LRB 654 - Notice of Review against Refusal of Full Planning Permission for Change of Use of Agricultural Land and Installation of 4 Cabins (Short Term Letting Accommodation) at Site At Backhill Of Drumblair Forgue Huntly Aberdeenshire
April 24, 2026 Local Review Body (Other) Unknown 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
The Local Review Body decided to uphold the Notice of Review and grant Full Planning Permission on 24/04/2026. The decision was made on the grounds that the application is an acceptable departure from policy as rural tourism appropriate to the economy, outweighing lack of sustainable transport and proximity to settlements. The decision included conditions regarding the provision of EV charging and cycle storage.
Full council record
Decision
To uphold the Notice of Review and reverse the Appointed Officers Decision and Grant Full Planning Permission on the grounds that the application is supported as an acceptable departure from Policy for reasons that it is appropriate rural tourism and that the contribution to the economy outweighs the lack of sustainable transport and proximity to settlements and is a viable proposal with no impact on nearby tourism accommodation, subject to appropriate conditions including conditions regarding provision of EV charging and cycle storage.
Related Meeting
Local Review Body - Friday, 24 April 2026 - 10.15 am on April 24, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Approve |
| Decision date | 24 Apr 2026 |