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exceptional costs above and beyond what would be normally expected for thistype of development given that the building is listed. However, without adevelopment appraisal, it is not possible to give this any substantial weightwhen considering this against the required commuted sums. Lastly, membersshould also note that even in the event the application was approved withoutany commuted sums, there is no guarantee that the development will beimplemented. Members could elect to make the permission valid for a shorterperiod, for example 12 months, which would ultimately require the works tocommence in order to keep the permission valid.2.0 Issues and Options2.1 Committee cana) Agree the recommendation and refuse the application;b) Instruct officers to attempt to continue negotiations with the applicant; orc) Approve the application without any commuted sums. Members should be awarethat they will need to advise which material issues they consider outweigh theneed for the commuted sums being sought in the event they wish to approve theapplication contrary to approved Fife Council policy.3.0 Conclusions3.1 Since members last considered this application, a further 4 months have elapsedand no progress has been made in progressing the planning obligation to itsconclusion. The failure to conclude the planning obligation means that the Councilcan not secure the necessary commuted sums that would ensure the proposeddevelopment accords with the Development Plan and as such, it is recommended forrefusal as per the previous recommendation in 2012.Background PapersThe following papers were relied on in the preparation of this report in terms of the LocalGovernment (Scotland) Act, 1973: PAN 2/2010 – Affordable Housing and Housing Land Audits Fife Structure Plan 2006-2026 (2009) Adopted Mid Fife Local Plan (2012) Fife Council's SPG on Affordable Housing (2011) Committee report of 8 June 2007 (06/04322/FULL) Committee report of 21 November 2011 (06/04322/FULL)Report ContactAuthor Name: Kevin TreadwellAuthor’s Job Title: Lead OfficerWorkplace: Kingdom House, GlenrothesTelephone: 08451 55 11 22Email:development.central@fife.gov.uk10