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We have been informed by CALA that they will start preliminary site works at Oldfold Block G (opposite Primary School) on 16th November. They are currently removing vegetation within the wider site, with a start there formally in the spring 2027. They will construct the private and affordable units with anticipated completion in Q1 2028.
CALA have notified residents at Oldfold and a letter has been sent to Binghill residents.
In the weeks starting 2nd and 9th November, the following Planning Applications were registered for the Lower Deeside ward
-261208/DPP; Formation of a wildlife pond at Binghill House, Milltimber.
-261236/DPP; Single storey side extension at Beanshill steading, Contlaw Road Milltimber.
-261250/TPO; Works to protected trees at 481 North Deeside Road Cults.
-261251/TPO; Works to protected trees at Arnlee House, Garthdee Road.
-261219/DPP; New windows and alteration to existing windows and door at 255 North Deeside Road, Cults
-261248/CLP; Single storey side extension at 1 Cornyhaugh Road, Peterculter
-261270/TPO; Works to protected trees at 2 School Road, Cults.
An update from the Case Officer was received on 3rd November.
Following the Pre-Determination hearing on 30th June 2026, the applicant submitted further landscape visual impact assessment information in early September. No further information or changes have since been made to the application. As the landscape visual impact assessment information formed part of the environmental impact assessment (EIA), the EIA Regulations required the planning authority to publish a notice in the Edinburgh Gazette and a period for representation took place, which ended on 26 October 2026. Approximately 284 representations were received in that time.
A second Pre-Determination Hearing is therefore to be held to enable those that have commented during this period of representation to be heard on 3 December 2026. This second pre-determination hearing does not supersede the first, but is rather an opportunity for those who have made representation since the first Pre-Determination Hearing to be heard. The expectation is that it will thereafter be included on the agenda of a Planning Development Management Committee in the coming months.
Residents are reminded that CBMCC has submitted two objection letters to ACC on 30th January 2026 and 12th May 2026 highlighting non respect of Aberdeen Local Development Plan 2023, disregard for Green Belt and Pitfodels Conservation area, critical limitations on local education and health care infrastructure, unsatisfactory housing mix, poor public transport provisions and disagreement with the stated "negligible or minor beneficial" long term residual impact on biodiversity and ecological habitats. We considered that at least 4 Planning Policies have not been fully respected. We further expressed our concerns at the Pre Determination hearing on 30th June 2026. We feel we have adequately presented CBMCC's opinion on this application. We continue to follow the subject closely and will engage further with Aberdeen City Council when necessary and update our website with new information when available.
The following planning application decisions have been registered recently:
-251143/MSC; Approval of matters specified in conditions for site N3/N4 Countesswells was approved conditionally on 2nd Nov.
-260832/DPP; Replacement of dwelling house infrastructure at 45 Culter House Road, Milltimber was approved conditionally on 29th Oct.
-260983/DPP; SIngle storey rear extension at 2 Pine Tree View, Cults was approved conditionally on 27th Oct.
-261012/DPP; Single storey rear extension at 56 Craigbank Drive, Cults was approved conditionally on 29th Oct.
-261044/ADV; Installation of 1 fascia sign at Unit 4, Neighbourhood centre, Countesswells was approved conditionally on 5th Nov.
-261135/TPO; Protected tree works at Upper Birchwood, South Avenue, Cults was partially approved on 15th Oct.
-261172/TPO; Protected tree works at 283 North Deeside Road, Cults was approved on 20th Oct.
-261174/TPO; Protected tree works at 410 North Deeside Road, Cults was approved conditionally on 21st Oct.
-261195/TPO: Protected tree works at Greenacre, Garthdee Road was approved conditionally on 28th Oct.
-261197/TPO; Protected tree works at 218 North Deeside Road, Cults was approved conditionally on 28th Oct.
-261236/DPP; Single storey infill side extension at Beanshill Steading, Contlaw Road was determined as Permitted Development on 3rd Nov.
In the weeks starting 19th and 26th October the following new Planning Applications were registered for the Lower Deeside Ward:-
-261149/DPP; Erection of new dwelling house and 4 commercial units at 242 North Deeside Road, Peterculter.
