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Banff and Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 10.00 am
November 4, 2025 Banff and Buchan Area Committee View on council website Watch video of meeting Watch video of meeting Watch video of meetingSummary
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...to refuse Planning Permission in principle for the erection of a dwellinghouse and formation of vehicular access at a site in Black Culphin, Cornhill, Banff, due to non-compliance with policies regarding rural development and the lack of demonstrated need for an essential worker dwelling.
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Banff and Buchan Area Committee decided to refuse an application for Common Good Funds on 04 November 2025.
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...to allow for a site visit and to request updated maps detailing all properties not shown in the planning presentation, consideration of the application for planning permission in principle for the erection of a dwellinghouse at a site adjacent to Dunrougen, Cornhill, Banff AB45 2AS was deferred.
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...to grant full planning permission for the erection of a poultry shed, dispatch shed, and two silos (amended design and layout of Planning Permission APP/2024/1306) at Land North of Tophead Farm, Rathen, Fraserburgh, AB43 7AT, subject to conditions regarding time limits, visibility splays, access construction, water safety and management, and drainage systems.
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...to address noise concerns from refrigeration units at Premier Whitehills, the committee delegated authority to the Head of Planning and Economy to grant full planning permission, contingent on implementing mitigation measures within six months to reduce noise interference to an acceptable level for neighboring residents, ensuring compliance with relevant planning policies.
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... to refuse Full Planning Permission for the erection of 4 residential flats at Land to Rear of 8, 9 and 10 The Square Aberchirder, Huntly, due to reasons including poor site layout, overdevelopment, insufficient amenity space, adverse impact on road safety, and failure to demonstrate biodiversity net gain.
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Public Sector Equality Duty
AgreedThe Banff and Buchan Area Committee of Aberdeenshire Council agreed the Public Sector Equality Duty on 04 November 2025. Members were reminded of their legal duty to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity, and foster good relations between those who share protected characteristics and those who do not. The committee was directed to consider Integrated Impact Assessments where available to inform their decisions.
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...to approve the de-designation of the Scotstown Conservation Area due to the diminished character of the area and a lack of support from residents to restore its traditional features.
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...to note the Education Scotland Inspection Report for Lochpots School and Nursery Class and congratulate the Head Teacher and staff on the good report.
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