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PLANNING BOARD - 5
SEPTEMBER 2007
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Planning Board |
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Wednesday 5 September 2007 at 3.00 pm |
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Present: Councillors
Blair (for Wilson), Brooks, Dorrian, Ferguson, Fyfe, Grieve, Loughran,
McCallum, McKenzie, Moran and Rebecchi. |
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Chair: Councillor
Fyfe presided. |
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In attendance: Mr H McNeilly (for Head of Legal &
Administration), Head of Planning & Transportation and Mr D Greenslade
(for Head of Environmental Services). |
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Apologies: Councillor
Wilson. |
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The following paragraphs are submitted for
information only, having been dealt with under the powers delegated to the Board. |
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED FOR CONTINUED
CONSIDERATION |
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(a) |
Erection of a Dwellinghouse (in
outline): |
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Glenneuk,
Clune Brae, Port |
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There
was submitted a report by the Head of Planning & Transportation regarding
an application by Mrs M A Melville for the erection of a dwellinghouse (in
outline) at Glenneuk, Clune Brae, Port Glasgow (IC/06/300R), consideration of
which had been continued from the meeting held on 1 August 2007 for a site
visit. |
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(Councillor
Brooks entered the meeting during consideration of this item of business). |
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Decided:
that planning
permission be granted subject to the following conditions:- |
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(1) this permission is granted under the
provisions of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development
Procedure) (Scotland) Order 1992 on an outline application and the further
approval of the Council or the Scottish Ministers on appeal shall be required
with respect to the under mentioned matters hereby reserved before any
development is commenced:- |
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(i) the siting, design and external
appearance of any building to which the planning permission or the application
relates; |
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(ii) details of the access arrangements; |
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(iii) details of landscaping of the site; |
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(2) that in the case of the reserved
matters as specified above, application for approval must be made before:- |
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(i) the expiration of 3 years from the
date of grant of outline permission; or |
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(ii) the expiration of 6 months from the
date on which an earlier application for such approval was refused; or |
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(iii) the expiration of 6 months from the
date on which an appeal against such refusal was dismissed whichever is the
latest: and provided only one such application may be made in the case after
the expiration of the three year period mentioned in sub-paragraph (i) above; |
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(3) that the development to which this
permission relates must be begun not later than the expiration of 5 years
from the date of this permission or within two years from the final approval
of reserved matters, whichever is the later, conditions (1), (2) and (3) being
imposed to comply with Section 59 of the Town & Country Planning
(Scotland) Act 1997; |
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(4) that road marking, at the junction
with Clune Brae, is provided to the satisfaction of the Head of Planning
& Transportation in consultation with the Head of Environmental Services,
to ensure safe access and egress to and from Clune Brae; |
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(5) that no development shall commence
until measures to dispose of any Japanese Knotweed on the site have been
submitted to and approved in writing by the Head of Planning &
Transportation to prevent the spread of Japanese Knotweed outwith the site. |
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(b) |
Erection of Timber Deck and Fencing
(in retrospect): |
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There
was submitted a report by the Head of Planning & Transportation regarding
an application in retrospect by Mr and Mrs McMonigle for the erection of
timber deck and fencing at 71 Renton Road, Greenock (IC/07/074), consideration
of which had been continued from the meeting held on 20 June 2007 to afford
the Head of Planning & Transportation the opportunity to explore the
possibility of reducing the floor area of the deck. |
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The
report recommended that planning permission be refused as the proposed decking by virtue
of its location and size would allow the opportunity to undertake a range of
functions over extensive periods of day and evening to an extent that the
activity may impinge upon the enjoyment of neighbouring properties to the
detriment of the amenity of neighbouring residents and, as such, the proposed
decking would not be in accordance with the guidance and advice contained
within Policy H1 of the
Inverclyde Local Plan. |
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After
discussion, Councillor McCallum moved that planning permission be
granted. As amendment, Councillor Fyfe
moved that planning permission be refused for the reason detailed in the
report. On a vote, three Members voted
the amendment and five for the motion which was declared carried. |
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(Councillor
McKenzie entered the meeting during consideration of this item of business). |
