Short-term let flat at Flat 2/2, 19 Antonine Gate, Duntocher, Clydebank

What was proposed

The application sought to change a private residential flat into commercial short-term let accommodation for up to four guests.

“DC26/030/FUL: Proposed change of use from private residential to commercial residential for short term lets by DMD Development Ltd at Flat 2/2, 19 Antonine Gate, Duntocher, Clydebank G81 6EG.”

“Planning permission is sought for change of use from a flat (sui generis) to a short term let (sui generis). An operational statement has been submitted with the application. This indicates a maximum of four guests per booking will be permitted and that this is to reflect the size and layout of the two-bedroom flat. The document also sets out a range of measures to actively manage and minimise noise from the proposed short term let.”

Officer report

The site and property

The two-bedroom flat is in a six-flat block within a housing estate and has one dedicated parking space.

“The application site is located in a housing estate located immediately north of the A810 Dumbarton Road in Duntocher. The property is flatted and located in a block of six flats. While the block overlooks Dumbarton Road to the south, its main door is located in the northern elevation which overlooks the parking court at the head of Antonine Gate.”

“The application property comprises a two-bedroom flat and also consists of a living room, a kitchen, a bathroom, a hallway and storage. One of the bedrooms also benefits from an en-suite bathroom. The overall footprint of the flat is around 100sqm. The flat does not benefit from access to any areas shared with other properties within the block, such as drying rooms, storage areas etc., except for access which is through a shared entrance and stairwell.”

Officer report

The officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended approval because management measures were expected to prevent unacceptable effects on residential amenity, noise, traffic and parking.

“Concerns are also raised in the objections regarding the potential for noise and disturbance from inside the premises itself. Any flatted residential property will result in a degree of noise and activity associated with day-to-day living and the objections note recent noise and activity which occurred during recent internal refurbishment works.”

“Traffic, Parking and Accessibility 7.16 The proposal is for short term let use with maximum capacity of four guests and there is no change to the number of bedrooms within the premises beyond its original design as a residential flat. The property is currently served by one dedicated parking space, with uncontrolled on-street parking available in the vicinity of the site.”

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Objections from residents

Seven objections raised concerns about noise, disturbance, security, parking, residential character, communal areas and the effect on neighbours.

“Seven representations in objection to the application were received. The full details are contained within the planning file and are available for public viewing. However, concerns raised can be summarised as follows:”

“A commercial short-term let use is inappropriate in a residential building, changing its character • Negative effect of the proposed use on the residential character of the area • Noise disturbance may occur due to the transient nature of the occupiers • Disturbance may occur within the shared spaces and entrance area of the block • Noise and disruption caused by recent works to the property • Excessive noise may occur from parties and anti-social behaviour • A negative…”

Officer report

Who spoke

The Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager and the Development Management Team Leader answered members’ questions about the application.

The committee’s decision

After discussion, the committee granted planning permission subject to the condition in the report.

“The Committee heard the Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager and the Development Management Team Leader in further explanation of the Planning Application and in answer to Members’ questions.”

“After discussion, the Committee agreed to grant planning permission subject to the condition set out in Section 9 of the report, as detailed within Appendix 3 hereto.”

Minutes

The planning condition

The short-term let must be operated and managed in accordance with the approved Operational Statement unless the planning authority agrees otherwise in writing.

“1) The short term let accommodation shall be operated and managed at all times in accordance with the details set out in the approved Operational Statement, to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority, unless otherwise first agreed in writing by the Planning Authority.”

“Reason: To ensure appropriate management of the short term let in the interests of residential amenity.”

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