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Perth and Kinross Council · 14 May 2025
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Perth and Kinross Council
Planning and Placemaking Committee – 14 May 2025
Report of Handling by Development Management and Building Standards Service
Manager
(Report No. 25/120)
Proposal: Erection of 38 dwellinghouses and 4 flats and associated works
(approval of matters specified in conditions of 16/01809/IPM Phase
2a)
Location: Land 40 metres north of 51 Castle Drive, Auchterarder, PH3 1FU
Ref. No: 24/01757/AMM
Ward No: P7- Strathallan
Summary
This report recommends approval of a Matters Specified in Conditions (AMSC)
application related to the Castlemains area of the Auchterarder Expansion
Development Framework. The application proposes details for the development of 38
dwellinghouses and four flats, together with associated landscaping, SUDS, and
other works. This Report concludes that the proposal is consistent with the
Development Plan and the existing Planning Permission in Principle (PPP) (Ref:
16/01809/IPM). There are no material considerations apparent which outweigh this
conclusion.
Background and Description of Proposal
1 The site is situated on the northern edge of Auchterarder, beyond the Community
School to the south. It is located wholly within the wider identified extension of
Auchterarder known as Castlemains and is covered under the Auchterarder
Expansion Development Framework.
2 Immediately to the east of the site is the connected detailed residential proposal
(ref: 24/01758/FLL) with Castlemains Farm Steading with the Category C listed
Castlemains Farmhouse including castellated building (Auchterarder Castle)
(Listed Building ref: 52514), located beyond. To the south is part of the previously
developed residential extension. To the north of the site is currently open
agricultural land part of which is included within the S.75 for the wider site for the
provision of sports facilities.

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3 The proposal is for 38 dwellinghouses and four flats with associated SuDS and
infrastructure. Of the residential units proposed, 30 will be for sale with 12 to be
affordable homes. These dwellings comprise a mix of detached, bungalows,
terraces and flats. The numbers and tenure mix are:
 6 x five-bedroom detached dwellinghouses;
 16 x four-bedroom detached dwellinghouses;
 3 x three-bedroom detached dwellinghouses;
 5 x three-bedroom detached bungalows;
 4 x three-bedroom terraced dwellinghouses;
 4 x two-bedroom terraced dwellinghouses;
 4 x two-bedroom flats;
4 All will have access to a private external amenity area and be finished with white
or pale render, with neutral coloured masonry and roof tiles.
5 As mentioned above, a separate application from the same applicant for a
residential development has been received for the site immediately to the east.
Two applications have had to be submitted separately due to part of the smaller
adjacent proposal sitting outwith the red site boundary of the PPP for the wider
site. As a result, procedurally that application cannot be assessed as an AMSC
and has been submitted as a full local application. However, there are a number
of matters including affordable housing, SuDS and visitor parking that require the
two applications to be considered together. The specific nature of each of these
matters is considered within the relevant sections below.
Site History
6 08/01133/IPM was approved on 31 October 2013 for a proposed Residential and
Class 4 (Business), Class 5 (General Industry) & Class 6 (storage and
distribution) development (in principle)
7 08/01591/FUL Full Planning Permission was Approved On 17 October 2008 for
Formation of roads and associated infrastructure
8 16/01809/IPM was Approved On 3 August 2018 for Deletion of condition 14 (to
seek waste advice) of permission 08/01133/IPM (residential, business, general
industry and storage and distribution development (in principle)
9 16/02241/FLL Full Planning Permission was Approved On 7 June 2017 for
Erection of 31no dwellinghouses
10 17/00009/PAN On 29 November 2017 for Erection of residential development
formation of open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure works
11 18/00274/SCRN On 5 March 2018 for Phase 2 residential development

