25/01174/Fll
Perth and Kinross Council · 13 May 2026
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Perth and Kinross Council Planning and Placemaking Committee - 13 May 2026 Report of Handling by Development Management and Building Standards Service Manager (Report No. 26/126) Proposal: Part change of use of an artificial insemination centre to form a distillery Location: Glencarse Stud Farm, Cottown, Glencarse, Perth, PH2 7NL Ref. No: 25/01174/FLL Ward No: P1 - Carse of Gowrie 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 1 The site, comprising of two existing buildings, is located at the southern end of the hamlet of Cottown. It is situated adjacent to Cottown House and to the south-east of Oakdene House. The two existing buildings currently have planning permission for use as an artificial insemination centre (99/01630/REM). A further application was submitted in 2015 to remove an occupancy condition attached to the 2000 consent for Cottown House to be occupied by any person(s), not only individuals connected with artificial insemination business. It is understood that the artificial insemination centre has not been in use for a number of years. Historically, the site accommodated a cardboard recycling yard, mink farm and former brickworks factory (Pitfour Brick and Tile Works). 2 The proposal is also located adjacent to a site, under the ownership of the applicant, where four dwellings, currently under construction; were approved in 2017 (application reference: 15/00150/FLL). 3 The vehicle access to the public road network (C484) for the site will be via an existing and privately shared vehicle access (Cottown Road). A right of way (44/5) runs partially along the private access track and on the eastern edge of the wider site.
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4 The site is located within the settlement boundary of Cottown/Chapelhill as identified within Local Development Plan 2 (LPD2). 5 The proposal is for a change of use and minor alterations to form a distillery. The former stables building would be repurposed for the distillation process, while the former artificial insemination centre and associated offices would primarily function as a bonded warehouse. A portion of the existing offices are currently in use as short-term let accommodation. Site History Application Site 6 99/01630/REM Erection of artificial insemination collection centre, house and stables (reserved matters) 20 October 2000 Application Approved 7 24/00968/LAW Use of dwellinghouse and home office as 3 short term let accommodation units (existing) 17 October 2024 Application Approved Wider Site 8 15/00147/FLL Removal of condition 2 (occupancy) of permission 99/01630/REM (erection of a dwellinghouse, etc) 23 March 2025 Application Approved 9 15/00150/FLL Erection of 4no dwellinghouses 01 March 2015 Application Approved 10 19/00511/FLL Application under Section 42 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 to modify condition 5 (private access roads at adoptable standard) of planning permission 15/00150/FLL (erection of 4 dwellinghouses) 21 November 2019 Application Approved Pre-Application Consultation 11 Pre-application Reference: 24/00190/PREAPL 12 The proposed development is not classed as a major development in terms of the Town and Country Planning (Hierarchy of Developments) (Scotland) Regulations 2009, therefore the applicant was not required to undertake not any formal pre- application consultation with the local community. Development Plan 13 The Development Plan for the area comprises National Planning Framework 4 and the Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan 2 (2019) along with its associated statutory supplementary guidance.
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National Planning Framework 4 14 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 has an increased status over previous NPFs and comprises part of the statutory development plan. 15 The Council’s assessment of this application has considered the following policies of NPF4: Policy 2: Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Policy 3: Biodiversity Policy 9: Brownfield, Vacant and Derelict Land and Empty Buildings Policy 13: Sustainable Transport Policy 14: Design, Quality and Place Policy 22: Flood Risk and Water Management Policy 23: Health & Safety Policy 26: Business and Industry Policy 29: Rural Development Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan 2019 16 The Local Development Plan 2 (2019) (LDP2) sets out a vision statement for the area and states that, “Our vision is of a Perth and Kinross which is dynamic, attractive and effective which protects its assets whilst welcoming population and economic growth.” It is the most recent statement of Council policy and is augmented by Supplementary Guidance. 17 The principal relevant policies are, in summary; Policy 1A: Placemaking Policy 1B: Placemaking Policy 2: Design Statements Policy 5: Infrastructure Contributions Policy 6: Settlement Boundaries Policy 7A: Business and Industrial Policy 8: Rural Business and Diversification Policy 17: Residential Amenity Policy 53B: Water Environment and Drainage: Foul Drainage Policy 53C: Water Environment and Drainage: Surface Water Drainage Policy 55: Nuisance from Artificial Light and Light Pollution Policy 56: Noise Pollution Policy 57: Air Quality Policy 60B: Transport Standards and Accessibility Requirements: New Development Proposals
