Decision Maker: Formartine Area Committee

Outcome: Refuse

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 23, 2025

Purpose: Application was at Councillor Consultation and Members referred to Committee

Content: Motion – as a departure from policy, authority to grant Full Planning Permission be delegated to the Head of Planning and Economy, subject to satisfactory drainage arrangements, and any relevant conditions stipulated by the Planning Service, on the grounds that this was the expansion of a small business that should be supported; the necessary transport links were by car and by the Formartine & Buchan Way; and any outstanding issues can be resolved with delegation to the Planning Service   Amendment – refuse Full Planning Permission, as per the officer recommendations within the report.   M – 4, A – 5   Therefore, Full Planning Permission was refused, as per the officer recommendations within the report.