Appendix 1 - Submission from Applicant
Perth and Kinross Council · 3 November 2025
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1 SPR STL From: Guest Services Sent: 14 October 2025 20:14 To: Subject: Re: Objections to Granting of a Short Term Let Licence Attachments: Applicant_Statement_Alltmor_Retreat_UPDATED.pdf; Management_Plan_Alltmor_Retreat.pdf Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed CAUTION: This email originated from an external organisation. Do not follow guidance, click links, or open attachments unless you have verified the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mr Gibson, We enclose our Applicant’s Statement and Management Plan for the above application. We respectfully submit that the operation is professionally managed, locally supervised, and designed to protect residential amenity. We address each objection in detail and, to further reassure the Committee, we offer the following conditions for inclusion in any grant of licence: 1. Max occupancy 6; no parties/events. 2. Outdoor areas and hot tub not in use after 22:00 (hot tub 10:00–22:00 only; remote shut-off). 3. Guest vehicles restricted to the two private gravel bays opposite the property (no on- street/verge parking). 4. 24/7 local contact (Gabriella Deak-Varga) with on-site attendance within 75 minutes of any substantiated complaint. 5. Complaint/noise log maintained and available to PKC on request. 6. Refuse set-out only on collection morning; removed within 24 hours. 7. Licence to lapse on change of ownership/management.
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2 We note the proximity of Cornerstone and the Village Hall as valued community venues that contribute some evening activity. Within this context, our strictly time-limited and monitored outdoor use will not add materially to local noise. We would be grateful if the Committee would grant the application subject to the above conditions. We will attend the proposed 3 November 2025 hearing and are happy to assist with any queries. Could you please send the zoom link over in due course. Yours sincerely, Alltmor Retreat Ltd (Mr & Mrs Morton) Correspondence: 1 Allt Mor Crescent, Kinloch Rannoch, PH16 5PJ Good afternoon, Mr & Mrs Morton As discussed with your contact and day to day manager I write with regards to the application for a short-term let Licence for the premises located at 1 Allt Mor Crescent, Kinloch Rannoch, Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, PH16 5PJ. Your application has received 3 letters of objection all of which have been redacted and attached. The objections will be considered at a Licensing Committee meeting to be convened at a future date. However, you will receive notification by way of an invite letter confirming the date, time and location of the meeting at which time you will have the opportunity to speak to your application and answer any questions the Licensing Committee may have. The current proposal is for this to be heard on 3rd November 2025 when the committee next meet. Further information can be viewed at Objections and Representations to a short term let licence application. In the interim, we encourage the host/operator to engage with neighbours to resolve any concerns before a Committee Meeting is convened. If the objection(s) are resolved to the satisfaction of all parties before such a Committee Meeting is convened, please contact us as soon as possible. Kind regards,
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Applicant’s Statement Application for Short-Term Let Licence – Alltmor Retreat Ltd (Mr & Mrs Morton) Property Address: 1 Allt Mor Crescent, Kinloch Rannoch, PH16 5PJ This statement is submitted in support of the Short-Term Let Licence application for 1 Allt Mor Crescent, Kinloch Rannoch. The property is a three-bedroom semi-detached home intended for secondary letting, accommodating a maximum of six guests. It has been carefully prepared to meet or exceed all requirements under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (Licensing of Short-Term Lets) Order 2022. 1. Property and Management Overview The property will be operated by Alltmor Retreat Ltd (Mr & Mrs Morton). The day-to-day manager is Gabriella Deak-Varga, who lives locally and is contactable 24 hours a day, attending on site within approximately 75 minutes if required. The property benefits from two clearly marked gravel parking bays opposite the house, which have been maintained by the applicants and signposted for guest use. A quiet inverter hot tub has been installed for guest relaxation, with operational hours strictly limited to 10:00 – 22:00 and the ability for remote shut-off via Wi-Fi control. CCTV and a smart doorbell system are in place for guest liaison and deterrence of misuse, in line with GDPR guidance. 2. Addressing Neighbour Concerns Three letters of objection have been received, primarily raising concerns regarding noise, parking, community character, and alleged premature advertising. Each point is addressed below. It is also relevant to note that the property sits opposite the Cornerstone community venue and adjacent to the Village Hall, both of which are valued local amenities that host evening events and occasional licensed gatherings. The applicants fully support these facilities and recognise that they naturally contribute to a modest level of background activity and late-night departures. Against this context, the limited and strictly controlled use of the property’s small Wi-Fi-timed hot tub (operational only between 10:00 and 22:00) is unlikely to result in any perceptible increase in noise or disturbance within the neighbourhood.
