Agenda item

Copies of the following papers attached:-

With reference to paragraph 5 of the Minute of 20 February 2023, the Local Review Body continued their consideration of a request from Mr and Mrs Craig Fletcher, c/o Ferguson Planning, 54 Island Street, Galashiels to review the decision to refuse the planning application for alterations and extension to dwellinghouse at 17 George Street, Eyemouth.    The supporting papers included the written submissions from the Planning Officer and Applicant response in respect of NPF4; written submissions from the Planning Officer and Applicant in respect of new information; Notice of Review (including the Decision Notice and Officer’s Report); Papers referred to in the Officer’s report; Additional Information and Consultation Replies and list of policies.

10.1   Members noted the requirements of the LDP Policy PMD2 and Policy EP9 in terms of scale, massing and height of any house extensions and alterations and the preservation and enhancement of the special character architectural or historic character and appearance of a conservation Area.   Members noted that the proposal was located within a densely developed part of the Conservation Area and although the development would result in the loss of a parking space, were satisfied that the amended scale of the proposed extension did not represent overdevelopment of the existing building or surrounding area. The design of the extension and alterations were modern but would complement the character and appearance of the existing building and Conservation Area. Members considered it important to ensure that the development was completed with suitable material finishes which included the finishes of all windows and doors, and  were satisfied that this matter could be addressed by an appropriately worded planning condition. In terms of the impact of the development on residential amenity, Members were satisfied that any impacts were not significantly adverse.

              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 further procedure;

(c)        the development was consistent with Policies PMD2, EP9 and HD3 of the of the Local Development Plan and Policies 7, 14 and 16 of National Planning Framework 4.

(d)        the officer’s decision to refuse the application be overturned and the application be approved, subject to conditions, for the reasons detailed in Appendix IV to this Minute.