Agenda, decisions and minutes

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Councillor Cooke declared an interest in regards to 70 Countesswells Road and intimated that he would leave the meeting prior to consideration of the item.  Councillor Avril MacKenzie declared an interest in regards to Bankhead Inn, 161-165 Bankhead Road as she had previously expressed her view on the application.  Cllr MacKenzie advised that she wished to speak as a local member but would withdraw from the meeting prior to consideration of the application.

The Committee resolved:-

to note the declarations of interest.

The Committee had before it the minute of the previous meeting of 15 February 2018, for approval.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the minute as a correct record. 

The Committee had before it the minute of the Planning Development Management Committee site visit of 22 February 2018, for approval.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the minute as a correct record.

The Committee had before it a tracker of future Committee business.

The Committee resolved:-

to note the information contained in the Committee report tracker.

Councillor Cooke declared an interest in the following item due to being a member of the Gordon Highlander Museum Advisory Board and also a Friend of the Museum.  The museum is in close proximity to the proposed application and also has a coffee shop.  Councillor Cooke took no part in the deliberation or determination of the item and withdrew from the meeting.

Planning Reference – 171336

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Planning Officer:  Gavin Clark

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

That the application for the change of use from Class 1 (shops) to Class 3 (Food and Drink) including the installation of a door on the eastern elevation at 70 Countesswells Road Aberdeen, be approved subject to the following conditions:-

(1)  Litter management plan

No works in connection with the development hereby approved shall commence unless a litter collection policy and plan for the development has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority. All the measures identified in the approved policy and plan shall be in place and fully operational before the premises are open to members of the public. Thereafter, the premises shall not operate other than in complete accordance with the approved litter collection policy and plan.

Reason: In the interests of the amenities of the surrounding area.

(2)  Details or sample of materials required

No works in connection with the development hereby approved shall commence unless details and colour of the new door on the eastern elevation have been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority. The development shall not be brought into use unless the external finish has been applied in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: In the interests of the appearance of the development and the visual amenities of the area.

(3)  Noise/ Odour Assessment

The use hereby approved shall not be brought into use unless the mitigation measures as highlighted in the Noise and Odour Impact Assessment (Grosle Environmental Services) are implemented in their entirety. Confirmation of the installation of these measures shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, in consultation with Environmental Health, before the premises is occupied for its intended use.

Reason: to ensure that an adequate level of residential amenity can be maintained.

(4)  Outdoor Seating

The external area to the east of the building (and as shown on Drawing No: 309(GA) 002 REV B) shall not be used as an outdoor seating area, and shall be retained as an area of hardstanding in perpetuity.

Reason: to ensure an appropriate level of residential amenity is retained.

The Committee heard from Gavin Clark, Senior Planner, who spoke in furtherance of the application.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the application conditionally.

Planning Reference – 171347

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Planning Officer:  Matthew Easton

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

That the application for the partial demolition of a single storey function suite and replacement with larger single storey suite, external stair and associated works at the Chester Hotel, 59-63 Queens Road Aberdeen, be approved subject to the following conditions.

(1)  Construction Details (Noise Attenuation)

No development shall take place unless construction details of the roof and walls of the proposed extension, demonstrating that noise generated from within the meeting/function room shall be inaudible (music noise level LAeq not to exceed 10 dBA below the existing background LA90) within the nearest residential properties, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority. Thereafter, the meeting/function room shall not be brought into use unless the extension has been constructed in accordance with the approved details.

Reason – in order to ensure that disturbance from the meeting/function is minimised externally and to maintain the amenity of the area.

(2)  Steps

No development shall take place unless details of the porous material to be utilised below the steps on the southern elevation has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority. Thereafter, the meeting/function room shall not be brought into use unless the area below the steps has been finished in the approved material and the joints between the stone steps are permeable.

Reason – in order to ensure the availability of water to the roots of the nearby horse chestnut tree.

