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Condition survey and site visit ordered
The Local Review Body decided it did not have enough information to determine the appeal for replacement doors at 21 George Street. Members unanimously agreed to defer the review, require a condition …
“Thank you very much. So there have been so there is really a motion for um a report on the on the current condition of the doors to support the and an…”
Balmassie drive-thru scheme
A proposed Starbucks cafe with drive-thru at Balmassie was recommended for approval. The scheme is described as a multi-million pound investment, creating around 16 full- and part-time jobs, with EV c…
“So, this application is for um full planning permission for the direction of a cafe, which is class three food and drink. Um and this proposal also in…”
Refusal basis under current plan
Planning officers stated the proposal should be assessed as a new application because the previous consent had expired, and that the site is Greenfield land in an accessible rural area where new housi…
“The application, however, has not demonstrated that a lawful ultimate start was made to preserve that planning permission before it expired in March 2…”
Site visit for caravan park
The committee agreed to defer the planning decision on the caravan park extension and carry out a site visit to assess access arrangements, pedestrian access, road width and any changes since the earl…
“We have a proposal for a site visit, but remind members that we had a site visit not that long ago to a very similar layout. Um, >> Yeah. >> But the s…”
Site visit before decision
Members were not satisfied that they had enough information to determine the applications and agreed to defer the decision pending a site visit. The committee officer indicated the matter would return…
“I don't know that we do have enough information. Um, there's there's questions over the community benefits um that needs to be conditioned. There's qu…”
Outstanding business deferred
An earlier review remains open because the planning service has provided information but the agent has not yet responded. The matter is expected to return to the Local Review Body on 28 August 2026, i…
“We have one item on the statement of outstanding business today, which is LRB 653 application 2025 0925. Uh the information has been received from the…”
Caravan park conditions to clarify
Members and officers discussed tightening planning conditions around the caravan park extension, including a clear one-way access system, signage, buffer planting maintenance, and clearer wording on s…
“So, I think we could do something along those lines. Um so, I I I think we could do something along those lines. Um so, I I I think we could do someth…”
Delegated planning decision
The committee moved to grant the application by delegation, with planning officers to assess additional details on drainage and landscaping/biodiversity rather than bring the matter back to committee …
“Thank you very much. So, the committee agreed to delegate to the head of planning for full planning permission for the reasons given under relevant co…”
Renewable storage treated as essential
Planning officers stated that battery energy storage is supported by national and local policy and should be treated as critical infrastructure for Scotland's net zero transition. This policy stance u…
“The applications are before you today because the rest proposal constitutes a major development under the town country planning hierarchal development…”
St Fergus dwelling refused on design grounds
A full planning application for a single dwelling at St Fergus had its surface water drainage, biodiversity and developer obligations issues resolved, but officers still recommended refusal because th…
“So, just to recap, this application seeks full planning permission for a single dwelling house at land at Ottery View, St. Fergus, which is located at…”
Landscape works programme approved
The committee approved the 2026/27 Garioch landscape services non-routine works programme, allocating revenue budget in line with appendix 1. Officers stressed that the service is operating with tight…
“I'm pleased to be here this afternoon to seek approval for the landscape services work program as mentioned earlier for the Giri area following the bu…”
Landscape works programme approved
The committee approved the 2026/27 landscape services work programme for Marr, allocating revenue budget to parks, play areas, cemeteries, drainage and related maintenance. Officers noted some works w…
“I'm pleased to be here this morning to seek approval for landscape services work program for the 2627 budget for the MAR area. Following the budget se…”
Landscape website reconfiguration
Officers said landscape services is undergoing a review due to conclude in October, and the website is being reconfigured so that upcoming works could be published online, similar to roads service pro…
“Well, thank you for that question, Councelor Johnson and Chair. Um, landscape services is undergoing a review and that should be concluded in October …”
Landscape works programme approved
Committee approved the Buchan area landscape services and bereavement services revenue budget proposal for 2026-27. The report identified a tighter resource environment but also described continuing r…
“Whilst available resources for 2026-27 provide a more challenging environment for the delivery of some some maintenance and and activities as in um So…”
Improve landscape communications
Members repeatedly asked for better communication with community councils, ward members, volunteer groups and the public about which areas will be cut, why some areas are left wild, and how volunteer …
“I just wonder as a general point, is it possible as the the w the work in the wards progress and a plan becomes um more coherent if you like in terms …”
2026/27 community council grants
The committee agreed the proposed allocation of community council grants for 2026/27. The funding model remains unchanged from last year, with a fixed £600 per community council plus a variable elemen…
“"This report seeks agreement for the proposed allocations of more community council grants for 2026 27. It's proposed to use the same allocation basis…”
Grant payment after returns
Officers confirmed the payment process for community council grants: once the report is agreed, the council will write to all community councils and they must submit accounts and minutes showing appro…
“"What happens is once uh the report has been agreed today um we then write out to all community councils and they have to submit their um accounts and…”
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