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Statutory Supplementary Guidance Supplementary Guidance - Developer Contributions & Affordable Housing (adopted in 2023) Supplementary Guidance - Placemaking (adopted in 2020) Other Material Considerations PKC Non-Statutory Guidance Planning Guidance - Loch Leven SPA, the Dunkeld-Blairgowrie Lochs SAC and the River Tay SAC Planning Guidance - Planning & Biodiversity National Guidance 18 The Scottish Government expresses its planning policies through Planning Notes, Creating Places, Designing Streets, National Roads Development Guide and a series of Circulars in addition to NPF4. Those relevant are listed below. Creating Places 2013 19 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. National Roads Development Guide 2014 20 This document supports Designing Streets and expands on its principles and is the technical advice that should be followed in designing and approving of all streets including parking provision. Local Place Plans 21 Local Place Plans are community-led plans setting out proposals for the development and use of land and set out a community’s aspirations for its future development. There are no Local Place Plans currently adopted for the area. Consultations 22 As part of the planning application process the following bodies were consulted:
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Internal 23 Transportation and Development: No objection subject to condition relating to core path which forms part of the access track must not obstructed during building works or on completion. 24 Environmental Health (Noise Odour): No objection subject to conditions relating to plant noise, noise from operations limits, servicing and deliveries hours, external lighting, mitigation measures outlined within Odour Impact Assessment compliance, no odours shall be discernible on boundary with nearest residential property, the submission of an Operational Management Plan (Noise and Odour), noise and odour complaints procedures. 25 Environmental Health (Contaminated Land): No objection. Representations 26 7 objections were received. The main issues raised within the representations are: Road safety concerns Increase in traffic/vehicular movements on shared access track & unsuitability of track for HGV vehicles Drainage and flooding impacts Biodiversity and ecology impacts Inappropriate land use for rural/residential area Impact on residential amenity Nosie and odour impacts Unauthorised works (distillery equipment has already been installed). It was confirmed by a site visit from the case officer that the development has not commenced, the applicant has moved tanks column and boiler pumps and other equipment onsite, therefore, the proposed distillery use is not ‘operational’. Accuracy of submitted information 27 These issues are addressed in the appraisal section of the report. 28 The following issues are not defined as ‘material’ planning considerations: Fire safety (this falls within the remit of Building Standards) Applicant’s character, behaviour, or historic planning disputes Use of wider site for short-term lets Property ownership disputes Historic neighbour disputes Speculative future development fears
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Additional Statements Screening Opinion EIA not required Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): Environmental Report Not applicable Appropriate Assessment under 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 29 Sections 25 and 37(2) of the Town & Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (as amended) require the determination of the proposal to be made in accordance with the provisions of the Development Plan, unless material considerations indicate otherwise. The Development Plan comprises NPF4, the Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan 2019 and statutory supplementary guidance. The relevant policy considerations are outlined in the policy section above and are considered in more detail below. In terms of other material considerations, this involves considerations of the Council’s other approved policies and supplementary guidance as outlined above. Principle 30 The proposed development site is located within the settlement boundary of Cottown and Chapehill settlement boundary. The settlement summary description is as follows: “Cottown and Chapelhill is a small collection of houses located on the road leading to Cottown House. The restored former schoolhouse dates from the 18th century. The settlement boundary has been drawn to create an opportunity for small-scale development on the north-west edge. There are no allocations identified”. 31 NPF4 Policy 26 (Business and Industry) states that development proposals for business, general industrial and storage and distribution uses outwith areas identified for those uses in the LDP will only be supported where: i. It is demonstrated that there are no suitable alternatives allocated in the LDP or identified in the employment land audit; and ii. The nature and scale of the activity will be compatible with the surrounding area. 32 NPF4 Policy 29 (Rural Development) seeks to encourage rural economic activity innovation and diversification. The policy supports proposals that contribute to the viability, sustainability and diversity of rural communities and rural economy will be supported, this includes the diversification of existing businesses, production and processing facilities for local produce and the reuse of brownfield land.
