Planning Agenda 15 March 2007

ABERDEEN
CITY COUNCIL

To: Councillor Cassie, Convener; Councillor Delaney, Vice-Convener and Councillors Allan, Clark, Collie, Cormack, Dean, Hunter, Jaffrey, James Lamond, June Lamond, Leslie, May, Porter and Stephen.

Town House,
ABERDEEN, 7th March, 2007

ABERDEEN CITY PLANNING COMMITTEE

The Members of the PLANNING COMMITTEE are requested to meet here at the Town House on THURSDAY, 15th MARCH, 2007 at 10.00am.

HAZEL SPALDING
HEAD OF DEMOCRATIC SERVICES

B U S I N E S S

1. MOTIONS

1.1 Contribution of Micro-renewables in the Reduction of Carbon Emissions - Notice of Motion by Councillor Delaney:-
“That Council recognises the contribution of micro-renewables in the reduction of carbon emissions and urges our representatives in the Scottish Parliament to (1) review planning regulations in light of the Stern Report to relax the regulatory regime and make it easier for individuals to retro-fit solar panels and wind turbines to their homes, bringing such devices within the permitted development regime where appropriate; and (2) introduce appropriate planning and building control legislation and where appropriate policy and guidance to require all new build properties to be constructed in a sustainable manner and fitted with appropriate micro renewable capability.”
- To consider

2. VISITS

2.1Planning (Visiting) Sub-Committee - Minute of Meeting on 22nd February, 2007 (circulated herewith) - For information

PLANNING APPLICATIONS WHICH ARE THE SUBJECT OF WRITTEN REPORTS (CIRCULATED HEREWITH)

3. DEVELOPMENT PLAN DEPARTURES

3.1 Clinterty Croft, Clinterty, Aberdeen - New dwellinghouse (outline)
Reference Number - A6/1752

3.2 Quarrybrae Croft, Clinterty, Aberdeen - Residential Development - three units (outline)
Reference Number - A6/1751

3.3 Ardsheiling Bairds Brae, Cults – New dwellinghouse and garage
Reference Number - A6/1929

4. WHERE THE RECOMMENDATION IS ONE OF APPROVAL - SOUTH AREA

4.1 276 North Deeside Road, Cults - Replacement dwellinghouse
Reference Number - A6/2161

4.2 2 Fonthill Terrace, Aberdeen - House extension, window replacement and alteration
Reference Number - A6/1729

4.3 2 Fonthill Terrace, Aberdeen - Sun lounge extension, window replacement at basement level and internal alterations (listed building consent)
Reference Number - A6/1691

4.4 68B Countesswells Road, Aberdeen – Partial change of use and extension to form three retail units
Reference Number - A6/2031

5. WHERE THE RECOMMENDATION IS ONE OF REFUSAL - SOUTH AREA

5.1 Cliff House, Craigton Road, Cults – Formation of vehicle access track to facilitate tree management works
Reference Number - A6/2242

5.2 117 South Anderson Drive, Aberdeen - Formation of vehicle driveway
Reference Number - A6/2385

5.3 72 Albury Road, Aberdeen - Window replacement/alteration
Reference Number - A6/2017

5.4 3 Millburn Street, Aberdeen – Vehicle driveway
Reference Number - A7/0157

5.5 4 Millburn Street, Aberdeen – Vehicle driveway
Reference Number – A7/0158

5.6 59 Beech-hill Gardens, Aberdeen – New dwellinghouse (feu split)
Reference Number – A7/0274

6. WHERE THE RECOMMENDATION IS ONE OF APPROVAL - CENTRAL AREA

6.1 Hillhead Halls of Residence Site, Don Street, Old Aberdeen - Erection of student residential accommodation (104 units), associated facilities, electricity sub-station, access, cycle parking and landscaping
Reference Number - A6/2006

6.2 Hillhead Halls of Residence Site, Don Street, Old Aberdeen - Creation of car parking areas (58 spaces)
Reference Number - A7/0267

