Item 5(i) LRB-2022-47
Perth and Kinross Council · 13 March 2023
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5(i) LRB-2022-47 LRB-2022-47 22/00772/FLL - Extension to dwellinghouse and erection of porch, Sunnyhall, Kinnaird, Inchture, PH14 9QY INDEX (a) Papers submitted by the Applicant (Pages 393-414) (b) Decision Notice (Pages 417-418) Report of Handling (Pages 419-425) Reference Documents (Pages 403-409) (c) Representations (Pages 427-430) (d) Further Information (Pages 431-436) 391
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5(i)(a) LRB-2022-47 LRB-2022-47 22/00772/FLL - Extension to dwellinghouse and erection of porch, Sunnyhall, Kinnaird, Inchture, PH14 9QY PAPERS SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT 393
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Page 1 of 5 Pullar House 35 Kinnoull Street Perth PH1 5GD Tel: 01738 475300 Fax: 01738 475310 Email: onlineapps@pkc.gov.uk Applications cannot be validated until all the necessary documentation has been submitted and the required fee has been paid. Thank you for completing this application form: ONLINE REFERENCE 100557423-003 The online reference is the unique reference for your online form only. The Planning Authority will allocate an Application Number when your form is validated. Please quote this reference if you need to contact the planning Authority about this application. Applicant or Agent Details Are you an applicant or an agent? * (An agent is an architect, consultant or someone else acting on behalf of the applicant in connection with this application) Applicant Agent Agent Details Please enter Agent details Company/Organisation: Ref. Number: You must enter a Building Name or Number, or both: * First Name: * Building Name: Last Name: * Building Number: Address 1 Telephone Number: * (Street): * Extension Number: Address 2: Mobile Number: Town/City: * Fax Number: Country: * Postcode: * Email Address: * Is the applicant an individual or an organisation/corporate entity? * Individual Organisation/Corporate entity D.A.D.Scotland Scott Malcolm west High Street 24 First Floor Office 07514489179 DD8 1BA Angus Forfar info@dadscot.com 395
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Page 2 of 5 Applicant Details Please enter Applicant details Title: You must enter a Building Name or Number, or both: * Other Title: Building Name: First Name: * Building Number Address 1 Last Name: * (Street): * Company/Organisation Address 2: Telephone Number: * Town/City: * Extension Number: Country: * Mobile Number: Postcode: * Fax Number: Email Address: * Site Address Details Planning Authority: Full postal address of the site (including postcode where available): Address 1: Address 2: Address 3: Address 4: Address 5: Town/City/Settlement: Post Code: Please identify/describe the location of the site or sites Northing Easting Miss SUNNYHALL Julie Perth and Kinross Council Graham KINNAIRD VILLAGE KINNAIRD INCHTURE PERTH 729196 323900 396
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Page 3 of 5 Description of Proposal Please provide a description of your proposal to which your review relates. The description should be the same as given in the application form, or as amended with the agreement of the planning authority: * (Max 500 characters) Type of Application What type of application did you submit to the planning authority? * Application for planning permission (including householder application but excluding application to work minerals). Application for planning permission in principle. Further application. Application for approval of matters specified in conditions. What does your review relate to? * Refusal Notice. Grant of permission with Conditions imposed. No decision reached within the prescribed period (two months after validation date or any agreed extension) – deemed refusal. Statement of reasons for seeking review You must state in full, why you are a seeking a review of the planning authority’s decision (or failure to make a decision). Your statement must set out all matters you consider require to be taken into account in determining your review. If necessary this can be provided as a separate document in the ‘Supporting Documents’ section: * (Max 500 characters) Note: you are unlikely to have a further opportunity to add to your statement of appeal at a later date, so it is essential that you produce all of the information you want the decision-maker to take into account. You should not however raise any new matter which was not before the planning authority at the time it decided your application (or at the time expiry of the period of determination), unless you can demonstrate that the new matter could not have been raised before that time or that it not being raised before that time is a consequence of exceptional circumstances. Have you raised any matters which were not before the appointed officer at the time the Yes No Determination on your application was made? * If yes, you should explain in the box below, why you are raising the new matter, why it was not raised with the appointed officer before your application was determined and why you consider it should be considered in your review: * (Max 500 characters) Extension to dwellinghouse and erection of sun room and porch at Sunnyhall Kinnaird. Attached in supporting documents. 397