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33 LDP Policy 8 (Rural Business and Diversification) states that the Council will give favourable consideration to the expansion of existing businesses and the creation of new ones in rural areas. There is a preference that this will generally be within or adjacent to existing settlements. Sites outwith settlements may be acceptable where they offer opportunities to diversify an existing business, or are related to an existing site-specific resource or opportunity. 34 NPF4 Policy 9 (Brownfield, Vacant and Derelict Land and Empty Buildings) states that development proposals for the reuse of existing buildings will be supported, taking into account their suitability for conversion to other uses. Given the need to conserve embodied energy, demolition will be regarded as the least preferred option. 35 The aforementioned policies are generally supportive to the principle of this proposal given the re-use of the vacant buildings and creation of a new rural business within an existing settlement boundary. Design and Layout 36 Generally, the design and scale of development should respect its surroundings and adhere to Policies 1A and B of LDP2 which relate to placemaking and NPF4 Policy 14 (Design, Quality and Place) which seeks to deliver well designed development. 37 No major external alterations are proposed to the buildings and therefore will remain unchanged in appearance; however, two flues are to be installed, protruding through the lower part of the roof of the proposed distillery building. 38 As such, there are no design & layout issues associated with this proposal. Residential Amenity 39 NPF4 Policy 23 (Health and Safety) states that development proposals that are likely to raise unacceptable noise issues will not be supported. 40 LDP2 Policy 56 (Noise Pollution) relates to noise pollution and seeks to ensure that developments which generate significant levels of noise are not located within close proximity to noise sensitive receptors. 41 LPD2 Policy 57 (Air Quality) states any proposed development that could have a detrimental effect on air quality, through exacerbation of existing air quality issues or introduction of new sources of pollution (including dust and/or odour), must provide appropriate mitigation measures. The LDP expects that some type of mitigation of air quality impacts will be required for all but the smallest developments. Best practice design measures should therefore be considered early in the design and placemaking process. 42 A number of objections have been received with concerns regarding the noise and odour impacts arising from the proposed development.
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Noise 43 The applicant has submitted a Noise Impact Assessment (NIA) in support of this application. 44 The NIA has assessed noise from the plant associated with the proposed distillery, these are 2 x Wanson Vaporax Steam Generators model 250RR and 2x Tooltronix Pumps model PTL-89-QB60. 45 It is proposed that operational process will occur daily five times per week Monday to Friday and will operate between the hours of 0700 and 23:00 hours. 46 Background noise survey was undertaken and 30 dBLA90, 30mins was used for the assessment. 47 The BS4142 noise assessment give a predicted specific sound level of 16dBLAeq at the closest noise sensitive receptor Oakdene (40 metres) to the west of the main distillery building and 8dB LAeq at the short term let accommodation (STLA) (65 metres) to the north. 48 An acoustic feature correction of +7dB has been added to give rating levels of 23dB Oakdene and 15dB STLA. The difference between rating level and background at Oakdene is -7dB and -15dB at the STLA. 49 In accordance with BS4142 criteria the outcome both properties are of a low impact and therefore a low likelihood of adverse impact due to noise at the sensitive receptor assessed. 50 The consultant has also undertaken an assessment in line with BS8233 the predicted internal levels at Oakdene is 1dBLAeq and at the short term let accommodation 22dBLAeq with a 10 dB (A)attenuation for an open window. The predicted levels are well below the daytime criteria of 35dBLAeq. 51 The report concluded that noise from the pumps at the closest NSRs assessed would be of low impact and would be deemed to be acceptable in accordance with BS4142 and BS8233 criteria. 52 Please note that one of the dwellings under construction to the north-east has erroneously been categorised within the noise impact assessment as short-term let accommodation (STLA). A portion of the existing offices are currently in use as short-term let accommodation and were also not factored into the assessment. However, Environmental Health have confirmed that this would not materially affect their assessment as these STL units are not residential. Odour 53 At the request of Environmental Health, applicant submitted an Odour Impact Assessment (OIA).
