The meeting was held to review three planning applications that had been previously refused by the appointed officer under the Council's scheme of delegation. The Local Review Body (LRB) discussed each case in detail, considering whether there was sufficient information to make a decision and evaluating the merits of each application based on planning policies and guidelines.

1. Application for Replacement Dwelling House at 32 Hillview Crescent, Aberdeen (Planning Reference 230825):

   • The application was for the erection of a replacement dwelling house with an integrated garage, associated site works, and hard surfacing and parking.
   • The planning adviser, Lucy Green, provided a description of the application and the reasons for its refusal, which included concerns about the impact on the Greenbelt and the design not being in keeping with the surrounding area.
   • The LRB discussed the application and agreed that they had sufficient information to make a decision. They decided to approve the extension of the time limit for the mobile home to remain on site until the end of July, with the condition that the site be restored after the mobile home is removed.

2. Application for Change of Use to Short-Term Let at 22 Elm Street, Aberdeen (Planning Reference 231145):

   • The application was for the change of use of a first-floor flat to short-term let accommodation.
   • Lucy Green provided background information, including the reasons for refusal, which cited concerns about the impact on residential amenity, privacy, and security.
   • The applicant argued that the short-term let had been operating without issues and provided measures to mitigate concerns.
   • The LRB discussed the application and decided to grant the change of use, subject to a time restriction, noting that the short-term let had been operating without significant problems and that the applicant had provided contact details to neighbors to address any issues.

3. Application for Extensions and Roof Terrace at 63 Grove Crescent, Aberdeen (Planning Reference 231029):

   • The application was for the erection of a single-story extension to the side and rear, the formation of a dormer to the rear, and the formation of a roof terrace on the rear extension.
   • Lucy Green outlined the reasons for refusal, which included concerns about overdevelopment, impact on residential amenity, and non-compliance with design guidelines.
   • The applicant submitted revised drawings, but the LRB decided that these constituted new information and did not meet the criteria for consideration.
   • The LRB discussed the original plans and decided to uphold the officer's decision to refuse the application, citing concerns about overdevelopment, impact on the character of the area, and non-compliance with planning policies and guidelines.