We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Perth and Kinross Council in Scotland across 34 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
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…”
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 …”
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…”
Short-term let refused
The appeal to convert an outbuilding at 16 Craigy Road, Perth into short-term let accommodation was refused because the proposal was judged to over-intensify residential curtilage and undermine local …
“The proposal is considered contrary to MPF4 policies 14 design quality and place and 30 tourism and Perth and Ross LDP2 policies 1A and 1B placemaking…”
Western Essendy deferred for speed survey
The dwelling-house application at Western Essendy was deferred again so that the applicant can provide a road speed survey and clarify whether the required visibility splays can be achieved, including…
“I'm going to suggest if we could go to slide 10 to start with please. So this is the uh this is taken from the road looking west. So that is towards S…”
Financial statements overview
2025-26 actuals and 26-27 forecasted; balance projected to increase; carry-forward of £10k repairs to 26-27 for Christmas lights maintenance (£17,611) causing £2,611 overspend; closing balance project…
“The estimated fund balance at 31st March 26 of 2,153,978 is an increase of 23,729 since the previous report... carry forward the unused £10,000 repair…”
Financial statements & 2024/25 budget
Financial statements note projected surplus (£74k) and year-end balance (~£2.2m); 2024/25 budget adjusted with cost-of-living provisions (£30k) and higher investment interest; Mony filing works tender…
“The projected Surplus for the fund is £74,000... balance at 31 March 2024 is just shy of £2,200,000”
Private session
Meeting to move into a private session following the discussion of paper five.
“do we now move into a private session”
Sterling-only investment policy
Investment policy restricts to UK Sterling, reducing currency risk and FX exposure.
“"we do not invest in currencies; all our investments or permitted Investments are in UK Sterling"”
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…”
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