Demolition consent at Briar Cottage, Templar Place, Gullane

“______________________________________________________________________ C OMMITTEE: Planning Committee M EETING DATE: March 2026 BY : Depute Chief Executive – Resources and Economy R EPORT TITLE: Application for Planning Permission for Consideration ______________________________________________________________________ N ote: This application was called off the Scheme of Delegation List by Councillor Findlay for the following reason: Given the level of local objections…”

“Briar Cottage is a small stone and slate-roofed building dating from the 19th century, that has been later extended to the rear with a two-storey flat roofed extension and with a 20th century two-storey rendered bay window added on the south (front) elevation and a further single storey bay window added on its west (side) elevation and on its north (rear) elevation. The house is not listed as being of special architectural or historic interest.”

“Through separate application Ref. 24/00811/P planning permission is sought for the erection of a replacement house and associated works on the application site. That application stands to be determined on its own merits and at this time is reported through the Council's Scheme of Delegation List.”

“In that it is readily visible in the streetscape and thus within the Conservation Area, by its presence, the existing house makes a contribution to the Conservation Area. However, although the existing house is of a generally traditional design and is finished in traditional materials, the over-sized front bay window and the two storey rear extension detract from its traditional character and as a result, on balance, the building has limited architectural merit and little…”

“Prior to the commencement of the demolition hereby approved, a Demolition Method Statement to minimise the impact of demolition activity on the safety and amenity of the 70”

“As all relevant matters had been covered under Item 4, the Convener moved directly to a roll call vote on the officer’s recommendation to grant consent for application 24/00810/CAC. Votes were cast as follows:”

“For: 9 (Councillors Hampshire, Allan, Cassini, Forrest, Gilbert, McGinn McLeod, McMillan, and Yorkston) Against: 2 (Councillors Collins and McIntosh)”

“Planning Committee agreed to grant consent, subject to the following conditions:”

“The works to implement this conservation area consent shall begin before the expiration of 3 years from the date of this grant of conservation area consent.”