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12 18/01591/AMM was Approved On 17 January 2019 for Erection of 116
dwellinghouses, formation of vehicular accesses, open spaces and associated
works (approval of matters specified in conditions 16/01809/IPM) (Phase 2)
13 18/01592/AMM was Approved On 24 January 2019 for Erection of 12
dwellinghouses, landscaping and associated works (approval of matters
specified by conditions 16/01809/IPM) (Phase 3A)
14 19/00907/AMM was Approved On 23 October 2019 for Formation of
neighbourhood equipped area for play (NEAP) (approval of matters specified in
conditions of 16/01809/IPM) Phase 3B
15 20/01513/AMM was Approved On 15 December 2020 for Erection of 29
dwellinghouses, 5 garages and associated works (revised design and change of
house type for plots 27-30, 36, 43, 82, 89, 107, 109, 120, 121-129, 130-137 and
139)
16 24/01758/FLL Full Planning Permission for Erection of 6 dwellinghouses,
landscaping and associated infrastructure (Phase 2A)
Pre-Application Consultation
17 The proposed development is an Approval of Matters Specified in Conditions
(AMSC) for which Planning Permission in Principle (PPP) has previously been
granted. As a result, the applicant was not required to undertake not any formal
pre-application consultation with the local community on this application.
Development Plan
18 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.
National Planning Framework 4
19 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.
20 The Council’s assessment of this application has considered the following
policies of NPF4:
 Policy 1: Tackling the Climate and Nature Crises
 Policy 2: Climate Mitigation and Adaptation
 Policy 3: Biodiversity
 Policy 13: Sustainable Transport

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 Policy 14: Design, Quality and Place
 Policy 15: Local Living and 20 Minute Neighbourhoods
 Policy 16: Quality Homes
 Policy 18: Infrastructure First
 Policy 22: Flood Risk and Water Management
Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan 2019
21 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.
22 The principal relevant policies are, in summary;
 Policy 1A: Placemaking
 Policy 1B: Placemaking
 Policy 1C: Placemaking
 Policy 1D: Placemaking
 Policy 2: Design Statements
 Policy 5: Infrastructure Contributions
 Policy 14B: Open Space Retention and Provision: Open Space within New
Developments
 Policy 17: Residential Areas
 Policy 20: Affordable Housing
 Policy 23: Delivery of Development Sites
 Policy 25: Housing Mix
 Policy 26B: Scheduled Monuments and Archaeology: Archaeology
 Policy 27A: Listed Buildings
 Policy 32: Embedding Low & Zero Carbon Generating Technologies in New
Development
 Policy 41: Biodiversity
 Policy 52: New Development and Flooding
 Policy 53B: Water Environment and Drainage: Foul Drainage
 Policy 53C: Water Environment and Drainage: Surface Water Drainage
 Policy 53E: Water Environment and Drainage: Water Supply
 Policy 60B: Transport Standards and Accessibility Requirements: New
Development Proposals
Statutory Supplementary Guidance
23
 Supplementary Guidance - Developer Contributions & Affordable Housing
(adopted in 2023)
 Supplementary Guidance - Flood Risk and Flood Risk Assessments
(adopted in 2021)

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 Supplementary Guidance - Open Space Provision for New Developments
(adopted in 2021)
 Supplementary Guidance - Placemaking (adopted in 2020)
PKC Non Statutory Guidance
24
 Planning Guidance - Delivery of Development Sites
 Planning Guidance - Planning & Biodiversity
National Guidance
25 The Scottish Government expresses its planning policies through Planning
Advise Notes, Creating Places, Designing Streets, National Roads Development
Guide and a series of Circulars in addition to NPF4.
Planning Advice Notes
26 The following Scottish Government Planning Advice Notes (PANs) and Guidance
Documents are of relevance to the proposal:
 PAN 61 Planning and Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems
 PAN 68 Design Statements
 PAN 69 Planning and Building standards Advice on Flooding
 PAN 75 Planning for Transport
Creating Places 2013
27 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
28 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
29 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.

