Outbuilding alterations at 458 Perth Road, Dundee

What was proposed

Retrospective permission was sought for a 0.3-metre height increase, an additional window, a timber door and replacement planting at an approved garden room.

“Validated: March 2026 Report by Head of Planning & Economic Development Contact: Siobhan Johnson SUMMARY OF REPORT • Planning permission is sought in retrospect for alterations to an outbuilding which was approved under 25/00143/FULL. • The alterations to be regularised through this application include an increase in the height of the structure by 0.3 metres, the addition of a window on the south elevation, and the installation of a door on the north elevation.”

“Page 2 Application No 26/00159/FULL Dundee City Council Planning Committee 29 June 2026 1 DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL. Planning permission was previously granted under 25/00143/FULL for the demolition of a double garage and the erection of an ancillary garden room within the curtilage of 458 Perth Road.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The outbuilding is in mature garden grounds within a conservation area, near neighbouring homes and a Category B listed building.

“Application No 26/00159/FULL Page 5 Dundee City Council Planning Committee 29 June 2026 2 SITE DESCRIPTION 2.1 The application site lies within the curtilage of 458 Perth Road and is located 23 metres to the east of the detached villa, within West End Suburbs Conservation Area. The property is accessed via a private road which connects to Perth Road.”

“Several neighbouring residential properties lie to the east, south and west of the site. These properties also take access from the shared private road and are also set within mature garden grounds.”

Officer report

What officers advised

Officers recommended approval because the changes were modest, caused no adverse amenity or historic-environment impact, and complied with the Development Plan.

“The additional window and timber door are modest and do not materially change the overall design and appearance of the building. The structure remains subordinate to the parent dwelling and is appropriate to its setting. The increase in height and minor design changes do not result in any adverse impact on the character or environmental quality of the site or surrounding area. The proposal therefore complies with criterion i of NPF4 Policy 16g.”

“The principle of the development of the site for an outbuilding has been established, and the proposed alterations do not conflict with the Householder Guidance Supplementary Guidance. The proposal complies with the Householder Development Supplementary Guidance.”

Officer report

Who addressed the committee

Two objectors made deputations, followed by the applicant and the agent in support of the application.

The committee decision

After hearing the deputations and considering the objections, the committee approved the application subject to the recommended conditions.

“26-00159-FUL L - ALTERATIONS TO OUTBUILDING (RETROSPECTIVE) - 458 PERTH ROAD, DUNDEE - FOR MRS LUCY-ROSE WALKER The Committee acceded to requests for a deputation to address the Committee relative to objections to the application by Fiona Galt and Alison Mackay. After the deputations had stated their cases and answered questions from members of the Committee, they were thanked for their attendance and withdrew.”

Minutes

Conditions on approval

The conditions require removal of external lights, approved landscaping with replacement planting, and domestic ancillary use of the building.

“CONCLUSION 8.1 The application for alterations to the outbuilding, currently under construction, is in accordance with the Development Plan. There are no material considerations of sufficient weight that would justify refusal of planning permission. Therefore, it is recommended that planning permission be granted subject to conditions.”

“Condition - the ancillary building hereby approved shall only be used for domestic purposes incidental and ancillary to the existing dwelling at 458 Perth Road. At all times it shall be used for purposes incidental and ancillary to the use of the main dwelling and…”

Officer report