24/01962/Fll
Perth and Kinross Council · 5 November 2025
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Perth and Kinross Council Planning and Placemaking Committee – 5 November 2025 Report of Handling by Development Management and Building Standards Service Manager (Report No. 25/285) PROPOSAL: Erection of dwellinghouse with integrated farm office, glasshouse and dairy, extension of access track and associated works LOCATION: Land 370 Metres North East Of 5 Flawcraig, Farm, Rait, Perth, PH2 7RY Ref. No: 24/01962/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 proposed development comprises a new farmhouse at Craighead Farm to support the ongoing management of the farming enterprise. The site is located to the west of Kinnaird within a larger area of agricultural land. 2. The applicants own and run Craighead Farm, a 21.37 hectare (ha) farming enterprise comprising of pasture, grazable woodland and agroforestry, including sheep (primarily Hebridean Sheep), Cattle (primarily Shetland Cattle) and Angora Goats. There are no properties on the farm and the applicants live off-site in rented accommodation in the Carse. 3. The applicants also own and operate neighbouring Guardswell Farm (to the east of Kinnaird) which is an agritourism business providing events space for weddings, markets and community occasions with interlinked accommodation comprising 3 houses and 3 cabins. These are used solely as short term holiday lets. With an annual occupancy level of 70%, the properties are run as a dedicated commercial enterprise and linked to the viability of Guardswell Farm. 4. The applicants are focused on sustainable living and a hyperlocal approach to the construction and day to day living. In addition to this the application has
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been further supplemented to justify the need for the dwelling in relation to the existing farming operations. 5. The dwelling proposed is single storey and provides an office, store, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, a glass house (for domestic growing) and micro dairy (for domestic use). The design features compost heat exchange, water collection and solar PV alongside a ‘hyper local’ approach to sourcing building materials. Site History 6. 22/01993/FLL Full Planning Permission application was Withdrawn on 16 May 2023 for Erection of a dwellinghouse and outbuildings and associated works 7. 23/00862/PNA on 5 July 2023 for Erection of agricultural storage building 8. 23/00863/PNA on 5 July 2023 for Formation of agricultural track 9. 23/00864/PNA on 5 July 2023 for Erection of an agricultural shed 10. 23/01711/FLL Full Planning Permission was Approved on 25 January 2024 for Upgrading of existing vehicular access and formation of access track Pre-Application Consultation 11. Pre application Reference: 21/00445/PREAPP 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. 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 1: Tackling the Climate and Nature Crises
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• Policy 2: Climate Mitigation and Adaptation • Policy 3: Biodiversity • Policy 4: Natural Places • Policy 5: Soils • Policy 6: Forestry, Woodland and Trees • Policy 7: Historic Assets and Places • Policy 13: Sustainable Transport • Policy 14: Design, Quality and Place • Policy 17: Rural Homes 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 5: Infrastructure Contributions • Policy 15: Public Access • Policy 19: Housing in the Countryside • Policy 26B: Scheduled Monuments and Archaeology: Archaeology • Policy 29: Historic Gardens and Designed Landscapes • Policy 32: Embedding Low & Zero Carbon Generating Technologies in New Development • Policy 39 Landscape • Policy 40A: Forestry, Woodland and Trees: Forest and Woodland Strategy • Policy 40B: Forestry, Woodland and Trees: Trees, Woodland and Development • Policy 41: Biodiversity • Policy 50: Prime Agricultural Land • 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 60B: Transport Standards and Accessibility Requirements: New Development Proposals Statutory Supplementary Guidance 18. • Supplementary Guidance - Developer Contributions & Affordable Housing (adopted in 2023) • Supplementary Guidance - Housing in the Countryside (adopted in 2020) • Supplementary Guidance - Placemaking (adopted in 2020)
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Other Material Considerations PKC Non Statutory Guidance • Planning Guidance - Planning & Biodiversity National Guidance 19. 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. Planning Advice Notes 20. The following Scottish Government Planning Advice Notes (PANs) and Guidance Documents are of relevance to the proposal: • PAN 51 Planning, Environmental Protection and Regulation • PAN 61 Planning and Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems • PAN 68 Design Statements • PAN 67 Housing Quality • PAN 75 Planning for Transport • PAN 77 Designing Safer Places Creating Places 2013 21. 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 22. 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. Consultations 23. As part of the planning application process the following bodies were consulted: External 24. Historic Environment Scotland 25. No objection to the proposal.
