Agenda, decisions and minutes

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The Sub Committee had before it the minute of its previous meeting of 24 May, 2012.

The Sub Committee resolved:-

(i)         to note that Councillor Boulton had been appointed as the Independent Alliance Group representative on the Planning Appeals Panel; and

(ii)        to otherwise approve the minute.

The report on planning application 120105 is again circulated herewith

With reference to article 4 of the minute of meeting of the Development Management Sub Committee of 24 May, 2012, the Sub Committee had before it (1) the minute of meeting of the Development Management Sub Committee (Visits) of 31 May, 2012 and (2) a report by the Head of Planning and Sustainable Development which recommended:-

That the Sub Committee approve the application for the proposed demolition of Craigieburn House, the provision of 44 sheltered apartments for the elderly, together with communal facilities, car parking and landscaping, subject to the following conditions and the withholding of the issue of the consent document until the applicant has entered into a legal agreement with the Council to (a) restrict the age of the residents occupying the development; and (b)  secure the planning gain contributions:-

(1) That the development hereby approved shall not be occupied unless the car parking areas hereby granted planning permission have been constructed, drained, laid-out and demarcated in accordance with Drawing No. 1812.PL1.03 of the plans hereby approved or such other drawing as may subsequently be submitted and approved in writing by the planning authority.  Such areas shall not thereafter be used for any other purpose other than the purpose of the parking of cars ancillary to the development and use thereby granted approval.  (2) That all planting, seeding and turfing comprised in the scheme of landscaping shown on Drawing No. 1812.PL1.10 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 5 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.  (3) That no development shall take place unless the scheme for the protection of all trees to be retained on the site during construction works, as shown on Drawing No. 7701/02A or any other such scheme as may have been approved by the planning authority, has been implemented in full.  (4)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.  (5) That any tree work which appears to become necessary during the implementation of the development shall not be undertaken without the prior written consent of the planning authority; any damage caused to trees growing on the site shall be remedied in accordance with British Standard 3998: 2010 "Recommendations for Tree Work" before the building hereby approved is first occupied.  (6) That no part of the development hereby approved  ...  view the full minutes text for item 2.

Reference Number - 120427

The Sub Committee had before it a report by the Head of Planning and Sustainable Development which recommended:-

That the Sub Committee approve the application in respect of planning permission for a proposed temporary café within a timber summerhouse and an external seating area, under the central arch, Union Terrace Gardens, Union Terrace, subject to the following conditions:-

(1)  That the temporary building hereby granted planning permission shall not remain on the site after a period of one year expiring on 14/06/13.  (2)  That following the expiry of the one year period hereby granted, the approved development must be removed and the site shall be made good, in accordance with a scheme to be submitted and approved in writing by the planning authority, within 1 month of such removal.

The Sub Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendation.

Reference Number - 120491

The Sub Committee had before it a report by the Head of Planning and Sustainable development which recommended:-

That the Sub Committee approves the application for the erection of a dwellinghouse at Bieldside Lodge, North Deeside Road, Bieldside, with the following conditions, and with the permission being withheld until the applicant has entered into a legally binding agreement preventing vehicular access being taken further into the site:-

(1)  That no development pursuant to the planning permission in principle hereby approved shall be carried out until such time as a further application has been made to the planning authority for approval of the matters specified in this condition and such approval has been granted; these matters being details of the (i) detailed design and external appearance of the building(s) the highest point of which shall be no more than 37.5m AOD and shall be planted with grass or other plants in accordance with a scheme to be agreed as required by other conditions;  (ii) the landscaping of the site, including construction and laying out of the access and the installation of a swale or other measures in order to handle water from the former mill lade;  (iii) details of the boundary treatment, including the hedge and temporary treatment to the boundary in the period before the hedge reaches its intended height;  (iv) a construction method statement including details of how construction of the house and any retaining structures shall take place avoiding damage to the listed structures near to the site, including the garden wall and summerhouse; and, how construction vehicles and materials will be brought to and stored upon the site, including how these will be transfered onto the site taking into account the need to protect trees.  (2)  That this planning permission in principle shall lapse unless a further application for approval of the matters specified in condition(s) attached to this grant of planning permission in principle has been made before whichever is the latest of the following;  (i) the expiration of 3 years from the date of this grant of planning permission in principle;  (ii) the expiration of 6 months from the date on which an earlier application for the requisite approval of matters specified in conditions was refused;  (iii) the expiration of 6 months from the date on which an appeal against such refusal was dismissed;  (3)  That this planning permission in principle shall lapse on the expiration of 2 years from the approval of matters specified in conditions being obtained (or, in the case of approval of different matters on different dates, from the requisite approval for the last such matter being obtained) unless the development to which the permission relates is begun before that expiration.  (4)  That, except as the planning authority may otherwise agree in writing, no construction or demolition work shall take place:  (a)  outwith the hours of 7.00 am to 7.00 pm Mondays to Fridays;  (b)  outwith the hours of 9.00 am to 4.00 pm Saturdays; or  (c)  at any time on  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.