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Decided:
that planning permission be granted. |
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(c) |
Installation
of 15 Metre High Replica Flagpole Telecommunications Mast Supporting 3
Antennas, Associated Equipment Housing and Ancillary Development: |
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Greenock
Cricket Club, |
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There
was submitted a report by the Head of Planning & Transportation regarding
an application by T-Mobile (UK) Ltd for the installation of a 15 metre high
replica flagpole telecommunications mast supporting 3 antennas, associated
equipment housing and ancillary development at Greenock Cricket Club,
Brisbane Street, Greenock (IC/07/217) consideration of which had been
continued from the meeting held on 1 August 2007 to allow Members the
opportunity to examine the impact of flagpoles on the Conservation Area. The report recommended that planning
permission be granted subject to a number of conditions. |
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After
discussion, Councillor Dorrian moved that planning permission be refused as
the proposal would be contrary to Department of Health guidelines regarding
the siting of telecommunications masts in the vicinity of schools as the
proposal would impact on |
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Decided:
that planning
permission be refused as the proposal would be contrary to Department of Health
guidelines regarding the siting of telecommunications masts in the vicinity
of schools as the proposal would impact on |
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(d) |
Alterations
and Extension to Dwellinghouse: |
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There
was submitted a report by the Head of Planning & Transportation regarding
an application by Mr I Jones & Ms E Weir
for alterations and extension to the dwellinghouse at 77 Oxford
Avenue, Gourock (IC/07/125R), consideration of which had been continued from
the meeting held on 1 August 2007 for a site visit. |
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The
report recommended that planning permission be granted subject to a number of
conditions. |
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After
discussion, Councillor Blair moved that planning permission be refused (1) as
the proposed extension, due to it being 2 storey in height and there being a
change in ground level, would have a detrimental impact on the enjoyment of
the adjoining house and garden at 79 Oxford Avenue; (2) as the location and
size of the proposed extension would necessitate the encroachment of car
parking within the front garden, representing overdevelopment of the site and
to the detriment of the appearance of the street; and (3) as the position and
footprint of the proposed extension added to the existing sloping nature of
the garden would result in inadequate usable garden ground. As an amendment,
Councillor McKenzie moved that planning permission be granted subject to the
conditions detailed in the report. On a vote, three Members voted for the
amendment and eight for the motion which was declared carried. |
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Decided:
that planning permission be refused for the following reasons:- |
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(1) as the proposed extension, due to it
being 2 storey in height and there being a change in ground level, would have
a detrimental impact on the enjoyment of the adjoining house and garden at 79
Oxford Avenue; |
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(2) as the location and size of the
proposed extension would necessitate the encroachment of car parking within
the front garden, representing overdevelopment of the site and to the
detriment of the appearance of the street; and |
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(3) as the position and footprint of the
proposed extension added to the existing sloping nature of the garden would
result in inadequate usable garden ground. |
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS |
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There were submitted reports by the Head of Planning
& Transportation on the following applications, together with letters of
objection and support where submitted, which were dealt with as follows:- |
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(a) |
Groundworks
and Construction of a Retaining Wall: |
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Duncrag, |
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Decided:
that planning
permission be granted. |
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(b) |
Erection of Fencing
(in retrospect): |
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The report recommended that planning permission be
granted. |
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After
discussion, Councillor Fyfe moved that planning permission be granted. As an amendment, Councillor McKenzie moved
that planning permission be refused as the fencing is out of character with
nearby residential properties and as a result would be detrimental to the amenity
of the area. On a vote, four Members
voted for the amendment and five for the motion which was declared carried. |
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Decided: that planning permission
be granted. |
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(c) |
Change of Use of Retail Shop
with Basement Store to Restaurant at Basement Level and Hot Food Take Away at
Ground Floor Level: |
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(Councillor Rebecchi left the meeting during
consideration of this item in business). |
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Decided: that
planning permission be refused for the following reasons:- |
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(1) as the proposal will have a detrimental impact on the
amenity of the residential properties both above and adjacent to the
premises, since the proposed changes may generate an unacceptable level of
