Councillor Paul Johnston

The Formartine Area Committee of Aberdeenshire Council approved minor amendments to planning conditions for land at International Golf Course, Balmedie on 19 May 2026. The committee decided to remove a lapsed condition and alter the submission timeframe for a Biodiversity Enhancement Plan. The planning service will ensure the Biodiversity Enhancement Plan is submitted within six weeks of the decision notice.

The Formartine Area Committee approved proposals for allocating revenue funding for Roads and Bridges for 2026-27 on 19/05/2026. The committee also noted an update on 2025-26 works and provided comments to the Infrastructure Services Committee. These comments included requests for details on carbon emissions related to LED rollout delays, updates on the interactive map publicity, and clarity on surface works for Ellon Roundabout.

The Formartine Area Committee of Aberdeenshire Council noted that no interests were declared on 19/05/2026.

The Formartine Area Committee decided to approve the application for an extension to an existing car parking area and the creation of a footpath. This decision was made on 28/04/2026. The committee agreed to delegate authority to the Head of Planning and Economy for full planning permission, subject to conditions including scheduling lighting to switch off at midnight, restrictions on construction working hours, and restrictions on construction traffic movement.

The Formartine Area Committee of Aberdeenshire Council approved the minute of its meeting on 24 March 2026 on 28 April 2026. The minute was approved subject to an amendment regarding the loss of prime agricultural land.