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Spademill Studio, Spademill Lane, Aberdeen - 230759 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 230759. Minutes: 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 for the refusal of an application for Detailed Planning Permission for the erection of dwellinghouse with garage, rear boundary wall and associated landscaping - Spademill Studio, Spademill Lane, Aberdeen, planning reference 230759.
Councillor McRae as Chair for the meeting, gave a brief outline of the business to be undertaken, advising that the LRB would be addressed by the Assistant Clerk, Mrs Lynsey McBain 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 Mrs McBain, 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 and decision letter by the Appointed Officer, Aberdeen City Council; (2) an application dated 21 June 2023, (3) links to the plans showing the proposal and planning policies referred to in the delegated report; (4) the Notice of Review submitted by the applicant; and (5) letters of representation from the Aberdeen City Council’s Roads Development Management Team, Waste and Recycling Team, Environmental Health and also from the Queen’s Cross and Harlaw Community Council and Historic Environment Scotland.
Ms Greene then described the site and outlined the appellant’s proposal. The application site extended to approximately 489m2 and sat on the southern side of Spademill Lane, approximately 60m east of its junction with Bayview Road and currently accommodated a late 20th Century two storey office building with a footprint of approximately 101m2 . The building was currently occupied by a commercial business, Tailored Training Services, with the agent advising that this was on a temporary basis. The existing ‘L’ shaped building, with a lean-to conservatory, sat to the north east of the site, abutting the lane and the eastern boundary. The remainder of the site was laid with hardstanding used for car parking. There were five trees within the site and a number of trees that stand to the east and south, that were outwith the application site boundary. The site itself was relatively flat, but as you approach the lane it sloped upwards by approximately 0.5m with the floor level of the existing building sitting below the lane. The lane itself has a noticeable variation ... view the full minutes text for item 1. |
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46 Marishcal Street Aberdeen - 240300 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 240300. Minutes: 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 Detailed Planning Permission for the replacement of external door with flood mitigation door at 46 Marischal Street Aberdeen, planning reference 240300.
The Chairperson stated that although the Planning Adviser for the LRB 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 and decision notice by the Appointed Officer, Aberdeen City Council; (2) an application dated13 March 2024 (3) links to the plans showing the proposal and planning policies referred to in the delegated report; (4) and the Notice of Review submitted by the agent.
Ms Greene then described the site and outlined the appellant’s proposal. The application property was a category ‘B’ listed building, situated within the City Centre Conservation Area. The 3-storey and attic, 3-bay town house, formed part of a terraced row of properties, and dated back to circa 1789 and 1821. The application building had a north-east facing principal elevation onto Marischal Street whilst the rear, south-west elevation fronts onto Theatre Lane, a narrow historic pend. Due to a significant change in levels between Marischal Street and Theatre Lane, the rear elevation of the building was five storeys in height, with irregular fenestration and a pair of tripartite, canted piended dormers. There was an existing timber door at ground floor level on the rear elevation of the building to Theatre Lane. The application property adjoined 48 Marischal Street to the north and 56 Marischal Street to the south.
In terms of the proposal, it was noted that Detailed planning permission was sought for the installation of a replacement door for the existing timber double door and transom light, located on the rear, south-west elevation, fronting Theatre Lane. The proposed door would be a steel reinforced 70mm Rehau uPVC flood door, finished in RAL 9005 black externally and RAL 9016 white internally with a wood grain effect on both sides. The proposed door would hinge on either side with 4 flag hinges and would open outward. There would be a 300mm top light, with clear glass, 6mm laminate externally and 4mm toughened glass internally with crash bars internally with no external access. The works were proposed by Scottish Water in order to provide mitigation against sewer flooding on Theatre Lane, which they advised occurs on an increasingly frequent basis due to climate change, and has seen the building’s interior flooded in recent years.
Ms Greene indicated that the appointed officer’s reasons for refusal outlined in the report of handling was as follows:-
The use of PVC for the replacement ... view the full minutes text for item 2. |
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48 Marishcal Street Aberdeen - 240302 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 240302. Minutes: 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 Detailed Planning Permission for the replacement of external door with flood mitigation door at 48 Marischal Street Aberdeen, planning reference 240302.
