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29 Ferryhill Place – Formation of linked roof extension and additional dormer to rear – 190350/Dpp

1.       The Local Review Body (LRB) of Aberdeen City Council met at the Town House to review the decision taken by an appointed officer under the Council’s Scheme of Delegation to refuse the request for planning permission for the formation of a linked roof extension and additional dormer to the rear of 29 Ferryhill Place, Aberdeen, Planning Reference 190350/DPP. 

Councillor Boulton as Chairperson gave a brief outline of the business to be undertaken.  She indicated that the LRB would be addressed by the Assistant Clerk, Mrs Lynsey McBain as regards the procedure to be followed and also, thereafter, by Mr Gavin Evans who would be acting as the Planning Adviser to the Body in the case under consideration.

The Chairperson highlighted that although the Planning Adviser was employed by the planning authority, he had not been involved in any way with the consideration or determination of the application under review and was present to provide factual information and guidance to the LRB only.  She emphasised that the officer would not be asked to express any view on the proposed application.

The Local Review Body was then addressed by Mrs McBain, Assistant Clerk regarding the procedure to be followed, at which time reference was made to the procedure note circulated with the papers calling the meeting and to certain more general aspects relating to the procedure.

In relation to the application, the LRB had before it (1) a delegated report by Ms Dineke Brasier, Planner; (2) the decision notice dated 25 April 2019; (3) links to the plans showing the proposal and planning notices referred to in the delegated report; and (4) the application and Notice of Review submitted by the applicant.

The LRB was then addressed by Mr Evans who advised that the submitted Notice of Review was found to be valid and submitted within the relevant timeframes.

Mr Evans explained outlined the application site advising that the property was a traditional granite end-terrace, on the southern side of Ferryhill Place, at its western end and close to its junction with Ferryhill Road. The property spanned 1½ storeys (meaning upstairs accommodation in the roofspace), with two dormers on the front elevation and a single dormer on the rear roof slope.

The site is within the Marine Terrace Conservation Area, and the building was category B-listed along with all those on both sides of Ferryhill Place.

Mr Evans indicated that the application sought planning permission for the construction of a second dormer window on the rear elevation. The dormer was of a ‘piended’ style, with timber windows, slated roof and apron. He explained that the difference from the earlier approval was the introduction of a slated infill panel which would link the existing and proposed dormers, thereby providing additional headroom within the first floor bedroom accommodation. 

In relation to the Appointed Officer’s reasons for refusal, Mr Evans intimated that it made  ...  view the full minutes text for item 1.