6. Development Control 06/B/1083 – Outline Planning Application – Erection of a dwelling following demolition of existing house; Roddam Rigg House, Roddam, Alnwick (i) Verbal representations were made by: Applicant Mr John Watson (agent) Former Councillor James Nesbit (ii) Notes of debate: There was no substantial debate on this item. DECISION: To grant Outline Planning Approval to the application, subject to the conditions detailed in the officer’s report. 06/B/1127 – Full Planning Application – Construction of extension at second and third floor level to provide an additional 11 bedrooms; Victoria Hotel, 1 Front Street, Bamburgh (i) Verbal representations were made by: Applicant Mr Graham Young, General Manger of the hotel (ii) Notes of debate: Members were told that this application had previously been rejected because of concerns with parking, but that these had now been resolved through a separate application and that a Section 106 Agreement would be imposed to ensure that the new parking arrangements were used. Mr Young agreed that the hotel’s management would encourage coach drivers to park their vehicles in the public car park overnight. DECISION: To grant Full Planning Approval to the application, subject to the conditions detailed in the officer’s report. 07/B/0089 – Full Planning Application – Conversion of existing storeroom into 2 no. holiday flats; 21-23 Main Street, Seahouses (i) Notes of debate: Members were concerned that any new holiday accommodation in this area would increase the pressure on parking, and were concerned that overnight parking was not allowed in the village’s public car park. DECISION: To defer consideration of this application for clarification of car parking arrangements. 07/B/0129 – Full Planning Application: Proposed two-storey extension; 17 Taylor Street, Seahouses (i) Verbal representations were made by: Applicant Mr Haley, 17 Taylor Street, Seahouses (ii) Notes of debate: There was no substantial debate on this item. DECISION: To defer consideration of this application for clarification of car parking arrangements. 07/B/0388 – Full Planning Application: Change of use from dwelling to hot food takeaway; 4a Main Street, Spittal, Berwick-upon-Tweed (i) Verbal representations were made by: Objector Mr Nick Hill, 2 Main Street, Spittal Applicant: Jackie Scott, agent (ii) Notes of debate: Objectors were concerned that the development would increase traffic and exacerbate parking problems in the area, as well as increasing noise, smell and litter in the vicinity. Whilst Members were concerned that the amenity of local residents should be preserved, they were satisfied that conditions proposed by planning officers would address neighbours’ concerns. A motion moved by Councillor Stewart to refuse the application did not find a seconder. DECISION: To grant Full Planning Approval to the application, subject to the conditions detailed in the officer’s report. [Note: Councillor Stewart voted against the recommendation.] 07/B/0176 – Full Planning Application: Revised proposal – erection of two storey extension, 9 The Croft, East Ord, Berwick-upon-Tweed (i) Notes of debate: There was no substantial debate on this item. DECISION: To grant Full Planning Approval to the application, subject to the conditions detailed in the officer’s report. |
