Agenda, decisions and minutes

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The Committee had before it the minute of the previous meeting of 29 June 2023, for approval.

The Committee resolved:

to approve the minute as a correct record.

The Committee had before it the committee business planner, as prepared by the Interim Chief Officer – Governance (Legal).

The Committee resolved:-

(i)             to note the reason for the delay in regards to item 8 (Land at Greenferns sites OP28 and OP33); and

(ii)            to otherwise note the committee business planner.

Planning Reference – 221419

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Planning Officer:  Matthew Easton

The Committee had before it a report by the Chief Officer – Strategic Place Planning, which recommended:-

That the application for Detailed Planning Permission for the formation of access road, amended car parking and associated drainage at the James Hutton Institute, Countesswells Road Aberdeen, be approved subject to the following conditions:-

Conditions

(01)  DURATION OF PERMISSION

The development to which this notice relates must be begun not later than the expiration of 3 years beginning with the date of this notice. If development has not begun at the expiration of the 3-year period, the planning permission lapses.

Reason - in accordance with section 58 (duration of planning permission) of the 1997 act.

(02)  TREE PROTECTION FENCING

No development (including site setup) shall take place unless the tree protection measures shown in Tree Survey JHIC-2211-TRA-A (dated 17 March 2023) and drawing JHIC-22-11-TP (Rev.A) by Astell Associates (or such other details and drawing which may be approved by the planning authority for the same purpose) have been implemented. Thereafter the fencing shall remain in place for the duration of construction of the development.

Reason – to protect trees and vegetation from damage during construction in accordance with Policy NE5 (Trees and Woodlands).

(03)  INVASIVE NON-NATIVE SPECIES

No development shall take place unless an invasive non-native species management plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority. The plan shall include details of measures designed to minimise the risk of non-native species being spread during construction activities within the application site. Thereafter, construction shall be undertaken in accordance with the approved plan.

Reason – to control the spread of invasive non-native species during construction.

(04)  LANDSCAPING AND COMPENSATORY TREE PLANTING

No development shall take place unless a detailed scheme of landscaping for the site has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority. The scheme shall include tree/shrub planting numbers, densities, locations, species, sizes, and stage of maturity at planting.

Thereafter all planting, seeding and turfing comprised in the approved scheme of landscaping shall be carried out in the first planting season following the completion of the development and any trees or plants which within a period of five years from the completion of the development die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of a size and species similar to those originally required to be planted, or in accordance with such other scheme as may be submitted to and approved in writing for the purpose by the planning authority.

Reason – to satisfactorily integrate the development into its surroundings and maintain the visual amenity of the area.

(05)  TRAVEL PLAN

The junction and road hereby approved shall not be brought into use unless a travel plan for the campus has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority. The travel plan shall outline sustainable measures to deter the use of the private car, in particular single occupant trips  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3.

Planning Reference – 230582

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Planning Officer:  Alex Ferguson

The Committee had before it a report by the Chief Officer – Strategic Place Planning, which recommended:-

That the application for Detailed Planning Permission for the change of use of flat to short term let accommodation (sui generis) with maximum occupancy of two people at Ground Floor Right, 53 Erskine Street Aberdeen, be approved subject to the following conditions:-

Conditions

(1)  DURATION OF PERMISSION

The development to which this notice relates must be begun not later than the expiration of 3 years beginning with the date of this notice. If development has not begun at the expiration of the 3-year period, the planning permission lapses.

Reason - in accordance with section 58 (duration of planning permission) of the 1997 act.

(2)  TIME LIMIT FOR SHORT-TERM LET USE

The hereby approved use of the property as Short-Term Let accommodation shall expire 5 years following the date of the grant of permission as stated on this notice, unless a further planning permission has been granted for continued use of the property as Short-Term Let accommodation in the meantime. Should no further planning permission be granted then the property shall revert to mainstream residential use as a flat after the aforementioned 5-year period.

Reason: In order to allow the local housing need and demand situation and the local economic benefits derived from the use of the property as a Short Term Let to be reassessed in 5 years’ time, to ensure that the loss of the property as residential accommodation would remain compliant with Policy 30 of NPF4.

The Committee heard from Alex Ferguson, Senior Planner, who spoke in furtherance of the application and answered various questions from Members.

The Committee then heard from Sophie Morrison, applicant, who spoke in support of the application.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the application conditionally.

Planning Reference – 230212

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Planning Officer:  Matthew Easton

The Committee had before it a report by the Chief Officer – Strategic Place Planning which recommended:-

That the application for Detailed Planning Permission for the installation of tank mounted solar PV arrays and associated equipment at Airyhall Distribution Service Reservoir, Craigton Road Aberdeen, be approved subject to the following conditions:-

Conditions

(01)  DURATION OF PERMISSION

The development to which this notice relates must be begun not later than the expiration of 3 years beginning with the date of this notice. If development has not begun at the expiration of the 3-year period, the planning permission lapses.

