Councillor Sam Payne

...to grant full planning permission for alterations, extension, and change of use of an industrial building to a farm shop and cafe at Atlantic Water Co Ltd, Rosehall Farm, Newmachar, despite an objection from Roads Development regarding compliance with certain aspects of the Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan's policies on providing suitable services.

...to consider the Education Scotland Inspection Report for Port Elphinstone Primary School and provide comments to the Education and Children's Service.

...to approve the Annual Scrutiny and Improvement Report 2024-25, the proposed programme of scrutiny activity for 2025/2026, and requested a session with Secondary Head Teachers be arranged for the current financial year, with consideration given to including Primary Head Teachers in Ward Meetings.

...the Committee agreed to refuse full planning permission for the erection of a retail/delicatessen and hot food takeaway building at The Wooden Shop in Pitcaple due to concerns about road safety, inadequate parking, and the site's unsuitability for the proposed business.

...to grant full planning permission for the erection of 140 dwellinghouses, landscaping, open space, and associated infrastructure at Land at Corseduick Road, Newmachar, subject to a Section 75 agreement, specified conditions, and a departure from the development plan regarding a Water Impact Assessment.