Planning Committee (including Former Development Management And Development Quality) - 17/02/2014

At a MEETING of the DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 17th February, 2014.

Present:-

BAILIES

COUNCILLORS

Councillor David BOWES, Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 20th January, 2014 was held as read.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I PLANNING APPLICATIONS

(a) 13-00757-FULL - 26 MAYFIELD GROVE, DUNDEE - CHANGE OF USE FROM RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TO RESIDENCE FOR ADULTS WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES - FOR MRS ALISON McKENZIE

Councillor Asif declared a financial interest in this item by virtue of being the owner of a property in Mayfield Grove, and left the Chamber during its consideration.

The Committee acceded to requests which had been received for deputations to address the Committee both in support of and relative to objections to this application.

After the deputations had stated their cases and answered questions from members of the Committee, they were thanked for their attendance and withdrew.

Thereafter, the Convener, having considered objections received, seconded by Councillor Lynn, moved approval of the application, subject to the conditions recommended by the Director of City Development.

As an amendment, Councillor Brennan, seconded by Councillor Keenan, moved approval of the application, subject to the conditions recommended by the Director of City Development, together with an additional condition that "the use hereby permitted shall cease not later than 17th February, 2016 and, thereafter, the building shall revert to its previous use as a dwellinghouse in order to allow for a time period to assess the impacts of the development upon the surrounding residential occupiers in terms of amenity."

On a division, there noted for the motion - the Convener, Lord Provost Duncan, Bailie Sawers and Councillors Guild, Alexander, Black, Campbell, Hunter, Lynn, Melville, Murray and Ross (12); and for the amendment - Depute Lord Provost Roberts, Bailie Scott and Councillors Cordell, McDonald, Keenan, Bidwell, Brennan, Ferguson, Gordon and McCready (10) - whereupon the motion was declared carried.

(b) 13-00807-FULL - THE OLD POLICE STATION - FINTRY ROAD, DUNDEE - CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE STOREY SHOP - FOR SEAFIELD ESTATES LTD

The Committee acceded to requests which had been received for deputations to address the Committee both in support of and relative to objections to the above application.

After the deputations had stated their cases and answered questions from members of the Committee and answered questions from members of the Committee they were thanked for their attendance and withdrew.

Thereafter, having considered objections received, the Convener, seconded by Bailie Sawers, moved approval of the application, subject to the conditions recommended by the Director of City Development.

As an amendment, Councillor Murray, seconded by Councillor Hunter, moved refusal of the application on the grounds that the proposal is likely to result in increased traffic congestion and additional demand on limited parking opportunities in the locality, leading to indiscriminate parking. Both factors are likely to have a detrimental impact on pedestrian safety in the vicinity of the application site.

On a division, there voted for the motion - the Convener, Lord Provost Duncan, Bailie Sawers and Councillors Guild, Lynn and McDonald (6); and for the amendment - Depute Lord Provost Roberts, Bailie Scott and Councillors Alexander, Black, Campbell, Cordell, Hunter, Murray, Keenan, Asif, Bidwell, Brennan, Ferguson, Gordon and McCready (15) - Councillor Melville being absent during the vote and Councillor Ross declining to vote as he had been absent during part of the deliberations - whereupon the amendment was declared carried.

(c) 13-00831-FULM - PHASE 3, MILL O'MAINS, DUNDEE - DEMOLITION OF 9 BLOCKS AND 11 COTTAGES, AND THE ERECTION OF 62 NEW BUILD HOUSES AND 8 FLATS WITH ASSOCIATED PARKING, LANDSCAPING AND BOUNDARY TREATMENTS - FOR HOME SCOTLAND

It was reported that a request had been received for a deputation to address the Committee in support of the above application.

After considering objections received, the Committee approved the application, subject to the conditions recommended by the Director of City Development and, in the circumstances, declined to hear the deputation.

(d) 13-00808-FULM - KINGSWAY WEST RETAIL PARK, 467 CLEPINGTON ROAD, DUNDEE - VARIATION TO CONDITION TO PERMIT MEZZANINE FLOOR AT KINGSWAY WEST RETAIL PARK, 467 CLEPINGTON ROAD, DUNDEE - FOR RAVENSIDE INVESTMENTS LTD

The Committee approved the application, subject to the conditions recommended by the Director of City Development.

(e) 13-00804-FULL - EASTBEACH COTTAGE, 28A DOUGLAS TERRACE, BROUGHTY FERRY, DUNDEE - INTERNAL ALTERATIONS AND ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO REAR OF PROPERTY - FOR MR AND MRS GORDON AND GRACE SHEPHERD

It was reported that a request had been received for a deputation to address the Committee in support of the above application.

After considering objections received, the Committee approved the application, subject to the conditions recommended by the Director of City Development and, in the circumstances, declined to hear the deputation.

(f) 13-00805-LBC - EASTBEACH COTTAGE, 28A DOUGLAS TERRACE, BROUGHTY FERRY, DUNDEE - INTERNAL ALTERATIONS AND ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO REAR OF PROPERTY - FOR MR AND MRS GORDON AND GRACE SHEPHERD

It was reported that a request had been received for a deputation to address the Committee in support of the above application.

After considering objections received, the Committee approved the application, subject to the conditions recommended by the Director of City Development and, in the circumstances, declined to hear the deputation.

(g) 14-00004-FULL - 18 BOYSACK GARDENS, BROUGHTY FERRY, DUNDEE - CHANGE OF USE FROM PUBLIC OPEN SPACE TO GARDEN GROUND - ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO WEST SIDE OF PROPERTY - FOR MR AND MRS CHARLES AND SUSAN WALKER

The Committee approved the application, subject to the conditions recommended by the Director of City Development.

II PLANNING APPEAL DECISION - 34A PITKERRO ROAD, DUNDEE - FORMATION OF NEW VEHICULAR ACCESS TO NORTH BOUNDARYWALL FOR OFF STREET PARKING INCLUDING FORMATION OF DRIVEWAY AND ENTRANCE GATES

There was submitted Agenda Note AN14-2014, making reference to Article II(a) of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 16th September, 2013, wherein the above proposal was refused planning permission contrary to the Director's recommendation, because the Council considered that:-

(i) the formation of the parking area would be detrimental to the road safety of Macnabb Place due to its location close to existing vehicle openings and the lack of a footpath and that the resultant loss of parking within Macnabb Place would increase congestion and demand for parking in a busy location where parking is in high demand; and

(ii) the formation of the parking area would result in the loss of an attractive stone wall which would be to the detriment of the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

It was reported that the decision was appealed by the applicant and the Reporter had allowed the appeal and granted planning permission.

The Committee noted the above.

III DELEGATED APPLICATIONS

There was submitted Agenda Note AN15-2014, advising the Committee that from 22nd December, 2013 to 21st January, 2014, 28 applications were decided under delegated powers. Seven of these applications attracted had objections and, of these, four were approved and three were refused.

The Committee noted the above.

David BOWES, Convener.