Social Value Ideas for Perth and Kinross Council

Barn extension refused on design grounds

The Local Review Body upheld refusal of alterations and extension works to the Old Barn at Bridge of Cally because the extension was considered visually harmful to the traditional building and the set…

“The reason for refusal uh that the extension by virtue of its prominent position on the principal elevation, excessive width, height and projection, b…”

Flexible staff and holiday use approved

Planning permission was granted for a change of use that allows 61 of the 103 holiday cottages at Moness Resort to be used flexibly either as holiday accommodation or as staff accommodation for Taymou…

“So, thank you, convener, and good morning, counselors. So, as stated, the only major application on the agenda today is for the change of use at Mones…”

Holiday pod scheme refused

Members upheld refusal of six holiday pods in a remote upland location. The key issues were lack of convincing justification for the site choice, unacceptable landscape and visual impact, and insuffic…

“The proposal is for six holiday pods um etc. on land at the Logan estate on remote land around 500 m above sea level. It's an upland Merlin landscape …”

Countryside home refused

A proposal for a dwelling at Craigburn House, near Fingask Castle, was refused because the site was not considered a definable plot within a building group and the hedging had been planted specificall…

“The supplementary guidance states that fencing or young trees or hedging planted with a specific intention of creating a site will not be accepted as …”

EIA challenge resolved

The council explained that the original permission had been reduced by the court because the EIA screening had not considered the whole project. A new screening opinion was then issued and Scottish Mi…

“Members will likely remember that this application was previously presented to full council on the 10th of December, 2025. Members agreed with the rec…”

McDonald’s drive-through approved

Members overturned refusal and approved a McDonald's drive-through restaurant on a mixed-use site in Blairgowrie. They accepted that the site sat within the MU5 allocation, that the diverted core path…

“The site is located adjacent to an existing retail park which has several retail and food and drink uses, including an existing drive-thru coffee shop…”

Conditions and ministerial referral

If the gypsy/traveller transit site is progressed, officers must prepare conditions and arrange notification to Scottish ministers. The committee also indicated conditions should be prepared by office…

“If members were minded to approve the application contrary to officer recommendation, then there is a requirement to notify the application to Scottis…”

Flood scheme confirmed without modification

The committee was asked to make the final statutory decision to confirm the South Ken Ross flood protection scheme without modification. This follows the objection process, local authority hearing, an…

“This the proposed flood scheme once constructed will provide a minimum 1 in20ear standard of protection and protect up to 177 properties from flooding…”

Flood risk on housing site

Flooding and surface water were a major design and compliance pressure on the Balonluig housing site. Residents described repeated flooding events and delays in repairing drains, while officers said t…

“I would point out that this water course has been there for several years running in heavy rain, but the hillside coped with it. Changes were made to …”

South Ken Ross flood scheme funding uncertainty

The council is progressing the South Ken Ross flood protection scheme, but the funding model has changed and the exact council contribution is not yet clear. Officers said the scheme will move to deta…

“The outline design of the scheme has been developed and has been the subject of extensive consultation within the community. Subject to committee taki…”

Flood resilience top-up

A flood resilience grant scheme launched on 2026-05-28 was already attracting more applications than the initial £150,000 allocation could likely cover. The committee amended the report to add a furth…

“This reflects a clear and ongoing need to support residents and businesses affected by flooding, many of whom report repeated impacts and significant …”

49.9MW battery storage refused

A 49.9MW battery energy storage system near Jamesfield Garden Centre was refused after members concluded that cumulative impact and loss of prime agricultural land outweighed the benefits. The debate …

“I have some concerns on this. Um, so trying to pull all that together if I if I can just start my concern is the loss of prime agricultural land which…”

Solar proposal refused after survey cost issue

The previously approved solar panel proposal at South Lodge, Ballendine Inshure was formally refused on return to the Body because the applicant declined to commission a BAT survey estimated at about …

“the applicant confirmed by email that they are no longer intending to proceed with the proposal owing to the cost of the required BAT survey. The appl…”

39MW solar farm approved

The committee approved a 39MW solar farm and battery energy storage facility at Strath Miglo, subject to updated conditions and informatives. Members accepted the applicant's case that the site is not…

“Thank you convenor. So as stated the next major application on the agenda today is for a 39 megawatt solar farm and battery energy storage facility wi…”