-261189/DPP; Erection of single storey extensions at 234 North Deeside Road, Milltimber.
-261195/TPO; works to protected trees at Greenacre, Garthdee Road, Garthdee.
-261197/TPO; works to protected trees at 218 North Deeside Road, Cults.
-261200/TEL; Installation of telecommunications pole outside 14 Cairn Road, Bieldside.
-261184/DPP; Erection of single storey extension at 24 Oldfold Crescent, Milltimber.
The following planning application decisions have been recorded recently:
-260745/DPP; 7th Oct - Approval of wall and roof insulation and re-rooving of former grain store at Lower Kennerty Mill, Peterculter.
-260930/CLE; 22nd Sept -Refusal of re-use of area for storage and distribution at North Lasts Manor, Peterculter.
-260946/DPP; 13th Oct - Refusal of subdivision of feu and erection of 2 semi-detached dwellings at 19 South Avenue, Cults.
-260975/TPO; 25th Sept - Partial approval/partial refusal of tree works at 1 South Avenue Cults.
-261112/TPO; 7th Oct - Approval of tree works at 1 South Avenue, Cults.
-261155/TPO; 16th Oct - Approval of tree works at Rosewood, Station Road East, Milltimber
In the week beginning 12th October, the following Planning Applications were registered;
-261171/TCA; Works to 6 protected trees at Leys, Inchgarth Road, Cults.
-261172/TCA; Works to 1 protected tree at 283 North Deeside Road, Cults.
-261174/TPO; Works to protected trees at 410 North Deeside Road, Cults.
For the week beginning 5th October the following Planning applications were registered in the Lower Deeside Area:
-261113/DPP; Formation of decking, balustrade and steps at 68 Abbotshall Drive, Cults.
-261155/TPO; works to 12 protected trees at Rosewood, Station Rd East, Milltimber.
CBMCC issued the following comments on Planning Applications recently:-
-260946/DPP; Subdivision of feu and creation of 2 semi-detached dwellings. Objection letter was issued on 25th September.
-260983/DPP; Single storey extension; Neutral comments issued on 29th September.
-261005/DPP; Detached garage and landscaping; Neutral comments issued on 29th September.
-261011/DPP; Cults hotel modifications; Neutral comments issued on 29th September.
-261012/DPP; Single storey extension; Neutral comments issued 29th September.
-261016/DPP; Formation of driveway; Neutral comments issued on 25th September
In the week starting 28th September the following planning applications were registered for the Lower Deeside Ward:-
-261093/ADV; Installation of 2 illuminated signs at Unit 2-3, Courtyard, Cults.
-261094/DPP; Replacement of 3 wall mounted AC condensers at Unit 2-3, Courtyard, Cults
-261097/DPP; Formation of entrance canopy at 267 North Deeside Road, Milltimber.
-261135/TPO; Protected tree works at Upper Birchwood, South Avenue, Cults.
-261112/TPO; Protected tree works at Birchlea, 1 South Avenue, Cults
In the week starting 21st September the following planning applications for the Lower Deeside Ward were registered:
-261078/TPO; Works to 1 protected tree at Birchwood, South Avenue, Cults.
-261085/TEL; Installation of telecommunications pole outside 27 Binghill Drive, Milltimber.
-261091/DPP; Erection of single storey extension to rear of 22 West Craigbank Crescent, Cults.
-261044/ADV; Installation of 1 non-illuminated fascia sign at Unit 4, Neighbourhood Centre, Countesswells.
The following planning application decisions have been registered between 10th-20th September:
-260311/DPP; Replacement dwelling for HMO use at Roadside Cottage, Newton Dee approved on 10th September.
-260751/DPP; Erection of single-storey rear extension at 75 School Road, Peterculter approved on 11th September.
-260807/DPP; Change of use to Class 11 for personal training space at Unit 11, Cults Business Park approved on 11th September.
-260757/DPP; Change of use to Class 3 Food and Drink outlet at Unit 4 Wisely Place, Countesswells approved on 16th September.
-260795/ADV; Installation of illuminated sign at Pitfodels Wood Care Home, Cults refused on 17th September.
