Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies for absence. 

There were no declarations of interest intimated. 

The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting and explained that only the panel and the advisor, Mr Reppke, could speak at the meeting. 

 

The Chair then asked if Members now had sufficient information to make a decision. Councillors McCuish and Hardie confirmed that following the site visit they were now clear about matters they had to consider. 

 

The Chair confirmed that he too had sufficient information.  Members then considered the matter de novo.

 

The Chair moved the following motion and conditions:-

 

The proposal meets the definition of infill as prescribed in the LDP.  The main determining issue is to whether the development is consistent with the low density rural linear settlement pattern and spacing characteristic of this locality.

 

The existing properties and those under construction already exhibit a more suburban character with a much greater level of development with reduced separation between properties, than along the trunk road for many miles on either side of this ROA.  The linear nature of development has already been established by the original and more recent developments with the terminations of this being defined by the raised embankment at the southern end and the estate road and change in the landscape to the north of Drumnamucklach Cottage.  The development can be fitted into the group of houses which would still exhibit more substantial separation between properties than in a truly suburban landscape and with the conditions and reasons noted below retain the character and appearance of a dwellinghouse set in countryside.  The settlement pattern will still have green breaks between properties and any further infill in those areas should be resisted. 

 

The proposed development will still have a greater degree of separation from neighbouring properties than in a truly suburban area and with appropriate conditions it should be possible to maintain a vestige of a rural character in this area and so the development of this plot will not create any greater suburban character than already exists as there has been erosion of the rural settlement pattern of the area, from the recently consented development, and is therefore consistent with Policies LDP DM 1 and SG LDP HOU 1 of the Development Plan. 

 

There should be no further development in the Rural Opportunity Area as this development will exhaust the capacity of the landscape to accommodate any further infill without creating a suburban character which would be contrary to LDP policy for this area.

 

Conditions and Reasons relative to the application

 

1.	The development shall be implemented in accordance with the details specified on the application form dated 30th August 2017 and the approved drawings numbered 1 to 3 and stamped approved by Argyll and Bute Council unless the prior written approval of the planning authority is obtained for other materials/finishes/for an amendment to the approved details under Section 64 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.   Reason:  For the purpose of clarity, to ensure that the development is implemented in accordance with the approved details.
2.	No development shall commence until a scheme of boundary treatment, surface treatment and landscaping has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. The scheme shall include details of:   i)             Location, design and materials of proposed walls, fences and              gates; ii)            Surface treatment of proposed means of access and hardstanding areas; iii)           Any proposed re-contouring of the site by means of existing and proposed ground levels. iv)           Proposed hard and soft landscape works.   The development shall not be occupied until such time as the boundary treatment, surface treatment and any re-contouring works have been completed in accordance with the duly approved scheme.   All of the hard and soft landscaping works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved scheme during the first planting season following the commencement of the development, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Planning Authority.   Reason: To assist with the integration of the proposal with its surroundings in the interest of amenity.   Decision:   The Motion and conditions were unanimously agreed by the Argyll and Bute Local Review Body.

 

 

Appendix A

 

ARGYLL AND BUTE LOCAL REVIEW BODY

 

NOTE OF MEETING OF SITE INSPECTION RE CASE 17/0011/LRB

LAND NORTH OF NORTH CRAIGRUADH, TAYINLOAN

 

8 March 2018

 

 

 

In attendance:          Councillor David Kinniburgh (Chair)

                                    Councillor Roddy McCuish

                                    Councillor Graham Hardie

                                    Charles Reppke, Head of Governance and Law (Adviser)

                                    Rory MacDonald, Planning Authority

                                    Nigel Grant, Applicant

                                     

 

                                                                       

 

The Argyll and Bute Local Review Body agreed at their meeting on 8 February 2018 to conduct an accompanied site inspection in order to view the site and how the proposed development would fit into the scale of the site.  The Argyll and Bute Local Review Body met at Land North of North Craigruadh, Tayinloan, PA29 6XF on  Thursday,8 March 2018 at 3.00pm.

 

The chair welcomed everyone to the meeting.  He explained that parties could only contribute when asked questions from members and then invited members to ask questions.

 

Councillor McCuish asked about the significance of the pegs in the ground.  The applicant, Mr Grant confirmed that these marked the corners of the house and were to give an idea of the position that the house would occupy within the site.

Councillor McCuish enquired about the entrance to the site.  Mr Grant confirmed that the existing driveway providing access to the neighbouring property would be doubled to provide access. 

 

The Chair, Councillor Kinniburgh enquired whether the style of the house would be similar to that of the neighbouring property.  The applicant, Mr Grant confirmed that it would be.  Councillor Kinniburgh asked the Planning Authority to explain why the reason for refusal provided in the report, was not quoted in the letter to the applicant.  Mr MacDonald advised that this was merely a matter of explanatory text to provide context in relation to consistency with policies. 

 

Councillor Hardie enquired as to the siting and size of the intended driveway.  Mr Grant confirmed that this was to be the same as that of the neighbouring property.  Councillor Hardie further enquired as to the proposed colour of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3.