Architect vows to appeal council rejection

AN architect has vowed to appeal against the rejection by Dundee City Council of a development of seven flats and an eatery.

Brunton Design had submitted a planning application on behalf of Handleflat Ltd to demolish an existing cafe in King Street, Broughty Ferry, and build a new complex in its place.

However, the local authority refused permission on the grounds the proposed development was “not of a sufficient quality” and would “constitute overdevelopment” of the area.

Allan Moody, one of the partners at Brunton Design, said: “We fundamentally disagree with the position the council has taken.

“We have tried for several months to arrange a meeting with planners to come up with a mutually agreeable solution, but they have refused, saying they didn’t think a meeting would be worthwhile.

“This is inconsistent with other applications we have on the go, so we are quite mystified.

“They mentioned overdevelopment, but that site has already been used for a restaurant, albeit one that is no longer open.

“We have had no public objections and the site is currently an eyesore, with people flytipping there. Surely it’s better to have something that will create jobs and stimulate the local economy?

“We are going to appeal this decision.”