The Chairperson stated that although the Planning Adviser for the LRB 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 and decision notice by the Appointed Officer, Aberdeen City Council; (2) an application dated14 March 2024 (3) links to the plans showing the proposal and planning policies referred to in the delegated report; (4) and the Notice of Review submitted by the agent.
Ms Greene then described the site and outlined the appellant’s proposal. The application property was a category ‘B’ listed building, situated within the City Centre Conservation Area. The 3-storey and attic, 3-bay town house, formed part of a terraced row of properties, and dated back to circa 1789 and 1821. The application building had a north-east facing principal elevation onto Marischal Street whilst the rear, south-west elevation fronts onto Theatre Lane, a narrow historic pend. Due to a significant change in levels between Marischal Street and Theatre Lane, the rear elevation of the building was five storeys in height, with irregular fenestration and a pair of tripartite, canted piended dormers. There was an existing timber door at ground floor level on the rear elevation of the building to Theatre Lane. The application property adjoined 48 Marischal Street to the north and 56 Marischal Street to the south.
In terms of the proposal, it was noted that Detailed planning permission was sought for the installation of a replacement door for the existing timber double door and transom light, located on the rear, south-west elevation, fronting Theatre Lane. The proposed door would be a steel reinforced 70mm Rehau uPVC flood door, finished in RAL 9005 black externally and RAL 9016 white internally with a wood grain effect on both sides. The proposed door would hinge on either side with 4 flag hinges and would open outward. There would be a 300mm top light, with clear glass, 6mm laminate externally and 4mm toughened glass internally with crash bars internally with no external access. The works were proposed by Scottish Water in order to provide mitigation against sewer flooding on Theatre Lane, which they advised occurs on an increasingly frequent basis due to climate change, and has seen the building’s interior flooded in recent years.
Ms Greene indicated that the appointed officer’s reasons for refusal outlined in the report of handling was as follows:-
The use of PVC for the replacement ... view the full minutes text for item 3. |
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12 - 12A Virginia Street - 240297 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 240297. Minutes: The LRB then considered the fourth 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 Detailed Planning Permission for the replacement of external doors with flood mitigation doors and installation of barrier to an existing roller shutters at 12 - 12A Virginia Street, planning reference 240297.
The Chairperson stated that although the Planning Adviser for the LRB 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 and decision notice by the Appointed Officer, Aberdeen City Council; (2) an application dated 8 March 2024 (3) links to the plans showing the proposal and planning policies referred to in the delegated report; (4) and the Notice of Review submitted by the agent.
Ms Greene then described the site and outlined the appellant’s proposal. The application site related to a category ‘C’ listed, five-storey and attic warehouse built for the Shore Porters Society in 1897 set on the corner of Virginia Street and Shore Lane to the northwest and southwest, respectively. The proposal related to three timber single doors and a roller shutter door on the northwest elevation of the building. The application site lay in the City Centre Conservation Area.
In terms of the proposal, Detailed Planning Permission was sought for the installation of replacement doors for the three existing timber doors on the northwest elevation. The proposed doors would be steel-reinforced uPVC flood doors finished in RAL 5000 Violet Blue. One of the doors would incorporate raised ‘moulding’ panelling and the other two doors would have no moulding details. The proposal also sought to install a rapid assembly floor barrier to the front of the existing roller shutter door which would measure 720mm in height from the ground level. This would be formed of two permanent aluminium side tracks fixed to the building and a removable barrier with two posts which can be deployed when required. The works were proposed by Scottish Water in order to provide mitigation against sewer flooding on Virginia Street, which they advised occurred on an increasingly frequent basis due to climate change, and had seen the building’s interior flooded in recent years.
Ms Greene indicated that the appointed officer’s reasons for refusal outlined in the report of handling was as follows:-
The use of PVC for the replacement of existing timber doors would not preserve or enhance the special character or historic and architectural interest of the listed building and would fail to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the City Centre Conservation Area. The proposed doors were not of a high quality design, sympathetic to the historic character of ... view the full minutes text for item 4. |
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Warehouse, 22 Virginia Street Aberdeen - 240296 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 240296. Minutes: The LRB then considered the fifth 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 Detailed Planning Permission for the replacement of external door with flood mitigation door and installation of barrier to an existing roller shutters at the Warehouse, 22 Virginia Street Aberdeen, planning reference number 240296.