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Consultations
30 As part of the planning application process the following bodies were consulted:
Internal
31 Structures and Flooding: Initially requested further information on SuDS
maintenance and adoption which has been provided. No objections.
32 Transportation and Development: Initially requested further information on
visitor parking. The applicant has confirmed that the visitor parking will be
provided on the adjacent site to the west as part of application 24/01757/AMM.
No objections, subject to a condition requiring a Construction Traffic
Management Plan.
33 Contaminated Land: No objection. A site investigation was carried out in 2008
which covered the wider development site and includes the area outlined in this
application. The site investigation did not identify any risks of contamination to
any subsequent residential developments.
34 Development Contributions: The site is located within the Auchterarder
Expansion Development Framework area. A Section 75 Agreement is in place,
covering the planning obligations for the PPP area.
35 Waste: There is considered to be adequate waste provision proposed to
accommodate the requirements of the development. Waste Services has offered
no objections and have requested an informative relating to site access for refuse
collection during construction.
External
36 Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust: No archaeological mitigation is required in
this instance.
37 Scottish Water: No objections. There is sufficient capacity for a foul only
connection in the Auchterarder Waste Water Treatment works to service the
development. It is recommended that a Pre-Development Enquiry Form is
submitted to confirm whether there is sufficient capacity within the Turret Water
Treatment Works to service the development.
Representations
38 25 representations were received. The main issues raised within the
representations are:
 Increased traffic and road safety
 Construction traffic
 Visual amenity impacts

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 Impact on public footpath
 Previous obligations for A9 junction and playing fields have not been provided
 Impact on local services
 Loss of open space
 Noise pollution
 Over intensive development
 Loss of view
 Loss of privacy
 Neglect of adjacent listed building
39 These issues are addressed in the Appraisal section of the report.
Additional Statements
40
Screening Opinion EIA not required
Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA): Environmental Report
not required
Appropriate Assessment under
Habitats Regulations
AA not required
Design Statement or Design and
Access Statement
submitted
Report on Impact or Potential Impact
eg Flood Risk Assessment
 Surface Water Management Plan
 Design and Access Statement
Appraisal
41 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.
Principle
42 The proposal is located on the edge of the area of the PPP (16/01809/IPM)
approved for the northern expansion of Auchterarder and identified as
Castlemains. The site is also allocated in the Local Development Plan for
housing. A number of phases of the wider AEDF have been built out in previous
years and the principle of the extension to the north of the town is well
established.
43 The principle of the development is therefore considered acceptable, provided
the proposals are compatible with the PPP and relevant policies of the
development plan. These matters are considered in detail below.

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Design and Layout
44 Policy 14: Design, Quality and Place, Policy 15: Local Living and 20 Minute
Neighbourhoods and Policy 16: Quality Homes of NPF4 are relevant as are
LDP2 Policy 1: Placemaking, Policy 14B: Open Space within New Developments,
Policy 17: Residential Areas and Policy 25: Housing Mix.
45 The proposed layout is broadly reflective of and dictated by the site masterplan,
the development that has previously been completed on site and the adjacent
proposed phase. The design of the dwellinghouses is consistent with the
remainder of the development and will not appear out of place on the street
scene. The proposals are of an appropriate massing and scale and will be built
using the same materials as the adjacent development phases.
46 The heights of the proposed units reflect heights within the prevailing residential
context, both in terms of the existing and proposed residential areas. Proposed
site levels have been assessed and are considered satisfactory.
47 LDP2 Policy 25: Housing Mix requires 10% of homes to have two bedrooms or
less. The proposed development will provide eight two-bedroom homes across
42 dwellings which well exceeds the requirement. However, this figure requires
to be calculated to include the adjacent six-dwelling development of four-
bedroom homes (ref: 24/01758/FLL), in which case it still exceeds the minimum
requirement. Therefore, when considered together, the provision of eight two-
bedroom units over a total of 48 dwellings exceeds the requirement of the policy. 
48 Overall, the proposed layout, design, heights, and materials are considered to
appropriately reflect the surrounding character and amenity of the area, in
compliance with the Council’s placemaking policies. The proposals therefore are
considered to accord with the terms NPF4 and LDP2.
Residential Amenity
49 Some objections raise concerns on the potential impact on their residential
amenity as a result of the location of some of the new properties in relation to
their properties’ boundary. It is considered that through separation distances in
excess of 18m and angling of windows away from adjacent properties, there will
not be any significant detrimental impact on existing residential amenity.
Similarly, the layout within the site as well as the scale and height of the
proposed dwellinghouses will ensure that appropriate levels of both daylight and
sunlight will be afforded to both existing and proposed properties.
50 As is standard for residential expansions of this nature, a CEMP will be required
for the construction phase to protect residential amenity in terms of working
hours, noise, dust, construction traffic and light pollution (Condition 4).

