Decision Maker: Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee

Outcome: Grant

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 29, 2024

Purpose: This application is for a change of house type and is recommended for refusal on grounds that the proposed house design fails to reflect the established agricultural history of the site and the strong vernacular character of the former farm buildings thus failing to deliver a distinctive development with a strong sense of local identity. As such the proposal in considered contrary to Policy 14 of NPF4 and Policy R2 of the ALDP 2023.

Content: Committee agreed to GRANT the application subject to a condition being added with regards to the render of the building being of suitable colour grey/brown for the location/rural setting of the buildings which will be agreed by Planning.