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With reference to article 3 of the minute of meeting of 10 February 2021, 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 erection of a single storey extension to the side and formation of a Carport and Garden Room/Gym at The Highfield, Borrowstone Road, Aberdeen, Planning Reference number 200265/DPP. 

Councillor Boulton 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 also, thereafter, by Mr Gavin Evans who would be acting as the Planning Adviser to the Body in the following case under consideration this day. Mr Richard Brough, Environmental Planner was also in attendance to answer questions relating to tree matters.

The Chairperson stated 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 Body only.  She emphasised that Mr Evans and Mr Brough 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 Dineke Brasier, Senior Planner; (2) the application dated 25 February 2020; (3) the decision notice dated 6 October 2020; (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 Mr Evans 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.

He advised that the applicants contacted Transport Scotland post-determination as trees on land adjoining the application site were in their ownership. The LRB submissions included (1) correspondence from Transport Scotland that confirmed their view the trees did not present a danger to the house; and (2) an updated drawing, which although not in front of the officer at the time of determination, was the drawing which all the supporting tree reports, information, drawings and assessments were based on. This updated drawing repositioned the garage extension forward by 1m to reduce impact within existing trees’ zone of influence.

He explained that the applicant had indicated on the Notice of Review that they were satisfied that case could be considered without further procedure.

Mr Evans briefly described the site and outlined the proposal for Detailed Planning Permission (DPP).

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