Agenda item

Copies of the following papers attached:-

There had been circulated copies of the request from Wilson G Jamieson Ltd, per Gain Planning Services, 122, Scott Street, Galashiels, for review of refusal of the planning application for extension to provide an additional 7 No workshop units (Class 5/6), 1 No unit to provide dog daycare facility and change of use of paddock to dog exercise area at Storage Units, Farknowes, Langshaw Road, Galashiels.  The supporting papers included the Notice of Review; Decision Notice; Officer’s Report; papers referred to in the officer’s report; consultations; an objection; and a list of policies.   In their initial discussion Members referred to the nature of the current development and business use of the site and whilst the site was located outside the settlement boundary of Galashiels they noted that, in terms of any effect on the rural character of the area,  there was already a significant amount of development in that vicinity.  Members accepted that there was a demand for small industrial units and commented on the suitability of the location for a dog daycare facility, being away from residential properties but not too far out of the town.  There were, however, concerns expressed about the inclusion of a two storey unit in the proposals. After further discussion Members agreed that as this was a complex site they would prefer to carry out a site visit before making a decision.

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 not be considered without further procedure in the form of a site visit; and

(c)          an unaccompanied site visit be carried out on a date to be arranged.