Appendix 6 - Objection (Loch Tummel Sailing Club)
Perth and Kinross Council · 11 August 2025
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Comments on Short -Term Let Licence Application ID: 2271 UPRN: 124112461 Application Submitted: 20 May 2025 To Whom it May Concern, I am writing in my capacity as Commodore for Loch Tummel Sailing Club to formally object to above application for a short-term let licence at Aldcharmaig on the North shore of Loch Tummel. Loch Tummel Sailing Club is located on the South shore of the Loch directly opposite Aldcharmaig. Our sailing area is immediately in front of the club and we run a regular calendar of sailing for dinghies and small keelboats from April through to October. The loch benefits from limited use by motorised watercraft, with longstanding code of conduct agreements from surrounding residents restricting powerboat use. This makes it a safe, tranquil environment for those using the loch to sail or for paddle sports and making it relatively unique in Scotland. At the sailing club our lease of the foreshore explicitly prevents launch of motorised craft other than rescue boats necessary for safety purposes. The club has always been recognised as a great environment for families to learn to sail. We regularly have children out sailing on the loch, hold camps for children learning to sail and host community days or local charities allowing those from the local area to come along and try sailing and make use of the loch. Aldcharmaig benefits from direct access to the Loch including a private jetty, with this access being in the middle of the sailing area used by the club. Whilst we have no general objection to the property being granted a short-term let licence, we do have significant concerns about the safety risks presented by any unregulated powerboat or jet ski use, particularly from guests who will not be familiar with the existing code of conduct on the loch.
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Should the Licencing Authority include an explicit restriction on motorised access to the loch as part of the terms of the licence then we would have no other objection. This would be consistent with the terms of our own foreshore lease, ensure that the existing agreements which serve to limit motorised access to the loch are respected and prevent risks to club members including young children. Yours faithfully Iain Macintyre Commodore, Loch Tummel Sailing Club Loch Tummel Sailing Club Foss Pitlochry PH16 5NQ