Planning

April 18, 2011

We have submitted our response to the Local Development Plan Main Issues Report which sets out the Council's policies and guide to development and use of land.

We have recently objected to the Planning Application by Cala Homes to build 19 houses in a field adjacent to St. Mary's Monastery on Hatton Road.  Although we a very sympathetic to the owners of the Monastery and their need for funds this application is contrary to the local plan and with several other proposed developments in the pipeline granting approval could create a dangerous precedent.  It was also felt that the proposed site was part of the pastoral landscape of Kinnoull Hill and its destruction would affect the setting of the Monastery - a Grade B listed building.  This Application was recommended for refusal by the Planning Department and having been considered by the Development Control Committee was turned down on the casting vote of the Chairman.

We are also concerned about the proposed location and design of the Connect2 Bridge over the Tay by the North Inch.  Not only would this affect an iconic hole on the golf course but we believe this is an unnecessary expense in the current economic climate.  It would appear now that costs have escalated so dramatically that the bridge is highly unlikely to proceed.

City Hall

Tay Street