The Local Review Body of Aberdeenshire Council met on Friday 26 June 2026. The meeting primarily focused on a review of a planning decision regarding replacement doors at 21 George Street, Fraserburgh. The committee decided to defer this decision to gather further information, including a condition survey of the doors and to conduct a site visit.

Replacement Doors at 21 George Street, Fraserburgh

The committee considered a notice of review against the refusal of full planning permission for the replacement of doors at 21 George Street, Fraserburgh[^1]. The original application had been refused by the planning service on the grounds that the proposed UPVC doors would be at odds with the traditional appearance and character of the listed building and that of the surrounding Conservation Area and were not considered an appropriate material.

During the discussion, members raised several points. Councillor Catherine Victor questioned the restrictions on painting wooden doors in a conservation area, while Councillor Jeff Goodhall sought clarification on whether the existing doors were traditional. Bruce Trachan, the planning advisor, explained that the current doors were not original, having been fitted in the mid-1990s. He also confirmed that listed building consent was a separate process, currently under appeal with Scottish Ministers.

A key point of contention was the condition of the existing doors. While the applicant stated the rear door was in urgent need of replacement due to rot, there was no formal condition survey to evidence this for either door. Councillor Richard Menard expressed dissatisfaction with the information available and proposed a site visit and a condition report. Councillor Isobel Davidson agreed, stating she had sufficient information from street view but supported the need for a condition survey.

Ultimately, the Local Review Body unanimously agreed to defer the decision on LRB 656. This deferral is to allow for further procedure, specifically to obtain a condition survey of the doors and to organise a site visit. The outcome of this review is therefore pending further information.