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Internal 26. Development Contributions Officer 27. There are no developer contributions required. 28. Development Plans Team 29. No objection to proposal, assessment provided in relation to policy considerations detailed in policy appraisal section. 30. Environmental Health (Private Water) 31. No objection to proposal, informative required in relation to private water. 32. Community Greenspace 33. No objection to proposal, access through site discussed with applicant and a condition will be added so a formal plan is agreed. 34. Environmental Health (Noise Odour) 35. No objection to the proposal, standard conditions recommended in relation to noise and light. 36. Transportation and Development 37. No objection to proposal no conditions recommended. 38. Representations 39. 60 representations were received. 38 in support and 22 objections. The main issues raised within the representations are: 40. Support • Promotes self sufficiency • Environmentally friendly • Employment benefits • Provides a home for local family • Improves biodiversity • High quality sustainable design • Complies with Development Plan policy • Enhances character of area • Supports economic development • Results in environmental improvements
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41. Objection • Potential future plans • No adequate justification • Contrary to Development Plan policy • Out of character with the area • Inappropriate land use • Noise pollution • Traffic congestion, and road safety concerns • Light pollution • Detrimental impact on wider landscape character • Inappropriate design and density • Restricts public access • Adverse effect on visual amenity • Excessive height • Loss of open space • Over intensive development / Inappropriate housing density • Over looking 42. These issues are addressed in the Appraisal section of the report. 43. Additional issues have been raised which are not material planning considerations. 44. Comments on technical building standards and water standards would be considered in any building warrant or other regulatory processes. Additional Statements 45 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 submitted Report on Impact or Potential Impact eg Flood Risk Assessment submitted Appraisal 46. 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. 47. The Development Plan comprises NPF4, the Perth and Kinross Local
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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. Principle 48. The applicants desire to live as sustainably as they can and originally sought approval under Category 3.5 Houses for Sustainable Living of Policy 19 Housing in the Countryside of LDP2. In this regard a proposal assessed under this category could comply with NPF4 as Policy 9 Brownfield, vacant and derelict land and empty buildings b) supports the development of greenfield sites where explicitly supported by policies in the LDP. 49. The proposal focuses on ecological building principles in the configuration and layout of the house, the response to setting, material selection and includes a fabric first approach to energy efficiency, solar gain. Sustainability principles are carried through with the compost heat exchange, water collection and solar PV alongside a ‘hyper local’ approach to sourcing building materials. Whilst this approach is supported by the council it was considered that this was not fulfilling what Category 3.5 is seeking to achieve which is a one-off, bespoke single house at the forefront of sustainability. 50. The proposal is for a new house at the applicants’ farm at Craighead. There are no properties associated with the farm itself and the applicants currently live off-site. The majority of the applicants land is categorised as 3.2 in relation to the land capability for agriculture (anything 3.1 or above is considered ‘prime’) the application site is on a smaller area of the farm holding which is graded 5.1. The applicants also own and operate the neighbouring Guardswell Farm as an agritourism business. 51. The applicants land ownership lies each site of the settlement of Kinnaird which is defined by a settlement boundary. The application site is over 400m from the settlement boundary and does not adjoin the settlement and is therefore not considered against Policy 6 Settlement Boundaries of LDP2. 52. NPF policy 17: Rural Homes supports under part a) v.) houses which are demonstrated to be necessary to support the sustainable management of a viable rural business or croft, and there is an essential need for a worker to live permanently at or near their place of work. LDP2 Policy 19: Housing in the Countryside supports new houses in the open countryside on defined categories of sites as set out in Section 3 of the Supplementary Guidance (SG). The SG includes category 3.3 economic activity – new house to support an existing business. This category requires that applicants provide evidence that a new house is essential to the continued operation of the farm for animal welfare reasons.
