Seven-home residential development at 2 Dunsinnan Road, Wolfhill, Perth

What was proposed

The application sought permission in principle for residential development, with an indicative plan showing seven linear plots.

“This report recommends approval of the application as the residential development is considered to comply with the relevant provisions of the Development Plan and there are no material considerations apparent which outweigh the Development Plan.”

“An indicative site plan shows seven plots forming a linear development on the south side of Dunsinnan Road (Drawing 06).”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the proposal complied with the Development Plan and no material considerations justified departing from it.

“To conclude, the application must be determined in accordance with the Development Plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. In this respect, the proposal is considered to comply with NPF4, and the adopted Local Development Plan 2 (2019). Account has been taken account of the relevant material considerations and none has been found that would justify overriding the Development Plan.”

Officer report

What consultees said

Scottish Water, the Heritage Trust, transport, flooding, biodiversity and contaminated-land officers raised no objection, subject to conditions or further details.

“Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust - No objection. With respect to archaeology and the planning process, as outlined by NPF4, the proposed development does not raise any significant issues. No further archaeological mitigation is required in this instance.”

“Environmental Health (Contaminated Land) - No objection. An informative is recommended - A review of the proposed development site did not raise any real concerns, although historical mapping indicates that there were previously three residential properties within the development area which may have resulted in contamination in the vicinity of the site.”

Officer report

Who spoke

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

The committee debate

A refusal amendment was proposed and seconded, but after a recess and advice on competency it was withdrawn.

“Councillor B Brawn proposed an amendment to refuse the application, seconded by Councillor K Allan.”

“Following discussion and advice on competency, Councillor Brawn withdrew his proposed amendment.”

Minutes

The final decision

The committee granted planning permission in principle for five years, subject to conditions covering future details, access, drainage, ecology and contributions.

“Resolved: This planning permission in principle will last only for five years from the date of this decision notice, unless the development has been lawfully started within that period. Reason: This is a Planning Permission in Principle in terms of Section 59 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, as amended by Section 32 of the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019. 2.”

“(Scotland) Act 1997, as amended by Section 32 of the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019. Further to condition 2 above, measures for each residential unit to maximise environmental sustainability through design, orientation and planting or any other means shall be submitted for the written agreement of the Council as Planning Authority.”

Minutes