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54 The OIA assessed the potential odour sources associated with the proposed craft distillery operations and the potential effects on the closest sensitive residential receptors (SRRs). 55 The report states that the small-scale craft distillery will produce a range of spirits including vodka, gin, whisky, rum, and arak (a middle eastern distilled drink). Operations are batch based, with limited concurrent processing and no continuous fermentation or distillation. Fermentation is limited to whisky and rum production only, therefore 51% of spirt production will not require fermentation. 56 The report in section 3.3 states the potential odour emissions that may arise from the proposed processes from the distillery operations. This includes odour sources relating to fermentation, gin distillation, draff (spent grain), wash handling and transfers; and cleaning-in-place (CIP). 57 In terms of a meteorological assessment, meteorological data has been obtained from Strathallan Weather Station and a 5-year data set from 2019 to 2024 has been reviewed to capture seasonal and annual variabilities. 58 The report states that the prevailing winds are predominantly from the southwest and west and section 5.3 states that the majority of SRRs are not located directly downwind of the site for the most frequent wind directions. Where alignment with prevailing winds does occur, receptor distances and favourable dispersion conditions significantly reduce potential odour exposure; and any odour perception would be intermittent, short-lived, and low intensity. 59 The qualitative receptor direction analysis further supports the conclusion that the proposed development presents a low odour risk. Table 3 shows the odour exposure risk regards the SRs direction to the prevailing wind. 60 Section 6 of the report recommends mitigation and management measures, which include: Fermentation vessels are designed to be sealed or vented in a controlled manner. Draff removed from site frequently (typically within 24–48 hours) for animal feed or further processing. No long-term on-site storage of odorous by-products. Good housekeeping and regular cleaning regimes. Distillation and cleaning activities managed during normal daytime hours where practicable; and Ongoing monitoring of operations and prompt response to any odour complaints. 61 The report states that with mitigation measures in place any residual odour effects are expected to be negligible and if odours were perceptible would be occasional, short term and unlikely to result in loss of amenity.
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62 The OIA concluded that the proposed craft distillery represents a low odour risk and any odour will be low intensity and intermittent and only when batch fermentation is required to produce whisky, rum, and arak. 63 It concluded that the anticipated odour effect at SRRs would be well below the 60uE/m3 screening benchmark, as the small craft distillery aligns with SEPA Category C context, as odour sources are not continuous, production volumes are limited and any emissions are short lived and readily dispersed. 64 In line with IAQM guidance, a qualitative assessment is considered sufficient where odour risk is demonstrably low and therefore qualitative odour dispersion modelling was not undertaken as modelling would not materially alter the planning or environmental conclusions. 65 Please note that the 4 dwellings under construction were not assessed as part of the OIA. However, conditions have been applied relating to odour discernability (Condition 8), and justified odour complaints (Condition 11) to safeguard future residential amenity. 66 Conditions have been applied relating to relating to plant noise (Condition 3), noise from operations limits (Condition 4), servicing and deliveries hours (Condition 5), external lighting (Condition 6), mitigation measures outlined within Odour Impact Assessment compliance (Condition 7), no odours shall be discernible on boundary with nearest residential property (Condition 8), the submission of an Operational Management Plan (Noise and Odour) (Condition 9), noise and odour complaints procedures (Condition 10-11). Roads and Access 67 The site will be accessed from the public road network via an existing, privately shared access track taken from the C484 public road/National Cycle Route 77. A right of way (44/5) runs partially along the private access track and on the eastern edge of the wider site 68 A number of objections have raised concerns regarding the increase in traffic/vehicular movements on the shared access track & unsuitability of track for HGV vehicles, which according to the objection letters is narrow, uneven and has lack of appropriate passing places. Additional concerns relate to road safety (potential conflict with residents, walkers, livestock, cyclists), dangerous road geometry at the double bend of C484, the omission of accurate traffic data; outdated surveys; and misleading transport assumptions. Furthermore, the representations also discussed that the road is jointly owned by residents with access constraints, however, as mentioned above, ownership disputes or road maintenance or upgrade obligations as part of previous consents are not a material to the assessment to this planning application. 69 Transportation and Development were consulted and confirmed that they had no objections to the proposal. Proposed surfacing works were previously conditioned under planning permission 15/00150/FLL & 19/00511/FLL (associated Section 42)
