A McCann
Argyll and Bute Council · 23 September 2024
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Craigard Tearoom, 81 West Clyde Street,Helensburgh,G84 8BB I wish to strongly object to the appeal submitted by Melanie Andrews predating to the class 3 license with restricted opening hours of 8am to 6pm. Restricted opening hours for the class 3 retrospective licence application were imposed by the planning department with the reason "in the interest of residential amenity" There is no change in the circumstances that would prompt the planning department to reverse this decision. Our property is quite unique in the town centre that it opens from the pavement in our home/hall less than a metre from Craigards main door. I am well aware that there are other residential homes above shops and cafes but they are accessed via close/pend/rear stairs giving residents a degree of privacy from noise and footfall outside residential entrance. Lack of effective soundproofing and deafening between the premises creating increased airborne sound transmission (as documented by David MacLachlan Building Standards, letter attached). We are constantly disturbed by customers/staff having loud conversations the scraping of heavy chairs and tables. The noise reverberates throughout the building. Which will be of great concern especially in the evening impacting immensely on our home life and young Grandchildren never having peace from invasive noise. Adverse cooking smells permeating our bedrooms and living spaces. There is not adequate ventilation for this level of activity. The other nearby restaurants that are mentioned in Mrs Andrews appeal do not have residential properties above. We have been living in our property for over 10years with no disruption from previous class 1a commercial property. The recent dramatic changes as outlined above - such as increased noise, foot traffic, odors and safety concerns are severely impacting my quality of life and well-being. It has become difficult for me to rest and enjoy my living space. Property valuation impact. Particularly pertinent with 2024 being our retirement year. Regards Michael McCann 80 West Clyde Street Helensburgh, G84 8BB
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