-260849/DPP; Erection of single-storey rear extension at 11 Friarsfield Place Cults approved on 17th September.
-260977/PNA; Erection of agricultural farm building at North Lasts Manor, Peterculter requires Planning Application on 16th September.
-261010/TPA; Works to protected trees at 18 Woodlands Crescent, Cults approved on 15th September.
-261031/TPA; Works to protected trees at 257 North Deeside Road, Cults approved 17th September.
-261073/TEL; Installation of 2 telecommunications poles at Countesswells Park Road, Countesswells is permitted development.
CALA have informed us today that they intend to carry out site investigation works at the Oldfold Block G (Opposite the Primary School) Binghill Road site, on Tuesday 22nd September next week, accessing from the south. Please advise us if there are any issues at [email protected].
In the week starting 14th September, the following planning applications were registered for the Lower Deeside Ward
-261004/DPP; Redevelopment of site with dwelling house and commercial units at 242 North Deeside Road, Peterculter.
-261049/DPP; Subdivision and development of dwelling house at 80 Malcolm Road, Peterculter.
-261073/TEL; Installation of 2 telecommunications poles at junction of Countesswells Park Rd and North Countesswells Rd, KIngswells
The following planning application decisions have been registered in the period 22nd August -8th September:-
-241080/DPP; Change of use of agricultural land to residential and construction of 5 dwellings at Nether Anguston Farm Peterculter was approved conditionally on 25th August.
-251283/DPP; Erection of a summer house at The Steading, Anguston Road was approved conditionally on 8th September.
-260390/DPP; Change of use to hot food takeaway and replacement door/windows at 315 North Deeside Road, Peterculter was approved conditionally on 27th August.
-260613/DPP; Erection of a single storey extension at 16 Hillview Road, Peterculter was approved conditionally on 28th August.
-260683/DPP; Replacement of dwelling house at Cumbrae, Culter House Road was approved conditionally on 3rd September.
-260794/ADV; Installation of illuminated panel sign at Pitfodels Wood Care Home was approved conditionally on 4th September.
For the week starting 7th September the following Planning Applications were registered for the Lower Deeside Ward:
-260983/DPP; Erection of single storey rear extension at 2 Pine Tree View, Cults
-261005/DPP; Erection of detached garage and landscaping at Bellenden House, North Deeside Road, Milltimber
-261011/DPP; Window, patio and terrace modifications at Cults Hotel, Cults
-261012/DPP; Single storey rear extension at 56 Craigbank Drive, Cults
-261016/DPP; Formation of driveway at 6 Westerton Road, Cults
-261031/TCA; Works to 4 protected trees at 257 North Deeside Road, Cults.
In the week starting 31st August, the following Planning Applications were registered for the Lower Deeside ward
-260977/PNA; Erection of agricultural farm-related building(non-residential) at North Lasts Manor, Peterculter
-260979/DPP; Erection of ground mounted PV solar array to rear at 16 Hillhead Road, Cults.
-261002/DPP; Formation of French door from an existing window opening to rear at 2 Hillview Road, Peterculter.
-261010/TCA; Works to Protected Tree as per schedule of works at 18 Woodlands Crescent, Cults
In the week starting 24th August, the following planning applications have been registered for the Lower Deeside Ward:
-260946/DPP: Sub-division of feu and erection of 2 semi-detached dwelling houses at 19 South Avenue, Cults
-260975/TPO: Tree works; removal of protected tree at Birchwood House, South Avenue, Cults.
The following planning decisions have been recorded recently:
-260756/ADV: Approved the installation of 2 non illuminated signs at 389 North Deeside Road, Cults on 13/08/2026.
-260459/DPP: Approved the erection of a single-storey extension at 2A Golfview Road, Bieldside on 18/08/2026.
-260698/DPP: Approved the change of use from Class 1A to Class 11 (Assembly and leisure) for a pilates studio at Unit 12, The Courtyard, Cults on 20/08/2026.
