Mr MacGillivray

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18 January 2025 16:21
Intimation of Receipt of Notice of Review - Reference 25/0001/LRB (Planning Ref:
24/00925/PP) Flat 2, 3 Shore Road, Port Bannatyne, Isle of Bute, PA20 0LQ
[OFFICIAL
Good afternoon,
In response to your email. Parts of the fence may meet height regulations, but it exceeds the permitted limits
in certain areas, violating planning rules. 
Although the applicant says that the fence blends with the area, its height and overall appearance are
unsuitable for the conservation zone. The structure is overly prominent and undermines the open character
that defines the area. Simply using traditional materials does not mitigate the negative impact of its
excessive size. 
It s also ill-suited to the area’s harsh winter winds. It has already proven unstable during storms, with one
heavy gate detaching multiple times. This poses a safety risk to both people and property, making the
structure not only visually inappropriate but also potentially hazardous. 
While the applicant has cited other non-compliant structures in the conservation area, these should not serve
as justification for further breaches of regulations. Allowing this appeal would set an undesirable precedent.
With regard to these other fences cited in the appeal , none appear as large, and most are designed to allow
wind to pass through. 
n summary, the fence’s height, design, and lack of suitability for the local environment make it
inappropriate for the conservation area. Approving the appeal would harm the area’s character and introduce
unnecessary safety risks during severe weather. 
I trust these concerns will be given due consideration. This response is offered purely on practical grounds
and is not intended to be of a personal nature.
Iain MacGillivray