Land 10 Metres North West Of 150 High Street Perth PH1 5UH

1. 1.The proposal is contrary to Policy 14, Design, Quality and Place of National Planning Framework 4 (2023) and placemaking policies 1A and 1B of the Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan 2(2019) as the proposals would not respect the character and amenity of the area and would not contribute positively to the quality of the surrounding built environment. The communications kiosk would result in unnecessary clutter and is of a scale, height and visual prominence which would have an adverse impact on the character and amenity of the city centre public realm.
2. 2.The proposal is contrary to Policy 24e), Digital Infrastructure of National Planning Framework 4 (2023) and Policy 59 Digital Infrastructure of the Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan 2 (2019) as the proposal would have a detrimental visual impact on the surrounding street scene, to the detriment of the Perth Central Conservation Area. The applicant has failed to demonstrate a justified operational need for the proposals and the structure would have a detrimental cumulative visual impact on the surrounding area.
3. 3.The proposal is contrary to Policy 7 c) and d), Historic assets and places, of National Planning Framework 4 (2023) and Policies 27A, Listed Buildings and 28A Conservation Areas of the Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan 2 (2019) as the proposal fails to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Perth Central Conservation Area and would have a detrimental effect on the setting of the Category B Listed Perth Theatre.
4. 4.A recommendation to approve this application would be contrary to the requirements of Sections 59 and 64 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997, which states that a Planning Authority shall pay special attention to the desirability of preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of the conservation areas, and the setting of listed buildings when exercising its planning function.
5. 5.The proposal is contrary to Policy 60, Transport Standards and Accessibility Requirements of the Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan 2 (2019) and Policy 13, Sustainable transport of National Planning Framework 4 (2023) as the proposal, sited in a busy pedestrian area, close to the entrance to the St John's Shopping Centre would impede accessibility, block sight lines and have an adverse impact on the safety and convenience of pedestrians. Justification The proposal is not in accordance with the Development Plan and there are no material reasons which justify departing from the Development Plan. The plans and documents which form part of this decision are listed below and are Planning Applications” page.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

PH1 5UH

Application type

planning permission local

Scale / size

Small

Parish

Central

Date validated

23 March 2026

Last date for comments

24 April 2026

Agent address

Martin Stephens 991 Great West Road Brentford TW8 9DN

Documents

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