52-home housing development at Land 120 Metres West Of 10 Cairns Park, New Alyth

“Proposal: Erection of 52 dwellinghouses, formation of roads and footpath, SUDS, landscaping and associated works…”

“This application seeks planning approval for 52 dwellinghouses (39 private/13 affordable), formation of roads and footpath, landscaping and associated works. A mix of house types are proposed, both private and affordable, which range from one bed to 4 bed in a mix of terraced, detached and semi-detached, single and two storey units.”

“The application site is located at the western edge of New Alyth, immediately to the north of the A926 public road. To the north, west and south of the site is agricultural land. The existing built context immediately to the east is residential, comprising of single storey bungalows, with two storey dwellings located within New Alyth itself.”

“The application site extends to 2.9ha and is located within the settlement boundary of New Alyth. The boundary of the H61 site in the LDP2 includes the play park/playing field to the east, however, the red line site boundary does not include this area. The applicant excluded this area due to differential landowners, however, is fully aware of the site-specific developer requirement to make improvements to the playpark.”

“The site is allocated in the Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan 2 (2019) (LDP2) as H61 and is agricultural land. The LDP2 allocations total area is 3.1ha with a capacity range of up to 33 residential units. The Site-Specific Developer Requirements does identify H61 as requiring the following:”

“The proposed development, as an urban development project with a site area exceeding 0.5ha, falls under Schedule 2 (10(b)) of the Environmental Impact Assessment (Scotland) Regulations. The site was screened in December 2024 and was found not to require an EIA.”

“Alyth Community Council - Concerns have been raised regarding the existing road infrastructure and suitability of the existing access/junction. Concern was also expressed about the impact on the health service.”

“NHS/HSCP - No objection. Acknowledge that the development will place additional pressure on health facilities, however, recognise that the site is an allocated site in the LDP2 and therefore it is too late to resist allocated sites on…”

“Road safety concerns • Traffic congestion • Out of character with surrounding area • Air quality • Visual amenity • Inappropriate land use • Flood risk • Overlooking • Loss of open space • Increased pressure on dentist, doctors and schools/nurseries • Contrary to development plan policy • Excessive height…”

“25/00510/FLM - Erection of 52 dwellinghouses, formation of roads and footpath, SUDS, landscaping and associated works, Land 120 metres west of 10 Cairns Park, New Alyth, PH11 8PA (Report No. 25/338)”

“Resolved: Grant, subject to the following terms, conditions and informatives, including amendments circulated to members prior to the meeting:”