Agenda item

Copies of the following papers attached:-

There had been circulated copies of the request from Cleek Poultry Ltd, The Tractor Shed, Kirkburn, Cardrona, to review the decision to refuse the planning application in respect of erection of a temple on land south west of Kirkburn Parish Church, Cardrona.  The supporting papers included the Notice of Review (including the Decision Notice); officer’s report; papers referred to in the officer’s report; consultations; objections; and a list of relevant policies.  Members’ discussion focused on the impact of the proposed structure on the surrounding designated landscape and expressed concern in particular on its height which exceeded the height of adjoining trees.  Members considered the proposed building was inappropriate in this rural agricultural setting and noted that no justification had been provided for the building at this location. 

DECISION

AGREED that:-

(a)        the request for a review had been competently made in terms of Section 43A of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997;

(b)       the review could be considered without the need for any further procedure on the basis of the papers submitted;

(c)        the proposal would be contrary to the Development Plan and that there were no other material considerations that would justify departure from the Development Plan; and

(d)       the officer’s decision to refuse the application be upheld for the reasons detailed in Appendix I to this Minute.