Agenda item

Copies of the following papers attached:-

There had been circulated copies of the request from Mr I Maxwell, per RM Architecture Ltd, Bloomfield, Heatherlie Park, Selkirk, for review of refusal of the planning application in respect of erection of dwellinghouse on land north west of Doonbye, Smith’s Road, Darnick. The supporting papers included the Notice of Review; Decision Notice; officer’s report; papers referred to in the officer’s report; consultations; objections; further representation; and a list of relevant policies.  In noting the historic pattern of development within Darnick and character of the conservation area Members discussed whether the proposed site was suitable for infill development.  Members considered in particular the limitations of the plot in terms of its size, potential impact of the proposal on neighbouring properties and the fact that there was no vehicular access or off-street parking provision.

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 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 III to this Minute.