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for the existing private access. Transport and Development have raised no requirement for this to be conditioned again as part of the application under assessment. 70 The site plan shows provision for eight car parking spaces, with sufficient space within the site for vehicles to turn. 71 The applicant has submitted a trip generation and traffic flow assessment, which indicates that traffic volumes on Cottown Road are low. The development is expected to generate approximately one vehicle in the morning peak hour and four in the evening peak hour. Additionally, the applicant expanded on the original transport assessment in light of the objections. Alongside peak traffic numbers, off- peak traffic, including deliveries of grain, removal of spent grain and effluent, and occasional van deliveries, is also limited, averaging around 6-7 trips per week. Heavy vehicles movements are minimal, grain deliveries estimated at one truck per month. The applicant stated that overall traffic levels will no greater than and less likely than those associated with the presently authorised (yet not presently operational) artificial insemination business. 72 Given the lack of objection from Transportation and Development and the further supporting information provided by the agent, there are no further implications associated with the proposal from a roads and access perspective. However, a condition has been applied relating to core path which forms part of the access track must not obstructed during building works or on completion (Condition 2). Drainage and Flooding Flood Risk 73 According to SEPA flooding maps, there is localised incidences of small and small watercourse flooding within the wider site. However, this does not affect the existing buildings in question, which benefits from an existing surface water drainage system. Foul Drainage 74 Objections raised concerns regarding foul water storage tanks, effluent management and risk of spills. Regarding the location of the storage tank, the applicant has confirmed that this will be sealed tank located underground, therefore no visual or odour impacts are associated. It was also confirmed that the storage tank and its contents are non-combustible. The applicant also confirmed that the effluent system will be in line with Building Standards and that no effluent will seep into neighbouring properties given the topography of the land which slopes north to south. Conservation Considerations 75 The site is located within a site of archaeological interest (Pitfour Brick and Tile Works- MPK13384). However, it is unlikely that the proposal will affect the site’s
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archaeological value given that operations will be taken place within existing buildings. Natural Heritage and Biodiversity 76 There are no natural heritage or biodiversity implications associated with this proposal. It was highlighted at pre-application stage, the potential for bat roosting within the buildings, however due to their age and construction type, roosting potential is unlikely. Developer Contributions 77 The proposal site is located within the full transport infrastructure contributions boundary. The Council’s Transport Infrastructure Developer Contributions Supplementary Guidance requires a financial contribution towards the cost of delivering the transport infrastructure improvements which are required for the release of all development sites in and around Perth. However, in order to support the economic growth of Perth and Kinross, new employment uses which fall under the Employment Land Use category of the Transport Infrastructure section of this Guidance, and which are to be developed on brownfield land, will not be required to contribute. 78 As a result, a transport infrastructure contribution is not required Economic Impact 79 The economic impact from the proposals includes the creation of a new rural business within an existing settlement boundary. Variation of Application Under Section 32A 80 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 relate to changes to the existing/ proposed floor plan layout & existing/proposed sections. Planning Obligations and Legal Agreements 81 None required. Direction By Scottish Ministers 82 Under the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2013, regulations 30 – 33 there have been no directions by the Scottish Government in respect of an Environmental Impact Assessment screening opinion, call in or notification relating to this application.
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Conclusion and Reasons for Recommendation 83 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 account of the relevant material considerations, and none has been found that would justify overriding the Development Plan. Accordingly, the proposal is recommended for approval subject to the following conditions. Recommendation Approve the application subject to the following conditions: Conditions and Reasons for Recommendation 1. This planning permission will last only for three years from the date of this decision notice, unless the development has been lawfully started within that period. Reason - This is a Planning Permission in terms of Section 58 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, as amended by Section 32 of the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019. 2. The core path which forms part of the access track to the site must not be obstructed during building works or on completion. Any damage done to the core path and associated signage during building works shall be made good before occupation of the dwellinghouse. Any temporary restrictions to public access required to facilitate works on site must be agreed in writing first with the Access Officer. Reason – In the interests of public access along the core path. 3. All plant or equipment shall be so enclosed, attenuated and/or maintained such that any noise therefrom shall not exceed Noise Rating 35 between 0700 and 2300 hours daily, or Noise Rating 25 between 2300 and 0700 hours daily, within any neighbouring residential property, with all windows slightly open, when measured and/ or calculated and plotted on a rating curve chart. Reason - To safeguard the neighbouring residential amenity in the area. 4. Noise from operations on site shall not exceed L A90,1 hour background noise level plus 5dB (A), including any relevant penalties for tonality, impulsivity, intermittency, or other sound characteristics when measured at any residential property in accordance with BS4142:2014+A1:2019. Reason - To safeguard neighbouring residential amenity in the area.
