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3 Perth and Kinross Local Review Body Minute of hybrid meeting of the Perth and Kinross Local Review Body held on Monday 23 June 2025. Present: Councillor B Brawn, Councillor D Cuthbert and Councillor I Massie. In Attendance: L Tierney (Planning Adviser); G Fogg (Legal Adviser); and A Brown (Democratic Support Officer) (all Legal and Governance). Also Attending: M Pasternak and S Dockerill (both Legal and Governance); C McLaren (Planning). Councillor B Brawn, Convener, Presiding 1. Welcome Councillor Brawn welcomed all present to the meeting. 2. Declarations of Interest There were no Declarations of Interest made in terms of the Councillors Code of Conduct. 3. Minutes The minute of meeting of the Local Review Body of 26 May 2025 was submitted and noted. 4. Applications For Review (i) LRB-2025-09 25/00180/FLL - Change of use of flat to short term let accommodation unit, 15 Vasart Court, Perth, PH1 5QZ - Mr V Halanchak Members considered a Notice of Review seeking a review of the decision by the Appointed Officer to refuse a change of use of flat to short term let accommodation unit, 15 Vasart Court, Perth, PH1 5QZ. The Planning Adviser displayed photographs of the site and described the proposal, and thereafter summarised the Appointed Officer’s Report of Handling and the grounds set out in the Notice of Review. Decision: Resolved by unanimous decision that: (i) having regard to the material before the Local Review Body and the comments from the Planning Adviser, sufficient information was before the Local Review Body to determine the matter without further procedure.
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Thereafter, resolved by unanimous decision that: (ii) the review application for a change of use of flat to short term let accommodation unit, 15 Vasart Court, Perth, PH1 5QZ, be refused for the following reasons: (1) By virtue of the potential for an increase in noise nuisance both when using the property, and arriving/leaving the property, the proposal would impact adversely on the existing character and amenity of the local area which is predominately residential in character, particularly the residential amenity of those living permanently in the block and close by. Accordingly, the proposal is contrary to Policy 30(e) (Tourism) of the National Planning Framework 4 (2023) which states that new proposal for short term holiday letting will not be supported where the proposal will result in an unacceptable impact on local amenity and character of the area. (2) By virtue of the shared entry arrangements, the flatted nature of the property and the predominately residential character of the existing area, the proposal would result in an increased potential for noise nuisance and general disturbance to occur and affect other existing residents in the block, and those living close by. It would also introduce a land use which is not compatible with the surrounding predominately residential properties. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy 17 (Residential Areas) of the adopted Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan 2 (2019) and the Council's non-statutory Planning Guidance on Short Term Lets which both seeks to protect existing residential amenity, and Policy 1A of the adopted Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan 2 (2019) which seeks to ensure that all new proposals contribute positively to the surrounding environment. (3) By virtue of the potential for an increase in noise nuisance both when using the property and arriving/leaving the property the proposal is contrary to Policy 56 of the adopted Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan 2 (2019) which looks to protect sensitive receptors from noise generating sources. (4) It has not been demonstrated that there is a sufficient level of either designated or available parking to service the use of the property as a short term let. The proposal is therefore contrary to the principles of the National Roads Development Guide 2015 which requires all new developments to have suitable parking provisions. Justification The proposal is not in accordance with the Development Plan and there are no material reasons which justify departing from the Development Plan.
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(ii) LRB-2025-10 24/01954/FLL – Installation of solar panels and cabinet, South Lodge, Ballindean, Inchture, Perth, PH14 9SF – Mr G Ritchie Members considered a Notice of Review seeking a review of the decision by the Appointed Officer to refuse the installation of solar panels and cabinet, South Lodge, Ballindean, Inchture, Perth, PH14 9SF. The Planning Adviser displayed photographs of the site and described the proposal, and thereafter summarised the Appointed Officer’s Report of Handling and the grounds set out in the Notice of Review. Decision: Resolved by unanimous decision that: (i) having regard to the material before the Local Review Body and the comments from the Planning Adviser, the Local Review Body determined that it was minded to uphold the review application and grant planning consent, subject to a satisfactory Bat Survey being submitted by the applicant, and, thereafter, the imposition of appropriate planning conditions and informatives. (ii) it be delegated to the LRB Planning Adviser to assess the Bat Survey, and determine its suitability. (iii) the applicant be advised that they will be required to obtain Listed Building Consent, by reapplying to the Planning Authority, before any work may commence following approval. Justification Members considered that, due to the location, screening of view from the road, and the modern appearance of the extension and conservatory where the panels will be located that the review be granted.
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