Councillor Matthew James
Email: cllr.m.james@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Council: Aberdeenshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
74 meetings · Page 1 of 15
Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 2nd June, 2026 10.00 am
Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 21st May, 2026 10.15 am
Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 12th May, 2026 10.00 am
Aberdeenshire Council - Thursday, 30th April, 2026 10.15 am
Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 21 April 2026 - 10.00 am
Decisions from Meetings
231 decisions · Page 10 of 47
Area Committee Budget 2025/2026 - Update
From: Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 16, 2025
Agreed
APP/2024/1927 - Land at Mains of Greens, Cuminestown
From: Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 16, 2025
National Application
Refer
Draft Minute of Previous Meeting
From: Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 16, 2025
Approved (subject to call-in)
Public Sector Equality Duty - Guidance for Members (attached)
From: Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 16, 2025
Approve
APP/2025/0404 - Site at Mountheathie, New Pitsligo
From: Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 16, 2025
Following local ward member consultation. The principle of development is in conflict with the development plan. The proposed development would leave to the permanent loss of an area of Ancient Woodland. The application has failed to assess the biodiversity impact and appropriate mitigation and net gain. There are no demonstrable significant public benefits that would outweigh the loss. The scale of the development would result in a large residential plot, failing to show sensitive layout and siting.
Refuse
Summary
Meetings Attended: 74
Average per Month: 2.6
Decisions Recorded: 231