Holiday park extension at Lochtay Highland Lodges, Killin

What was proposed

The application proposed 84 holiday accommodation units, staff accommodation, a classroom, covered learning structure and associated site works.

“Perth and Kinross Council Planning and Placemaking Committee - 11 February 2026 Report of Handling by Development Management and Building Standards Service Manager (Report No. 26/39) Proposal:Formation of extension to existing holiday park comprising siting of 62 holiday accommodation lodges and 6 holiday accommodation glamping pods; erection of 4 holiday accommodation cabins and 8 stilted holiday accommodation units; erection of rangers' classroom and a covered learning…”

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The site

The existing holiday park covers 15.5 hectares on the northern shore of Loch Tay and already contains 90 developed accommodation plots.

“2The site comprises 15.5 hectares of land, including a harbour and various outdoor recreational activities. The site presently contains 90 developed holiday accommodation plots, including 55 hire fleet holiday lodges, caravans and glamping units, plus a number of bespoke Scandinavian lodges. At present, up to eight staff are living on the site at any one time. The majority of the land proposed for development is located at the north of the site and is presently…”

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Planning history

The site has received permissions for holiday lodges, camping pods, reception and staff buildings, and other holiday park improvements since 1997.

“2310/00011/PAN On 22 July 2010 for Renewal of existing consent (07/00467/OUT) Erection of additional holiday lodges, ancillary facilities, upgrading of access and landscaping (in principle) 2410/01701/AMM was Approved On 1 July 2011 for Erection of lodges, reception building and managers flat and formation of landscaping, drainage, access and site levels (Approval of Matters Specified in Conditions - 07/00467/OUT) 2510/01716/IPM was Approved On 1 July 2011 for Variation of…”

“January 2018 for Siting of 13no. camping pods and associated works (in part retrospect) 3121/01217/FLL Full Planning Permission was Approved On 25 August 2021 for Siting of 4 caravans for holiday accommodation use 3224/01250/SCRN On 10 September 2024 for Change of land use, erection of 64 holiday cottages, 8 stilted accommodation units, 6 glamping pods, 3 staff accommodation units and associated operational development and infrastructure 3324/00009/PAN On 4 October 2024…”

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Consultation responses

Most consultees raised no objection, while the community council objected over the pier, archaeology, transport, noise, ecology, fire, water and sewage.

“Other Material Considerations PKC Non Statutory Guidance • Planning Guidance - Loch Leven SPA, the Dunkeld-Blairgowrie Lochs SAC and the River Tay SAC • Planning Guidance - Planning & Biodiversity Consultations 42As part of the planning application process the following bodies were consulted: External 43Scottish Environment Protection Agency: No objection.”

“The activity is likely to be low risk given the location within the catchment but care should still be taken as this is a public drinking water source. 47Glen Lyon and Loch Tay Community Council: The Community Council objects for the following reasons: the pier and archaeological impacts; transport and lack of sustainable travel and public transport, parking and Travel Plan; noise; ecology and the environment; fire and water; and sewage.”

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Residents’ concerns

Fourteen representations raised concerns about visual and landscape impact, flooding, parking, road safety, overdevelopment, fire, privacy, biodiversity, lighting, noise and the disc golf course.

“Amended drainage calculations have subsequently been provided. Representations 54Fourteen representations were received. The main issues raised within the representations are: • Visual impact • Landscape impacts • Flood risk • Lack of car parking • Road safety concerns • Overdevelopment • Fire risk • Impact on water supply • Impact on local community from commercialisation • Loss of privacy • Biodiversity impacts • Light pollution • Noise • Loss of disc golf course 55These issues are…”

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Who spoke

An objector and the agent speaking for the applicant addressed the committee and answered members’ questions.

The committee’s decision

The committee granted planning permission in accordance with the development plan, subject to the listed conditions, informatives and an additional flood mitigation condition.

“25/00685/FLM - Formation of extension to existing holiday park comprising siting of 62 holiday accommodation lodges and 6 holiday accommodation glamping pods; erection of 4 holiday accommodation cabins and 8 stilted holiday accommodation units; erection of rangers' classroom and a covered learning structure; alterations to reception building, pier, vehicle parking, footpaths and associated works (as amended), Loch Tay Highland Lodges, Killin, FK21 8TY (Report No.”

“Justification The proposal is in accordance with the Development Plan and there are no material reasons which justify departing from the Development Plan. Informatives 1.Under Section 27A of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (as amended) the person undertaking the development is required to give the Planning Authority prior written notification of the date on which it is intended to commence the development.”

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