Agenda item

Copies of the following papers attached:-

There had been circulated copies of the request from Mrs Carly Anderson, per Ferguson Planning, 54 Island Street, Galashiels, to review the decision to refuse the planning application for siting of 3 No glamping pods and associated works on land south west of Stouslie Farmhouse, Hawick. The supporting papers included the Notice of Review (including the Officer’s Report and Decision Notice); consultations; and a list of policies. Members noted that the proposal was for the provision of tourist accommodation and that a comprehensive business case had been submitted in support.  They went on to consider the visual impact of the proposed development in the context of the surrounding landscape paying particular attention to its elevated position.  After careful consideration they concluded that the landscape impacts of the proposed development, which were mainly from the south, were mitigated by existing trees to the rear of the site and so were acceptable.

DECISION

AGREED that:-

(a)        the request for 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 consistent 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