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Roads and Access
51 NPF4 Policy 13: Sustainable Transport seeks to encourage developments that
prioritise sustainable travel while LDP2 Policy 60 Transport Standards and
Accessibility Requirements requires consideration of transport and accessibility.
52 In total, 11 visitor parking spaces will be provided in small on-street clusters and
in parking courts to serve this development and the neighbouring 24/01758/FLL.
The provision of resident and visitor parking is considered acceptable.
53 Some objectors to the proposal have referred to the existing path that runs east-
west to the north of the site as a ‘core path’. However, this route is not a
designated core path at this location and is not afforded the associated legal
protection of a core path. Nevertheless, the path is evidently a well-used route by
local people and, once implemented, the proposal will provide connections to the
path and will not impact its use as right of way for the public.
54 Overall, the proposals are acceptable subject to a condition for a Construction
Traffic Management Plan (Condition 3).
Drainage and Flooding
55 NPF4 Policy 22: Flood risk and water management advises that development will
not be supported if it is located in a flood risk area or will be at risk of flooding.
The site is not in an area of flood risk.
56 Due to the site topography and existing surface water sewer layout, the surface
water flows will discharge to three different outlets.
Plots 601-615, 626, 641-647 and Associated Roads
57 The surface water flows from these plots and associated roads will discharge to
the existing surface water sewers & detention basin that was constructed as part
of a previous phase to the south (ref: 18/01892/AMM). The existing surface water
sewers and detention basin were sized to discharge the surface water flows from
these plots and associated roads.
Plots 616-625 and Associated Roads
58 The surface water flows from these plots and associated roads will discharge to
an existing surface water sewer that was diverted as part of the previous phase
sewer construction. Surface water attenuation and treatment will be provided
within each of the individual plots, along with an at source SuDS for roads.

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Plots 627-633 and 639-640 and Associated Roads
59 The surface water flows from these plots and associated roads will discharge
onto a new surface water sewer and detention basin located to the north-east of
the proposed development as part of 24/01758/FLL.
60 Overall, the proposal complies with NPF4 Policy 22: Flood Risk and Water
Management and LDP2 Policy 52: New Development and Flooding and
Policy 53: Water Environment and Drainage.
Conservation Considerations
61 The local development site to the east will act as buffer between the proposal
and the Category C listed Castlemains Farmhouse and Auchterarder Castle,
which in turn sit beyond Castlemains Farm Steading to the east. The proposal
will have no impact on the special interest of the listed building or its setting.
62 Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust has been consulted on the proposal and
advised that previous archaeological evaluation work has taken place as part of
earlier phases of development. Therefore, no archaeological mitigation is
required in this instance.
Natural Heritage and Biodiversity
63 In relation to natural heritage and biodiversity, NPF4 Policies 1: Tackling the
Climate and Nature Crisis, 2: Climate Mitigation and Adaptation 3: Biodiversity
and 20: Blue and Green Infrastructure, are relevant. In addition, LDP2 Policies 41
and 42 apply.
64 The site is brownfield and currently has limited biodiversity value. NPF4 requires
local planning applications to include appropriate measures for biodiversity
enhancement that are proportionate to the nature and scale of the development. 
65 Biodiversity enhancement is proposed through tree planting and soft
landscaping. Planting includes Scottish native species, fruit bearing trees and a
mixed native hedge. There is scope for further biodiversity enhancement to align
with PKC’s Planning for Nature: Development Management and Wildlife Guide
through the provision of swallow nest cups, swift nesting bricks and wildlife kerbs.
A condition is proposed to secure the implementation of additional biodiversity
enhancements (Condition 5).
Low and Zero Carbon Generating Technologies
66 LDP2 Policy 32 ‘Embedding Low and Zero Carbon Generating Technology in
New Development’ states that proposals for all new buildings will be required to
demonstrate that at least 10% of the current carbon emissions reduction set by
Scottish Building Standards will be met through the installation and operation of
low and zero-carbon generating technologies. As this proposal includes the

