Four glamping pods at Balkan House, Rahane

“(i) Development Requiring Express Planning Permission • Change of use of land to site for siting of glamping pods. • Siting of 4 no. holiday accommodation pods / cabins • Formation / improvement of private access junction with public road (C72 Peaton Road). • Formation of circulation track and parking • Ground engineering works…”

“(ii) Other specified operations • Connection to public water supply network • Connection to existing private waste water treatment plant and surface water drainage systems • Removal of trees and natural vegetation. • Landscaping…”

“18/00952/AMSC - Approval of matters specified in conditions 1-10 relative to planning permission in principle reference 16/00115/PPP - Site for the erection of 2 dwellinghouses Approved – 26.11.2025”

“The above consent has been partially implemented in that the north eastern plot, identified as “House 2” on the approved drawings, has been constructed. This dwellinghouse is known as “Balkan House”. The implemented development includes a private driveway along the eastern edge of the application site that connects the residential curtilage with the Peaton Road. The plot annotated as “House 1” has not been developed. The site for the current application for siting of 4 no.”

“In this instance, it is considered that the proposed development for siting of 4 no. tourist accommodation cabins would result in an overly-intensive nature of commercial activity that is incompatible with surrounding homogenous residential land use; and that it would not respect the character and appearance of the surrounding townscape.”

“There are existing mature trees and large shrubs along the southwestern and northwestern boundaries of the site. These natural features make a significantly positive contribution to the visual character of the area and have biodiversity value – although whether this is minor or high is unknown. The application does indicate which of these existing trees are to be cut-back or felled to allow the proposed development.”

“Environmental Health 07.07.2025 No objections subject to recommended planning conditions to safeguard local amenity relating to matters including external lighting and potential sources of nuisance during the construction phase. Further details relating to waste / recycling containers and storage should be required by condition. It is also recommended that any requirement for a Short-term Let Licence be secured by planning condition.”

“Scottish Water 17.07.2025 There is current capacity for water supply however the applicant should be aware that further investigations may be required once a formal application has been submitted to Scottish Water. There is no (Scottish Water) record of public wastewater infrastructure in the vicinity of the site and as such the applicant is advised to investigate private treatment options.”

“Before proceeding with his presentation, he advised of an error in the report of handling which advised that additional information was outstanding from the Applicant with regard to the private access junction and visibility splays arising from the consultation response from the Area Roads Officer. He confirmed that since drafting the report it had come to light that the additional information had been received by the Planning Authority.”

“Rahane is a minor settlement comprising exclusively residential development with no services / shops or other commercial land-uses located within this settlement and on this basis, the settlement has a tranquil, residential character. The introduction of a commercial tourist accommodation use comprising 4 no.”

“The planning application forms confirm that there are trees on or adjacent to the application site and the Design and Access Statement advises that “existing mature vegetation has been retained wherever possible.” However, the existing trees on the site are not shown on the application drawings (other than a diagrammatic indication of the extent of the existing tree canopy) and it is not indicated if any of the existing trees are to be felled or cut back.”