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Buchan Area Committee

Recent meetings

1–20 of 45 meetings

03 Nov 2026

10:00 am

Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 3rd November, 2026 10.00 am

The Buchan Area Committee is scheduled to convene on Tuesday, 3 November 2026. The agenda includes discussions on planning applications, the draft School Capacity, Reserved Places and Admission Limit Policy, the "Peterhead 2040 Vision" and "Peterhead Partne...

22 Sep 2026

1:00 pm

Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 22nd September, 2026 1.00 pm

The Buchan Area Committee met on Tuesday, 22 September 2026, to discuss a range of local issues. Key decisions included the approval of a new dwellinghouse near Mintlaw, the deferral of a planning application for a dwelling and outbuilding at Burnhead, St F...

25 Aug 2026

10:00 am

Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 25 August 2026 - 10.00 am

The Buchan Area Committee met on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, to discuss a range of local issues. Key decisions included the approval to commence statutory procedures for new waiting restrictions on Meethill Road in Peterhead to facilitate a new pedestrian cros...

23 Jun 2026

10:00 am

Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 23 June 2026 - 10.00 am

The Buchan Area Committee met on Tuesday 23 June 2026, discussing planning applications, service performance, and future work programmes. Key decisions included the refusal of two planning applications for new dwellinghouses in Hatton and St Fergus due to p...

02 Jun 2026

10:00 am

Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 2 June 2026 - 10.00 am

The Buchan Area Committee of Aberdeenshire Council met on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, to discuss a range of performance reports and budget allocations. Key discussions included the year-end performance of Education and Children's Services, the Scottish Fire and R...

12 May 2026

10:00 am

Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 10.00 am

The Buchan Area Committee of Aberdeenshire Council met on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, to discuss several planning applications and infrastructure projects. Key decisions included the refusal of planning permission for a dwelling at Plot 4, Backhill of Mintlaw, du...

21 Apr 2026

10:00 am

Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 21 April 2026 - 10.00 am

The Buchan Area Committee met on Tuesday 21 April 2026, with key discussions focusing on the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service's performance report, a planning application for holiday units near Strichen, and the onshore infrastructure for the Buchan Offshor...

17 Mar 2026

10:00 am

Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 - 10.00 am

The Buchan Area Committee met on Tuesday 17 March 2026, discussing a planning application for a dwellinghouse at Richmond Hill Farm, Peterhead, which was ultimately refused. The committee also approved the commencement of statutory procedures to reduce wait...

07 Oct 2025

10:00 am

Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 10.00 am

The Buchan Area Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss a range of topics, including local health and social care, traffic safety in Longside, updates on projects in Peterhead, and several planning applications. The committee will also be asked to comment...

16 Sep 2025

Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Buchan Area Committee convened to discuss a range of local issues, including a large proposed substation near Cuminestown, updates on projects in Peterhead, and the area's budget. Councillors were also scheduled to consider a request for an asset transf...

26 Aug 2025

Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 26th August, 2025 10.00 am

The Buchan Area Committee met to discuss a range of local issues, including planning applications, school safety, and community funding. Councillors agreed to a trial "school streets" scheme to improve safety around [Buchanhaven Primary School](https://www....

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Area Committees determine matters within their terms of reference which directly affect their areas including planning applications. They also scrutinise local service delivery and performance and monitor the impact of council and other public services on their communities.

Members

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Dianne Beagrie · Chair
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Matthew James · Vice-Chair
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Alan Buchan · Member
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Anne Simpson · Member
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Colin Simpson · Member
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Geoff Crowson · Member
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Hannah Powell · Member
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Leeann McWhinnie · Member
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Peter Chapman · Member
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Stephen Smith · Member