A and A Newbon
Argyll and Bute Council · 23 September 2024
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Dear Fiona and to whom it may concern. We write to contest the appeal by Melanie Andrews for a review of the restrictions imposed on the opening hours at Craigard Tearoom IV, 81 West Clyde Street, Helenburgh, G84 8BB. The planning decision to grant a Class 3 with opening hours restrictions was put in place ‘in the interest of residential amenity’. We understand that the planning department took a considered view of the application and applied the restrictions to protect the living standards of those living in close proximity to the business. The residential properties of 79 and 80 West Clyde street are unique in the town, in that the entrance to the properties are within a metre of the business entrance and cannot be compared to the numerous commercial premises that Mrs Andrews refers to in her appeal. There has been no material changes to the building since the class 3, with restrictions was granted. With reference to Mrs Andrews comments on restricted opening hours affecting her business plan, if indeed this is the case, surely residents cannot be penalised when Mrs Andrews was aware of the size and scope of the business when she signed her lease agreement. We live in close proximity to the business premises and believe a change to the restrictions imposed would impact negatively on our quality of life, as we outlined in great detail during the initial planning application. Regards Andrew and Alison Newbon 79 West Clyde Street Helensburgh G84 8BB