Agenda and decisions

Minute approved as a correct record.

Minute approved as a correct record.

Committee planner noted. 

Planning digest update noted. 

Annual effectiveness report noted. 

Planning Reference – 231371

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Planning Officer:  Lucy Greene

Willingness to approve conditionally, subject to referral to the Scottish Ministers due to SEPA objection, with conditions 20 and 22 amended to read:-

20       Mitigations

That no development shall take place to any individual plot within St Fittick’s / Zone A unless there has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the planning authority by way of a matters specified in conditions application, details of the proposed mitigations for that development plot. (It is expected that all the listed mitigations, or similar as agreed based on the approved drawings, would be implemented for development of Zone A and they are split proportionately between the plots within the zone.). Mitigation works shall be carried out in accordance with the timing agreed in condition 4 (Phasing) above.

Details shall include a description of community consultation that has taken place on the proposed mitigations, a statement of the impact on public health based on the Population Health Chapter of the EIA report, and location, layout and elevational plans as required, details of materials, planting, seed mixes and maintenance of landscaped spaces.

a)    Improvements to existing green and brownfield open spaces within Torry /Balnagask; as indicatively shown on Illustrative Masterplan Visualisation Oct 2024-2391329

b)    St Fittick’s Church interpretation and repair works - details to include Conservation Management Plan and plans of interpretation board(s); as indicatively shown on Illustrative Masterplan Visualisation Oct 2024-2391329

c)    Path network enhancements and wayfinding features in St Fittick’s Park inside and outside the site – details to include schedule of works to the paths  as indicatively shown on Illustrative Masterplan Visualisation Oct 2024-2391329

d)    Improving water quality in East Tullos Burn – details to be agreed through condition 8 as indicatively shown on Illustrative Masterplan Visualisation Oct 2024-2391329

e)    Tullos Wood – access and pathway improvements, including more direct and legible entrance(s) and landscaping; as indicatively shown on Illustrative Masterplan Visualisation Oct 2024-2391329

f)      Enhancing play and recreational equipment and areas, based on the list of off-site mitigation and compensation on the ‘Illustrative Play and Recreation Masterplan Visualisation – Zone A Oct 2024 2391330’ which includes enhancement / extension to the existing skate park and provision of ‘pump’ track – details to include specifications and layout plans.

g)    Enhancing habitats with pollinator planting and management for biodiversity; as indicatively shown on Illustrative Masterplan Visualisation Oct 2024-2391329

h)    Replacement sports pitch at Tullos Primary School playing fields and enhancing recreational and leisure provision to complement the existing Multi Use Games Areas (MUGA); as indicatively shown on Illustrative Masterplan Visualisation Oct 2024-2391329

i)      Enhancement to coastal path connections leading northwards to Torry Battery and south via Gregness as indicatively shown on Illustrative Masterplan Visualisation Oct 2024-2391329

Reason: To provide mitigation for loss of greenspace, recreational facilities, paths and path space; in accordance with Policies NE2 and NE3 in the LDP 2023 and the ETZ Masterplan.

22  Protective Fencing during construction

No works in connection with the development hereby approved shall commence unless a site protection plan for historic environment features  ...  view the full decision text for item 6.1

Planning Reference – 231336

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Planning Officer:  Gavin Clark

Application approved conditionally with conditions 8 and 9 amended to read:-

(08)        MITIGATION SCHEME – DESIGN OF BESS

No development shall commence unless and until full details of the proposed battery storage containers (and ancillary infrastructure) hereby permitted have been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Planning Authority. These details shall include:

(a)           design (if deviating from the Noise Impact Assessment accompanying the application), layout and dimensions of the battery storage containers (and ancillary infrastructure) and the metering building to be installed

(b)           detailed design including foundations and insulation design to accept a higher peak particle velocity limit as detailed in the supporting documents “Response to Quarry Objection” and the updated Design and Access Statement;

(c)           independent verification by a qualified firm of engineers of the validity and efficacy of the proposed design in terms of safety; and

(d)           the submission of a continual blast vibration monitoring programme (submitted prior to the commencement of development and thereafter annually from the date of this permission), to ensure that the development would not restrict quarrying operations.

Thereafter, the battery storage containers and associated infrastructure shall not be installed and operated other than in accordance with these approved details and shall be maintained in the approved colours, free from rust, staining or discolouration until such time as the development is decommissioned. All cables between the battery storage containers, metering building and any point of connection to the public network shall be installed and kept underground.

Reason: to ensure the Planning Authority is aware of the development details and to protect the visual amenity of the area.

(09)        FUTURE EMERGENCY PLAN

In line with the recommendations of the approved Fire Risk Management Plan and prior to the occupation of the proposed facility, an emergency plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. This document shall ensure full compliance with the recommendations and guidance contained within the National Fire Chiefs Council – Guidance for FRS. Thereafter, the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved document.

Reason: to ensure that any potential fire risk/ accidents are adequately mitigated against and to ensure that appropriate mitigation measures are put in place.

Planning Reference – 240839

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Planning Officer:  Roy Brown

Application approved unconditionally. 

Planning Reference – 240961

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Planning Officer:  Robert Forbes

Application approved conditionally. 

Planning Reference – 240769

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Planning Officer:  Robert Forbes

Application approved conditionally. 

Planning Reference – 240648

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Planning Officer:  Roy Brown

Application approved unconditionally. 

Planning Reference – 240816

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Planning Officer:  Roy Brown

Application approved conditionally. 

Planning Reference – 240368

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Planning Officer:  Rebecca Kerr

Application deferred until a site visit takes place on Thursday 14 November 2024.

Planning Reference – 240982

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Planning Officer:  Rebecca Kerr

Application approved conditionally. 

Planning Reference – 240888

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Planning Officer:  Jack Ibbotson

Application approved conditionally.