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Page 4 of 5 Please provide a list of all supporting documents, materials and evidence which you wish to submit with your notice of review and intend to rely on in support of your review. You can attach these documents electronically later in the process: * (Max 500 characters) Application Details Please provide the application reference no. given to you by your planning authority for your previous application. What date was the application submitted to the planning authority? * What date was the decision issued by the planning authority? * Review Procedure The Local Review Body will decide on the procedure to be used to determine your review and may at any time during the review process require that further information or representations be made to enable them to determine the review. Further information may be required by one or a combination of procedures, such as: written submissions; the holding of one or more hearing sessions and/or inspecting the land which is the subject of the review case. Can this review continue to a conclusion, in your opinion, based on a review of the relevant information provided by yourself and other parties only, without any further procedures? For example, written submission, hearing session, site inspection. * Yes No In the event that the Local Review Body appointed to consider your application decides to inspect the site, in your opinion: Can the site be clearly seen from a road or public land? * Yes No Is it possible for the site to be accessed safely and without barriers to entry? * Yes No If there are reasons why you think the local Review Body would be unable to undertake an unaccompanied site inspection, please explain here. (Max 500 characters) Notice of Review Statement 70038.009 Sunnyhall Kinnaird 70038.001 Existing Plans and Elevations Sunnyhall Kinnaird 70038.002 Proposed Plan and Section Sunnyhall Kinnaird 70038.003A Proposed Elevations Sunnyhall Kinnaird 70038.004A Existing Site Plan Sunnyhall Kinnaird 70038.005A Proposed Site Plan Sunnyhall Kinnaird 70038.006A Location Plan Sunnyhall Kinnaird 70038.007 Roof Plan Sunnyhall Kinnaird 70038.008 Photographs 22/000772/FLL 17/06/2022 I believe they could undertake an unaccompanied site inspection however the last part of the track up to the property requires at times a 4x4 vehicle or the last 300 yards to be completed on foot. 25/04/2022 398
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Page 5 of 5 Checklist – Application for Notice of Review Please complete the following checklist to make sure you have provided all the necessary information in support of your appeal. Failure to submit all this information may result in your appeal being deemed invalid. Have you provided the name and address of the applicant?. * Yes No Have you provided the date and reference number of the application which is the subject of this Yes No review? * If you are the agent, acting on behalf of the applicant, have you provided details of your name Yes No N/A and address and indicated whether any notice or correspondence required in connection with the review should be sent to you or the applicant? * Have you provided a statement setting out your reasons for requiring a review and by what Yes No procedure (or combination of procedures) you wish the review to be conducted? * Note: You must state, in full, why you are seeking a review on your application. Your statement must set out all matters you consider require to be taken into account in determining your review. You may not have a further opportunity to add to your statement of review at a later date. It is therefore essential that you submit with your notice of review, all necessary information and evidence that you rely on and wish the Local Review Body to consider as part of your review. Please attach a copy of all documents, material and evidence which you intend to rely on Yes No (e.g. plans and Drawings) which are now the subject of this review * Note: Where the review relates to a further application e.g. renewal of planning permission or modification, variation or removal of a planning condition or where it relates to an application for approval of matters specified in conditions, it is advisable to provide the application reference number, approved plans and decision notice (if any) from the earlier consent. Declare – Notice of Review I/We the applicant/agent certify that this is an application for review on the grounds stated. Declaration Name: Mr Scott Malcolm Declaration Date: 19/08/2022 399
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5(i)(b) LRB-2022-47 LRB-2022-47 22/00772/FLL - Extension to dwellinghouse and erection of porch, Sunnyhall, Kinnaird, Inchture, PH14 9QY PLANNING DECISION NOTICE REPORT OF HANDLING REFERENCE DOCUMENTS (included in applicant’s submission, pages 403-409) 415