In the weeks starting 11th and 18th August, the following Planning Applications have been registered:
-260930/DPP on 12/08/2026: Use of premises and yard as storage and distribution at North Lasts Manor, Peterculter
The Local Review Board of 17th August reviewed the application 250379/DPP for the subdivision of feu and erection of 2 semi-detached dwelling houses at 19 South Avenue. The LRB decided unanimously to refuse the application in line with the Case Officer's recommendations for reasons of overdevelopment and non compliance with Policies 14 of NPF4, Policies H1 and D1 of the Local Development Plan 2023 and the Aberdeen Planning Guidance 'The Subdivision and Redevelopment of Residential Curtilages'. A decision notice has been issued on 18th August.
The Local Review Board held on Monday 10th August reviewed the application 251386/DPP for the division of feu and erection of a dwelling house on land east of Birchwood, South Avenue, Cults, and decided to approve the application despite the recommendation to refuse made by the Case Officer.
The following Planning Decisions have been registered between 10th July and 5th August:-
-250756/MSC; 28th July - Approval of Matters related to Conditions for Phase 5B (74 homes) of the Oldfold Development.
-251378/DPP 5th Aug - Approval for construction of 150 space car park and egress at Robert Gordon College playing fields.
-260336/DPP 4th Aug - Approval for change of use from kindergarden/science to multi-purpose building at Camphill, Craigton Road, Cults.
-260361/MSC 9th July - Approval of Matters in Conditions for Site N1 (33 homes) at Countesswells.
-260531/DPP 21st July - Approval of formation of dormers and balcony at Hilton Farm Cottage, Kennerty Road, Peterculter.
-260605/DPP 29th July - Approval of first floor extension at Rosewood, Station Road East, Milltimber.
-260656/DPP 29th July - Approval for replacement of single storey extension at Earlswells House, Cairnlee Road, Bieldside.
For the week starting 3rd August there were 4 new planning applications for the Lower Deeside area:
-260794/ADV; Installation of illuminated sign at Pitfodels Wood Care Home, North Deeside Road.
-260795/ADV; Installation of freestanding illuminated sign at Pitfodels Wood Care Home, North Deeside Road.
-260832/DPP; Replacement of dwelling house superstructure at 45 Culter House Road, Milltimber.
-260849/DPP; Erection of single storey rear extension at 11 Friarsfield Place, Cults.
For the week starting 27th July there were 2 new planning applications in the Lower Deeside area:-
-260836/TEL; Installation of one 7m high telecommunications pole outside 26 Contlaw Brae, Milltimber.
-260870/TEL; Installation of one 8m high telecommunications pole outside 8 Contlaw Road, Milltimber.
For the week starting 20th July, there were 3 new Planning Applications for the Lower Deeside Area:
-260807/DPP Change of use from Class 4 to Class 11 (Assembly and Leisure) for a Personal Training Gym at Unit 7 Cults Business Park
-260820/TEL Installation of a Telecommunications Pole at Friarsfield Road, Cults
-260757/DPP Change of Use from Class 1A to Class 3(Food & Drink) at Unit 4, Wisely Place Countesswells
For the week starting 13th July, there were 5 new Planning Applications for the Lower Deeside Ward
-260745/DPP: Reflooring, reroofing and internal works to existing Listed building Grain Store at Lower Kennerty Mill, Peterculter
-260751/DPP: Erection of single storey extension at 75 School Road, Peterculter
-260756/ADV: Installation of non-illuminated signage at 389 North Deeside Road, Cults for Granite Heart Charity Shop
-260771/DPP: Change of use from Class 4 (Business) to Class 10 (Non residential institution) for tutoring service at Unit 3, Cults Business Park.
-260792/TEL: Installation of Telecommunications pole outside 38 Monearn Gardens, Milltimber
The following Planning applications have been approved between 19th June and 9th July:-
-250750/S42: Approval to extend the trigger point for the completion and availability of the Mixed-Use Centre at Oldfold from 400 to 460 units.
-251025/MSC: Approval of conditions related to Oldfold Phase 6 earthworks
-260136/MSC: Approval of conditions related to development of 33 houses in Countesswells Site N1.
-260425/DPP: Approval of extension and formation of dormer at 29 Hillhead Road, Bieldside.
-260564/TPO: Approval of tree works at Arden, Dalmunzie Road, Bieldside.
