Appendix 1 - Objection Letter Mr Hodgson
Perth and Kinross Council · 13 April 2026
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1 SPR STL From: Michael Hodgson Sent: 23 February 2026 21:07 To: SPR STL Subject: Short term let licence objection Dear Sir / Madam, I am writing to submit a formal objection to the proposal to licence a short term let at: Grianach, Balnaguard, PH9 0PY. The reason for my objection are: Over provision of short term lets in the small hamlet community. Potential damage to shared access. Risk to vulnerable members of the community. Nuisance. The village currently comprises 26 houses, of which eight are currently used as second homes or short term lets. (Some licenced, some otherwise.) Access to this particular property proposed for a licence, is along a narrow and low quality shared lane. The lane is already facing damage, and regular use by visitors unfamiliar with the area, potentially driving heavier vehicles would cause serious and fast deterioration. The lane also passes in close proximity to properties occupied by elderly members of our community, which creates concerns over safety. Finally, visitors seeking and failing to find the existing short term rental properties do cause a nuisance to residents, often using their driveways, look in into properties or at best seeking directions and disturbing residents at unsuitable times. I urge the licensing authority to reject this application, and would encourage the property instead to be let on a long term basis, helping to address the significant shortage of properties available in Highland Perthshire for those who wish to live and work in our community. Yours faithfully Michael Hodgson Fernlea, Balnaguard, Perthshire, PH9 0PY
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