(3)  Flat Roof

No activities associated with the operation of the hotel such as drinking, dining, entertaining or other events involving hotel customers, shall take place on the area marked as ‘new flat roof area’ on Graham Mitchell drawing 018 of the drawings hereby approved.

Reason – in order to avoid disturbance to surrounding residents from potentially noisy and disruptive activities in an elevated position.

ADVISORY NOTE FOR APPLICANT

(01) HOURS OF DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION WORK

Unless otherwise agreed in writing with Aberdeen City Council Environmental Health Service (poll@aberdeencity.gov.uk / 03000 200 292), demolition or construction work associated with the proposed development should not take place out with the hours of 07:00 to 19:00 Mondays to Fridays and 08:00 to 13:00 on Saturdays. No noisy work should be audible at the site boundary on Sundays.

Where complaints are received and contractors fail to adhere to the above restrictions, enforcement action may be initiated under the Control of Pollution Act 1974.

The Committee heard from Matthew Easton, Senior Planner, who spoke in furtherance of the report.  Mr Easton also answered various questions from Members in regards to parking issues and the proposed loss of car parking spaces.  Mr Easton also explained that in regards to the potential increase in use of Queens Lane South for deliveries, this was covered in the proposed conditions. Mark Wilkie, Roads Development Management Team Leader, and Nick Glover, Principal Environmental Officer also answered questions in regards to parking issues and queries  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.

Planning Reference – 171478

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Planning Officer:  Jamie Leadbeater

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

That the application for the conversion of the former guesthouse (Class 7) into four flats, including formation of additional dormer window on the rear elevation, installation of 1 rooflight to font, formation of new window to side of existing rear extension and the subdivision of front door to form two entrances, at 16 Whinhill Road be approved subject to the following conditions:-

1)    No development shall occur until the applicant/developer has submitted precise details and specifications for the proposed rooflight and replacement front doors (and associated fan light and frames) for approval in writing by the Planning Authority.  Once approved, the proposals shall be implemented in line with the agreed scheme.

Reason:  In the interests of the Ferryhill Conservation Area’s character and amenity.

ADVISORY NOTE FOR APPLICANT

1)    It is recommended that the applicant/developer contacts the Council’s Transport Strategy Team & Programmes Team regarding the co-ordination of residents access to use of existing cars within the Car Club.  They are contactable on 01224 522756.

2)    Residents of each flat can apply to the Council for parking permits to make use of on-street parking on Whinhill Road and surrounding streets.  A cost will be incurred to obtain the permits.

Jamie Leadbeater, Planner, spoke in furtherance of the application.  There were no questions from Members in regards to the application.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the application conditionally, subject to the payment of Club car contributions.

Councillor Avril MacKenzie declared an interest in the following item by virtue of her previously expressing her view on the application.  Councillor MacKenzie indicated that she wished to speak as a local member in regards to the application and left the meeting prior to consideration and determination of the application. Accordingly, in terms of Section 7.15 of the Councillors’ Code of Conduct, Councillor MacKenzie declared an interest in the matter and withdrew from the meeting.

Planning Reference – 171552

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Planning Officer:  Jamie Leadbeater

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

That the application for the change of use of the outbuilding to a hot food take away, including the erection of a single storey extension with flue pipe and ramp to the front at Bankhead Inn, 161-165 Bankhead Road, be approved subject to the following conditions:-

1)     Prior to operation of development, all noise mitigation measures outlined in Appendix I of the submitted Noise & Odour Impact Assessment (carried out by Grosle Environmental Services in October 2017) shall be implemented in full and thereafter remain in place for the lifetime of the development.

Reason: In order to suitably control noise arising from cooking equipment to the benefit of local residents’ general residential amenity

2)    Prior to operation of development, all odour mitigation measures set out in Sections 5 and 6 of the submitted Noise & Odour Impact Assessment (carried out by Grosle Environmental Services in October 2017) shall be implemented in full and thereafter remain in place for the lifetime of the development.

