Dwelling and two annexes at Low Barlay, Gatehouse of Fleet

“Planning permission is sought for the change of use, alterations and extension of agricultural buildings to form a dwellinghouse and 2 residential annexes (one to provide full-time carers accommodation and one to provide auxiliary occasional living accommodation for visiting family members), the formation of a vehicular access and parking area, and the installation of a septic tank and soakaway.”

“PUBLIC PUBLIC 1.4 The main dwellinghouse with interconnected disabled living suite and the auxiliary accommodation are to be provided within the former single-storey barn located at the southern end of the application site, with a single-storey rectangular extension proposed on the northern elevation.”

“The site of the proposed development comprises a group of agricultural buildings adjacent to the U24s public road, some 1.5 kilometres north of Gatehouse of Fleet at Low Barlay. The buildings on site, and forming the basis of this application, are single- storey in height, and are of stone construction (some of which has been painted white) under slated roofs (where roofed).”

“24/0440/FUL - Change of use, alterations and extension to agricultural steading to form dwellinghouse, installation of septic tank and soakaway, roof mounted solar panels, ground mounted air source heat pump and formation of parking area and turning area (amended proposal to that previously approved under 23/0948/FUL) - granted conditionally 29 May 2024.”

“20/1489/FUL- Change of use of agricultural buildings to form 2 dwellinghouses, alterations and extensions, formation of car parking and turning area, and installation of 2 septic tanks and soakaway systems - refused 10 March 2021. This refusal was appealed to the Local Review Body and appeal dismissed, date of decision 23 December 2021.”

“Access and Parking 4.10 The Council's Roads Service was consulted on this application and has offered no objections subject to the inclusion of conditions regarding the provision of off-street car parking and visibility areas.”

“Drainage and Servicing 4.11 The applicant has indicated that the property is serviced by a private water supply, with drainage arrangements to be by way of a septic tank and soakaway. With regard to the water supply, Scottish Water was consulted on this application, and has offered no objections. Advice in respect of connecting to Scottish Water’s infrastructure will be attached as a Directive to any planning permission granted.”

“Other matters raised by the Gatehouse of Fleet Community Council in respect of electricity power supply levels and water pressure are matters more appropriately addressed by the relevant utility suppliers.”

“APPROVED application 26/0728/FUL subject to conditions as detailed in the report.”

“MEMBERS – Julie Currie left the meeting and Ian Carruthers joined the meeting via MS Teams – 11 Members present.”