Agenda item

Copies of the following papers attached:-

There had been circulated copies of the request from Mr Greg Blacklock, 1 Eildon Terrace, Newtown St Boswells, to review the decision to refuse the planning application in respect of erection of boundary fence and formation of parking area (retrospective) at 1 Eildon Terrace, Newtown St Boswells. Included in the supporting papers were the Notice of Review; Decision Notice; officer’s report; papers referred to in the officer’s report; consultation; and a list of relevant policies. Noting the reasons given by the applicant for the erection of the fencing, Members discussed the visual impact of the fence on the local amenity in comparison with a fence also fronting Bowden Road which had previously received planning permission.  Members considered whether there was justification for the higher section of the fence at the front of the property.  They were concerned over its prominence and dominance but noted that the height of the fence could be reduced by condition.  Members also looked at the road and pedestrian safety impact of the short section of fence adjoining the car park entrance.

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 in keeping with the Development Plan; and

(d)       the officer’s decision to refuse the application be reversed and planning permission be granted subject to conditions for the reasons detailed in Appendix II to this Minute.