Appendix 3 - Objection - Mr Porter

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CDS STL
From: Geoffrey Porter
Sent: 29 August 2023 09:04
To: CDS STL
Subject: Short Term Lease Objection - Gushat Cottage , Strathtay, PH9 0PG
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Short Term Lease ObjecƟon - Gushat CoƩage , Strathtay, PH9 0PG 
As a member of Strathtay Golf Club and Perthshire resident I object to the above short-term let licence applicaƟon: 
The local community has seen a large increase in the number of holiday lets, and empty second homes over recent
years, and this is killing this village community, I fear that local ameniƟes will soon become lost i.e. Local School, Post
Office, bus services. 
The village of Strathtay has a lack of long term rental properƟes, which I think is adding to the change demographics
of the village. The populaƟon seams to be ageing. This has reduced the ability of local businesses to properly recruit
staff.
The is a medium sized property which sits in the heart of the village within walking distance of local ameniƟes such
as the post office. It is a property which could be easily placed in the long term let market. 
There is a lack of affordable and appropriate housing for local residents and granƟng this short-term let licence
would have a detrimental effect on local the community and services that are reliant on, permanent residents. 
For all of the above reasons I would encourage Perth and Kinross Council to reject this short-term let licence
applicaƟon. 
Kind regards, 
Geoff Porter
Mailer Way
Perth  PH2 0GE