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Page 1 of 3 Miss Julie Graham c/o DAD.Scotland Scott Malcolm First Floor Office 24 West High Street Forfar DD8 1BA Pullar House 35 Kinnoull Street PERTH PH1 5GD Date of Notice:17th June 2022 TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (SCOTLAND) ACT Application Reference: 22/00772/FLL I am directed by the Planning Authority under the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Acts currently in force, to refuse your application registered on 11th May 2022 for Planning Permission for Extension to dwellinghouse and erection of porch Sunnyhall Kinnaird Inchture Perth PH14 9QY David Littlejohn Head of Planning and Development Reasons for Refusal 1. The proposal, by virtue of its double-depth plan, excessive volume, proportions and visual massing, unsympathetic windows and doors, varying roof pitches, incongruous mansard roof design, and combined, cumulative effects, would overwhelm the modest cottage and significantly detract from its character and appearance. Approval would therefore be contrary to the Perth & Kinross Placemaking Guide 2020 and Policies 1A and 1B(c) of Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan 2, 2019, which seek to ensure that development contributes positively to the quality of the built environment, in terms of design, appearance, height, scale, massing and materials, in order to respect the character and amenity of the place. 2. No bat survey has been submitted. Accordingly, the ecological impact of the development cannot be ascertained, and it cannot be shown that any impact can be avoided, or satisfactorily mitigated, to ensure the safeguarding of protected species and wildlife habitats. Accordingly, the proposal is contrary to Policy 41 of Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan 2, 2019, which seeks to safeguard wildlife, habitats and protected species from detrimental impacts. 417
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2 Justification The proposal is not in accordance with the Development Plan and there are no material reasons which justify departing from the Development Plan. Notes The plans and documents relating to this decision are listed below and are displayed on Perth and Kinross Council’s website at www.pkc.gov.uk “Online Planning Applications” page Plan Reference 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 418
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REPORT OF HANDLING DELEGATED REPORT Ref No 22/00772/FLL Ward No P1- Carse Of Gowrie Due Determination Date 10th July 2022 Draft Report Date 15th June 2022 Report Issued by KS Date 15th June 2022 PROPOSAL: Extension to dwellinghouse and erection of porch LOCATION: Sunnyhall Kinnaird Inchture Perth PH14 9QY SUMMARY: This report recommends refusal of the application as the development is considered to be contrary to the relevant provisions of the Development Plan and there are no material considerations apparent which justify setting aside the Development Plan. SITE VISIT: In line with established practices, the need to visit the application site has been carefully considered by the case officer. The application site and its context have been viewed by a variety of remote and electronic means, such as aerial and satellite imagery, in addition to photographs submitted by interested parties. This information has meant that, in this case, it is possible and appropriate to determine this application without a physical visit as it provides an acceptable basis on which to consider the potential impacts of this proposed development. SITE PHOTOGRAPHS 419
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BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL Sunnyhall is a detached cottage which is located within the Sidlaw Hills Local Landscape Area in Kinnaird, approximately 4 kilometres to the northwest of Inchture. This application seeks detailed planning permission for the erection of various extensions to the south, east and north of the property. SITE HISTORY 04/02181/FUL Extension to dwellinghouse Application Refused – 10 January 2005 06/00262/FUL Extension to dwellinghouse Application Approved – 28 April 2006 11/00656/FLL Renewal of planning consent (06/00262/FUL) to extend dwellinghouse Application Withdrawn – 10 June 2011 PRE-APPLICATION CONSULTATION Pre application Reference: Not Applicable. NATIONAL POLICY AND GUIDANCE The Scottish Government expresses its planning policies through The National Planning Framework, the Scottish Planning Policy (SPP), Planning Advice Notes (PAN), Creating Places, Designing Streets, National Roads Development Guide and a series of Circulars. DEVELOPMENT PLAN The Development Plan for the area comprises the TAYplan Strategic Development Plan 2016-2036 and the Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan 2 (2019). TAYplan Strategic Development Plan 2016 – 2036 - Approved October 2017 Whilst there are no specific policies or strategies directly relevant to this proposal the overall vision of the TAYplan should be noted. The vision states “By 2036 the TAYplan area will be sustainable, more attractive, competitive and vibrant without creating an unacceptable burden on our planet. The quality of life will make it a place of first choice where more people choose to live, work, study and visit, and where businesses choose to invest and create jobs.” 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 420
