Issue - meetings

Report by Head of Development and Economic Growth

The Planning Officer spoke to the terms of the report.  The proposed development comprises small scale housing development on an existing residential site bounded on three sides by residential development and located within the Key Settlement of Clynder/Rosneath as identified in the Argyll and Bute Local Development Plan 2015 (LDP).  A total of 20 representations have been received from interested third parties.  One of these supports the proposal and 17 are objections.  The remaining 2 representations raise planning issues but are neutral in terms of support or objection.  There are no objections to the proposal from statutory consultees.  It is considered that the proposed development is in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Argyll and Bute Local Development Plan and that the material land use planning issues arising are not unduly complex.  As such, it is not considered that a hearing would add value to the determination process.

It was recommended that planning permission be granted subject to the conditions detailed in the report.

Decision

The Committee agreed to continue consideration of this application to their next meeting in August 2022 and instructed Officers to request that the Applicant provide by the end of July 2022, an engineering report on the ground engineering works required to ensure stability of the sloping ground to prevent any slippage or flooding onto neighbouring properties. 

(Reference: Report by Head of Development and Economic Growth dated 8 June 2022, submitted)