Reference Number - 111463

The Sub Committee had before it a report by the Head of Planning and Sustainable Development which recommended:-

That the Sub Committee approve the application for the conversion of an existing church to 18 residential units and the provision of an underground car parking at Beechgrove Church, Beechgrove Avenue, Aberdeen, subject to the following conditions and withholding the issue of the consent document until the applicant has entered into appropriate arrangements with the Council for making the planning gain contribution negotiated between the 2 parties:-

(1)  That the development hereby approved shall not be occupied unless the car parking areas hereby granted planning permission have been constructed, drained, laid-out and demarcated in accordance with Drawing Nos.  04/K and 03-1/K of the plans hereby approved or such other drawing as may subsequently be submitted and approved in writing by the planning authority.  Such areas shall not thereafter be used for any other purpose other than the purpose of the parking of cars ancillary to the development and use thereby granted approval.  (2)  That no development pursuant to the planning permission hereby approved shall be carried out unless there has been submitted to and approved in writing for the purpose by the planning authority a further detailed scheme of landscaping for the site, which scheme shall include indications of all existing trees and landscaped areas on the land, and details of any to be retained, together with measures for their protection in the course of development, and the proposed areas of tree/shrub planting including details of numbers, densities, locations, species, sizes and stage of maturity at planting.  (3)  That 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 5 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.  (4)  That, except as the planning authority may otherwise agree in writing, no construction or demolition work shall take place:  (a)  outwith the hours of 7.00 am to 7.00 pm Mondays to Fridays;  (b)  outwith the hours of 9.00 am to 4.00 pm Saturdays; or (c)  at any time on Sundays, except (on all days) for works inaudible outwith the application site boundary.  [For the avoidance of doubt, this would generally allow internal finishing work, but not the use of machinery].  (5)  That no development shall take place unless there has been submitted to and agreed in writing by the planning authority a noise assessment by a suitably qualified person that ascertains the Noise Exposure Category (NEC) (Pan 56, Annex 1) that the residential units will fall within.  The assessment shall identify the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.

Reference Number - 120302

The Sub Committee had before it a report by the Head of Planning and Sustainable Development which recommended:-

That the Sub Committee approve the application for the proposed change of use of the premises from class 1 (shop) to hot food takeaway at 15 Stocket Parade, Aberdeen, subject to the following conditions:-

(1)  That the use hereby granted planning permission shall not take place unless a scheme showing the proposed means of filtering, extracting and dispersing cooking fumes from the premises has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority and that the said scheme has been implemented in full and is ready for operation.  (2)  That no cooking/frying operations or hot food preparation shall be carried out on the premises other than those detailed in the supporting letter received 17/5/12:  a pizza oven, small griddle, single kebab machine and a small (non- commercial) chip fryer unless the planning authority has given prior written approval for a variation.  (3)  That the use hereby granted planning permission shall not take place unless provision has been made within the application site for litter disposal and, if appropriate, recycling facilities in accordance with a scheme which has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority.  (4)  That hot food shall not be sold from the premises other than during the hours from 8.00 am until 11.00 pm, Mondays to Saturdays inclusive.  Hot food shall not be sold from the premises at any time on a Sunday.

The Sub Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendation contained in the report.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

The Convener and Councillor Jean Morrison MBE declared interests in relation to the following item by virtue of their membership of the Board of Aberdeen Heat and Power Limited.  Both members considered that the nature of their interests required them to leave the meeting and took no part in the deliberations thereon.

In the absence of the Convener, Councillor Thomson took the Chair.

