Councillor Derek Ritchie
Email: cllr.d.ritchie@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Council: Aberdeenshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
69 meetings · Page 1 of 14
Formartine Area Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 9.45 am
Infrastructure Services Committee - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 10.15 am
APP/2024/1951 - 400kV AC Substation and Associated Infrastructure at Fetteresso Forest, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, AB39 3UX., Pre-determination Hearing - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 9.30 am
Aberdeenshire Council - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 10.15 am
ACT2 (Aberdeenshire Charities Trust) - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 12.00 pm
Decisions from Meetings
139 decisions · Page 3 of 28
Supplementary Directorate Procurement Plan - Turriff Sports Centre Village Fitness Upgrade
From: Formartine Area Committee - Tuesday, 28th October, 2025 9.45 am - October 28, 2025
Looking to get the Turriff Fitness Project on the LLA Procurement Plan
Approve
B9005, Station Road, Ellon - Application of Double Yellow Lines
From: Formartine Area Committee - Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025 9.45 am - September 23, 2025
...to address traffic flow and safety concerns related to a bus stop buildout on Station Road in Ellon, they approved the commencement of statutory procedures for implementing a traffic management order to install permanent double yellow lines, while also requesting further details on the bus stop buildout costs and engagement.
Approve
APP/2025/0752 - Site adjacent to 16 Tree Road, Tarves
From: Formartine Area Committee - Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025 9.45 am - September 23, 2025
...to grant Full Planning Permission for the erection of a dwellinghouse at Site Adjacent to 16 Tree Road, Tarves was delegated to the Head of Planning and Economy, subject to satisfactory drainage arrangements, the conclusion of developer obligations, and any relevant conditions stipulated by the Planning Service, as a departure from policy, on the grounds that the applicant, a retiring worker and longstanding tenant of the site, would not be able to meet ALDP 2023 PA2023-11 due to their circumstances.
Refuse
APP/2025/0415 - Land at Middleton of Blackford, Rothienorman
From: Formartine Area Committee - Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025 9.45 am - September 23, 2025
...consideration of the application for a battery energy storage system was deferred pending a site visit to assess the road network, visual impact, and impact on the area's character and landscape, with further details sought regarding community benefits.
Defer
Declaration of Members' Interests
From: Formartine Area Committee - Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025 9.45 am - September 23, 2025
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Summary
Meetings Attended: 69
Average per Month: 3.0
Decisions Recorded: 139