(b) Planning Decision Notice, Report of Handling and Reference Documents (Pages 591-616)
Perth and Kinross Council · 30 March 2026
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4(v)(b) LRB-2025-32 LRB-2025-32 Review of Condition 4 on planning permission 25/00998/FLL - Part Change of use of land to vehicle sales area (in retrospect), 136 Crieff Road, Perth, PH1 2NY Planning Decision Notice Report of Handling Reference Documents
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REPORT OF HANDLING DELEGATED REPORT Ref No 25/00998/FLL Ward No P11- Perth City North Due Determination Date 29th August 2025 Draft Report Date 22nd August 2025 Report Issued by Alma Bendall Date 22/8/25 PROPOSAL: Part change of use of land to vehicle sales area (in retrospect) LOCATION: 136 Crieff Road Perth PH1 2NY SUMMARY: This report recommends approval of the application as the development is considered to comply with the relevant provisions of the Development Plan and there are no material considerations apparent which outweigh the Development Plan. BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL Planning application is in part retrospect and relates to the change of use of a section of the front and rear garden area associated with the above, long established, hipped roofed bungalow, set on the south side of the Crieff Road in Perth. The property is centrally placed in a line of similar period units which occupy large well screened residential plots. Laid out in a linear fashion, the public road exists to the front, while the landscaped open space surrounding the high-rise flats off Strathtay Road is located to the rear. The application is seeking approval to store and sell motorhomes. The supporting statement indicates that any associated mechanical work will take place off-site and up to 5 motorhome vehicles are envisaged to be at the locus at any one time. SITE HISTORY 07/02237/FUL Demolition of dwelling and erection of a replacement dwelling 7 December 2007 Application Approved 24/00962/FLL Part change of use of land to vehicle sales area (in retrospect) 27 August 2024 Application Withdrawn PRE-APPLICATION CONSULTATION Pre application Reference: none undertaken
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DEVELOPMENT PLAN The Development Plan for the area comprises National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) and the Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan 2 (2019) (LDP2). National Planning Framework 4 The National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) is the Scottish Government’s long-term spatial strategy with a comprehensive set of national planning policies. This strategy sets out how to improve people’s lives by making sustainable, liveable and productive spaces. NPF4 was adopted on 13 February 2023. NPF4 has an increased status over previous NPFs and comprises part of the statutory development plan. The Council’s assessment of this application has considered the following policies of NPF4: Policy 13: Sustainable Transport Policy 14: Design, Quality & Place Policy 15; Local Living & 20 Minute Neighbourhoods Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan 2 – Adopted November 2019 The Local Development Plan 2 (LDP2) is the most recent statement of Council policy and is augmented by Supplementary Guidance. The principal policies are: Policy 1A: Placemaking Policy 1B: Placemaking Policy 17: Residential Areas Policy 55: Nuisance from artificial light Policy 60B: New Development Proposals Statutory Supplementary Guidance • Supplementary Guidance - Air Quality (adopted in 2020) • Supplementary Guidance - Delivering Zero Waste (adopted in 2020) • Supplementary Guidance - Developer Contributions & Affordable Housing (adopted in 2020) • Supplementary Guidance - Placemaking (adopted in 2020)
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OTHER MATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS National Guidance The Scottish Government expresses its planning policies through, Planning Advice Notes, Creating Places, Designing Streets, National Roads Development Guide and a series of Circulars. Planning Advice Notes The following Scottish Government Planning Advice Notes (PANs) and Guidance Documents are of relevance to the proposal: • PAN 51 Planning, Environmental Protection and Regulation • PAN 61 Planning and Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems • PAN 68 Design Statements • PAN 75 Planning for Transport • PAN 77 Designing Safer Places Creating Places 2013 Creating Places is the Scottish Government’s policy statement on architecture and place. It sets out the comprehensive value good design can deliver. It notes that successful places can unlock opportunities, build vibrant communities and contribute to a flourishing economy and set out actions that can achieve positive changes in our places. Designing Streets 2010 Designing Streets is the policy statement in Scotland for street design and changes the emphasis of guidance on street design towards place-making and away from a system focused upon the dominance of motor vehicles. It was created to support the Scottish Government’s place-making agenda, alongside Creating Places. National Roads Development Guide 2014 This document supports Designing Streets and expands on its principles and is considered to be the technical advice that should be followed in designing and approving of all streets including parking provision. CONSULTATION RESPONSES Transportation And Development – have raised no concerns Environmental Health (Noise Odour) – support conditional approval REPRESENTATIONS Number of representations received: 0 Additional Statements Received: Screening Opinion Not Required Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): Environmental Report Not applicable
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Appropriate Assessment under Habitats Regulations Habitats Regulations Not Required Design Statement or Design and Access Statement Submitted Report on Impact or Potential Impact eg Flood Risk Assessment Not Required APPRAISAL Sections 25 and 37 (2) of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 require that planning decisions be made in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. The Development Plan comprises NPF4 and the Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan 2019. The relevant policy considerations are outlined in the policy section above and are considered in more detail below. In terms of other material considerations, involving considerations of the Council’s other approved policies and supplementary guidance, these are discussed below only where relevant. The determining issues in this case are whether; the proposal complies with development plan policy; or if there are any other material considerations which justify a departure from policy. Policy Appraisal The subjects are located within the settlement boundary in an area identified primarily for residential uses. The principle of the development falls largely to be considered under Policy 17 Residential Areas of LDP2 and Policy 15 Local Living of NPF4 as these polices afford support for business proposals within residential areas, - provided that the character and amenity of the area is protected or enhanced. Other background policies share similar goals however in terms of the regulation of noise and light emissions and servicing of the site. The proposals are considered to comply with Policy 17: Residential Areas of LDP2, 15 Local Living of NPF4 as well as other background considerations. Layout An “L” shaped area of land has been identified at the entrance to the property to accommodate a minimum of 3 visitor/client parking space. Secure gates will then lead prospective purchasers around to the rear of the house to a gravel area containing the motor homes. Roughly just over one third of the back of the house will be set aside for the display and inspection of vehicles. The rear of the plot slopes upwards to the west, so the land identified is the lowest set area of ground closest to the house. Steps exist to access the rest of the garden which is enclosed by mature tree/hedge and fencing. Existing landscape features will be retained, so the rear will remain largely secluded and unchanged. The proposal as a result are considered to comply with the placemaking policies of LDP2 and NPF4.
