Issue - meetings

That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions detailed in the report of the Chief Officer (Planning and Environment).

The Committee considered the report of the Chief Officer (Planning and Environment) in respect of this application.  The usual consultations had been undertaken and the responses received detailed in the report.

The Officer detailed the background to the report and highlighted the main planning considerations which were outlined in the report.  She

advised that there had been a number of objections to the application by local residents which were detailed in paragraph 4.01 of the report.  She advised that the proposal complied with Policy T3 of the UDP as detailed in para. 7.07 of the report. Referring to the issues raised in relation to private amenity space and overlooking she said these had been taken account of and  could be mitigated subject to the conditions recommended.

            Councillor Chris Bithell proposed the recommendation for approval which was duly seconded.  He welcomed the proposal which he said would help to promote and develop tourism in the area.

Councillor Ian Dunbar also spoke in support of the application and said the applicant had agreed to address the concerns raised by local residents and that the existing building would be converted into quality tourist accommodation.

Councillor Carolyn Thomas, Acting Local Member, spoke in support of the application.  She said she had attended the site which was in a residential area and had formerly been used as a public house.  She said the proposed 5 holiday lets were one bedroom units and provided accommodation which was suitable for single people or couples and expressed the view that the impact on adjacent residents would therefore be minimal.  She referred to the conditions that had been imposed subject to permission being granted which she felt would adequately address the concerns raised by local residents around privacy and overlooking adjacent property.  Councillor Thomas commented that there was a lack of accommodation available for visitors who wanted to walk and enjoy the scenery in the area as bed and breakfast or hotel accommodation was frequently fully booked.    

In summing up, Councillor Bithell, said that the application complied with  planning policy and national policies on tourism and proposed that the application be approved.   On being put to the vote the proposal was CARRIED.

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions detailed in the report of the Chief Officer (Planning and Environment).