Agenda item

REFUSED

Description of application – Erection of a single storey rear extension, reconfiguration of internal layout, increase in the number of children between 0-5 years from 20-45. Increase in opening hours ( Monday-Friday 7:30-18:30). Two off street parking spaces, bike store, refuse store and landscaping.

The application was for a large extension to the semi-detached property and

Members were concerned that, if the application were to be approved, there would be more than double the number of child care places and a reduction in the existing playground area. 

Councillor Douglas Auld had visited the site and reported there were five or six gardens in immediate proximity that would be affected by increased playground noise.  Members were also concerned that two off-street parking spaces would be insufficient and there would be an increase in traffic.

Members having considered the report and objections, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE REFUSED as recommended, for the reason set out in the report of the Chief Planner with a further reason to read:-

2.   The proposals would result in an over intensive use of the property and site, including the rear extension being proposed, which would be detrimental to the amenities of nearby residents and users of the host property by reason of noise and disturbance and reduced space around the building due to the rear extension thereby contrary to Policy BE1 of the Unitary Development Plan.