Dwelling extension and alterations at 30 The Green, Craobh Haven

What was proposed

The application proposed a two-storey rear extension, internal alterations, a 1.4-metre boundary wall and an air source heat pump.

“Reference No: 26/01009/PP Planning Hierarchy: Local Applicant: [the applicant]: Proposed alterations and erection of extension. Site Address: The Green, Craobh Haven, Argyll and Bute, PA31 8UB”

“(i) Development Requiring Express Planning Permission • Erection of a rear two storey extension to dwelling • Erection of 1.4m high boundary wall • Installation of an air source heat pump…”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site is an existing two-storey terraced dwelling in an established settlement, within a closely arranged group of homes with a consistent architectural character.

“The application site is an existing residential property situated within the established settlement of Craobh Haven. LDP2 Policy 01 gives support to development within settlement areas where the proposal is compatible with surrounding land uses, respects the character and appearance of the surrounding townscape in terms of matters including scale, massing, design and external finishes, and complies with the other relevant provisions of the LDP.”

“The application site comprises No.30 The Green, an existing two-storey terraced dwelling situated within the established settlement of Craobh Haven. The property forms part of a closely arranged group of dwellings which collectively define The Green and which are characterised by a relatively consistent architectural language, including pitched roof forms, dormer features, rendered external walls and a close relationship between individual properties.”

Officer report

Earlier applications

Two earlier applications for extensions and alterations were withdrawn after concerns about design and overdevelopment, and the current proposal was revised afterwards.

“25/01033/PP – Erection of extension, internal and external alterations and formation of parking bay. Application withdrawn on 21 st October 2025.”

“Officer comments: The history of the proposal is material insofar as it assists in understanding the evolution of the design. Two previous iterations of proposals to extend/ alter No.30 were withdrawn following concerns expressed by planning officers with regards to design and overdevelopment of the site. Those earlier proposals do not establish that the principle of extension is unacceptable.”

Officer report

Main planning issues

The key issues were the extension’s design, scale, character, siting and effects on residential amenity, including daylight, sunlight, outlook, privacy and overlooking.

“The application seeks planning permission for alterations and the erection of an extension to the existing dwellinghouse at No.30 The Green, Craobh Haven. There is no objection in principle of altering and extending an existing dwelling within the established settlement. The determining considerations are therefore whether the particular development proposed is acceptable in design, scale, character, mass and impacts on amenity.”

“Classification: OFFICIAL The application has attracted significant public opposition. The number and detail of representations are acknowledged. The Planning Authority has had regard to all representations received, including the detailed objections concerning daylight and sunlight, residential amenity, design, character, excavation, construction disturbance, use, renewable energy, boundaries and private rights.”

Officer report

Public views

Twelve respondents objected over matters including daylight, privacy, design, overdevelopment, construction impacts and the heat pump, while three supported the scheme.

“The application has generated a significant level of public interest, comprising both objections and representations of support. A total of 12 respondents object to the scheme and 3 respondents support the scheme.”

“Classification: OFFICIAL • Overshadowing and an allegedly overbearing relationship; • The height and position of the proposed boundary wall; • Overlooking and loss of privacy; • Scale of the extension and alleged overdevelopment; • Impact upon the distinctive architectural character of Craobh Haven and The Green; • Excavation and lowing of internal floor levels, including structural implications for neighbouring properties; • Potential loss of lateral support; • Hydrology,…”

Officer report

Who spoke

The Area Team Leader presented the application, and two late representations from parties who had previously commented were noted.

Committee discussion

Planning officers advised that the proposal was acceptable, and members were told that the objections raised no complex or technical issues not addressed in the report.

“A total of 15 representations have been received, 12 objecting to the proposal with 3 affording support. It is not considered that the objections raise any complex or technical issues that have not been addressed in the report.”

“The proposal is considered to accord overall with the relevant provisions of National Planning Framework 4 and the Argyll and Bute Local Development Plan 2, and it was recommended that planning permission be approved subject to the conditions appended to the report of handling.”

Minutes

The committee’s decision

The committee agreed to grant planning permission subject to the conditions and reasons set out for the application.

“The Committee agreed to grant planning permission subject to the following conditions and reasons:”

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Permission conditions

The permission controls the approved details, external finishes, boundary wall, ancillary use and air source heat pump noise.

“The stone boundary wall forming part of the approved development shall be constructed on in the position, height and form shown on the approved drawings. The wall shall be faced or constructed in natural stone appropriate in colour, character and appearance to the locality and shall thereafter be retained in that form.”

“The noise level arising from the operation of the air source heat pump hereby approved shall not exceed 42 dB LAeq (5 minutes), measured at 1 metre from the window of any habitable room on the façade of any neighbouring residential property.”

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