Reference Number - 120539

The Sub Committee had before it a report by the Head of Planning and Sustainable Development which recommended:-

That the Sub Committee approve the application for the erection of a boiler house and installation of a district heating mains between the boiler house and existing tower blocks at Morvern Court, Brimond Court and Grampian Court, Balnagask Circle, Aberdeen, subject to the following conditions:-

(1)  That no development shall take place unless a scheme detailing all external finishing materials to the roof and walls 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.  (2)  That no development pursuant to the planning permission hereby approved shall be carried out unless there has been submitted to and approved in writing for the purpose by the planning authority a further detailed scheme of landscaping for the open space adjacent to the site, which scheme shall include indications of all existing trees and landscaped areas on the land, and details of any to be retained, together with measures for their protection in the course of development, and the proposed areas of tree/shrub planting including details of numbers, densities, locations, species, sizes and stage of maturity at planting.  (3)  That 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 5 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.

The Sub Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendation contained in the report.

Councillor Thomson vacated the Chair in favour of the Convener upon his return.

Reference Number - 120434

The Sub Committee had before it a report by the Head of Planning and Sustainable Development which recommended:-

That the Sub Committee approve the application for the conversion of 3 existing flats to create 5 supported one bedroom flats and staff accommodation within the existing building envelope at Ashgrove House, 49 Beattie Avenue, Aberdeen.

The Sub Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendation contained in the report.

Reference Number - 120456

The Sub Committee had before it a report by the Head of Planning and Sustainable Development which recommended:-

That the Sub Committee approve the application for change of use from Class 1 (Shop) to Class 3 (Coffee Shop) at 108 Cornhill Road, Aberdeen, subject to the following conditions:-

(1)  That no frying shall be carried out on the premises unless written approval for a variation has been obtained from the planning authority.  (2)  That the premises shall not be open for business outwith the hours of 07.00 am and 8.00 pm on any day of the week.

The Sub Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendation contained in the report.

Reference Number - 120471

The Sub Committee had before it a report by the Head of Planning and Sustainable Development which recommended:-

That the Sub Committee approve the formation of an external licensed seating area, a removable screen enclosure and 4 removable parasols at Frankie and Benny’s, Unit 5, Queens Links Leisure Park, Aberdeen.

The Sub Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendation contained in the report.

Reference Number - 120476

The Sub Committee had before it a report by the Head of Planning and Sustainable Development which recommended:-

That the Sub Committee approve the application for the proposed erection of a 21m high joint operator lattice type telecommunications tower incorporating 12 antennae, 3 RRU elements, 3 lighting finials, 1 equipment cabinet, 1 meter cabinet and all ancillary development required at Site 70, Souterhead Road, Altens Industrial Estate, Aberdeen subject to the following condition:-

(1)  In the event that any part of this equipment becomes obsolete or redundant, it must be removed within 6 months of such event.  In the event that all of this equipment is removed, the site shall be made good, in accordance with a scheme to be submitted and approved in writing by the planning authority, within 1 month of such removal.

The Sub Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendation contained in the report.

Reference Number - 120442

The Sub Committee had before it a report by the Head of Planning and Sustainable Development which recommended:-

That the Sub Committee approve the application for the upgrading of an existing grass football pitch to a floodlit 3G synthetic grass pitch and all associated fencing and lighting at East End Football Club Social Club, Golf Road, Aberdeen, subject to the following condition:-

(1)  That no development shall take place unless a scheme of all drainage works designed to meet the requirements of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority and thereafter no part of the development shall be used unless the drainage has been installed in complete accordance with the said scheme.

The Sub Committee resolved:-

(i)         to add an additional condition, this being the activities (including the usage of the floodlights) be limited to 11.00 pm at the latest, in order to reduce the impact on residents; and

(ii)        to otherwise approve the recommendation contained in the report.

Reference Number - 120536

The Sub Committee had before it a report by the Head of Planning and Sustainable Development which recommended:-

That the Sub Committee approve the application for the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on the south facing roof of Rosewell Old People’s Home, Kings Gate, Aberdeen.

The Sub Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendation contained in the report.

Reference Number - 120527

The Sub Committee had before it a report by the Head of Planning and Sustainable Development which recommended:-

That the Sub Committee approve the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on the roof of the Bridge of Don Academy, Braehead Way, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen.

The Sub Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendation contained in the report.

Reference Number - 120532

The Sub Committee had before it a report by the Head of Planning and Sustainable Development which recommended:-

That the Sub Committee approve the application for the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on 2 south facing roofs of the main building of the Jesmond Centre, Jesmond Drive, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen.

The Sub Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendation contained in the report.

Reference Number - 120535

The Sub Committee had before it a report by the Head of Planning and Sustainable Development which recommended:-

That the Sub Committee approve the application for the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on 3 west facing roofs of the main building of Oldmachar Academy, Jesmond Drive, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen.

The Sub Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendation contained in the report.

