on the very comprehensive paperwork submitted and said he would support the Planning Officer’s recommendation to grant planning permission.

 

Councillor Green advised that having read all the paperwork he noted the comments from the previous LRB Members that this development could be supported by the policies of LDP2 but not by the LDP in place at that time, and it was their decision to hold the case in abeyance until LDP2 was in place. 

 

Now that LDP2 was in place, and the view from the Planning Officer, in his report dated 8 October 2024, was that the overall development was consistent with the relevant provisions of the Development Plan, which comprised NPF4 and LDP2, Councillor Green confirmed, he concurred with both Councillors Forrest and Philand, and moved that planning permission be granted subject to the conditions and reasons recommended by the Planning Officer in his report.

 

Decision

 

The Argyll and Bute Local Review Body, having considered the merits of the case de novo, unanimously agreed to grant planning permission subject to the following conditions and reasons:

 

Standard Time Limit Condition (as defined by Regulation)

 

Standard Condition on Soil Management During Construction

 

Additional Conditions

 

PP - Approved Details & Standard Notes – Non EIA Development

 

1.     The development shall be implemented in accordance with the details specified on the application form dated 15/08/19, supporting information and, the approved drawings listed in the table below unless the prior written approval of the planning authority is obtained for an amendment to the approved details under Section 64 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

 

Plan Title.	Plan Ref. No.	Version	Date Received
Site and Location Plan As Proposed	605(L)001		16/08/19
Ground and First Floor Plan and Elevations as Proposed	605(L)002		16/08/19
Additional Information	605(L)003		16/08/19

 

Reason: For the purpose of clarity, to ensure that the development is implemented in accordance with the approved details.

 

2.     PP – Timescale to be Agreed for Completion

 

Notwithstanding the effect of Condition 1, no development shall commence until details of the proposed timescale for completion of the approved development have been submitted to and approved by the Planning Authority. Thereafter, the development shall be implemented in accordance with the duly approved timescale for completion unless an alternative timescale for completion is otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority.

 

Reason: In order to comply with the requirements of NPF4 Policy 16F.

 

3.     PP – Junction with Public Road

 

Notwithstanding the effect of Condition 1, the proposed access at the junction with the public road shall be formed in accordance with the Council’s Roads Standard Detail Drawing SD 08/004a and visibility splays of 2.4 metres to point X by 53 metres to point Y from the centre line of the proposed access.  Prior to work starting on site the access hereby approved shall be formed to at least base course standard and the visibility splays shall be cleared of all obstructions such that nothing shall disrupt visibility from a point 1.05 metres above the access at point X to a point 0.6 metres above the public road carriageway at point Y. The final wearing surface on the access shall be completed prior to the development first being brought into use and the visibility splays shall be maintained clear of all obstructions thereafter.

 

Reason: In the interests of road safety.

 

Note to Applicant

 

• A Road Opening Permit under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 must be obtained from the Council’s Roads Engineers prior to the formation/alteration of a junction with the public road.

 

• The access shall be constructed and drained to ensure that no surface water is discharged onto the public road.

 

• No walls, fences, hedges etc. will be permitted within 2 metre from the channel line of the public road.

 

4.     PP - Parking and Turning Further Details Required

 

Notwithstanding the provisions of Condition 1, no development shall commence until full details of the layout and surfacing of a parking and turning area to accommodate 3 vehicles within the application site have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority in consultation with the Council’s Roads Engineers. The duly approved scheme shall be implemented in full prior to the development first being occupied and shall thereafter be maintained clear of obstruction for the parking and manoeuvring of vehicles.

 

Reason: In the interest of road safety.

 

5.     PP - Electric Vehicle Charging – Residential with Off Street Parking

 

Prior to the commencement of the development (or such other timescale as may be agreed in writing with the Planning Authority), a scheme detailing the provision of a minimum 7kw electric vehicle charging point shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. Where charging cannot be provided then the appropriate ducting to future proof the property must be installed.

 

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