Councillors advised to sign off first round of housing scheme

Forty-two homes planned for initial stage of development at site north of Scone

The first phase of a contentious housing development in the north of Scone has been recommended for approval.

Perth and Kinross councillors will make a decision on the controversial H29 Scone North site on Wednesday and the initial round of house-building looks set to begin as planning officers recommended approval.

The land is earmarked for 700 homes in total, which are to be constructed in stages.

The first round of homes will see Perth-based developers A&J Stephen build 42 properties on the agricultural site, should the plans be approved.

More than half of the buildings in the first phase will be bungalows and will back on to Harper Way.

So far, the proposals have racked up 40 objections from concerned residents.

The fears raised orientate around a number of matters, with the potential exacerbating of drainage problems raised repeatedly.

However, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency has withdrawn its objection following the presentation of new information.

Scone and District Community Council is set to make a deputation at the meeting, advising against approval.

The group has raised fears that, as the project is being phased in, they have no assurances over the provision of any new recycling points.

Furthermore, the community council would like to see more green space throughout the development.

In their plans, the A&J Stephen stated: “Scone North is a large, predominantly residential proposal which will take many years to complete and the design of which will evolve as the development progresses.”

The planning and development management committee meeting will take place on Wednesday at 10am at 2 High Street, Perth.

Scone North will take many years to complete. A&J STEPHEN, DEVELOPERS