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53. An independent SAC report has been submitted which concludes that, based on the current livestock farming activity, the estimated annual labour requirement for the farming operation is 1 labour activity unit. This justifies the provision of a single house. 54. The SG also sets out criteria which will be taken into account in assessing a proposal under this category: changes in the business over the last 5 years, distance of the house from animals or livestock, whether the size of the house is appropriate, and whether there is a likelihood of further applications for new housing. 55. Changes in the business could include the selling off of any houses or buildings which could instead have been renovated or converted to provide accommodation. The existing buildings at the neighbouring Guardswell Farm (where the applicants run their agritourism business) have all been renovated or converted to holiday or event accommodation. No other buildings are available leading the applicants to seek permission for completely new house on the Craighead part of their landholding. The applicants have submitted a comprehensive assessment of the 16 sites they considered before deciding on the site which is the subject of this planning application. 56. In relation to the other criteria, it is generally considered appropriate for a farm workers house to be located close to livestock, the scale of the proposed house is considered appropriate as a main farmhouse, and there are not considered to be any factors which would suggest a likelihood of further applications for new houses. 57. Whilst the applicants do already own properties at Guardswell Farm, these form part of an existing agritourism business. The independent assessment is that the level of existing livestock at Craighead is such that a full-time labour unit is required to operate the farm. Furthermore, a detailed site assessment was undertaken before deciding on the location for the new house. It is therefore considered in consultation with the Development Plans Teams that the proposal is in line with NPF policy 17: Rural Homes, and LDP2 Policy 19 and associated SG on Housing in the Countryside. Future Development 58. The letters of representation raise many issues around future potential uses and the potential impacts. It is important to note that future development is not being considered at this time and the application has been assessed on the details in the submission. It is clear that this is a house within a wider farm holding being justified under agricultural need. Planning permission is not required to establish a ‘farm’ and there is no change of use of land to farmland. Operations related to agriculture are acceptable within the site and if any other uses etc are proposed these may or may not need planning permission and the applicant could seek advice on this.
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Design and Layout 59. The site is contained to the east of the land holding with mature planting on 3 sides and a pond to the south. The site will connect to an existing track which has been formed through agricultural permitted development along with a shed both of which lie to the west. The farmhouse will be associated with wider land and the shed. The site is well contained and is within a small area of the only lower grade land within the holding. 60. The proposal is for a single storey farmhouse providing office, store, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, a glass house (for domestic growing) and micro dairy (for domestic use). The design has traditional proportions and features ecological building principles reflected in the configuration and layout of the house, material selection with energy efficiency and solar gain. Sustainability principles are further carried through with the compost heat exchange, water collection and solar PV alongside a ‘hyper local’ approach to sourcing building materials. 61. The site is large and would benefit (as discussed in a further section in relation to access rights) from a defined curtilage for the dwelling which could be agreed by condition (Condition 5) 62. As such, the proposal accords with NPF4 Policy 14 Design, quality and place, and LDP2 Policies 1A and 1B Placemaking and the supplementary placemaking guidance. Landscape 63. The site is not within a designated landscape (See later section related to Fingask HGDL) and is well contained/screened on three sides. It is accepted that the site is elevated but development along this ridgeline isn’t out of place the village of Kinnaird sits directly to the west rising up the hillside. 64. The siting of a single storey dwelling within the site is not considered to have a detrimental impact of the wider landscape character. 65. The proposal is therefore considered to comply with Policy 39 Landscape of LDP2 and Policy 4 Natural Places of NPF4. Residential Amenity 66. The dwelling is sited 400m from the nearest property. It is therefore considered that the interviewing distance is adequate to mitigate any of the usual impacts in relation to residential amenity such as overlooking/loss of privacy etc. 67. In relation to the dairy/battery storage/compost heat exchanger system etc. given the distance to residential properties out with the ownership of the applicant it is considered that noise should not detrimentally impact residential amenity. However the standard plant noise condition can be applied to ensure this. (Condition 2)
