Letter of Support from Councillor Liz McCabe 2

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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
RE:  PLANNING APPLICATION REFERENCE 22/01848/PP for Mr & Mrs P. Campbell
16th August 2023 
I would like very much to support the planning application Reference 22/01848/PP submitted by Mr
& Mrs Campbell.  I appreciate how short staffed our Planning Department have been over the past
year, however this is as far as I can see a straightforward application to replace windows.
I understand the windows are slightly different to those which are in but when in place will look very
much the same.  They will also enable Mrs Campbell to be able to open the windows which is
something she cannot do at the moment due to health issues.  This is not ideal and the new
windows planned would make things so much easier.
It is also very difficult to understand why this application was refused.  Not only did it take almost a
year (this means another winter with water ingress etc.) but because of the time delay prices of
everything, (windows etc. plus fitting) has increased ridiculously.  Their heating bills have also
increased due to the state of the windows.  They have been put in a very unfair situation because of
the type of window they want to fit.  The windows will keep the look of the building as does their
neighbours. 
As stated previously, neighbours have had an application passed for the same windows??  I believe
however this was done retrospectively.  Does this mean more people will put the windows in then
apply?
I will not go into all the finer details as Mr Campbell has done so in his Appeal Letter.  I would like to
confirm that I completely agree with everything Mr Campbell has stated and I am more than happy
to support his Appeal.  I hope this application can be reconsidered and put an end to this ordeal for
this family.  I must add that Mr Campbell works for our local Health Board and is a very essential
worker on the island.  This should surely be taken into account as he is someone we definitely do not
want to lose.  We talk about getting people to move to Argyll & Bute and they are then treated in
this way, which I find absolutely awful.
I am more than happy to discuss or attend any Appeals Hearing should it be required. 
Councillor Liz McCabe (Policy Lead Islands & Business Development)
Depute Provost – Argyll & Bute Council
Tel:  01700-501342