Appendix 2 - Objection Letter with Photographs - Ms Batchelor
Perth and Kinross Council · 1 July 2024
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Kirsty Batchelor 174 High Street Kinross KY13 8DE Email: Tel: 1st May 2024 FAO: Perth and Kinross Council Dear Sir/Madam I am writing to vehemently oppose the permit application for a burger van ‘Dirty Dog’ at 207 High Street, Kinross, KY13 8DL. The proposed establishment not only disregards our neighbourhood’s residential peace and safety, but also represents an inappropriate and unwelcome addition to an existing problematic site. There is no logical connection between the current site and the proposed burger van, highlighting the arbitrary nature of this permit application. The noise, dirt, and speeding caused by the Kinross Car Wash operation has been a constant nuisance for residents. Adding a burger van to the mix would only exacerbate these issues, creating a compound effect that would further degrade our quality of life. Allowing a burger van to operate in such close proximity to residential areas raises serious doubts about the safety and hygiene of the food being served. Without proper oversight and regulation, I have serious concerns regarding the storage of cooking oil and gas required to function as a burger van. We refuse to jeopardize the health and well-being of our community. The mere presence of a commercial operation such as a burger van will undoubtedly depreciate property values in the area. Prospective buyers will be repelled by the prospect of living next to a constant source of noise, traffic, and litter. Our homes are not commodities to be devalued for the sake of a business proposal that encourages anti-social behaviour in our community. Furthermore, there is no existing street trader license for the proposed burger van, Therefore, the application to vary condition 7 of a non-existent license is perplexing and raises serious doubts about the legitimacy of the entire process. The application is dated 19th April, however the sign was erected 28th April in an inconspicuous location between two parked vehicles. It fails to provide any compelling justification for the proposed variance. Without a clear rationale for deviating from standard licensing conditions, it is
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unreasonable to consider granting such a variance, especially in a residential area where the impacts on residents must be carefully evaluated and mitigated. I demand that the council consider the existing issues with the site and reject the permit for the burger van at this location. Our neighbourhood should not be subjected to further disruption and inconvenience. Thank you for taking our concerns into account. We trust that you will make the right decision for the well-being of our community. Yours Sincerely, Kirsty Batchelor
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