Agenda item

Copies of the following papers attached:-

REVIEW 21/00448/FUL

With reference to paragraph 1 of the Minute of 20 June 2022, there had been re-circulated copies of the request from Camerons Strachan Yuill Architects, 1 Wilderhaugh, and Galashiels to review the decision to refuse alterations and extensions to dwellinghouse and formation of access at East Lodge, Netherurd Blyth Bridge, and West Linton.  The supporting papers included the Notice of Review (including the Decision Notice and Officer’s Report); Papers referred to in the Officer’s report; consultee comments; consultation replies and List of Policies.  Also circulated were copies of further information requested by the Local Review Body, in the form of a Bat Emergency Survey and a response from the Councils Ecology Officer.  Following consideration of all relevant information, the Local Review Body concluded that the development was consistent with Policies PMD2, EP13 and EP1 of the Local Development Plan and relevant Supplementary Planning Guidance. The alterations and extension would revitalise East Lodge, Netherurd to provide a viable family home in a manner which could be accommodated within the landscape without detracting from the character of the surrounding area. No adverse impacts on adjacent trees would be caused and following the submission of further ecological information, the development would not have an adverse impact on any European Protected Species.

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 and the comments from the Officer on new information;

(c)          the proposal would be consistent with the consistent with Policies PMD2, EP13 and EP1 of the Local Development Plan and relevant Supplementary Planning Guidance 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 reversed and planning permission granted, subject to the direction, conditions and informatives detailed in Appendix 1 to this Minute.