-260621/TPO: Approval of tree works at Redbridge Cottage, Den of Cults.
-260643/TPO: Approval of tree works at 2 Cliff Park, Cults.
-260689/DPP: Approval of single storey extension at 3 St. Ronans Drive Peterculter.
In the week starting 6th July the following Planning applications have been registered:
-260750: Erection of single storey extension and carport at 26 School Road, Peterculter.
-260770: Erection of telecommunications pole behind 2 Garden Road, Cults.
260772: Erection of telecommunications pole outside 29 Colthill Road, Milltimber
For the week starting 29th June, the following 16 planning applications were registered:-
-260698 change of use to Class 11, Pilates studio, at Unit 12, The Courtyard, Cults
-260715-722, 260724, 260725, 260734, 260737, 260738, 260740, 260742: Installation of 26 telecommunications towers at various locations in Cults (20), Bieldside (2) and Milltimber (4)
In the week starting 22nd June, the following 4 applications were registered for the Lower Deeside area:-
-260683: Erection of a replacement dwelling house at Cumbrae, Culter House Road
-260689: Single storey extension to rear at 3 St. Ronans Drive, Peterculter
-260691: Formation of a temporary car park at The Marcliffe at Pitfodels, North Deeside Road
-260704: Installation of telecommunication masts outside 42 Manor Place and 2-6 Kirkbrae Court, Cults
The following recent planning application decisions have been registered:-
-260316; Certificate of Lawfulness has been issued for erection of a replacement dwelling house at Bloonfold, Blacktop Road.
-260560; Permitted development for a 9m high telecommunication pole at 69A Culter House Road, Milltimber.
-260562; Approved works to protected trees at Lyngarth, 277 NDR, Cults.
-260575; Approved works to protected trees at Greenridge, Craigton Road, Cults.
-260582; Permitted development for installation of communications dish at Cults Avenue, Cults.
-260598; Approved works to protected trees at Southfield, Inchgarth Road, Cults.
-260603; Approved works to protected trees at Robinhill, Westerton Road, Cults.
-260685; Permitted development for one 8m telecommunications pole adjacent to 5 Colthill Road, Milltimber.
For the weeks starting 1st, 8th and 16th June, the following 11 planning applications were registered for the Lower Deeside Ward
-260591: Erection of replacement single storey side extension at 2 Bucklerburn View, Peterculter.
-260598: Works to 15no. Protected Trees at Southfield, Inchgarth Road, Cults.
-260603: Works to Protected Trees at Robinhill, Westerton Road, Cults.
-260605: 1st floor extension and rear dormer at Rosewood, Station Road East, Milltimber.
-260613: Single storey extension at 16 Hillview Road, Peterculter.
-260621: Works to protected tree at Redbridge Cottage, Den of Cults.
-260622: Works to protected tree adjacent to 16 Crombie Circle Peterculter.
-260643: Works to protected trees at 2 Cliff Park, Cults.
-260547: Replacement of front/rear doors at Garth Lodge, Inchgarth Road, Cults.
-260656: Single storey extension at Earlswells House, Cairnlee Road, Bieldside.
-260685: Installation of 8m telecommunications pole at 5 Colthill Road, Milltimber.
For the week starting 25th May there were 6 new Planning applications for the Lower Deeside ward:-
-260531/DPP for formation of 2 dormers at Hilton Farm Cottage, Kennerty Road, Peterculter
-260546/DPP for a 2-storey side extension at 18 Colthill Crescent, Bieldside
-260562/TPO for tree works at 277 North Deeside Road, Cults.
-260573/DPP for erection of a detached garage at 108 North Deeside Road, Peterculter.
-260575/TPO for tree works at Greenridge, Craigton Road, Cults.
260582/Tel for installation of a telecoms dish at Cults Avenue, Cults
We have been advised by ACC that a Pre-Determination Hearing for the Inchgarth Development will be held on Tuesday 30th June at the Town House. No decision will be made at the Hearing. A site visit will be made at 09:00hrs before the meeting. CBMCC, as someone who has made written submissions on the application, has been invited to present further comments if required. A decision will be made at a future PDMC Meeting.
