Three-bedroom house at 8A Napier Road, Edinburgh

“Proposal: Renewal of application 21/05149/FUL for new three- bedroom, two-storey house within the garden of 8A Napier Road, including minor alterations to existing house.”

“The villa was subdivided in 1956. There are some modern garages at the rear and an area of hardstanding which is required for access to the garages. There is a high stone wall which hides the site from the street view. There is a pedestrian access gate within the wall providing access on to Napier Road.”

“The surrounding area is largely residential with stone villas predominating. However, there are modern flats on the other side of the road. Napier University sits at the back of the site. The property at 10 Napier Road is category A listed (LB reference 27279, listed 14 December 1970). Napier Road and Spylaw Road Walls and Gate piers of the Former Rockville House is category B listed (LB reference 49538, listed 1 August 2003).”

“22/03081/FUL 8A Napier Road Edinburgh EH10 5BD Application under Section 42 to remove condition 3 that the flue as shown is not approved from planning consent 21/05149/FUL (as amended). withdrawn 9 November 2022”

“21/05149/FUL 8A Napier Road Edinburgh EH10 5BD New three-bedroom, two storey house within the garden of 8A Napier Road, including minor alterations to the existing house. Granted 23 March 2022”

“− Negative impact on parking provision − Inappropriate Design/Scale/Positioning/Building Lines − The proposal will impact on neighbouring amenity (Daylight/privacy/overshadowing) − Negative impact on green/open space − Negative impact on Conservation Area − Negative impact on setting of Listed Building − Open space provision disrupted. − Proposal could negatively impact the Trees on site. − Enhance flooding potential. − Not in keeping with the Local Development Plan…”

“− High quality design − Provides housing for accessible occupants. − Sufficient open space provision for neighbouring and future occupants…”

“Prior to the commencement of development on site including excavation, demolition or other development related works an Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree protection plan shall be submitted and agreed in writing with the Planning Authority. Particular attention shall be given to…”

“24/06142/FUL - report by the Chief Planning Officer To GRANT planning permission, subject to the conditions, reasons and informatives as set out in section C of the report by the Chief Planning Officer.”