Appendix 7 - Objection (Mossaheb & McLaren)
Perth and Kinross Council · 11 August 2025
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Objection to Short-Term Let Licence Application at Aldcharmaig/ Schiehallion House PKC Short-Term Let Licence Application ID: 2271 UPRN: 124112461 Application submitted: 20 May 2025 We write to tender our formal objections to the above application for a short-term let licence at Aldcharmaig, Loch Tummel. Under Reference 18/01875/FLL, planning consent was granted, on 6 February 2019, for the erection of a private dwellinghouse. This current application now seeks to change, fundamentally and materially, the use of the property by converting it to a commercial short- term let to accommodate up to 10 guests. This raises serious concerns regarding the impact on the local area. Unfortunately, none of the proprietors across the loch from Aldcharmaig was consulted on the application for the construction of the original dwelling and the position and size of the house, and its outbuildings, already have an obvious visual impact. Light from the property reflects strongly off the water, particularly at night. This is likely to be intensified if the property is being used as, in effect, a hospitality venue. There was considerable noise disturbance when the building of the house was taking place and if the property is now to be used as a holiday let then this is going to continue and intensify. It is well known that sound travels audibly across water, particularly during calm weather, and even low-level conversations and low-volume music will be clearly heard by the proprietors on the south side. Usage of the loch is also going to be an issue. To date, this has been a tranquil loch used by sailors and anglers and where there has been general consensus about the watercrafts which were suitable. There is a long-established sailing club on the south side of the loch and outboard motors for other boats are generally restricted to a maximum of 5 horsepower. All this would be threatened if, for example, power boats, water or jet skis were to be offered for use by guests. There would undoubtedly be noise disruption as well as serious safety concerns for other loch users. We feel that were this property to be granted a licence for short-term letting the impact on the local environment and on resident loch dwellers would be immense and we, therefore, submit that the application should be refused. Dr Namdar Mossaheb Sronan Foss PH16 5NQ Ishbel Jane Dow McLaren (Mrs N Mossaheb) Sronan Foss PH16 5NQ