Plot 1 Additional Information

Plot 1: Additional Information.

The enclosed planning application is a re-submission to the original refused planning application number , issued on the 3rd January 2008. This shows the proposed detached dwelling re-located on the proposed site. We would also like to submit the following additional comments in support of our proposed application, which are to be taken into consideration by the Planning Committee.

• We enclose, at Appendix A, an extract copy of the Planning Appeal Inspectors Report from the original "approval in principle" planning application number 02/02007, which clearly states that "I am not persuaded that the development should be restricted to single-storey".
• No conditions have been attached to either the approval in principle planning application, number 02/02007, or the follow on reserved matters planning application, number 06/01898/REM, indicating that the proposed dwellings should be single storey.
• The existing well established and mature hedgerow and trees to the South-East boundary, dividing the proposed plots from the existing dwellings on Faaie Craine would remain in place and "any gaps in hedgerow to be filled in using additional planting of similar species", this was clearly indicated on our planning drawing number , submitted at the reserved matters planning application number 06/01898/REM.
• With the above comments in mind thorough consideration was given to the design of the proposed dwellings and their relationship with the existing dwellings at Faaie Craine. The proposed dwellings are two storeys with a lowered roof level to provide storey and a half elevations. Pitched roof dormer windows would be cut into the roof line of the main dwelling to provide adequate headroom at the windows of the proposed first floor level accommodation. This would result in a room in the roof situation to the first floor level accommodation with the head height at the front and rear external walls reduced to , rather than the standard ceiling height of . This would, in turn lower the proposed eaves and ridge level of the main dwellings by . We enclose a copy of the rear elevation, at Appendix B, which illustrates the position of the proposed eaves and ridge levels had the proposed dwelling been designed with full two storey elevations.
• The dwelling is North-West facing and would result in little if any loss of natural sun light to the existing dwellings at Faaie Craine.

• The proposed dwelling has been re-sited so that it sits further forward on the plot, which will provide a larger garden to the rear of the proposed dwelling. See the submitted drawing number 06 0040/9, which indicates the position of the proposed dwelling and that of the original dwelling refused under planning application number 07/01868/B. This will provide a rear garden of at least 10.500m taken from the rear of the proposed dwelling and the existing post a wire South-East boundary. The general back to back dimensions between two properties are 20.000m. With the proposed dwelling sited further forwarded on the plot this now provides 27.000m between the rear of the proposed dwelling and the side of "Thie McPhail" and 29.000m between the rear of the proposed dwelling and that of the rear of the original bungalow on No 2 Faaie Craine, which far exceeds the minimum requirements.

• We enclose a series of photographs to assist with our proposed application which are as follows:

• Photograph No1: This photograph indicates a panoramic view of all three plots and the existing South-East boundary.
• Photograph No 2: Shows a ranging rod positioned on the rear line of the proposed dwelling and indicates the position in which Photograph No 4 was taken.
• Photograph No 3: Shows a ranging rod positioned on the rear line of the proposed dwelling and indicates the position in which Photograph No 4 was taken.
• Photograph No 4: A panoramic view taken at the same level as the proposed rear first floor level accommodation.

• Photograph No 4 demonstrates that there is no over looking into the rear of No 2 Faaie Craine that would adversely affect the amenities of those occupying the dwelling. Although the rear gardens to "Thie McPhail" are visible from the first floor level of the proposed dwelling, it can clearly be seen that the existing trees and hedgerow to the adjoining South-East boundary has recently been cut back/limbed. (See Photograph No 1). The owners/occupants of "Thie McPhail" are in the process of re-planting along this adjoining boundary and once the original trees/planting and proposed planting has re-established itself the privacy between "Thie McPhail" and the proposed dwelling would be maintained. The Owners/occupiers of "Thie McPhail" also enclose a letter of support, attached at Appendix C.