Agenda and minutes

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http://committees.aberdeencity.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=152&MId=3879&Ver=4

Please note that if any changes are made to this minute at the point of approval, these will be outlined in the subsequent Planning Development Management Committee minute and this document will not be retrospectively altered.

At the commencement of the visit, the Convener indicated that for the following item, he would be speaking on behalf of Old Aberdeen Heritage Society and Old Aberdeen Community Council in support of their objections, and therefore vacated the Chair in favour of the Vice Convener.

The Committee had before it a report by the Interim Head of Planning and Sustainable Development, which recommended:-

that the application be approved subject to the following conditions:-

A scheme for the storage of waste generated by the occupants of the HMO shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority within 2 months of the issue of the decision for the application.  Thereafter the development shall be carried out in accordance with the details so agreed and the HMO shall not be occupied unless waste storage provision has been provided and is available for use – In order to preserve the existing amenity of the area.

INFORMATIVES:

Waste Services Comments

The 6 residents will require the following facilities:-

• An additional 240l wheeled general waste bin;
• An additional 240l wheeled food waste / food waste bin.  In addition another kitchen caddy will be supplied for food waste; and
• An additional black box and white bag for recycling (Paper / Cardboard, Plastic Bottles, Tins, Cans and Glass jars and bottles).  Please note that the black box and white bag will be swapped for 1 x 240litre recycling wheeled bin from 2017.

Please note that levels of provision may alter in line with changing service requirements across the city that corresponds to alterations in legislation.  For example, recycling systems may be altered to accommodate co-mingled collections in due course.

It is pertinent to note that these services will be provided taking account of the following:

General points

• All the wheeled bins and black boxes / white bags must be presented at the kerbside of only on the collection day and removed from the kerbside as soon as possible.  No containers should be permanently stored on the kerbside;
• No excess should be stored out with the containment provided.  Information for extra waste uplift is available to residents at either www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/wasteaware or by phoning 08456 08 09 19; and
• A path should be provided to the vehicle collection point which is level with bin stores.  Pathways to the collection vehicles should be free of obstacles with provision of a slope should there be any gradient; so that any containment can be easily moved to the kerbside on collection days.  Pathways should be suitably paved to allow bins to be moved safely.

In respect of any construction site signage it is important to note that in the interests of public safety, it is illegal to advertise on public highways, street furniture and lampposts.  Any signage installed to direct visitors to the development requires to be authorised by the Planning Department.  Anything installed out-with such approval could be classed as fly-posting and will incur action by Environment Officers.

Developers must contact Aberdeen City Council using the above details a minimum of two months before properties will be occupied.  Bins MUST be on site prior to residents moving into properties.  A purchase order can be raised with Aberdeen City Council using the above details.  We will provide guidance in purchasing the bins.

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The Committee had before it a report by the Interim Head of Planning and Sustainable Development, which recommended:-

that the application be approved subject to the following conditions:-

CONDITIONS:

(1)       That the office use hereby approved shall be restricted to the rooms on the top floor of the building identified in drawing number 4074-GA-302 and these rooms shall only be used in connection with providing administrative support for the activities and functions of the applicant, The Roman Catholic Diocese of Aberdeen.

Reason – In order that the primary residential function of the building is retained and that the office use remains associated with that use and of a sufficiently small scale to protect the character and amenity of the area.

(2)       That the Class 10 use hereby approved shall be restricted to the Parish Room at ground floor level as identified in drawing number 4074-GA-300 and this room shall only be used in connection with the activities and function of the applicant, The Roman Catholic Diocese of Aberdeen.

Reason – In order that the primary residential function of the building is retained and that the Class 10 use remains associated with the functions of the resident and of a sufficiently small scale to protect the character and amenity of the area.

(3)       That the rooms hereby granted planning permission for change of use shall not be occupied unless a scheme detailing cycle parking provision has been submitted to, and approved in writing by the planning authority, and thereafter implemented in full accordance with said scheme.

Reason – In the interests of encouraging more sustainable modes of travel.

DECLARATION OF INTEREST

The Convener addressed the Committee as indicated above and requested that the application be refused.  Accordingly, in terms of Section 7.15 of the Councillors’ Code of Conduct, the Convener declared an interest in the matter and withdrew from the meeting.

The Vice Convener, seconded by Councillor Boulton moved:-

That the application be refused on the following grounds:-

(1)       The area is zoned for residential use and the proposal would be contrary to policy H1 and impact on the residential character of the area;

(2)       There are no details of any alterations to the property in order to accommodate the proposal;

(3)       The number of people visiting the property will have a detrimental impact on the residential nature of the area;

(4)       There are no details of parking arrangements for staff or visitors; and

(5)       The proposed use of the property will set a precedent for similar usage of other residential properties in the conversation area.

Councillor Stewart, seconded by Councillor Nicoll moved as an amendment:-

That the application be approved in accordance with the recommendation contained within the report.

On a division, there voted:- for the motion (3) – the Vice Convener and Councillors Boulton and Hutchison; for the amendment (8) – Councillors Cormie, Crockett, Greig, Lawrence, Nicoll, Jennifer Stewart, Sandy Stuart and Townson.

The Committee resolved:-

to adopt the amendment to approve the application conditionally.

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