Two retail units at 16 - 18 County Place, Perth

“Proposal: Alterations, extension and subdivision of retail unit to form 2 retail units…”

“The proposal is for the alterations, extension and subdivision of an existing retail unit to form 2 retail units at 16-18 County Place and 15 Hospital Street.”

“The building is located within the Perth Central Conservation Area and is unlisted. However, there are a number of listed buildings in the vicinity.”

“Pre application Reference: No formal pre-application consultation was undertaken.”

“Regulations 2009, therefore the applicant was not required to undertake not any formal pre-application consultation with the local community.”

“Conclusion and Reasons for Recommendation…”

“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.”

“The site is situated in central Perth and is designated as “City Centre: Secondary Uses”. within the Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan 2 (2019) (LDP2). LDP2 Policy 11 (Perth City Centre Secondary Uses Area). Within the area identified for City Centre Secondary Uses, the Council will encourage a mix of appropriate uses including shops, residential, offices, cultural facilities (including theatres and other arts venues), restaurants, pubs and clubs.”

“LDP2 Policy 28A (Conservation Areas: New Development) states Development within a Conservation Area must preserve or enhance its character or appearance. The design, materials, scale and siting of new development within a conservation area, and development outwith an area that will impact upon its special qualities should be appropriate and sympathetic to its appearance, character and setting.”

“Impact on conservation area and historic setting of adjacent listed buildings (in particular the A-listed King James Hospital VI building) • Traffic and road safety • Noise and disturbance • Waste management concerns • Flood risk • Ambiguity of use…”

“Reason - in order to protect the character of the conservation area.”

“All plant or equipment shall be so enclosed, attenuated and/or maintained such that any noise therefrom shall not exceed Noise Rating 35 between 0700 and…”

“25/01217/FLL - Alterations, extension and subdivision of retail unit to form 2 retail units, 16-18 County Place, Perth, PH2 8EE (Report No. 26/6) Resolved: Grant, subject to the following terms, conditions and informatives: Conditions 1.This planning permission will last only for three years from the date of this decision notice, unless the development has been lawfully started within that period.”

“3.Servicing of and deliveries to the premises shall be carried out between 0700 and 1900 Monday to Saturday only, with no servicing or deliveries permitted on Sundays. Reason - In order to safeguard the neighbouring residential amenity in the area.”