The Highland Council - complaint was from Mrs C about the way in which The Highland Council (the Council) dealt with two planning applications for sites close to her home. She alleged that they failed to protect the amenity of listed buildings within the vicinity of the development area or to respect the sensitive nature of a near-by ancient monument.
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North Ayrshire Council - 2. Complainant complained about the Council’s handling of a planning application for the construction of a telecommunications tower on a site close to his property.
Glasgow City Council - The complaint concerned the Council's handling of an application for planning permission for the part-use of a shop for the manufacture of Asian sweets and the erection of a ventilation duct at the rear of the premises. Ms C's property was adjacent to the shop. She contended that the Council, as the local planning authority, wrongly granted consent for this use and subsequently failed to ensure that the ventilation duct was positioned and operated properly.
Inverclyde Council - complaint was from Ms C about Inverclyde Council’s (the Council) proposals to reorganise secondary education in the Inverclyde area.
Inverclyde Council - complaint was from Ms C about Inverclyde Council’s (the Council) proposals to reorganise secondary education in the Inverclyde area.
Argyll and Bute Council - complaint was from Mr C and his partner Mr D that Argyll and Bute Council (the Council) had failed to award them medical points when considering their housing application. Subsequently Mr C and Mr D raised concerns that the Council had failed to consider them homeless under the terms of the Scottish Executive Code of Guidance on Homelessness due to their 'fear of external violence'
Scottish Borders Council - complaint was from a man (Mr C) against Scottish Borders Council (the Council). The complaint concerned the Council's handling of an application for planning permission for the erection of a dwellinghouse within the grounds of a former hotel in the village of X. Mr C's property was adjacent to the site, known as plot 4 (hotel site). Mr C contended that the Council failed to ensure that the development was in accordance with the Council's planning policy and procedure for the village, and that it constituted over-development of the site, which adversely affected the amenity of his property. The complaint was not upheld.
The Highland Council - complaint was from a member of the public (Ms C) who claimed that the Highland Council (the Council) had failed to carry out repairs and to properly maintain her home, and also that the Council had failed to deal effectively with anti-social neighbours.
Fife Council - complaint was from a man (Mr C) who had complained to Fife Council (the Council) about the condition of the kerb on a footpath leading to a new housing development near his home.
South Ayrshire Council - complaint was against South Ayrshire Council (the Council) from Mr C. Mr C complained that the Council failed to consult all interested parties in relation to a proposal, and ultimately a decision, to relocate and re-designate Tarbolton Nursery School.