3. Planning Appeals - Report
Renfrewshire Council · 7 November 2023
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___________________________________________________________________ To: Planning and Climate Change Policy Board On: 7 November 2023 ___________________________________________________________________ Report by: Chief Executive ___________________________________________________________________ Heading: Planning Appeals ___________________________________________________________________ 1. Summary 1.1 This report seeks to inform members about planning and other relevant appeals which are currently under consideration and appeal decisions which have been issued by the Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA) in the past 12 months. ___________________________________________________________________ 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that the Board: Note the appeals which are currently under consideration by the DPEA and are awaiting a decision; and Note the decisions recently issued by the DPEA in respect of development proposals within Renfrewshire. Note the award of expenses against the Council. _________________________________________________________ 3. Appeals Lodged 3.1 Several appeals are currently under consideration by DPEA. The appeals include those related to the refusal of planning permission, advertisement consent and notification as a result of an objection from a statutory consultee. 3.2 Appendix 1 details all appeals currently under consideration by DPEA.
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4. Appeals Determined 4.1 A number of appeals have recently been determined or the Reporter has issued a notice of intention. 4.2 Details of the recently determined appeals, from November 2022 to date, are detailed in Appendix 2. 4.3 It is significant to note that of the recent appeal determinations concerning planning applications, four appeals have been allowed and planning permission granted with two appeals being dismissed. 4.4 All appeals determined within the stated time frame, which concern large scale residential developments refused by Renfrewshire Council have been allowed by the Reporter. 5. Claim for Expenses 5.1 No appeals within the stated timeframe have been the subject of a claim for expenses. 5.2 Notwithstanding the above, it should be noted that claims for expenses were awarded in relation to two planning appeals from the previous 12 months. The planning appeals in question relate to the development at Yard A, Station Road, Bridge of Weir and the UWS Thornly Park Campus Site at Caplethill Road, Paisley. 5.3 In light of the above, the Council have agreed an award of expenses totalling £7,250 in respect of the site at Yard A, Station Road, Bridge of Weir. 5.4 The value of the expense claim in relation to the application at UWS Thornly Park Campus has not yet been agreed between the relevant parties. ___________________________________________________________________ Implications of the Report 1. Financial – Costs of defending appeals are met from within existing staff budgets. Costs arising from awards of expenses against the Council are met from the authority’s General Fund. 2. HR & Organisational Development – None 3. Community/Council Planning – None. 4. Legal – Where the Council refuses planning permission in cases where the officer recommendation is to approve, the Council’s Legal Services Team take responsibility for defending the Council’s decision. 5. Property/Assets – None. 6. Information Technology – None.
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7. Equality & Human Rights - The Recommendations contained within this report have been assessed in relation to their impact on equalities and human rights. No negative impacts on equality groups or potential for infringement of individuals’ human rights have been identified arising from the recommendations contained in the report. 8. Health & Safety – None. 9. Procurement – None. 10. Risk – None. 11. Privacy Impact – None. 12. Cosla Policy Position – None. 13. Climate Risk – None. ___________________________________________________________________ Background Report: Board Report – Planning Appeals as agreed at meeting of Planning and Climate Change Board, 1st November 2022. ___________________________________________________________________ Author: David Love, Chief Planning Officer. Tel: 07483410182; Email: david.love@renfrewshire.gov.uk
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APPENDIX 1: Renfrewshire Appeals Currently Under Consideration Appeal Reference Address Application Reference and Description Current Status DPEA Target Further info ADA-350-2007 30 Abercorn Street, Paisley Display of one 48-sheet digital advert Ready for allocation to Reporter 20/12/2023 DPEA Online Case File ADA-350-2006 13 Maxwellton Street, Paisley Display of one digital hoarding advert Under consideration by Reporter 29/11/2023 DPEA Online Case File WAY-350-9 The north side of Chestnut Avenue, Bishopton Application for a necessary wayleave for a section of overhead line – subjects on the north side of Chestnut Avenue, Bishopton Under consideration by Reporter 19/12/2023 DPEA Online Case File NA-350-002 2 Lyon Road, Linwood Erection of waste tyre and rubber recycling and processing plant (Use Class 5, General Industry) with ancillary office and staff welfare facilities and associated access, parking, landscape and infrastructure proposals Under consideration by Reporter 21/11/2023 DPEA Online Case File
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APPENDIX 2: Recently Determined Renfrewshire Appeals (November 2022 – to date) Appeal Reference Address Application Reference and Description Current Status Decision Further info TWCA-350-2002 1 Acacia Drive, Paisley Removal of 2 coniferous tress that are in close proximity to the property Decided No remit to consider. DPEA Online Case File PPA-350-2053 8 Church Street, Johnstone, Renfrewshire Alteration to shopfront comprising of the removal of 2 atms and night safe Decided Appeal allowed subject to conditions. DPEA Online Case File PPA-350-2052 Sawmill Goldenlea Farm, Houstonhead Road, Bridge of Weir Erection of four dwelling houses (in principle) Decided Appeal dismissed. DPEA Online Case File PPA-350-2051 Site on south- western boundary of West Cottage, Houston Road, Bishopton Erection of two storey detached dwellinghouse with associated two storey detached outbuilding and landscaping. Decided Appeal dismissed. DPEA Online Case File PPA-350-2050 Site between Fordbank Stables and Corseford Avenue, Johnstone 21/1030/PP: Erection of 53 dwelling houses, including roads, car parking and landscaping. Decided Appeal allowed subject to conditions. DPEA Online Case File
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Appeal Reference Address Application Reference and Description Current Status Decision Further info PPA-350-2049 Land east of Newton Cottage at Elderslie Golf Club, Newton Avenue, Elderslie 20/0516/PP: Erection of residential development comprising 17 dwellinghouses and 8 flats with associated infrastructure, parking and landscaping; and erection of relocated greenkeeping facility with associated storage Decided Appeal allowed subject to conditions. DPEA Online Case File WAY-350-8 East of Golf Road, Bishopton Application for a necessary wayleave for a section of overhead line Decided Application granted. DPEA Online Case File WAY-350-6 Lands at Fornet Cottage, Greenock Road, Langbank Application to install and keep installed a section of 132Kv overhead electric line, together with other associated apparatus on lands at Fornet Cottage, Greenock Road, Langbank Decided Application granted. DPEA Online Case File WAY-350-7 Drums Estate, Old Greenock Road, Langbank Application to install and keep installed a section of 132Kv overhead electric line on land at Drums Estate, Old Greenock Road, Langbank Withdrawn Application withdrawn. DPEA Online Case File PPA-350-2038 Grounds of Dykebar Hospital, 19/0810/PP: Erection of 603 dwelling houses with associated access, parking and landscaping Decided Appeal allowed subject to DPEA Online Case File
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Appeal Reference Address Application Reference and Description Current Status Decision Further info Grahamston Road, Paisley conditions and S75.