Further reps LRB 04.24
Renfrewshire Council · 4 June 2024
Back to Local Review Body. — 4 June 2024 and its agenda
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From: i To: Robert Devine; Julie Barron Cc: "Natalie Don MSP"; James MacLaren; Colin McCulloch; "John MackIntosh" Subject: RE: Notice of Review: LRB 04.24 Date: 09 April 2024 15:05:00 Attachments: Deeds and drainage plan.pdf Dear Mr Devine, I refer to your correspondence below, and thank you for the opportunity to submit a further representation, in addition to the representations made earlier by me regarding this (and previous) applications. I wish to make it clear that neither I nor my wife, as owners of Beech House since 1976, have any objections of a material nature to the Planning Application (23/0496/PP) made by Mr Derek Calder. Indeed, we view this application as being a worthwhile use of a plot of land approximately adjacent to our property, that is currently a source of only weed seeds. We firmly believe that the proposal has considerable merit as an ecologically sound use of an otherwise vacant piece of ground, and will be an effective and pleasing use of a plot that will otherwise be nothing other than an eyesore. We are also of the firm opinion that the relevant plot of land was originally procured in 1939 or thereabouts and/or designated as a fourth building plot for “directors” housing for the Royal Ordnance Factory, Bishopton. Although we have no firm evidence of this – and it is unlikely that any such evidence will now reappear, the Sewage Plan document at the end of our Title Deeds (scanned copy attached) does show the plot and its clear association to the other 3 plots. We do understand the importance placed upon the restriction of use of “green belt” land, as laid out in NPP4 Policy 8 and the Local Development Plan 2021. However, we would hope that a degree of pragmatism can be applied in this case, as 1. The size of the plot is unlikely to be of interest to a developer and so is unsuitable for more than one property; 2. As discussed above, the likelihood is that the plot was always intended as a fourth plot for the Factory; 3. The proposal will put into good use a plot of land which is of no value for large-scale agriculture and which will otherwise remain both an eyesore and of limited ecological value; and 4. The proposal in all other respects meets the criteria set out in Policy 8 of NPP4 and the New Development Supplementary Guidance 2022. Thank you for the opportunity of making our representations. Yours sincerely, Margaret and Ian Earnshaw. Beech House, Houston Road, Bishopton, PA7 5NY. From: Robert Devine <robert.devine@renfrewshire.gov.uk> Sent: Tuesday, April 2, 2024 2:29 PM
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To: Julie Barron <julie.barron@renfrewshire.gov.uk> Subject: Notice of Review: LRB 04.24 Applicant Mr D Calder, 243 Danes Drive, Glasgow G14 8AH Proposal: Erection of a detached two-storey dwellinghouse with associated two-storey outbuilding and landscaping to operate as smallholding. Location: at site on south western boundary of West Cottage, Houston Road, Bishopton Application 23/0496/PP Dear Sir/Madam, Town & Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 Town and Country Planning (Schemes of Delegation and Local Review Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (“the 2013 Regulations") The Planning Authority has received a Notice of Review in respect of Planning Application 23/0496/PP. The Notice of Review will be considered at a meeting of the Local Review Body at 2pm on 4 June 2024 in Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley. The agenda for the meeting will be available on the Council's website around one week prior to the meeting. In accordance with the above legislation copies of representations previously made will be considered by the Local Review Body when determining the review. If you wish to make further representations please submit them via email to robert.devine@renfrewshire.gov.uk no later than 17 April 2024. The applicant will be invited to comment on any further representations received. A copy of the Notice of Review and associated documents is available for inspection on the Council's website. Yours faithfully Robert Robert Devine Senior Committee Services Officer Renfrewshire Council Renfrewshire House Cotton Street Paisley 0141 487 1117 robert.devine@renfrewshire.gov.uk
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