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Residential Amenity Plans indicate that the units will be advertised for sale online, where bookings will be taken to view motor homes, in advance of any third party visiting the site. This affords some regulation over numbers of patrons and limits the potential for disturbance or noise. The supporting statement confirms that any mechanical or servicing work will take place off site. While no third-party comments have been received, given the nature of the proposals, and potential impacts, in respect of noise and disturbance such as with the valeting of multiple vehicles, a temporary permission is deemed appropriate at this time. Environmental Health Officers have considered the proposal and not raised any issues of concern, indicating that a condition restricting the hours of operations is warranted to help protect established residential amenity. In view of the conditions being applied, there should be no significant adverse impacts or significant long-term change which would impinge on the character or amenity of the local area. The proposals are as a result, in accordance with policy 17 of LDP2. Roads and Access Transportation Officers are content with the access, parking and turning facilities and no issues with access or parking in respect of the commercial operations have been noted. Drainage and Flooding No drainage or flooding considerations are anticipated. Natural Heritage and Biodiversity The proposals raise no adverse impacts, a condition has been added to retain the established trees and hedges at the site which will assist in this regard as well as screening of the site. Developer Contributions The Developer Contributions Guidance is not applicable to this application and therefore no contributions are required in this instance. Economic Impact The economic impact of the proposal is likely to be minimal and limited to the construction phase of the development.
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VARIATION OF APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 32A This application was varied prior to determination, in accordance with the terms of section 32A of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, as amended. The variations incorporate changes to PLANNING OBLIGATIONS AND LEGAL AGREEMENTS None required. DIRECTION BY SCOTTISH MINISTERS None applicable to this proposal. CONCLUSION AND REASONS FOR DECISION To conclude, the application must be determined in accordance with the Development Plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. In this respect, the proposal is considered to comply with NPF4, and the adopted Local Development Plan 2 (2019). Account has been taken of the relevant material considerations and none has been found that would justify overriding the Development Plan. Accordingly, the proposal is approved subject to the following conditions. Conditions and Reasons 1 Permission is hereby granted for a limited period of 5 years and shall expire on 31st August 2030. Reason - In the interests of residential amenity; to ensure a satisfactory standard of local environmental quality and to enable the Planning Authority to review the circumstances pertaining to the change of use. 2 In the event that the business use hereby approved is no longer active or discontinued, all associated motor homes shall be removed from the site and the garden ground shall be reinstated back to its original condition and use, within 28 days, or before the expiry of the temporary consent (whichever is sooner), to the satisfaction of the Council as Planning Authority. Reason - In the interests of visual and residential amenity; to ensure a satisfactory standard of local environmental quality. 3 The development hereby approved must be carried out in accordance with the approved drawings and documents, unless otherwise provided for by conditions imposed by this decision notice. Reason - To ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the approved drawings and documents.
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4 The hours of operation shall be restricted to between 0700 hours and 1900 hours Monday to Saturday only, with no operations permitted on Sundays. Reason - In order to safeguard the neighbouring residential amenity in the area. 5 All trees, hedging and boundary enclosures at the site and adjoining land associated with the property, shall be retained. Reason - To ensure a satisfactory standard of development and environmental quality and to reserve the rights of the Planning Authority. Justification The proposal is in accordance with the Development Plan and there are no material reasons which justify departing from the Development Plan. Informatives 1 As soon as practicable after the development is complete, the person who completes the development is obliged by section 27B of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (as amended) to give the planning authority written notice of that position. Please use the form attached herewith. 2 The applicant should be aware of the requirements of the Council's Environment and Regulatory Services in relation to waste collection from the site and should ensure adequate measures are provided on site to allow for the collection of waste. 3 The display of advertisements, erection of lighting, changes to surface materials or approved layout/business operations are likely to require further consent from the Planning Authority. 4 Please remember that the granting of planning permission other associated consent by the Planning Authority does not affect the responsibility of the developer to ensure all other necessary permissions, consents and approvals are in place prior to commencement of works. Developers should also ensure appropriate accommodations are made in respect of services and third party infrastructure and may wish to check proposals against the information held at https://www.linesearchbeforeudig.co.uk/. Procedural Notes Not Applicable. PLANS AND DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THIS DECISION 01 02 03 04
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