Reason: In order to suitably control malodour arising from cooking operations to the benefit of local residents’ general residential amenity.

3)    No development shall take place until samples of the proposed finishing materials to the extension and replacement roof and doors to the existing building have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. Once approved, the approved scheme shall be implemented in line with the agreed details.

Reason: In the interests of public visual amenity.

1)    Should the applicant/developer wish to apply any signage to the application property it is recommended that they consult with the Planning Service in advance, to establish if Express Advertisement Consent would be required.

2)    Aberdeen City Council is not the only commercial waste contractor in the city and therefore it is expected the applicant/developer will make their own arrangements with a waste contractor to remove commercial waste from the site.

Jamie Leadbeater, Planner, spoke in furtherance of the application.  Councillor MacKenzie spoke as a local member and advised that she had concerns in regards to the traffic situation and felt that emergency services would be unable to get through should they need to, as in the evening there was a lot of traffic and she felt that the proposed application would add to the situation.  She also enquired about the roof and whether it would be replaced.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the application conditionally.

Planning Reference – 170497

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Planning Officer:  SepidehHajisoltani

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

That the application for the alterations and extension to the gardens, including restoration and renovation of structures/statues and toilets; development of buildings containing exhibition retail, café and community hub space; provision of improved access, including raised walkways and re-grading northern gardens, tree works and associated infrastructure and engineering works at Union Terrace Aberdeen, be approved subject to the following conditions:-

1)    Photographic Survey

No demolition or any other works in connection with the development hereby approved shall commence unless a photographic survey of the existing buildings and structures on the application site has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority. All external and internal elevations of the buildings and structures together with their setting and any unusual features shall be included. The photographic viewpoints must be clearly annotated on a plan to accompany the survey. The photographs and plan must be in a digital format and must be clearly marked with the planning reference number.

Reason – To ensure that a historic record of the building is made for inclusion in the National Monuments Record for Scotland and in the local sites and Monuments Record.

2)    Further Details on Tree Retention

That no development pursuant to the planning permission hereby approved shall be carried out unless there has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority further detailed construction drawings for all the trees identified to be retained: as highlighted in green and amber on drawing no. 5442-AIA-004 (Existing and Proposed Tree Planting).

Reason- in order to ensure protection of trees onsite during the construction of the development.

3)    Tree Protection

That no development shall take place unless a detailed tree protection plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority and thereafter any recommended measures specified within that plan shall be implemented in full. Such plan should acknowledge the detailed construction methods proposed/ required and associated risks to existing trees.

Reason - in order to ensure adequate protection for the trees onsite during the construction of the development.

4)    Removal of Trees

That the removal of trees, as agreed in terms of conditions on this permission, shall only take place outside the bird nesting season (that being mid-March until the end of August), unless otherwise agreed in writing with the planning authority.

Reason – In the interests of preserving wildlife.

5)    Public Access during Constriction

That no development shall take place unless further details on temporary measures for public access and safety during construction has been submitted to, and approved in writing by the planning authority.

The development shall thereafter be undertaken in accordance with the details thereby approved.

Reason - in the interest of public access and safety.

6)    Bus Stop Improvement

That none of the hereby approved uses, within the new buildings and enclosed areas within the arched arcades, shall take place unless  a scheme detailing the design  ...  view the full minutes text for item 9.

Planning Reference – 180143

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Planning Officer:  Dineke Brasier

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

That the application for the erection of four residential flats, associated car parking and landscaping, and part removal of boundary wall, at 19 South Avenue Aberdeen be refused.

Daniel Lewis, Development Manager, spoke in furtherance of the application.  There were no questions from Members in regards to the application.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendation and therefore refuse the application.

The Committee noted that the date of the next meeting was Thursday 26 April at 10am in Committee Room 2.

- COUNCILLOR MARIE BOULTON, Convener