Reference Number - 120533

The Sub Committee had before it a report by the Head of Planning and Sustainable Development which recommended:-

That the Sub Committee approve the application for the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on 3 roofs of Milltimber Primary School, Monearn Gardens, Milltimber, Aberdeen.

The Sub Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendation contained in the report.

Reference Number - 120529

The Sub Committee had before it a report by the Head of Planning and Sustainable Development which recommended:-

That the Sub Committee approve the application for the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on 3 roofs at Cults Primary School, Earlswells Road, Cults, Aberdeen.

The Sub Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendation contained in the report.

Reference Number - 120686

The Sub Committee had before it a report by the Head of Planning and Sustainable Development which recommended:-

That the Sub Committee approve the application for the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on the roof of Site 33, Craigshaw Drive, West Tullos Depot, Aberdeen.

The Sub Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendation contained in the report.

Reference Number - 120481

The Sub Committee had before it a report by the Head of Planning and Sustainable Development which recommended:-

That the Sub Committee approve the application in respect of external alterations including, the overcladding of the existing frontage, replacement windows and doors, the formation of 2 new openings and internal fit out of the existing building and change of use from leisure facility (Class 11) to a passenger terminal at Aberdeen Airport Sports and Social Club, Farburn Terrace, Dyce, Aberdeen, subject to the following conditions:-

(1)  That the development hereby approved shall not be occupied unless the car parking and drop-off area hereby granted planning permission have been constructed, drained, laid-out and demarcated in accordance with drawing No. 002(Rev.B) of the plans hereby approved or such other drawing as may subsequently be submitted and approved in writing by the planning authority.  Such areas shall not thereafter be used for any other purpose other than for the purpose of the parking of cars and as a drop-off and collection point for passengers using the terminal.  (2)  That the terminal shall not be used unless there has been submitted to and approved in writing for the purpose by the planning authority a further detailed scheme of landscaping for the site, which scheme shall include indications of all existing trees and landscaped areas on the land, and details of any to be retained, together with measures for their protection in the course of development, and the proposed areas of tree/shrub planting including details of numbers, densities, locations, species, sizes and stage of maturity at planting.  (3)  That 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 5 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.  (4)  That the terminal shall not be occupied unless a scheme for external lighting has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority, and thereafter implemented in full accordance with said scheme.  (5)  That the development hereby approved shall not be occupied unless there has been submitted to and approved in writing a detailed Green Transport Plan, which outlines sustainable measures to deter the use of the private car, and provides detailed monitoring arrangements, modal split targets and associated penalties for not meeting targets.

The Sub Committee resolved:-

to defer consideration of the application meantime to enable members to visit the site on 21 June, 2012, with the application being determined on 9 July, 2012.

Reference Number - 120490

The Sub Committee had before it a report by the Head of Planning and Sustainable Development which recommended:-

That the Sub Committee approve the application for the change of existing storage area to form a new roof terrace at Bad Apple, 2 Justice Mill Lane, Aberdeen, subject to the following conditions:-

(1)  That no development shall take place unless details have been submitted to the planning authority and agreed in writing which demonstrates that the doors between the proposed terrace and existing club would close automatically behind customers entering and exiting the terrace.  (2)  That no development shall take place unless details of the position of any re-located mechanical plant has been submitted to and agreed in writing by the planning authority.

The Sub Committee heard from the Development Management Manager who advised that an additional condition could be added if required which would prevent any music or noise emanating from the property on to the proposed roof terrace.

Councillor Corall moved, seconded by Councillor McCaig:-

that the recommendation contained in the report be approved.

Councillor Boulton moved as an amendment, seconded by Councillor Greig:-

that the application be refused due to the impact the proposal would have on local residents.

On a division, there voted:- for the motion (6) – Councillors Corall, Lawrence, MacGregor, McCaig, Jean Morrison MBE and Noble.

For the amendment (7) – The Convener; and Councillors Boulton, Finlayson, Grant, Greig, Jaffrey and Thomson.

The Sub Committee resolved:-

to adopt the amendment.

The Sub Committee had before it a report by the Director of Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure which sought approval of the Masterplan report for the former Davidson’s Mill, Mugiemoss, which detailed Phase 1 of the proposed development.

The report recommended:-

that the Sub Committee –

(a)       approve the Masterplan for Phase 1 for the former Davidson’s Mill site at Mugiemoss as interim planning advice; and

(b)       instruct officers to implement the process to ratify the Masterplan as supplementary guidance by the Scottish Government.

The Sub Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendations contained in the report.

- RAMSAY MILNE, Convener.