Wrong approach to planning decisions
Dear Editor I really welcome the calls from three separate bodies for an official probe into the operation of PKC’s planning department.
They can have no complaints regarding these calls as it appears they have genuinely “lost the plot” with their frenzied, inappropriate plans for hundreds of houses in small places like Scone and Blairgowrie.
These proposals will irrevocably change the face and character of these small rural communities, diminish amenity and completely overwhelm the existing infrastructure.
It is despicable that PKC seems hell bent on creating some sort of mini-metropolis in what are recognised as lovely small county towns!
The loss of green space
Our letter writer says the concerned bodies are right to call for a probe into planning processes at Pullar House in Perth and destruction of valuable wildlife habitat are also enormous negatives, together with the impossible pressures on GP services, school places and the roads network.
They are also guilty of accepting applications to build more houses on sites than are suggested in their own local development plan.
At Blackthorn Place in Blaigowrie, the proposed number of houses planned is nearly double the amount that was originally intended, and the style and type of units does not mirror those in the surrounding neighbourhood.
It flies in the face of all standard planning requirements!
Nothing about this proposal is sensible, feasible or practical, hence it should never have gotten off the ground.
The reasons why it did must be fully investigated.
It is questionable if PKC’s planning department still posses the ability to make sound, clear-thinking, common sense decisions and it is time to find out why.
A thorough inquiry would be fully merited in order to find out what exactly is at play with PKC’s planning department.
A concerned resident Dear Editor Mr McMillan (Perthshire View, Tuesday, August 22, Pothole problem...) joins many people venting over the state of the roads.
There is a simple solution of course - use buses, walk or cycle to wherever it is they are headed. Short journeys are part of the issue of road break-up.
The correspondent writes that he lives in Kinnoull where it was more recently resurfaced than the potholed road I travel on.
Secondly, those complaining of potholes might also want to ask for a hand from Mother Nature, as she has a great say in weather which affects surfaces. T Burnie, by email