Reason - in accordance with section 58 (duration of planning permission) of the 1997 act.

(02)  SITE RESTORATION

On the solar arrays hereby approved no longer being used for the purposes of generating electricity, (i) the planning authority must be notified; and (ii) within six months the solar arrays and supporting frames shall be removed from the site and land restored to its condition before the development took place or such other state as may be agreed with the planning authority.

Reason – to minimise unnecessary visual intrusion for surrounding residents.

The Committee heard from Matthew Easton, Senior Planner, who spoke in furtherance of the application and answered various questions from Members. 

The Committee then heard from Mark Gordon who objected to the application. 

The Committee then heard from Roddy Spiers, applicant, who spoke in support of the application. 

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the application conditionally with an extra condition added to read:-

(3) LANDSCAPING AND BIODIVERSITY ENHANCEMENT

No development shall take place unless a detailed scheme of landscaping for the site and screening of the areas between the solar arrays and surrounding residential properties (taking into account the operational nature of the site) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority. The scheme shall include –

(i)            The location of new trees, shrubs, hedges, grassed / wildflower areas;

(ii)          A schedule of planting to comprise species, plant sizes and proposed numbers and density;

(iii)         The location, design and specification of biodiversity enhancement measures;

(iv)         A programme for the implementation and subsequent maintenance of the proposed landscaping.

Thereafter all planting and seeding comprised in the approved scheme of landscaping shall be carried out in the first planting season following the completion of the development and any trees or plants which within a period of five years from the completion of the development die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of a size and species similar to those originally required to be planted, or in accordance with such other scheme as may be submitted to and approved in writing for the purpose by the planning authority. 

Reason – to satisfactorily integrate the development into its surroundings, help screen the development from homes at Macaulay Drive and maintain the visual amenity of the area.

Planning Reference – 221232

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Planning Officer:  Dineke Brasier

The Committee had before it a report by the Chief Officer – Strategic Place Planning which recommended:-

That the application for Detailed Planning Permission for the erection of 91 homes including associated infrastructure, open space and landscaping at the site of the former Cordyce School, Riverview Drive Aberdeen, be approved subject to a legal agreement and subject to the following conditions:-

Conditions

(01)  DURATION OF PERMISSION

The development to which this notice relates must be begun not later than the expiration of 3 years beginning with the date of this notice. If development has not begun at the expiration of the 3-year period, the planning permission lapses.

Reason - in accordance with section 58 (duration of planning permission) of the 1997 act.

(02)  MATERIALS

That no development shall take place unless a scheme detailing all external finishing materials to the roofs, walls, doors and windows of the development hereby approved has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the planning authority and thereafter the development shall be carried out in accordance with the details so agreed.

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity.

(03)  TREE PROTECTION MEASURES (01)

That no development shall take place unless all tree protection measures as shown on drawing 375340-QGIS010/Rev002 by EnviroCentre, dated 31st March 2023 have been erected. Once in place, all tree protection measures shall remain in situ until all construction work associated with the hereby approved development has been completed and all plant and machinery has been removed from site.

Reason: In order to ensure adequate protection for the trees on site during the construction of the development.

(04)  TREE PROTECTION MEASURES (02)

That no materials, supplies, plant, machinery, spoil, changes in ground levels or construction activities shall be permitted within the protected areas specified in the aforementioned scheme of tree protection without the written consent of the Planning Authority and no fire shall be lit in a position where the flames could extend to within 5 metres of foliage, branches or trunks.

Reason: To ensure adequate protection for the trees on site during the construction of the development.

(05)  LANDSCAPING (SPECIES)

That no development shall take place until details of all tree species to be planted as part of the landscaping scheme hereby approved have been submitted and agreed in writing by the Planning Authority. Subsequently, only the tree species as set out in the hereby agreed details shall be planted as part of the agreed landscaping scheme.

Reason: To ensure no conflict with safeguarding criteria of Aberdeen International Airport.

(06)  LANDSCAPING (IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE)

All soft and hard landscaping proposals shall be carried out in accordance with the approved scheme as shown on drawings 415.45.01b; 415.45.02b; 415.45.03b; 415.45.04b; 415.45.05b; 415.45.06b; and 415.45.07b, all by EnviroCentre and dated August 2023, with tree species as agreed as part of condition 5 as set out above, and shall be completed during the planting season immediately following the commencement of the development or as otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.