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Policy 1B: Placemaking Policy 39: Landscape Policy 41: Biodiversity OTHER POLICIES AND GUIDANCE Perth & Kinross Council’s guidance: “Bat Surveys: What are bat surveys and when do I need one?” The Perth & Kinross Placemaking Guide 2020 states that; “Extensions should respect the shape, scale and proportions of the existing building… In most cases an extension should be a subordinate addition in all respects” CONSULTATION RESPONSES Scottish Water No objections on the grounds of water infrastructure. However, an informative note has been recommended in the event that planning permission is granted. REPRESENTATIONS No letters of representation have been received in relation to this proposal. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS Screening Opinion EIA Not Required Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): Environmental Report Not Applicable Appropriate Assessment Habitats Regulations – AA Not Required Design Statement or Design and Access Statement Not Required 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 for the area comprises the approved TAYplan and the adopted LDP2. 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. 421
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Policy Appraisal Alterations and extensions to an existing domestic dwellinghouse are generally considered to be acceptable in principle. Nevertheless, consideration must be given to the scale, form, massing, design, position, proportions and external appearance of the proposed development, within the context of the application site, and whether it would have an adverse impact upon visual amenity. Design and Layout Sunnyhall is a detached cottage which is located within the Sidlaw Hills Local Landscape Area in Kinnaird, approximately 4 kilometres to the northwest of Inchture. The traditional cottage has a recti-linear form, with a hipped roof pantry to the rear and an unfortunate modern multi-faceted lounge extension on the south elevation. This application seeks detailed planning permission for the erection of further extensions, to the south, east and north of the property. Visual Amenity The proposal consists of three main extensions. A lean-to extension is proposed on the south elevation, in-filling the recess between the lounge extension and the cottage. A further lean-to extension is proposed on the north elevation, again, in- filling the recess between the pantry and the cottage. A further extension is proposed on the east elevation, which seeks to form a second level by doubling the plan depth of the original cottage. This would create an increased roof volume for the upper level. The proportions of this extension are excessive in comparison to the original cottage. The proportions, scale and visual massing would overwhelm the modest cottage and the form and hipped-roof, mansard design would be an incongruous feature which would detract from its character and appearance. Additionally, the combination of two previous extensions and the three proposed extensions, would have an overwhelming cumulative effect on the cottage, engulfing virtually its entire footprint. The incongruous appearance would also be exacerbated by the proposed variety of window, door and rooflight orientations and proportions, the mixture of varying and inconsistent roof pitches and the unlikely probability that the shallow-pitched lean-to extensions would be capable of being slated to match the cottage. Accordingly, the proposal is contrary to the Perth & Kinross Placemaking Guide 2020 and Policies 1A and 1B of Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan 2, 2019, which seek to ensure that development contributes positively to the quality of the built environment, in terms of design, appearance, height, scale, massing and materials, in order to respect the character and amenity of the place. It is noteworthy that a previous scheme was granted planning permission, Ref: 06/00262/FUL, which would have delivered a significant amount of additional accommodation in a manner much more sympathetic to the form, design and character of the cottage. However, this scheme was never implemented. 422
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Landscape The application site is located within the Sidlaw Hills Local Landscape Area (LLA), where Policy 39 of LDP2 applies. It states that LLA’s are the local landscape designation, and that development should only be permitted where it will not have a significant adverse impact on the special character or qualities of the LLA. Notwithstanding the concerns noted above in relation to the adverse impact of the proposal on the visual amenity of the cottage, the proposal is not considered to have a significant impact on the wider landscape, given the scale of the proposals in relation to the wider landscape context. Residential Amenity Given the remote nature of the application site, the proposed development would not have an adverse impact on residential amenity. Roads and Access There are no road or access implications associated with this proposed development. Drainage and Flooding There are no drainage or flooding implications associated with this proposed development. Natural Heritage and Biodiversity The proposal involves alterations to the roof of the cottage, which has the potential for bats/bat roosts (see Annex B of Perth & Kinross Council’s “Bat Surveys” guidance document, 2018). As bats are protected species, it is necessary to secure an ecological survey, to identify the presence of any bats or bat roosts, so that an assessment can be made over its impact – prior to any planning permission being granted. Consequently, in the absence of a bat survey, no assessment can be carried out as to the potential impact of the proposed development on bats and/or bat roosts. Therefore, the proposal is not in accordance with Policy 41 of LDP2. 