One three-bedroom dwelling at Land 35 Metres North Of The Croft, Fearnan, Aberfeldy

What was proposed

The application proposed a three-bedroom dwelling, altered access track, parking, turning space and private amenity space.

“Perth and Kinross Council Planning and Placemaking Committee - 15 April 2026 Report of Handling by Development Management and Building Standards Service Manager (Report No. 26/94) Proposal:Erection of dwellinghouse, alterations to access track and associated works Location:Land north of The Croft, Fearnan, Aberfeldy, PH15 2PF Ref.”

“The remainder of the site formed part of the wider curtilage of the property 'The Croft'. 3The proposal is to erect a three-bedroom dwelling, the upper floor forming a storage space served by roof lights. The site will accommodate parking and turning with private amenity space to the south of the dwelling. Site History 419/02121/FLL Erection of 4 dwellinghouses at Land 70 Metres North West Of The Croft Fearnan – approved…”

Officer report

Why officers supported it

Officers considered the infill dwelling acceptable in principle, suitably designed, adequately serviced and consistent with relevant planning policies.

“The relevant policy considerations are outlined in the policy section above and are considered in more detail below. In terms of other material considerations, this involves considerations of the Council’s other approved policies and supplementary guidance. Principle 24The site is located within the settlement boundary of Fearnan, the principle of infill development within settlements is supported by both NPF4 and LDP2. 25Policy 16 (Quality Homes) of NPF4 is applicable.”

“27There is an ongoing housing crisis and small windfall sites within existing settlements can contribute. Sites within settlements which are already served by electricity and sewage infrastructure, public transport, refuse collection are therefore considered to be preferential for development opportunities given their sustainable credentials.”

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Consultation responses

The community council objected, while Scottish Water, Transportation and Development, and Environmental Health raised no objection; contributions were required for affordable housing.

“16Glen Lyon and Loch Tay Community Council - The Community Council object to the proposal for the following reasons; - contrary to Development Plan, - insufficient information, - inadequate access, - overlooking/loss of privacy, - loss of residential amenity, - inclusion of septic tank, - need for developer contributions. 17Scottish Water - No objection to proposal. Internal 18Transportation and Development - No objection to proposal, passing place condition required.”

Officer report

Concerns raised

Five representations raised concerns about privacy, access, road safety, visual amenity, density, character, noise, drainage and other effects.

“The main issues raised within the representations are: • Overlooking, and loss of privacy • Road should be adopted as there are 6 houses • Turning point lost from last application/relocation of passing place • Transformer and poles within site • Affordable housing requirements • Adverse effect on visual amenity • Contrary to Development Plan policy • Inappropriate housing density • Out of character with the area • Over intensive development and land use • Road safety concerns…”

Officer report

Who spoke

A community council objector and the applicant’s agent addressed the committee and answered members’ questions.

The committee decision

The committee granted permission subject to the listed conditions, informatives and completion of a Section 75 agreement.

“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. Reason - This is a Planning Permission in terms of Section 58 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, as amended by Section 32 of the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019. 2.”

“Procedural Notes Permission shall not to be issued until the Section 75 Agreement has been signed and registered to take account of this application. The legal agreement should be concluded and completed within 4 months of the date of any Committee approval.”

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