Councillor John Crawley

The Formartine Area Committee decided to depart from policy and grant Full Planning Permission. Authority to grant permission was delegated to the Head of Planning and Economy, subject to appropriate conditions and the satisfactory conclusion of Developer Obligations. This decision was made on 01 September 2026.

The Formartine Area Committee of Aberdeenshire Council approved the commencement of statutory procedures for reducing waiting restrictions on Craigs Road, Ellon, and approved in principle the subsequent order. This decision was made on 30 June 2026. The committee agreed to implement a new zebra pedestrian crossing.

The Formartine Area Committee approved the Aberdeenshire HSCP Strategic Delivery Plan Performance Report on 01 September 2026. The Service will provide Councillors with a summary of support available to unpaid carers.

The Formartine Area Committee refused to grant Full Planning Permission for the erection of 11 dwellinghouses at the Former Ellon Academy Annex Site, Ellon on 01 September 2026. The decision was made on the grounds of loss of trees, greenspace, and amenity, and an unacceptable impact on neighbouring properties.

The Formartine Area Committee agreed to defer consideration of the application on 01 September 2026. This was pending a site visit to be held in relation to another planning application.