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erection of new buildings, consideration must be given to this requirement.
Further, NPF4 Policy 2 ‘Climate Mitigation and Adaptation’ requires that
development should be designed to reduce green gas emissions. In this
instance, solar PV panels will be fitted to all properties, with low energy lighting
and high efficiency appliances also installed. The proposal therefore complies
with the relevant policies.
Developer Contributions
67 NPF4 Policy 18: Infrastructure First and LDP2 Policy 5: Infrastructure
Contributions requires consideration of the individual or cumulative impact of new
development on infrastructure and facilities and to secure contributions to
address this impact where the development exacerbates impacts or generates
additional need.
68 There is an existing S.75 obligation for the wider development site, which will be
directly applicable to this application. The S.75 requires, amongst other things,
the provision of a new junction at Shinafoot to the east of Auchterarder and
sports facilities for the development. The S.75 includes a cap on the number of
homes that can be built as part of the AEDF until these requirements are met.
This is a complex matter, and discussions have been ongoing with the
consortium developers with a view to seeking a suitable resolution. The situation
has been further complicated by part of the consortium, Stewart Milne Group,
being placed into administration. Muir Homes has acknowledged that, due to
these ongoing discussions, they will not currently be in a position to implement
this particular consent and are rather looking to have the consent in place and
ready to go at such time as matters pertaining to the S.75 are resolved. An
informative is recommended to be added to the permission to confirm the scope
of the S.75 (informative 1).
69 The neighbouring application 24/01758/FLL will not be bound by the terms of the
existing S.75, as it is a standalone application. However, the two applications are
inherently linked due to the joint approach to the provision of affordable housing
and other infrastructure requirements. Notwithstanding that the local application
also relates to, and forms a part of, the wider AEDF area. A new legal agreement
will therefore be required for 24/01758/FLL to ensure that the local application
will also be bound by the obligations of the existing S.75 for the wider
development.
Economic Impact
70 The impact to the local economy both during construction and occupation will be
moderate with additional available expenditure on local facilities and services.
Planning Obligations and Legal Agreements
71 As set out above, this proposal will be bound by the requirements of the existing
S.75. However, as this proposal will share some infrastructure with the

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neighbouring site, which is not bound by the existing legal agreement, a new
legal agreement is required to ensure that obligations are secured in line with the
requirements of the wider development area. Consent shall not to be issued until
the agreement has been signed and registered to take account of this
application. The legal agreement should be concluded and completed within 4
months of the date of any approval.
Direction By Scottish Ministers
72 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.
Conclusion And Reasons For Recommendation
73 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 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 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.
3. Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, the applicant
shall submit for the further written agreement of the Council as Planning

