31 houses and play space at Land At Oldfold Farm (Block G), Milltimber, Aberdeen
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Aberdeen Planning Development Management Committee on 23 Apr 2026.
No officer report was published for this decision; this summary is from the committee minutes.
What was proposed
The application sought approval of specified matters for 31 houses, landscaping, a play park and civic space.
“The Committee had before it a report by the Chief Officer – Strategic Place Planning, which recommended:-”
“That the application for Approval of matters specified in conditions 8 (drainage), 9 (archaeology), 10 (contamination), 12 (tree survey), 13 (CEMP), 14 (SWMP), 15 (layout and design), 16 (landscaping), 17 (residential travel pack) and 18 (safe route to school) relating to Planning Permission in Principle ref 220466/S42 for the development of 31 houses, landscaping, play park and civic space, at land at Oldfold Farm (Block G), Milltimber, Aberdeen, be approved subject to the…”
Minutes
Who spoke
A senior planner answered members’ questions, a community council representative objected, and the applicant spoke in support.
The conditions
Conditions covered construction, drainage, landscaping, play facilities, public transport, travel information and affordable housing.
“Reason – to ensure that new residents are made aware of sustainable travel options from the outset, supporting the aims of the approved travel plan and encouraging sustainable modes of transport.”
“Reason – to ensure compliance with the Aberdeen Planning Guidance on Affordable and Specialist Housing and because the level of car parking provision within the approved development is based on standards for social rented housing specifically, as opposed to other forms of affordable housing or mainstream housing.”
Minutes
The decision
The committee approved the application conditionally.
“The Committee resolved:- to approve the application conditionally. - Councillor Ciaran McRae, CONVENER”
Minutes
Sources
- Aberdeen Planning Development Management Committee minutes, 23 April 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Aberdeen's committee minutes. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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