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4th February 2019
The planning appeal site will be assessed by the reporter. All interested parties are free to attend.
11th January 2019
Argyll and Bute submitted statement to DPEA the appeal should be refused on grounds related to sustainable development and that other material considerations should not necessarily be ruled out of the appeal decision process.
11th January 2019
A case management discussion was held regaring the landlord's appeal to the Upper Tribunal. Consideration of the appeal will be delayed until after the planning appeal. Counsel for the appellant in this case (Josephine Marshall Trust) admitted that without planning permission being granted that their re-possession action would necessarily fail.
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18 December 2018
Planning application 18/01786/PP was appealed by the landlord to the Planning and Environmental Appeals Division of the Scottish Government (DPEA) on grounds of non-determination. Ref PPA-130-2070
28th September 2018
Tenant and landlord agreed that the Repairing Standard case and the Re-possession/Demolition case should be conjoined for consideration of the landlord's appeals.
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27th September 2018
Deadline for comments on planning application 18/01786/PP
27th August 2018
The landlord requested permission to appeal the decision of the Repairs Tribunal.
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The landlord withdrew its planning application 17/03064/PP
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23rd August 2018
A new planning application for demolition and replacement of the building was accepted by the planning office 18/01786/PP
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9th July 2018
The Repairs Tribunal decided to issue a Notice of Failure to Comply with a Repairing Standard Enforcement Order
The Repairs Tribunal issued a Rent Relief Order to reduce the rent by 85%
5th July 2018
The landlord appealed the decision of the Re-possession Tribunal
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15th May 2018
The Repairs Tribunal issued it's inspection report.
9th May 2018
The Repairs Tribunal Surveyor inspected Barr Bheag after the time limit for completion of repairs by the landlord expired. This was to assess whether or not the works required by the tribunal had been completed.
19th February 2018
A Case Management Discussion was held in Oban as a preliminary hearing in the case brought by the landlord's for repossession
It was agreed between the landlord and tenants that the case be adjourned until after the Repairs Tribunal had made a decision on the Repairing Standard Enforcement Order.
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26th January 2018
Anthony Robin Marshall's application for a £300,000 Hydro Electric scheme goes live. Is this consistent with his claim that he can't afford to repair Barr Bheag? See application 18/00058/PP | Construction of run of river micro hydropower scheme
23rd January 2018
New deadline for public comment on the planning application for demolition.
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The landlord Anthony Robin Marshall's solicitors submit further representations to the Repairs Tribunal in which his solicitor suggests that it would be absurd to require repairs to be carried out.
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Applicant Anthony Robin Marshall submits futher supporting documentation including the claim that his trust does not have the funds to repair Barr Bheag.
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19th January 2018
The applicants supporting documentation is removed from the planning portal by the council.
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18th January 2018
The applicant submits supporting documentation to his own planning application. His principle argument indicates that the demolition is proposed not because it is necessary but because he claims he has a legal right to do so. There is also a lengthy personal attack on the tenants.
11th January 2018
Deadline for submissions to the planning department for 17/03064/PP
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5th January 2018
Article published in Oban Phoenix - One News - Read it Here
4th January 2018
The Repairs tribunal Surveyor panel member will inspect the house to see if the repairs have been done. Postponed due to a request for review of a previous decision.
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Many thanks for all the messages and objections which are hopefully landing at the council! We really appreciate your care and support.
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Website link and discussion on "Taynuilt What's Happening" facebook group was removed by page admin. It was accepted back on the site after a discussion about it's appropriateness on the site.
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3rd January 2018
Save Barr Bheag website launched on Facebook.
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Landlord applied to Housing and Property Chamber for re-possession of Barr Bheag under Ground 6 Demolition
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19th December 2017
The landlord requested a review of the decision not to vary the Repairing Standard Enforcement Order on an administrative technicality. This will delay the final inspection of the house by the Tribunal Surveyor.
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15th December 2017
Morham&Brotchie assess economic and practical feasibility of repairs. Report in documents.
7th December 2017
The Sherriff Court in Oban made the decision to sist the landlord's action to re-possess the shed and vegetable garden at Barr Bheag. This is effectively put on ice until the house re-possession is decided.
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5th December 2017
Planning application for demolition of Barr Bheag 17/03064/PP is validated awaiting decision.
Repairs Tribunal issues a decision not to extend the time limit for completion of the Repairing Standard Enforcement Order. This stands at 21st December 2017.
2nd December 2017
Planning application for demolition of Barr Bheag 17/03064/PP is removed from planning portal at validation stage.
1st December 2017
Setting up website to seek support in objecting to planning application to demolish my house.
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