Single-storey two-bedroom home at Land 40 Metres East Of Anemone Balnaskeag, Kenmore, Aberfeldy

What was proposed

The application sought a two-bedroom, single-storey dwellinghouse with associated works on land east of Anemone.

“Proposal: Erection of a dwellinghouse and associated works (Revised Proposal)”

“This application seeks approval for the construction of a two-bedroom, single storey dwellinghouse at the eastern end of Balnaskeag, in countryside to the south-east of Kenmore.”

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The site and surroundings

The site lies between two roads, beside an existing home, and within designated landscape, conservation and woodland-related areas.

“The site occupies a wedge formed by the Balnaskeag Road to the south, and the A827 road downhill to the north. To the west is the existing residence at ‘Anemone’, part of a four-house development which was granted permission in October 2015 (Ref: 15/01481/FLL), following earlier permission ref: 14/02156/FLL in February 2015.”

“The site is also in the Taymouth Castle Gardens and Designed Landscape, the River Tay Special Area of Conservation Catchment, and within a wider area designated as Ancient Woodland.”

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Consultation responses

Scottish Water, flooding, roads and environmental health officers raised no objection subject to advice or conditions, while the biodiversity officer sought further safeguards.

“Scottish Water - No objection, subject to standard advice. A Water Connection Application and Waste Water Application will be required to Scottish Water. Scottish Water Infrastructure may exist within the proximity of the development area and the Scottish Water Asset Impact Team should be contacted.”

“Transportation and Development – No objection, subject to conditions regarding street lighting, vehicular access formation, detailed culvert design, visibility splays, no surface water or aggregate runoff to the public road. Informative requested in respect of roads-related consent.”

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Concerns from the community

The community council and residents objected over landscape, countryside policy, access, roads, drainage, ecology, trees, amenity and enforcement issues.

“Would not contribute positively to quality of area in terms of character, amenity or natural heritage. • Contrary to Rural Homes policy, and is not an infill site as claimed. • Road safety concerns • Access restriction across adjacent land. • Concerns about utility access to adjacent land • Concerns regarding water runoff, with sheet ice on A827 during winter.”

“Adverse Effect on Visual Amenity • Contrary to Development Plan Policy • Flooding and Drainage Concerns including surface water runoff and freezing • Inappropriate Housing Density • Lack or Loss of Car Parking • Light Pollution • Noise Pollution • Loss of Open Space • Loss of Sunlight or Daylight • Not an infill site; would set a poor precedent for encroachment into undeveloped land. • Adverse impact on biodiversity including bluebells, frogs, newts.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The agent addressed the committee by telephone and answered members’ questions.

The committee’s decision

The committee granted permission with amended conditions and informatives, including controls on landscaping, biodiversity, drainage, access, lighting and the retaining wall.

“24/01857/FLL - Erection of a dwellinghouse and associated works (revised proposal), land 40 metres east of Anemone, Balnaskeag, Kenmore, Aberfeldy, PH15 2HB (Report No. 26/3) [name withheld] (via telephone), agent, addressed the committee, and answered members questions.”

“11.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.”

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