Agenda and minutes

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Members, please note that all plans and supporting documents relevant to the review can be viewed online here and by entering the application reference number 210771

The Local Review Body (LRB) of Aberdeen City Council met on this day to review the decision taken by an appointed officer under the Council’s Scheme of Delegation to refuse the application for the subdivision of existing detached steading to form two dwellings and formation of parking courtyard at North Steading South Linn, Linn Moor Road, Peterculter, Aberdeen, Planning Reference number 210771/DPP. 

Councillor Henrickson as Chair, gave a brief outline of the business to be undertaken, advising that the LRB would be addressed by the Assistant Clerk, Mr Mark Masson with regards to the procedure to be followed and thereafter, by Ms Lucy Greene who would be acting as the Planning Adviser to the Body in the following case under consideration this day.

The Chairperson stated that although the Planning Adviser was employed by the planning authority, she 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 Body only.  He emphasised that the officer would not be asked to express any view on the proposed application.

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

In relation to the application, the LRB had before it (1) a delegated report by the Appointed Officer, Aberdeen City Council; (2) an application dated 31 May 2021; (3) the decision notice dated 8 February 2022; (4) links to the plans showing the proposal and planning policies referred to in the delegated report;  (5) the Notice of Review submitted by the applicant’s agent; (6) consultee responses submitted by the Environmental Health Team, Roads Development Management Team, Waste and Recycling Team (ACC), INEOS FPS Ltd, Scottish Water, Health and Safety Executive, Shell UK Ltd; and (7) one letter of representation.

The LRB was then addressed by Ms Greene who advised that the review had been submitted with all necessary information within the time limit of three months following the decision of the appointed officer.

Ms Greene then described the site advising that the site extended to approximately 1.44ha and contained a detached steading building which had previously been converted into residential use as a single dwellinghouse, with its associated curtilage parking areas and private garden ground. The application site boundary also included a large area of agricultural land to the north/north-east, which was within the control of the applicant but did not form part of the domestic curtilage. Access to the site was taken from the south along Linn Moor Road eventually leading to the A93, which was located approximately 1.7km to the south. The site was located within the Green Belt and was surrounded by open fields to the north and east and by residential properties to the west and south. South Linn Cottage was located further to the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 1.

Members, please note that all plans and supporting documents relevant to the review can be viewed online here and by entering the application reference number 220221

The LRB then considered the second request for a review to evaluate the decision taken by an appointed officer under the Council’s Scheme of Delegation to refuse the application for the erection of 1.5 storey and single storey extensions and installation of rooflights to rear of 55 Argyll Place, Aberdeen, Planning Reference number 220221/DPP. 

The Chairperson advised that Ms Lucy Greene would again be acting as the Planning Adviser to the Body in the following case under consideration this day and reiterated that although the Planning Adviser was employed by the planning authority, she 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 Body only.  He emphasised that the officer would not be asked to express any view on the proposed application.

In relation to the application, the LRB had before it (1) a delegated report by the Appointed Officer, Aberdeen City Council (ACC); (2) the original application dated 22 February 2022; (3) the decision notice dated 18 May 2022; (4) links to the plans showing the proposal and planning policies referred to in the delegated report; (5) the Notice of Review submitted by the applicant’s agent; (6) a consultee response submitted by the Roads Development Management Team (ACC); and (7) a letter of representation.

The LRB was then addressed by Ms Greene who advised that the review had been submitted with all necessary information within the time limit of three months following the decision of the appointed officer.

Ms Greene then described the site advising that it was the residential curtilage of a category-B listed end-of-terrace one and three quarter dwellinghouse on the western side of Argyll Place in Rosemount, which was located within the Rosemount and Westburn Conservation Area. The application property was predominantly finished in an ashlar granite to front and rear with pink granite stringcourse on front elevation. Two piended dormer windows were incorporated into the front roof slope with granite chimney stacks located on both sides whilst the rear roof slope incorporated rooflights and a unique third chimney stack inset into the principal rear elevation wall. A partially hipped roof single storey extension lay on the rear elevation which was finished in a local granite and slate tiled roof featuring four rooflights. Some brick quoining was also incorporated into the extension. A detached pitched roof garage with gables to front and rear existed within the rear garden area finished in a green render and a set of black vehicle access doors complete the western boundary

enclosure to the site, which were accessed by a rear lane serving properties 37 to 93 Argyll Place. Mile End Lane adjoined the rear lane to the west which served other residential properties to the  west of the site.

In terms of the appellant’s proposal, Ms Greene advised that Detailed Planning Permission was sought for the erection of a rear extension with two and single

storey components, and installation of rooflights.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 2.

Members, please note that all plans and supporting documents relevant to the review can be viewed online here and by entering the application reference number 220422

The LRB then considered the third request for a review to evaluate the decision taken by an appointed officer under the Council’s Scheme of Delegation to refuse the application for the erection of a 2 storey extension to front/side at 9A Overton Crescent, Aberdeen, Planning Reference number 220422/DPP. 

The Chairperson advised that Ms Lucy Greene would again be acting as the Planning Adviser to the Body in the following case under consideration this day and reiterated that although the Planning Adviser was employed by the planning authority, she 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 Body only.  He emphasised that the officer would not be asked to express any view on the proposed application.

In relation to the application, the LRB had before it (1) a delegated report by the Appointed Officer, Aberdeen City Council (ACC); (2) the original application dated 31 March 2022; (3) the decision notice dated 29 June 2022; (4) links to the plans showing the proposal and planning policies referred to in the delegated report; and (5) the Notice of Review submitted by the applicant’s agent.

The LRB was then addressed by Ms Greene who advised that the review had been submitted with all necessary information within the time limit of three months following the decision of the appointed officer.

Ms Greene then described the site advising that it comprised a modern, two-storey, detached dwelling with front, side and rear curtilage. The dwelling fronts onto Overton Crescent, forming part of a radial cul-de-sac arrangement shared with five other dwellings and was bound to the north, south and east by residential properties and their respective gardens.

In terms of the applicant’s proposal, Ms Green indicated that planning permission was being sought for the formation of a driveway to the rear (south-west) of the building. It was proposed to remove a section of the granite boundary wall measuring 2.7m wide. This, along with the removal of existing bushes, would accommodate the proposed driveway which would measure 3m x 5m and would have a porous paver finish. A note within the proposed plans stated that a mirror is to be mounted on top of the boundary wall to give views of oncoming vehicles and pedestrians along the lane. She explained that that planning permission was not required for the demolition of the existing boundary wall.

She indicated that the Appointed Officer’s reasons for refusal stated in the decision notice was as follows:-

·       Layout, composition, form and scale within cul-de-sac would harm visual amenity and the character of the street;

·       Lacked architectural compatibility, due to massing and lack of glazing; and

·       Was Contrary to Policies H1 and D1.

Ms Greene outlined the key points from the appellant’s Notice of Review as follows:-

·       9A was the host for a property split and had already had a two storey extension to the front;

·       Front door to No. 9 had always been  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3.