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68. In relation to the elevated position and to address concerns raised in relation to light pollution a condition will also be added to ensure that external lighting is sufficiently screened.(Condition 3) 69. As a consequence, the amenity of neighbouring properties is considered to be protected in accordance with the content of the relevant polices of LDP2 and NPF4. Access Issues 70. A number of representations have raised concerns with an ancient drover’s road and possible Right of Way which extends from the end of Willie’s Wynd, in the village of Kinnaird, up through the existing apple orchard which was planted by the applicants and leads to Fingask estate. It is also stated that in older maps this way links the farms of Flawcraig and Woodwell with a network of roads used for the movement of livestock to different pastures and farms. 71. The Councils Access Officer has been in discussion with the applicants and objectors and has also visited the site. It has been confirmed that there is no formal right of way and no designated core path through the site. It is therefore considered a general access rights issue, and the applicant is working with the council to find an acceptable solution for that. An access statement/plan and an east – west route for walkers within the red line boundary has been requested. The access statement/plan should address the concern about access e.g. by identifying an east - west route avoiding the area in front of the house and plans should also indicate the extent of garden ground or a privacy zone around the house where access rights would not apply. A privacy zone in The Land Reform Act refers to sufficient adjacent ground to enable those living there to have reasonable measures of privacy and to ensure that their enjoyment of their house is not unreasonably disturbed. A boundary on the ground can be helpful so that access takers are clear how close is too close when passing the house. 72. The Access Officer has no objection to the proposal, and a condition is recommended so that this can be formalised (Condition 5). The proposal is therefore considered to comply with polices in LDP2 and NPF4 in relation to access rights. Roads and Access 73. The vehicle access to the public road network for the property will be via the existing private track from the C401 into Craighead Farm, just south of Kinnaird. Within the site boundary the access track will be extended to the new dwellinghouse. 74. The site does not share an access with any other dwellings and the access is considered acceptable for the dwelling and associated farming uses. 75. Parking will be provided on site for two vehicles, which is in line with the requirements of the National Roads Development Guide.
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76. As such, the current proposal is acceptable in terms of roads and access, according with NPF4 Policy 13: Sustainable transport and LDP2 Policy 60B: Transport Standards and Accessibility Requirements: New Development Proposals. Drainage and Flooding 77. The applicant is not proposing connect to the Scottish Water Mains supply, and instead utilising rainwater stored in a 25,000L tank pumped to a secondary storage tank within the home. To ensure resilience they note a man-made pond which exists adjacent to the home, two groundwater spring with tanks to enable strip grazing and utilising a burn which runs across the farm. 78. Waste water and sewage will be managed using grey water recycling and a septic tank. 79. Concerns have been noted about the water supply however as previously detailed the applicants have submitted an SAC report to provide support the need for the dwelling this property is therefore not solely being assessed under Houses for Sustainable Living section of the policy. Therefore should connection to the mains be required they could investigate this. 80. As such, it is considered that the proposal accords with NPF4 Policy 22 Flood risk and water management and LDP2 Water Environment and Drainage Policies 53B Foul Drainage, 53C Surface Water Drainage, and 53E Water Supply. Conservation Considerations 81. The west boundary of Fingask Castle Historic Garden and Designed Landscape HGDL lies to the to the east of the site. Historic Environment Scotland have been consulted and have no comment on the proposal. It is therefore considered that the proposal is not considered to detrimentally impact the setting of the HGDL 82. The potential for archaeological interest in the site has been noted in representations. The submission has been reviewed by Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust and they confirm that the site is not on the Historic Environment Record (not on first or second edition). They note the Roy map they have evidenced in their submission document that there is a historic settlement in the vicinity. There is also a historic quarry too which may have impacted on it. PKHT consider the historic report provided is an interesting narrative into looking into the history of the site and then trying to avoid known heritage, which in turn is best practice for NPF4. They accept that it looks to have been an old farm/settlement there, the remains they found may be related, but there is nothing mapped by OS and most importantly they are avoiding it regardless of what it is. Therefore no archaeological mitigation is required. 83. The proposal is therefore considered to comply with Policy 26 and 29 of LDP2 and Policy 7 of NPF4.