noise, activity and nuisance in close proximity to the residential properties; |
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(2) as the proposal will have a
detrimental impact on the amenity of the residential properties both above
and adjacent to the premises due to the creation of a cooking odour nuisance;
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(3) as the proposal is contrary to
Inverclyde Local Plan Policies R3, R10 and R12, in view of the potential
detrimental effect on residential amenity. |
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(d) |
Construction
of Decking: |
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Kingarth, |
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Decided: that
planning permission be granted. |
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(e) |
Extension to
House to form Sun Lounge and Roof Terrace: |
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Decided: that planning permission be
granted subject to the following conditions:- |
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(1) that the development to which this permission relates
must be begun within 5 years from the date of this permission, to comply with
Section 58 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997; and |
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(2) that no development shall commence until samples of all
external materials have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Head
of Planning & Transportation and that development thereafter shall
proceed utilising the approved materials unless the Head of Planning &
Transportation gives his prior written approval to any alternatives, to ensure a
continuity of materials in this part of Gourock. |
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(Councillor Rebecchi returned to
the meeting following consideration of this item of business). |
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PLANNING APPEAL - KNAPPS, |
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There was submitted a report by
the Head of Planning & Transportation advising that following the
decision of the Planning and Traffic Management Committee at the meeting held
on 4 April 2007 to refuse planning permission for the erection of a
dwellinghouse and garage at land adjacent to Knapps, Houston Road, Kilmacolm
(IC/06/323), an appeal against the refusal of planning permission had been
made to the Scottish Ministers. |
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Noted |
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PLANNING APPEAL - |
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There
was submitted a report by the Head of Planning & Transportation advising
that following the decision of the Planning and Traffic Management Committee
at the meeting held on 4 April 2007 to refuse planning permission for the
change of use of open space to garden ground and the erection of a garage at
3 Mossyde Avenue, Port Glasgow (IC/06/374R), an appeal against the refusal of
planning permission had been made to the Scottish Ministers. |
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Noted |
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PLANNING APPEAL - |
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There
was submitted a report by the Head of Planning & Transportation advising
that following the decision of the Planning and Traffic Management Committee
at the meeting held on 10 January 2007 to refuse planning permission in
retrospect for the installation of replacement windows on the front elevation
of a top floor flat at 46 Brisbane Street, Greenock (IC/06/389), an appeal against
the refusal of planning permission had been made to the Scottish Ministers. |
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Noted |
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PLANNING APPEAL - CORLIC HILL/DEVOL MOOR, |
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There
was submitted a report by the Head of Planning & Transportation on the
decision of the Planning & Traffic Management Sub-Committee at the
meeting held on 5 November 2003 to advise the Scottish Executive of the
Council’s objection to a proposed wind farm at Devol Moor/Corlic Hill and
advising that following the public inquiry held in March 2005 the Scottish
Ministers had accepted the Reporter’s recommendation that consent be refused
under the Electricity Act 1989 and that planning permission be deemed
refused. |
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Noted |
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PLANNING APPEAL - |
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There
was submitted a report by the Head of Planning & Transportation advising
that following the decision of the Planning & Traffic Management
Committee at the meeting held on 6 September 2006 to refuse planning
permission for the erection of one class 1 (food) retail unit, one class 1
(non-food) retail unit and class 2 office space with associated car parking,
landscaping and access at Grey Place, Patrick Street, Ker Street, Dalrymple
Street and West Blackhall Street, Greenock (IC/06/116) and the subsequent
appeal by the applicant to the Scottish Ministers against that refusal, the
Reporter appointed by the Scottish Ministers had issued her decision which
was to dismiss the appeal. |
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Noted |
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PLANNING APPEAL - |
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There
was submitted a report by the Head of Planning & Transportation advising
that following the decision of the Planning & Traffic Management
Committee at the meeting held on 4 April 2007 to refuse planning permission
for the installation of a telecommunications radio base station, including a
15 metre high monopole, at Main Street, Inverkip (IC/06/462) and the
subsequent appeal by the applicant to the Scottish Ministers against that
refusal, the Reporter appointed by the Scottish Ministers had issued his
decision which was to uphold the appeal. |
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Noted |
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