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Authority, in consultation with the Roads Authority (Structures), a Construction
Traffic Management Scheme (TMS) which shall include the following:
 restriction of construction traffic to approved routes and the measures to be
put in place to avoid other routes being used;
 timing of construction traffic to minimise impact on local communities
particularly at school start and finishing times, on days when refuse collection
is undertaken, on Sundays and during local events;
 a code of conduct for HGV drivers to allow for queuing traffic to pass;
 arrangements for liaison with the Roads Authority regarding winter
maintenance;
 emergency arrangements detailing communication and contingency
arrangements in the event of vehicle breakdown;
 arrangements for the cleaning of wheels and chassis of vehicles to prevent
material from construction sites associated with the development being
deposited on the road;
 arrangements for cleaning of roads affected by material deposited from
construction sites associated with the development;
 arrangements for signage at site accesses and crossovers and on roads to be
used by construction traffic in order to provide safe access for pedestrians,
cyclists and equestrians;
 details of information signs to inform other road users of construction traffic;
 arrangements to ensure that access for emergency service vehicles are not
impeded;
 co-ordination with other significant developments known to use roads affected
by construction traffic;
 traffic arrangements in the immediate vicinity of temporary construction
compounds;
 the provision and installation of traffic counters at the applicant's expense at
locations to be agreed prior to the commencement of construction;
 monitoring, reporting and implementation arrangements;
 arrangements for dealing with non-compliance; and
 details of HGV movements to and from the site. 
The TMS as approved shall be strictly adhered to during the entire site
construction programme.
Reason: In the interests of proper site management.
4. A Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) shall be submitted
prior to the commencement of the development for the written approval of the
Planning Authority.  The CEMP shall include recommendations for the control of
working hours, noise, dust and vibration during the construction stage of the
development and once approved shall be implemented throughout the
construction phase of the development.
Reason: In the interests of protecting environmental quality.

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5 Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, a Biodiversity
Enhancement Plan for the site shall be submitted.  Thereafter, the agreed
scheme shall be implemented in full prior to the completion of the development.
Reason: In the interests of protecting environmental quality and of biodiversity.
6. The detailed landscaping and planting scheme which is hereby approved shall be
completed within the first available planting season (October to March) after the
completion or bringing into use of the development, whichever is the earlier.  The
approved scheme shall thereafter be maintained to the satisfaction of the Council
as Planning Authority, with any planting which fails to become established within
five years being replaced in the following planting season with others of a size
and species as previously approved.
Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure the satisfactory
implementation of the proposed planting scheme.
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. The applicant is advised to refer to the existing Section 75 Legal Agreement and
the implications that this agreement has with regards to commencing works, with
particular attention drawn towards the sports facilities provision and the Shinafoot
junction works.
2. Under Aection 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.
3. 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.
4. This planning permission is granted subject to conditions, some of which require
further information to be submitted to Development Management either before
works can start on site or at a certain time.  The required information must be
submitted via the ePlanning portal if your original application was lodged that
way, otherwise send it to us at developmentmanagement@pkc.gov.uk.  Please
be aware that a fee is payable in respect of each request made, though there is

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no limit to the number of conditions that can be discharged in a single request. 
The Fees Charter is available on our website www.pkc.gov.uk.  
The Council has two months to consider the information.  You should therefore
submit the required information more than two months before your permission
expires.  We cannot guarantee that submissions made within two months of the
expiry date of your permission will be able to be dealt with before your
permission lapses.
5. Trees and scrub are likely to contain nesting birds between 1st March and 31st
August inclusive.  Trees and scrub are present on the application site and are to
be assumed to contain nesting birds between the above dates.  The applicant is
reminded that, under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, as amended
(Section 1), it is an offence to remove, damage or destroy the nest of any wild
bird while that nest is in use or being built.  Planning permission for a
development does not provide a defence against prosecution under this Act.
6. 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.
7. The applicant is advised to refer to Perth & Kinross Council's Supplementary
Guidance on Flood Risk and Flood Risk Assessments 2021 as it contains advice
relevant to your development. https://www.pkc.gov.uk/ldp2floodrisk
8. Application for a new postal address should be made via the Street Naming and
Numbering page on the Perth & Kinross Council website at www.pkc.gov.uk/snn.
Please note there is a charge for this service and submission cannot be made
until the relevant Building Warrant has been approved.
9. No work shall be commenced until an application for building warrant has been
submitted and approved.
10. 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 25

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Authors
Name Designation Contact Details
Alex Gudgeon Planning Officer (Major
Team)
01738 475300
developmentmanagement@pkc.gov.uk
Approved
Name Designation Date
Sean Panton Team Leader (Major Applications and
Enforcement)
30 April 2025