Latest planning applications

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Latest planning applications in the Old Aberdeen area

If you want to find out more about any of these applications, you either need to go to Marischal College and ask at recepetion to see the full application, or you can go to their web site http://planning.aberdeencity.gov.uk/planningsearch.asp and enter the application number shown below. For most applications, they now include web accessible details, including plans, which is very helpful.

If you want to raise your concerns about the proposals, you should always make them in writing, quoting the reference number and stating clearly the reasons for your concerns to the Head of Planning and Infrastructure at the following address :

Development Management Team

Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure

Aberdeen City Council

Business Hub 4

Marischal College

Broad Street

Aberdeen AB10 1AB

Phone: 01224 523470

Email: pi@aberdeencity.gov.uk (this email address works well and the Council (usually) acknowledges receipt)

You generally have just three weeks to raise objections -
check the ‘Date of expiry’.

Application Reference:	Proposal Description:	Application type:	Address:	Date application received:	Date application Registered:	Date of expiry of period allowed for representations:	Applicant:	OACC Comments	Outcome
120194	Remove 5 Wych Elm - dying as a result of Dutch Elm Disease. Remove 1 storm damaged Sycamore - dangerous condition. Crown lift 1 Beech overhanging the public road.	Work to a tree in a conservation area	Cruickshank Botanic Gardens 23 St Machar Drive	08/02/2012	10/02/2012	27/02/2012	Mr Richard Walker Cruickshank Botanic Gardens 23 St Machar Drive	We assume that the Botanic Gardens know what they are doing!	Open for representations
120165	Proposed roof alterations and dormers and single storey extension to rear	Detailed planning permission	29 St Machar Drive	03/02/2012	03/02/2012	24/02/2012 revised to 05/03/2012	Syed Masood Hossain 29 St Machar Drive	Still waiting for documents to be loaded onto the Council web site	Open for representations. Concerns over size of the development
120164	Replacement windows	Detailed planning permission	19 University Road	31/01/2012	03/01/2012	24/02/2012 revised to 05/03/2012	Mr Clark 19 University Road	Still waiting for documents to be loaded onto the Council web site	Open for representations
120079	Refurbishment of Halls of Residence - Esslemont & Burnett	Detailed planning permission	Hillhead	18/01/12	18/01/12	17/02/12	University of Aberdeen	Covers internal refurbishment and replacement of flat roof with a pitched roof (with solar panels). Seems fine?	Open for representations
111876	Create one and a half story extension	Detailed planning permission	8 Cheynes Rd	15/12/11	16/12/11	27/01/12	Mr B Hewitt Same address	Reduced size of extension but still effectively increases house floor area by 2.0 times original. This is still considered excessive and precedent setting for the area	OACC objected. Pending.
111800	Installation of 3 antenna support poles (etc) on existing rooftop (of MacRobert Building, by St Machar roundabout / Spar shop)	Detailed planning permission (telecoms)	MacRobert Building, King St	28/11/11	2/12/11	6/1/12	On behalf of O2 and Vodafone	Roof of a tall building seems a good location - better than lots of aerials at pavement level. However plan proposes installation of aerials at perimeter of building - so placing them on the skyline.	OACC objected - with request to make them less conspicuous - in compliance with ACC own code of practice. Pending.
111651	Create one and a half story extension	Detailed planning permission	8 Cheynes Rd	4/11/11	7/11/11	30/11/11	Mr B Hewitt Same address	Extension effectively increases house floor area by 2.7 times original. This is considered excessive for the area	OACC Objected. Application withdrawn by applicant.
111534	Replacement windows (by Thistle Windows)	Detailed planning permission	11 University Road	13/10/2011	13/10/2011	10/11/2011	Dr R Dawson. Same address	As the house is within the Old Aberdeen Conservation area, we consider that the proposal should comply with Aberdeen planning guidance for sash windows and retain the style and character of the existing units, at least on the front elevation.	Approved unconditionally
111465	Proposed 28 Unit Flatted Development with associated landscaping and car-parking on site of existing industrial premises, builder's yard and vacant land. (Flats are 1 to 3 bed sized, with 8 designated ‘affordable’ houses.	Detail planning permission	22-24 St Peter Street	03/10/2011	04/10/2011	01/11/2011 (was 25/10/2011)	Albyn Developments Ltd, The Galleria, Langstane Place, Aberdeen AB11 6FB	We strongly support the provision of 28 new flats, but are concerned that the design would appear to be focused on buy to let customers rather than families. The Old Aberdeen CC responded with our concerns about the lack of provision for families and recycling in the design. Objected.	Pending
111238	Proposed extension to existing building to form two additional flats	Detail planning permission	34-40 Orchard Street	16/8/2011	17/8/2011	14/9/2011	Mr Steven Rae Rosevalley Cottage Cothall, Dyce Aberdeen AB21 0JN	While we acknowledge that there is a need for more housing in the area, there is concern that this will be rather ugly, particularly as it proposes a mansard roof - alien to Aberdeen architecture. Objected.	Pending