6.3 31-33 Union Grove, Aberdeen - Residential Development (16 flats)
Reference Number - A6/1990

6.4 Gallowhill, Pittodrie, Aberdeen (Former Gas Works Site) - Residential Development (34 flats)
Reference Number - A6/1304

6.5 King Street, Aberdeen (opposite St. Ninian Court) - Erection of 12.0 metre high telecommunications monopole with four antennae and associated cabinets at ground level
Reference Number - A6/2064

6.6 4 and 4A Alford Place, Aberdeen - Change of use from Class 1 (Retail) to Class 2 (Financial, Professional and Other Services)
Reference Number - A7/0011

6.7 Albyn Bar and Restaurant, 11 Albyn Place, Aberdeen - Change of use of ground floor bar/restaurant to Place of Entertainment
Reference Number - A6/2368

6.8 44-46 Willowbank Road, Aberdeen - Request for non-material variation (residential development - 24 flats)
Reference Number - A5/0846

6.9 164-166 Market Street, Aberdeen - Conversion and change of use from office to seventeen student flats (listed building consent)
Reference Number - A6/2135

6.10 164-166 Market Street, Aberdeen – Conversion and change of use from office to student flats (17 units)
Reference Number – A6/2136

7. WHERE THE RECOMMENDATION IS ONE OF REFUSAL - CENTRAL AREA

7.1 84 Crown Street, Aberdeen - Change of use at basement level to hot food takeaway involving alterations in the form of new entrance door and new stairs down from pavement (listed building consent)
Reference Number - A6/2240

7.2 Cruickshank Botanical Gardens, St. Machar Drive, Aberdeen - Installation of footpath lighting
Reference Number - A5/2254

7.3 75 Don Street, Woodside, Aberdeen - House extension
Reference Number - A7/0196

7.4 20 Beechgrove Avenue, Aberdeen - Rear house extension and formation of dormer windows
Reference Number - A6/2253

8. WHERE THE RECOMMENDATION IS ONE OF APPROVAL - NORTH AREA

8.1 Unit 3, Jesmond Drive, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen - Application for extension to opening hours of hot food takeaway facility
Reference Number - A7/0099

8.2 Cairnfield Place, Bucksburn, Aberdeen - Application for amendments to residential development previously approved (A4/0446)
Reference Number - A7/0290

8.3 McIntosh of Dyce Site, Victoria Street, Dyce, Aberdeen - Amendment to previously approved residential development in order to provide affordable dwellinghouses (18)
Reference Number - A6/1962

9. WHERE THE RECOMMENDATION IS ONE OF REFUSAL - NORTH AREA

9.1 134 Victoria Street, Dyce (site to the rear) - New dwellinghouse
Reference Number - A6/2039

9.2 Britannia Hotel Site, Malcolm Road, Bucksburn - Installation of razorwire to existing outbuilding (retrospective)
Reference Number - A7/0094

10. PLANNING (VISITING) SUB-COMMITTEE

10.1 Appointment of Members

11. PLANNING COMMITTEE

11.1.Minutes of Previous Meetings - The Minutes of the Meetings of the Planning Committee held on 14th December, 2006 and 18th January, 2007 (previously circulated as part of the Pamphlet of Committee Minutes for the Council Meeting on 28th February, 2007) -

12. REPORTS BY HEADS OF SERVICE (CIRCULATED HEREWITH)

12.1 Pavement Cafés on Public Footway - Design Guidance - Report by Head of Service, Shelter and Environment, Neighbourhood (South Area)

12.2Union Street Frontages Policy Guidelines - Report by Head of Planning and Infrastructure

12.3North Cove Area - Draft Planning Brief - Report by Head of Planning and Infrastructure

12.4 Planning Gain Supplement – Report by Head of Planning and Infrastructure

12.5 Planning Digest - Report by Head of Planning and Infrastructure

13. COMMITTEE BUSINESS

13.1 Statement by Head of Democratic Services (circulated herewith)

Should you require any further clarification regarding this agenda, please contact Alan Valentine at 522511 (direct dial) or extension 2511 (if internal).