Homes bid set to be given the nod

Councillors will be asked to approve the next phase of plans to create a major new housing development on the outskirts of Alyth later this week.

Elected members logged on to Wednesday’s virtual meeting of Perth and Kinross Council’s planning and development management committee will run the rule over the conditions associated with the erection of 55 houses and 51 detached garages on land 200 metres north of Pitcrocknie Farmhouse.

The most recent submission is the latest stage of a larger development on the site of the former Glenisla Golf Course, which was given in principle planning permission by the local authority in both 2010 and 2016.

The wider project by Glenisla Developments Ltd could eventually see 216 homes created, and also includes scope for a hotel, business premises, a revamped nine-hole golf course and a care home earmarked for those living with dementia, as well as communal and recreational areas.

A council report published ahead of Wednesday’s meeting describes the 55 homes as “bungalow-style dwellings” and recommends them for approval as the project is said to be in keeping with the local development plan for the area.

The document states the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has been unable to submit a response due to what have been described as “operational issues”.

However, the report continues: “Informal discussions between officers of PKC and SEPA have indicated no particular concerns with progressing to a decision, as they are unable to provide further comment.”

Historic Environment Scotland is among the other statutory consultees and has advised it has no objection to the proposals as they would have “no adverse impact” on the nearby Pitcrocknie Stone, which is a scheduled monument.

In addition to the houses and garages, the application also features site infrastructure, vehicular access, an access road and temporary bridge, landscaping, and “associated works”.