110991	Construction of full bus turning circle, access road and additional four parking bays with drop off point.	Detail planning permission	Off Bedford Road, south of new university library	5/7/2011	12/8/2011	16/9/2011	Aberdeen University	Dissapointment that this is intended in place of a proposed green landscaped area. Objected.	Pending
110985	Construction of two parking bays with vehicle access off main road	Detail planning permission	Elphinstone Road, alongside Meston Building	5/7/2011	12/8/2011	16/9/2011	Aberdeen University	No objection, but note that this will 'clutter up' the nice new plaza outside the new library.	Pending
110968	Proposed cycle stands and shelter	Detail planning permission	St Mary’s, 81 High St, Aberdeen University	30/6/2011	30/6/2011	05/08/2011 (revised)	Aberdeen University	No objections so far	Approved conditionally
110966	Erection of cycle shelters and CCTV camera	Detail planning permission	Kings College, Aberdeen University	30/6/2011	30/6/2011	05/08/2011 (revised)	Aberdeen University	We have concerns that this appears to involve cutting down several trees.	Refused
110965	Installation of cycle shelter and storage compound	Detail planning permission	Cruickshank Building, Aberdeen University	30/6/2011	30/6/2011	21/07/2011	Aberdeen University	Somewhat concerned about the 'storage compound' which is in fact for Argon (gas). Anyone aware of any safety issues here?	Approved conditionally
110905	Proposed non-illuminated billboard signage over existing shop window	Consent to Display Adverts	605A King Street Aberdeen Post code: AB24 1SA	15/6/2011	16/6/2011	30/6/2011	Mr Gautam Kumar, 218 School Drive, Aberdeen	OACC objected to the application on the basis that this would degrade the visual appearance of the area. Our full letter is available on the ACC planning web site.	Rejected by ACC
110835	Installation of CCTV camera	Detailed planning permission	Cruickshank Building, St Machar Drive	2/6/2011	7/6/2011	28/6/2011	University of Aberdeen	See 110806 below	Approved unconditionally
110834	Installation of CCTV camera	Detailed planning permission	William Guild Building	2/6/2011	7/6/2011	28/6/2011	University of Aberdeen	See 110806 below	Approved unconditionally
110833	Installation of CCTV camera	Detailed planning permission	Meston Buildings	7/6/2011	7/6/2011	28/6/2011	University of Aberdeen	See 110806 below	Approved unconditionally
110832	Installation of CCTV camera	Listed building consent	15-17 High Street	6/6/2011	6/6/2011	27/6/2011	University of Aberdeen	See 110806 below	Approved unconditionally
110824	Installation of CCTV camera	Detailed planning permission	15-17 High Street	3/6/2011	6/6/2011	27/6/2011	University of Aberdeen	See 110806 below	Approved Conditionally
110817	Installation of CCTV cameras	Detailed planning permission	King’s College Conference Centre	3/6/2011	3/6/2011	30/6/2011	University of Aberdeen	See 110806 below	Approved Conditionally
110806	Installation of CCTV cameras	Listed Building consent	Kings College	2/6/2011	2/6/2011	23/6/2011	University of Aberdeen	Should be as unobtrusive as possible - paint buff colour? What about any junction box? Any privacy issues?	Approved conditionally
110771	Proposed alterations to existing external fume ducts	Detailed planning permission	Zoology Building, Tillydrone Ave AB24 2TZ	27/5/2011	27/5/2011	22/6/2011	University of Aberdeen	No objections	Approved Unconditionally
110718	To upgrade and extend an existing garage	Detailed Planning Permission	74 Don Street Old Aberdeen AB24 1UU	25/5/2011	25/5/2011	20/6/2011	Mrs. M Lawrie	No objections	Approved conditionally
110321	Erection of Fascia sign and illuminated hanging sign	Consent to Display Adverts	17 High Street, Old Aberdeen. AB24 3EE	14/03/2011	14/03/2011	8/03/2011	University of Aberdeen	Acceptable in principle, but concerns over material to be used	Approved Unconditionally
110320	Erection of Fascia sign and illuminated hanging sign	Listed Building Consent	17 High Street, Old Aberdeen. AB24 3EE	14/03/2011	14/03/2011	04/04/2011	University of Aberdeen	Acceptable in principle, but concerns over material to be used	Approved Unconditionally
110286	Change of use to first floor to provide coffee house and ancillary works to the rest of the building, Form decked area in enclosed garden area to form 'Coffee Garden'	Detailed Design	57-59 High Street - Kilau Coffee	04/03/2011	04/03/2011	31/03/2011	Kilau Coffee	OACC supports this application	Approved Conditionally - must close garden services by 10pm.
110285	Alterations to first floor to provide kitchen etc.	Listed Building Consent	57-59 High Street - Kilau Coffee	04/03/2011	04/03/2011	31/03/2011	Kilau Coffee	OACC supports this application	Approved Unconditionally
110010	Erection of 1 No.non-illuminated fascia sign	Consent to Display Adverts	39 High Street, Old Aberdeen (this is the old post office, known formerly as McHardy’s newsagent)	08/12/2010	06/01/2011	20/01/2011	J G Ross (Bakers) Ltd. Inverurie	Quality of sign much inferior to previous hand painted sign.	Approved Unconditionally
102021	Proposed entrance ramp and replacement of certain windows	Detailed Planning Permission	50 - 52 College Bounds, Old Aberdeen	17/12/2010	17/12/2010	07/01/2011 - Extended to 2 February due to Christmas hols	University of Aberdeen	OACC supports this application	Approved Conditionally
102014	Alterations and refurbishment	Listed Building Consent	50/52 College Bounds, Old Aberdeen	16/12/2010	16/12/2010	06/01/2011 - Extended to 2 February due to Christmas hols.	University of Aberdeen	OACC supports this application	Approved Conditionally