APP/2025/0345 - Site At Alexander Bell Place, New Pitsligo
October 7, 2025 Buchan Area Committee (Committee) Awaiting outcome View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
...to grant planning permission in principle for the erection of a care home and community garden at Alexander Bell Place, New Pitsligo, subject to conditions detailed in the report, despite the development conflicting with the Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan 2023 Policy H1, because sufficient evidence demonstrated a need for a care home and the suitability of the site for such a development.
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Purpose
Principle of development is in conflict with ALDP 2023 Policy H1, as the site is allocated for residential development. However, consider that sufficient evidence has been provided to demonstrate a need for a care home and suitability of the site for such a development which, as a result, means that this development can be supported. The proposal for a care home, will provide housing opportunity for a vulnerable group. Although should be noted impacts on loss of affordable housing opportunity
Decision
Agreed to Grant Planning Permission in Principle subject to the conditions detailed in the report
Related Meeting
Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 10.00 am on October 7, 2025
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | For Determination |
| Decision date | 7 Oct 2025 |