Templeton Farm Cleish Kinross KY13 0LS

1. 1.The proposal is contrary to Policy 1, Tackling the climate and nature crises, Policy 2, Climate mitigation and adaptation and Policy 9, Brownfield, vacant and derelict land and empty buildings of National Planning Framework 4 where demolition of existing buildings is seen as a last resort to ensure that embodied carbon is conserved and new carbon emissions are minimised. Insufficient information has been submitted to demonstrate the impact on carbon emissions of the development or to demonstrate that the buildings cannot be repaired, extended or refurbished.
2. 2.The proposal is contrary to policy 19, Housing in the Countryside, of the Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan 2 (2019) and its associated Supplementary Guidance. Insufficient information has been provided to demonstrate that the dwellinghouse cannot be extended or improved to allow it to be brought up to modern standards or is not capable of renovation at an economic cost. A Development Viability Statement including a structural survey, prepared by an independent expert, is required and has not been submitted.
3. 3.Demolition of the dwellinghouse without full justification is contrary to Policy 7, Historic assets of National Planning Framework 4 and policy 31, Other Historic Environment Assets of the Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan 2 (2019) which both seek to protect and enhance the historic environment.
4. 4.The proposal is contrary to policy 4, Natural Places, of National Planning Framework 4 and policy 41, Biodiversity, of the Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan 2 (2019) as bat emergence surveys, as recommended in the Preliminary Bat Roost, Bird and Protected Species Assessment have not been carried out. These surveys are required to enable the full impact on protected species to be assessed.
5. 5.The proposal is contrary to policy 17a), Rural homes, of National Planning Framework 4 as the new development is not suitably scaled, sited and designed to be in keeping with the character of the area. It is also contrary to policy 19, Housing in the Countryside and its associated supplementary guidance, of the Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan 2 (2019) as the development would not enhance its surroundings and is not sympathetic in terms of scale and proportion to the existing building.
6. 6.The proposal is contrary to placemaking policies Policy 1A and 1B Placemaking of Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan 2 (2019) and policy 14, Design, of National Planning Framework 4 as the design, density and siting of the development does not respect the character and amenity of the place. In addition the design and density does not complement its surroundings in terms of appearance, height, scale, massing, materials, finishes and colours.
7. 7.The proposal is contrary to policy 6, Forestry, woodland and trees of National Planning Framework 4 and policy 40B of Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan 2 (2019). Both policies seek to protect existing trees and woodland. There are existing trees on the site and further information is required to assess the impact on the existing trees of the proposed development. Justification The proposal is not in accordance with the Development Plan and there are no material reasons which justify departing from the Development Plan.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

KY13 0LS

Application type

planning permission local

Scale / size

Small

Parish

Cleish And Blairadam

Date validated

14 August 2026

Last date for comments

11 September 2026

Agent address

Sarah Alcock 10 Crossgate Cupar KY15 5HH

Documents

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