Agenda item

Planning Reference – 230655

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Planning Officer:  Rebecca Kerr

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 a single storey extension, formation of patio, external steps, window/door replacement to rear; and installation of two new gates to front at 26 Rubislaw Den North 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

No works in connection with the development hereby approved shall commence unless a tree protection plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority. Tree protection measures shall be shown on a layout plan accompanied by descriptive text and shall include:

(a)  The location of the trees to be retained and their root protection areas and canopy spreads (as defined in BS 5837: 2012 Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction);

(b)  The position and construction of protective fencing around the retained trees (to be in accordance with BS 5837: 2012 Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction);

(c)  The extent and type of ground protection, and any additional measures required to safeguard vulnerable trees and their root protection areas. 

No works in connection with the development hereby approved shall commence unless the tree protection measures have been implemented in full in accordance with the approved tree protection plan. No materials, supplies, plant, machinery, soil heaps, changes in ground levels or construction activities shall be permitted within the protected areas without the written consent of the planning authority and no fire shall be lit in the position where the flames could extend to within 5 metres of foliage, branches or trunks. The approved tree protection measures shall be retained in situ until the development has been completed.

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

(03)    MATERIALS

No works in connection with the development hereby approved shall commence unless a sample and details of the specification and colour of all the wall and roof materials, to be used in the external finish for the approved development have been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority. The extension shall not be brought into use unless the external finish has been applied in accordance with the approved details. 

Reason – In order to safeguard the special architectural character and historic interest of this listed building and in the interests of preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of the conservation area.

(04)    GATE DETAIL

Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved an elevation drawing of the proposed gates to be located on the south elevation, as indicated on Drawing No. 315P - 301B, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority. Thereafter, the gates shall be installed in accordance with the approved details.

Reason – In order to maintain the character and amenity of the surrounding residential area, safeguard the special architectural character and historic interest of this listed building and in the interests of preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of the conservation area.

The Committee heard from Rebecca Kerr, Planner, who spoke in furtherance of the application and answered various questions from Members.

The Committee then heard from James Halliday, owner of a neighbouring property, who spoke against the application and asked that the application be refused.

The Committee then heard from George Stewart, applicant, who spoke in support of the application.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the application conditionally.