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(b) Planning Decision Notice, Report of Handling and Reference Documents (Pages 761-768)

Perth and Kinross Council · 31 August 2026
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4(i)(b) 
LRB-2026-15 
LRB-2026-15 - 25/01116/FLL - Erection of restaurant unit
with drive thru facilities and formation of vehicular access,
parking areas, landscaping and associated works, land 70
metres west of Langdale, Perth Road, Blairgowrie, PH10
6EN 
Planning Decision Notice (included in applicant’s
submission, pages 716-717) 
Report of Handling (included in applicant’s
submission, pages 719-733) 
Reference Documents (part included in applicant’s
submission, pages 16-210, 212-298, 433-613 and 623-628)

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McDonald's
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2 no. Grill Bays
38no. Car Parking Spaces
(Inc. 3no. Accessible Bays)
Patio
Deliveries
2 no. Grill Bays
Patio
Deliveries
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New grass verges established with flowering
lawn mix which contains plants which are either
low growing or can be cut low.  Should be cut to
10cm through out the growing season and left to
grow and flower between July and August.
Contains 25 wildflower and 4 grass species.
New native hedgerow and trees
for ecological enhancement
REROUTED FOOTPATH
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Shrubs and tree planting to Perth Road
frontage to soften views of the site
Scale in metres
0 10 20
KEY TO LANDSCAPE PROPOSALS
A 30.10.24 Updated in line with ecology recommedations MJB GM
Proposed Planting Details
Specimen Tree Planting
Grassland Verges
Areas of grassland to be established in landscaped verges around the site.
Cultivate and grade soil,  bring top 150mm to a fine tilth, rake and bring to
given levels, remove all stones and debris over 50mm, lay turf in stretcher
bond, firm turves using wooden turf beater.
Shrubs (90m²)
Shrubs to be pit planted 4 per m².  Planted to provide colourful,
groundcover with ecological value.  All plants to be 5 litre pot
grown stock, planted in random groups of 5, 7 or 9 plants of
same species throughout the planting bed.  360 plants in total
Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' x 72no.
Brachyglottis 'Sunshine' (Senecio) x 72no.
Ceanothus 'Blue Mound' (Californian lilac) x 72no.
Lavendula angustifolia 'Hidcote' (Lavender) x 72no.
Pachysandra terminalis (Green Carpet) x 72no.
Ornamental Shrub Planting
Areas of shrub planting for ecological enhancement to be planted in groups
around the perimeter of the site.  Cultivate and grade soil,  bring top 150mm
to a fine tilth prior to planting.
Species Rich Grass Verges (327m²)
New areas of grass verge to be established using Scotia
Seeds SCM6 flowering lawn mix which is a local Scottish
seed house, to increase biodiversity.
Contains plants which are either low growing or can be cut
low.  Should be cut to 10cm through out the growing season
and left to grow and flower between July and August.
Contains 25 wildflower and 4 grass species.
Ar
Specimen trees planted in locations indicated as per the following
specification:
Excavate tree pit 900mm x 900mm x 900mm deep (or larger to suit root ball),
backfill topsoil mixed with 80 litres of peat free compost and secure tree in an
upright position with a single timber stake and rubber tie and spacer.
Specimen Tree Planting (14 no.)
4.5m high, 18-20 cm girth Extra Heavy Standard  root balled
trees (supplied by Barcham Trees or similar approved) to be pit
planted as per above specification in locations shown
3 x Acer campestre (Field Maple) - Ac
4 X Acer rubrum (Red Maple) - Ar
2 x Alnus gutinosa (Alder) - Ag
2 x Betula pendula (Silver birch) - Bp
3 x Liquidamber styraciflua (Sweet Gum) - Ls
Hedge Planting (76 linear metres)
60-80cm high, bareroot transplants, pit planted in double
staggered row including organic compost to backfill pits at 5
plants per linear metre.  Spiral rabbit guards to each plant.
380 plants in total.
40% Crateagus monogyna (Hawthorn) x 152no.
20% Corylus avellana (Hazel) x 76no.
10% Salix caprea (Goat Willow) x 38no.
10% Cornus sanguinea (Dogwood) x 38no.
10% Sambucus nigra (Elder) x 38no.
10% Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn) x 38no.
Native Hedge Planting
A new native hedgerow to be established and maintained at 1.5m high.
Native species selected to provide ecological enhancement and seasonal
interest.
All areas of new landscaping to have the existing topsoil and subsoil
decompacted by hand digging or rotorvator.  If any imported topsoil is
required it should be placed to a depth of 450mm minimum in shrub beds
and be free of weeds or any detritus/stones larger than 50mm.
Planting should take place during the dormant planting season ie 1st
October to 28th February.  Tree planting shall be implemented as per British
Standard 8545 (Trees: from nursery to independence in the landscape –
Recommendations.
Proposed Surfacing
Refer to Architects drawing for full details of all new surfacing
Pedestrian Circulation
New tarmacadam surfaced footways
Pedestrian Circulation
New block paving surfaced footways
1 No synthetic tie (100mm below top of stake)
1 No 75mm dia, softwood FSC stake, sharpened
and knocked approx 1.0m into the soil until secure
Tree Pits & Support
300mm topsoil
600mm subsoil
Diameter and depth of tree pit to be dependant on the size of the rootball.
Minimum size 900 x 900 x 900 deep
Project
Title
Client
DescriptionDateRev Drawn
Drawing Status
- This drawing is copyright and shall not be reproduced nor used for any other purpose
without the written permission of Encon Associates - This drawing must be read in
conjunction with all other related drawings and documentation - It is the contractors
responsibility to ensure full compliance with the relevant Regulations - Until technical
approval has been obtained from the relevant Authorities it should be understood that
all drawings issued are PRELIMINARY and NOT for Construction - Should the contractor
start site work prior to approval been given, it is entirely at his own risk - Do not scale
from this drawing, use figured dimensions only - It is the contractors responsibility to
check and verify all dimensions on site - Any discrepancies to be reported to Encon
Associates immediately - All survey information is provided by the surveying company
and Encon Associates cannot accept any liability for any discrepancies there in - All
survey information to be verified on site by Contractor - For our Standard Terms and
Conditions, please visit www.enconassociates.co.uk/terms -  Alternatively, a hard copy
can be posted to you
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McDonald's
Proposed New Drive Thru
Perth Road
Blairgowrie PH10 6FW
Landscaping Scheme
FOR PLANNING APPROVAL
MB LB
23.10.24 1:200
A6760 01 F
This drawing is based on:
· Topographical Survey, reference 4240368-4101-
Blairgowrie-STTBC by Glanville dated June 2024
· 13638_AEW_2473_1004E_Proposed Site Plan by AEW
dated 28.07.25
· Ecological Appraisal by Encon Associates dated
October 2024
B 25.02.25 Updated in line with Rev E site plan MJB GM
C 13.06.25 Updated in line with site plan 1004C MJB GM
D 27.06.25 Updated site plan D plus additional planting MJB GM
E 31.07.25 Scale bar added MJB GM
F 04.08.25 Site boundary updated MJB GM

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