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. 423
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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 adopted Development Plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. In this respect, the proposal is considered to be contrary to the Development Plan. Account has been taken of the relevant material considerations and none has been found that would justify overriding the adopted Development Plan. Accordingly, the proposal is refused on the grounds identified below. Reasons 1 The proposal, by virtue of its double-depth plan, excessive volume, proportions and visual massing, unsympathetic windows and doors, varying roof pitches, incongruous mansard roof design, and combined, cumulative effects, would overwhelm the modest cottage and significantly detract from its character and appearance. Approval would therefore be contrary to the Perth & Kinross Placemaking Guide 2020 and Policies 1A and 1B(c) of Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan 2, 2019, which seek to ensure that development contributes positively to the quality of the built environment, in terms of design, appearance, height, scale, massing and materials, in order to respect the character and amenity of the place. 2 No bat survey has been submitted. Accordingly, the ecological impact of the development cannot be ascertained, and it cannot be shown that any impact can be avoided, or satisfactorily mitigated, to ensure the safeguarding of protected species and wildlife habitats. Accordingly, the proposal is contrary to Policy 41 of Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan 2, 2019, which seeks to safeguard wildlife, habitats and protected species from detrimental impacts. Justification The proposal is not in accordance with the Development Plan and there are no material reasons which justify departing from the Development Plan. Informative Notes Not Applicable. Procedural Notes Not Applicable. 424
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PLANS AND DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THIS DECISION 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 425
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5(i)(c) LRB-2022-47 LRB-2022-47 22/00772/FLL - Extension to dwellinghouse and erection of porch, Sunnyhall, Kinnaird, Inchture, PH14 9QY REPRESENTATIONS 427
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Development Management From: Angela Allison on behalf of Planning Consultations <PlanningConsultations@scottishwater.co.uk> Sent: 25 May 2022 09:48 To: Development Management Subject: RE: Planning Application Consultation for Application No 22/00772/FLL CAUTION: This email originated from an external organisation. Do not follow guidance, click links, or open attachments unless you have verified the sender and know the content is safe. Good Morning, According to our records there is no public Scottish Water, Waste Water infrastructure within the vicinity of this proposed development therefore we would advise applicant to investigate private treatment options for the additional surface water. Kind regards, Angela Angela Allison Technical Analyst North Regional Team Strategic Development Development Services Dedicated Freephone Helpline : 0800 389 0379 Business Email: Angela.Allison@scottishwater.co.uk Business Weblink: https://www.scottishwater.co.uk/Business-and-Developers/Connecting-to-Our-Network The Bridge Buchanan Gate Business Park Cumbernauld Road Stepps Glasgow G33 6FB Scottish Water Trusted to serve Scotland Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. 429
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5(i)(d) LRB-2022-47 LRB-2022-47 22/00772/FLL - Extension to dwellinghouse and erection of porch, Sunnyhall, Kinnaird, Inchture, PH14 9QY FURTHER INFORMATION 431