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• Noise and Hot Tub Use – The hot tub is fitted with a quiet inverter pump and insulated cover. Guests are instructed not to use outdoor areas after 22:00. The system can be deactivated remotely if required. House rules and signage reinforce quiet hours between 22:00 and 08:00. • Parking and Traffic – Two private off-road parking spaces are provided directly opposite the property. Guests are prohibited from using on-street or verge parking, with signage in place and this condition reinforced in the booking terms. • Community and Over-Provision – Each application is considered on its merits. The property provides quality, well-managed accommodation that supports local businesses, rather than displacing residents. It employs local cleaning and maintenance staff, contributing to community income. • Advertising – The website currently visible online is a temporary holding page used to reserve the domain and test layout. It is not a booking platform and has never accepted reservations prior to licence approval. Testimonials visible are template placeholders from the web design stage. • Safety and Management – All electrical, fire and gas safety checks (EICR, PAT, LD2 alarms, insurance) are complete. Guests are vetted through ID and card verification; bookings require valid credit-card details, reducing risk of misuse or anti-social behaviour. 3. Proposed Licence Conditions The applicants wish to demonstrate good faith and propose the following enforceable conditions to address any residual concerns: • Maximum occupancy: six persons – no parties or events. • Hot tub and outdoor areas not to be used after 22:00. • Parking limited to two vehicles on the designated gravel area only. • 24/7 local contact (Gabriella Deak-Varga) to attend within 75 minutes of any substantiated complaint. • Noise and complaint log maintained and available to PKC on request. • Refuse to be presented only on collection mornings and removed within 24 hours. • Licence to lapse automatically if ownership or management changes. 4. Conclusion Alltmor Retreat Ltd respectfully requests that the Licensing Committee approve this application subject to the above conditions. The proposed operation is professional, locally managed, and fully aligned with the objectives of the PKC Short-Term Let Licensing Policy: protecting residential amenity, supporting tourism, and ensuring safety.
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Management Plan – Alltmor Retreat Ltd (Mr & Mrs Morton) Property Address: 1 Allt Mor Crescent, Kinloch Rannoch, PH16 5PJ Contact Details Licence Holder: Alltmor Retreat Ltd (Mr & Mrs Morton) Day-to-Day Manager: Gabriella Deak-Varga 24/7 contact.. Occupancy & Conduct Maximum occupancy 6 persons. No parties or events. Quiet hours 22:00 – 08:00. Guests must comply with house rules displayed within the property. Noise & Disturbance Control Hot tub operational 10:00 to22:00 only, on Wi-Fi timer allowing remote deactivation. CCTV and smart doorbell monitor arrivals and support guest communication. Any complaints are logged and addressed immediately. Parking & Refuse Two gravelled parking bays opposite property, clearly signed for guest use only. No on- stret parking. Bins to be placed out only on collection mornings and returned within 24 hours. Safety & Maintenance EICR, PAT testing, LD2 fire detection and CO alarms completed. Fire risk assessment on file. Property cleaned and inspected after each departure and weekly by manager. Complaint Procedure All complaints directed to Gabriella Deak-Varga who investigates within 24 hours. Any substantiated issues are reported to PKC Licensing if required. Record Keeping Logs maintained for noise complaints, guest issues, maintenance and safety checks. Available for inspe ction by PKC on request.