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Natural Heritage and Biodiversity 84. The site selected is grassland, a large extent of the access track exists and there are no buildings on the site which are suitable for bats/barn owls. There is woodland on the edges of the site but no trees within the footprint of the development or the land surrounding the proposed dwelling. The surrounding area still retains connectivity for biodiversity and the applicant’s ethos is very much focused on biodiversity enhancement. The proposal includes a number of biodiversity enhancement which can be conditioned. (Condition 6) 85. The lack of a landscape plan has been raised and the proposal as noted in relation to access could benefit from the garden curtilage being defined which could involve a landscaping proposal. (Condition 5) 86. The proposal is therefore considered to comply with the Policy 41 of LDP2 and Policy 3 NPF4. Low and Zero Carbon Generating Technologies 87. 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 erection of a new building, 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, the proposal includes a large number of technologies that more than meet the requirement. The proposal therefore complies with the relevant policies. Developer Contributions 88. The Council Developer Contributions Supplementary Guidance requires a financial contribution towards increased primary school capacity in areas where a primary school capacity constraint has been identified. A capacity constraint is defined as where a primary school is operating at over 80% and is likely to be operating following completion of the proposed development, extant planning permissions and Local Development Plan allocations, at or above 100% of total capacity. 89. This proposal is within the catchment of Abernyte Primary School. Education & Children’s Services have no capacity concerns in this catchment area at this time. Economic Impact 90. The development would provide jobs during construction and provide a home for a family working locally in agricultural and agritourism.
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Variation of Application Under Section 32A 91. This application was not varied prior to determination. Supplementary information and justification were submitted to assist in policy assessment Planning Obligations and Legal Agreements 92. None required. Direction By Scottish Ministers 93. 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 94. 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. 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 - In order to safeguard the neighbouring residential amenity in the area.
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3. 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 - In the interests of visual and residential amenity; to ensure a satisfactory standard of local environmental quality; to reserve the rights of the Planning Authority. 4. Measures to protect animals from being trapped in open excavations and/or pipe and culverts shall be implemented for the duration of the construction works of the development hereby approved. The measures may include creation of sloping escape ramps for animals, which may be achieved by edge profiling of trenches/excavations or by using planks placed into them at the end of each working day and open pipework greater than 150 mm outside diameter being blanked off at the end of each working day Reason - In the interests of protecting environmental quality and of biodiversity. 5. Prior to the commencement of development a plan which shows the curtilage of the dwelling (private garden ground) including a landscaping/planting/boundary treatment plan and access routes throughout the wider land holding shown in blue on associated plans shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the council as Planning Authority in consultation with community green space. The scheme as agreed and implemented and completed prior to the occupation of the dwelling and shall thereafter be maintained to the satisfaction of the Council as Planning Authority. Any planting failing to become established within five years shall be replaced in the following planting season with others of similar size, species and number to the satisfaction of the Council as Planning Authority. Reason - To ensure continued public access to the public paths and in the interests of public safety within the site. 6. The recommended action points in relation to biodiversity enhancements within the supporting statement submitted and hereby approved (document(s) 11; relates) shall be fully adhered to, respected and undertaken as part of the construction phase of development, to the satisfaction of the Council as Planning Authority. Reason - In the interests of protecting environmental quality and of biodiversity. 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 None
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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. No work shall be commenced until an application for building warrant has been submitted and approved. 4. The applicant is advised that Perth and Kinross Council have a charging scheme for recycling and waste bins for new build properties and newly created dwellings. Further information can be found at: https://www.pkc.gov.uk/binrequests 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. The applicant shall ensure the private water supply for the dwellinghouse/ development complies with the Water Scotland Act 1980 (Section 63), The Private Water Supplies (Scotland) Regulations 2006 and The Water Intended for Human Consumption (Private Supplies) (Scotland) Regulations 2017. Detailed information regarding the private water supply, including the nature, location and adequacy of the source, any storage tanks/ pipework and the filtration and disinfection treatment proposed to ensure provision of an adequate and consistently wholesome water supply shall be submitted to Perth and Kinross Council Environmental Health in line with the above Act and Regulations. Background Papers Letters of representation 60
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Authors Name Designation Contact Details Joanne Ferguson Planning Officer 01738 475300 developmentmanagement@pkc.gov. Approved Name Designation Date Paul Williamson Team Leader (Local Developments) 16 October 2025