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Comments to the Development Quality Manager on a Planning Application Planning Application ref. 22/00772/FLL Comments provided by Joanna Dick Tree and Biodiversity Officer Service/Section Strategy and Policy Contact Details Phone Email biodiversity@pkc.gov.uk Description of Proposal Extension to dwellinghouse and erection of porch, Address of site Sunnyhall Kinnaird, Inchture Perth PH14 9QY Comments on the proposal Policy 41: Biodiversity The Council will seek to protect and enhance all wildlife and habitats, whether formally designated or not, considering natural processes in the area. Planning permission will not be granted for development likely to have an adverse effect on protected species unless clear evidence can be provided that the ecological impacts can be satisfactorily mitigated. European Protected Species Planning permission will not be granted for development that would be likely to have an adverse effect upon European protected species (listed in Annex IV of the Habitats Directive (Directive 92/43/EEC)). All bat species found in Scotland are classed as European protected species. They receive full protection under the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994 (as amended) making it an offence to disturb a bat in a roost, obstruct access to a roost and damage or destroy a breeding or resting place of such an animal. The structure in this application demonstrates potential to be used by bats due to its age and location 74m from woodland so meets some triggers in Annex B: Bat Survey Trigger List of the PKC Bat Survey Advice. Bat Advice Draft (pkc.gov.uk) From the submitted photos, some of the roof looks in relatively good condition but the habitat and location are bat friendly and there are historic bat records within 1km and more recent bat records further afield. Progressing without a Preliminary Bat Survey could result in recklessly disturbing and destroying a bat roost which are offences under the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994 (as amended). In line with the PKC Bat Survey Guidance (2018) and Bat Conservation Trust Good Practice Guidelines (2016) a Preliminary Roost Assessment should be undertaken by a suitably experienced and qualified ecologist to determine the actual or potential presence of bats. A Preliminary Roost Assessment can be done prior to the active bat survey season of May-August as the purpose of the survey is to find bat roost features such as gaps under the roof ridge and under/between slates or at the wall head. The Preliminary Roost Assessment will also recommend whether further bat surveys are required or 433
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not. If further survey is required, this must take place during the active bat survey season of May until August. Further survey cannot be conditioned as advised by the Scottish Government. The full impact of a development on protected species or habitats must be known prior to planning consent being issued. Guidance is available in the PKC Planning for Nature Guidance Planning Guidance - Planning & Biodiversity - Perth & Kinross Council (pkc.gov.uk) Breeding Birds For all wild bird species in Great Britain, it is an offence to intentionally or recklessly kill, injure or take a bird; take, damage, destroy or interfere with a nest of any bird while it is in use or being built; or obstruct or prevent any bird from using its nest. Evidence of use of the building by breeding birds should be reported as part of the bat survey as well as compensation measures for any lost nest sites. I object due to a lack of ecological information. A checklist of information required to inform a planning application regarding biodiversity is provided in Annex 4 of the PKC Planning for Nature Supplementary Guidance.Applicants are encouraged to ensure information is submitted in accordance with the checklist to reduce future information requests and delays Planning Guidance - Planning & Biodiversity - Perth & Kinross Council (pkc.gov.uk) Recommended planning condition(s) The application cannot be assessed until further information is provided. Recommended informative(s) for applicant Date comments returned 3 February 2023 434
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SBM/70038 DAD Scotland 156 Don Street Your ref. LRB_2022_47 Forfar Angus DD8 RESPONSE TO BIODIVERSITY OFFICER REPORT SUNNYHALL KINNAIRD INCHTURE Our clients have read the report from the bio diversity officer and would reiterate that they are willing and prepared to get a Bat Survey carried out and also add in the nesting bird survey within that report. However they would again like to express their disappointment at the fact that no one has visited the site and are making assumptions from photographs. They have contacted a Bat Surveyor who will carry out a bat survey for them and this can be arranged as soon as possible if required but the surveyor has informed them that if there is evidence of bats there are a number of ways to mitigate any issues with building by installing bat slates or bat boxes. As the works are extensions to the existing property the actual disturbance to the main roof is minimal and our bat surveyor suggests that if bats are there they would most likely move to the outbuildings. My clients are willing to comply with any conditions or requirements which you may feel you wish to impose upon suitable surveys being carried out but would be obliged if some form of assurance that Planning Permission would be forthcoming even if subject to conditions surrounding Bat and wildlife surveys so that progress can be made with Building Warrant drawings etc. Scott B Malcolm Domestic Architectural Design Scotland. 435
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