The Chairperson stated that although the Planning Adviser for the LRB 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 and decision notice by the Appointed Officer, Aberdeen City Council; (2) an application dated 8 March 2024 (3) links to the plans showing the proposal and planning policies referred to in the delegated report; (4) and the Notice of Review submitted by the agent.
Ms Greene then described the site and outlined the appellant’s proposal. The application site relates to a 2½ storey 19th century warehouse set within a terrace of traditional warehouse buildings on the southern side of Virginia Street, between James Street and Shore Lane. The application site building was constructed with grey granite blockwork walls and a slate pitched roof, incorporating a half dormer on the front elevation. The proposal related to a timber pedestrian access door and a larger roller shutter door at ground floor level on the front (northwest) elevation of the building. The application site lay in the City Centre Conservation Area.
In terms of the proposal, Detailed planning permission was sought for the installation of a replacement door for the existing timber door on the front (northwest) elevation. The proposed door would be a steel-reinforced uPVC flood door finished in RAL 7045 Grey. The door would be fitted with a black letterbox and brown pull handle with no moulding details. The proposal also sought to install a rapid assembly floor barrier to the front of the existing roller shutter door which would measure 720mm in height from the ground level. This would be formed of two permanent aluminium side tracks fixed to the building and a removable barrier with one post which can be deployed when required. The works were proposed by Scottish Water in order to provide mitigation against sewer flooding on Virginia Street, which they advised occurs on an increasingly frequent basis due to climate change, and had seen the building’s interior flooded in recent years.
Ms Greene indicated that the appointed officer’s reasons for refusal outlined in the report of handling was as follows:-
The use of PVC for the replacement of the existing timber door would fail to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the City Centre Conservation Area. The proposed door was not of ... view the full minutes text for item 5. |
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24 Virginia Street Aberdeen - 240294 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 240294. Minutes: The LRB then considered the sixth 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 Detailed Planning Permission for the replacement of external doors with flood mitigation doors at 24 Virginia Street Aberdeen, planning reference number 240294.
The Chairperson stated that although the Planning Adviser for the LRB 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 and decision notice by the Appointed Officer, Aberdeen City Council; (2) an application dated 8 March 2024 (3) links to the plans showing the proposal and planning policies referred to in the delegated report; (4) and the Notice of Review submitted by the agent.
Ms Greene then described the site and outlined the appellant’s proposal. The application site related to a 3½ storey 19th century warehouse set within a terrace of traditional warehouse buildings on the southern side of Virginia Street, between James Street and Shore Lane. The building was constructed with grey granite blockwork walls and a slate pitched roof. It was visually split into two frontages, each with a front half dormer window. The application building lay within, and formed part of the eastern edge of, the City Centre Conservation Area, comprising the end warehouse building in the row, adjoining 22 Virginia Street to the west. The proposal related to two timber pedestrian access doors on the northwest elevation of the building.
In terms of the proposal, Detailed planning permission was sought for the installation of replacement doors for the two existing timber doors on the front (northwest) elevation. The proposed doors would be steel-reinforced uPVC flood doors finished in RAL 5000 Violet Blue. The new doors would incorporate lever handles, rather than door knobs as existing. The works were proposed by Scottish Water in order to provide mitigation against sewer flooding on Virginia Street, which they advise occurred on an increasingly frequent basis due to climate change, and had seen the building’s interior flooded in recent years.
Ms Greene indicated that the appointed officer’s reasons for refusal outlined in the report of handling was as follows:-
The use of PVC for the replacement of the existing timber doors would fail to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the City Centre Conservation Area. The proposed doors were not of a high quality design that would be sympathetic to the historic character of the building, and they would be located on the prominently visible principal elevation, thus adversely impacting on the distinctive appearance and setting of the building within the wider street scene. The proposal would also not preserve the setting of the nearby listed building ... view the full minutes text for item 6. |