CBMCC has submitted a neutral stance with comments for the following applications:-
-260425/DPP: Gable extension at 29 Hillhead Road, Bieldside submitted on 22/05/2026.
-260459/DPP: Single storey extension at 2A Golfview Road, Bieldside submitted on 27/05/2026.
We have been notified by ACC that Local Review Body meetings have been decided for the following planning applications:
-250379/DPP: 19 South Avenue, Aberdeen AB15 9LQ- Sub-division of feu and erection of 2 semi detached dwelling houses. The meeting will be held on Monday 17th August at 11:00am. Further submissions are possible before 9th June.
--251386/DPP: Land to East of Birchwood, 1 South Avenue, Cults AB15 9LP - Erection of dwelling house and sub-division of feu. The date of the meeting is not yet decided. Further submissions are possible before 2nd June.
The following planning decisions have been made recently:
-260491/TPO Permitted development of a telecommunications pole at 1 Hillside Place, Peterculter approved on 13/05/2026
-260496/TPO Works to protected trees at Woodbank House, NDR, Cults approved on 14/05/2026
-260499/TPO Works to protected trees at School Road Peterculter approved conditionally on 14/05/2026
-260501/TPO Works to protected trees at 16 Crombie Circle Peterculter approved conditionally on 14/05/2026
The following application was withdrawn by the applicant:
-260347/DPP Installation of a Cafe Carriage at Howie Lane Peterculter withdrawn on 20/05/2026
For the 2 weeks starting 11th and 18th May, there were 3 new planning applications in the Lower Deeside area:
-260544/DPP; erection of greenhouse and shed at Nether Anguston farmhouse, Peterculter.
-260560/TEL; Installation of telecommunications pole at 69A Culter House road, Milltimber.
260564/TPO; works to protected trees at Arden, Dalmunzie road, Bieldside.
We have been advised that a Planning Development Management Committee meeting will be held at the Town House at 10am on 21st May On the agenda is one planning applications to which CBMCC submitted objection letters:-
-250755/DPP Residential development of 48 houses at Oldfold Phase 5A (Block U)
CBMCC will be submitting a representation at the meeting.
The following applications have recently been approved:
-260174/DPP Approval on 21st April of single storey extension at 10 Bellenden Walk, Milltimber.
-260196/DPP Approval on 21st April of additional retaining wall and redesign of fence at land adjacent to Oldfold Farmhouse, Milltimber.
-260291/DPP Approval on 22nd April of entrance gates at Woodbank House, Cults.
-250754/MSC Approval on 23rd April of matters in conditions for the Oldfold Block G development for 31 houses commercial units, playpark and civic space.
-260358/TPO Approval on 24th April of works to protected trees at 265 North Deeside Road, Milltimber.
-260419/TCA Approval on 24th April of works to protected tree at 12 Westerton Road, Cults.
-251375/DPP Approval on 28th April of relocation of condenser compound at Simeon House, Bieldside.
-260013/DPP Approval on 1st May of single storey extension at 2A Golfview Road, Bieldside
-260346/TPO Approval on 8th May of change of roof tiles at 2 Primrosebank Avenue, Cults.
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On 12th May CBMCC issued additional comments on the application 251313/DPP for the development of 100 units and link road at Land at Inchgarth Road, Pitfodels. The issues highlighted in our objection letter of 30th January remain valid.
On 6th May CBMCC issued supporting comments for the application 260336/DPP for the change of use of an existing building at the Compass Project, Craigton Road, Cults to form a multi-purpose building for community use containing therapy and consultation rooms, café, play café, kitchen, staff and service user break room, charity shop, crafts room, offices, storage and supporting facilities.
In the week starting 4th May, there were 5 new applications for the Lower Deeside Ward;
-260459: Single storey extension and roof enlargement at 2A Golfview Road, Bieldside
-260491: Erection of telecommunications pole outside 1 Hillside Place, Peterculter.
-260496: Works to protected trees at Woodbank House, North Deeside Road, Cults.
-260499: Works to protected trees at School Road, Peterculter.
-260501: Works to protected trees near 16 Crombie Circle, Peterculter.