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5. Servicing of and deliveries to the premises shall be carried out between 0700 and 1900 Monday to Saturday only, with no servicing or deliveries permitted on Sundays. Reason - To safeguard the neighbouring residential amenity in the area. 6. All external lighting shall be sufficiently screened and aligned so as to ensure that there is no direct illumination of neighbouring land and that light spillage beyond the boundaries of the site is minimised to a degree that it does not adversely affect the amenity of the neighbouring land. Reason - To safeguard the neighbouring residential amenity in the area. 7. All mitigation measures as detailed within Section 6 of the Odour Impact Assessment (document no.38 relates) shall be fully implemented for the lifetime of the development. Reason - To safeguard the neighbouring residential amenity in the area. 8. No odours from the distillery shall be discernible on the boundary with the nearest residential property. Reason - To safeguard the neighbouring residential amenity in the area. 9. Prior to the commencement of the development an Operational Management Plan shall be submitted for the written approval of the planning authority. The plan shall include a Noise Management Plan & Odour Management Plan that includes all sources of noise & odour associated with the craft distillery and, the measures that will be put in place to minimise and/or control noise & odours. The plan shall be reviewed on a regular basis or, following receipt of a justified complaint or at the request of the planning authority. Once the Operational Management Plan has been approved, it shall be fully implemented for the lifetime of the development. Reason - To safeguard the neighbouring residential amenity in the area. 10. In the event of a justified noise complaint being received by the Council the operator shall, at its own expense, employ a consultant approved by the Planning Authority to carry out a noise assessment to verify compliance with conditions 3 and 4 above. The assessment will be carried out to an appropriate methodology agreed in writing with the Planning Authority. If the noise assessment shows that the noise levels do not comply with conditions 3 and 4 a scheme of noise mitigation shall be included with the noise assessment, specifying timescales for the implementation of the scheme and shall be submitted to the Planning Authority with 28 days of the assessment. The mitigation scheme shall thereafter be implemented in accordance with the approved scheme and timescales. Reason - To safeguard the neighbouring residential amenity in the area. 11. In the event of a justified odour complaint being received by the Council the operator shall, at its own expense, employ a consultant approved by the Planning
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Authority to carry out an odour assessment to verify compliance with conditions 7 and 8 above. The assessment will be carried out to an appropriate methodology agreed in writing with the Planning Authority. If the odour assessment shows that the odour levels do not comply with conditions 7 and 8 a scheme of odour mitigation shall be included with the odour assessment, specifying timescales for the implementation of the scheme and shall be submitted to the Planning Authority with 28 days of the assessment. The mitigation scheme shall thereafter be implemented in accordance with the approved scheme and timescales. Reason - To safeguard the neighbouring residential amenity in the area. Justification The proposal is in accordance with the Development Plan and there are no material reasons which justify departing from the Development Plan. Procedural Notes Not applicable. Informatives 1. Under section 27A of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (as amended) the person undertaking the development is required to give the planning authority prior written notification of the date on which it is intended to commence the development. A failure to comply with this statutory requirement would constitute a breach of planning control under section 123(1) of that Act, which may result in enforcement action being taken. Please use the form attached herewith. 2. 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. 3. The presence of protected species, and the extent to which they could be affected by the proposed development, should be established before works commence. Should protected species be identified within the site the developer should ensure that all appropriate measures required to comply with the relevant legislation are carried out. 4. An application for Building Warrant may be required. 5. A review of the proposed development site did not raise any real concerns, although historical mapping indicates that the proposed development is within the immediate vicinity a former brick and clay works which may have resulted in contamination in the vicinity of the site. Should any contamination be found during the approved works, works should cease, and the Land Quality team should be contacted on 01738 475000 or ContaminatedLand@pkc.gov.uk for further advice.
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6. This development will require the 'Display of notice while development is carried out', under Section 27C(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1997, as amended, and Regulation 41 of the Development Management Procedure (Scotland) Regulations 2013, as amended. The form of the notice is set out in Schedule 7 of the Regulations and a draft notice is included for your guidance. In accordance with Regulation 41 the notice must be: - Displayed in a prominent place at or in the vicinity of the site of the development - Readily visible to the public - Printed on durable material. Background Papers Letters of representation 7 Authors Name Designation Contact Details Adam Cairns Planning Officer (Locals Team) 01738 475300 developmentmanagement@pkc.gov.uk Approved Name Designation Date Paul Williamson Team Leader (Local Developments) 29 April 2026