Decision Maker: Buchan Area Committee

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: June 24, 2025

Purpose: Refuse application due to layout, siting and design is in conflict with Policy P1, P3, RD1, Policy 3, Policy 14 and Policy 16. Deferred at BAC meeting of 3.6.25 for site visit.

Content: Unanimously agreed (1) to hear request to speak, (2) that authority to Grant Full Planning Permission be delegated to HofP subject to appropriate planning conditions to include (a) the proposed fence along the north-western boundary, and (b) the issue of biodiversity, and (3) that the application is not a departure and is in accordance with NPF4 and Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan 2023 and Policy P1 as the scale and design of the proposed dwellinghouses are suitable and will not have an adverse impact on the surrounding area.  In relation to Policy P3, the proposed site is a gap site, not greenfield, and in relation to Policy 14 the proposal will provide two quality homes in an area which is not a Conservation Area and where house designs are already diverse