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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.

CBMCC issued a Neutral stance with comments for the following applications:

-260342/S42; Variation of Condition 6 relating to delaying the completion of the East Link Road from Countesswells to the Jessiefield Junction until 1250 homes have been completed.

-260361/MSC; Approval of matters in conditions 19, 20, 21 for the development of 33 units at Site N1 at Countesswells.

-260362/MSC; Approval of matters in conditions 2,3,4,5,10,19,20 for the development of 57 units at Site N5 at Countesswells.

For the 2 weeks starting 20th and 27th April, there were 2 new planning applications:

260390/DPP: Change of use to hot food takeaway and installation of replacement entrance door and windows at 315 North Deeside Road, Peterculter.

260425/DPP: Erection of gable extension, dormer and vestibule to front, rooflights and replacement conservatory roof at 29 Hillhead Road, Bieldside.

CBMCC made representations at the Planning Development Management Committee meeting on 23rd April with objections to 2 applications.

251375/DPP: Relocation of condenser compound at Simeon House, Bieldside. The committee agreed to extend a proposed condition to carry out actual noise measurements once the ASHPs and acoustic barrier are installed to confirm they meet design expectations.

250754/MSC: Approval of matters in conditions for the development of Block G at Oldfold, Milltimber. The committee rejected our request to ensure public transport access to Block G, and also rejected our request to make the 2nd commercial unit of 360m2 available before 460 units are built.

We await the Officers reports.

We have been advised that a Planning Development Management Committee meeting will be held at the Town House at 10am on 23rd April. On the agenda are 2 planning applications to which CBMCC  submitted objection letters:-

-251375/DPP Relocation of condenser compound .....Simeon House, Cairnlee Road, Milltimber.

-250754/MSC Approval of matters in conditions for development of 31 houses in Block G, Oldfold, Milltimber

CBMCC will be submitting a representation for both applications at the meeting.

For the week starting 13th April the following planning applications were registered:

-260346/DPP; Change of roof tiles at 2 Primrosebank Avenue, Cults.

-260347/DPP; Change of use and addition of a cafe carriage at Howie Lane, Peterculter.

-260419/TCA; Removal of 1 protected tree at 12 Westerton Road, Cults.

In the week starting 6th April the following planning applications were registered:-

-260366/DPP; Change of use of kindergarden/science block to create a multipurpose building at Compass Project, Craigton Rd, Cults

-260358/TPO; Removal of 2 protected trees at 265 North Deeside Road, Milltimber.

-260361/MSC; Approval of matters in conditions 19.20,21 for erection of 33 homes at site N1, Countesswells.

-260362/MSC; Approval of matters in conditions 2,3,4,5,10,19,20 for erection of 57 dwellings at site N5, Countesswells.

The following applications were approved:

-260245/TPO; removal of 1 protected tree at The Stables, Dalmunzie Rd, Bieldside

-260339/TPO; works to protected trees at 1 Woodlands Gardens.

-260340/TPO; remove 1 protected tree at Langskaill, Dalmunzie Rd, Bieldside.

Over the 2 weeks starting 23rd March and 30th March, the following planning applications were registered:

-260257/DPP: Erection of substation and formation of retaining wall at The Marcliffe, Pitfodels.

-260291/DPP: Erection of entrance gates at Woodbank House, North Deeside Road, Cults.

-260307/TEL: Erection of 8m telecommunications pole at St. Ronans Drive, Peterculter.

-260311/DPP: Erection of replacement dwelling house for use as HMO at Newton Dee, Bieldside.

-260316/CLE; Commencement of development for replacement dwelling house at Broomfold, Blacktop Road.

-260339/TPO Tree works at 1 Woodlands Gardens, Cults.

-260340/TPO: Tree works at Langskaill, Dalmunzie Road, Bieldside.

-260342/S42: Variation of condition 6, (Road connection), at Countesswells Development.

Over the same period, the following applications have been approved:-

-250875: Installation of dormer and balcony at 55 Friarsfield Road, Cults.

-251233: erection of replacement dwelling house at 47 Cults Avenue, Cults.

-260108: single storey extension at 14 The Paddock, Peterculter.

-260307: Telecommunications pole at St. Ronans Drive, Peterculter.

On 31st March CBMCC issued neutral comments on application 260196/DPP: Erection of additional wall and fence at Land adjacent to Oldfold Farmhouse, Milltimber.

On 29th March CBMCC issued Objection Letters against the following applications:-

250750/S42: Oldfold Development Block G which requests delaying the completion of the Mixed-Use (commercial) building until 460 houses have been completed (was 400 houses).

250754/MSC: Oldfold Development Block G; approval of matters relating to Block G development of 31 houses.

250755/DPP: Oldfold Development Block U; development of 48 houses.

On 23rd March CBMCC issued an Objection Letter against the following application:-

251375/DPP; Relocation of condenser compound at Simeon House, Bieldside.

On 19th March CBMCC issued an Objection Letter to ACC regarding application 260136/MSC for the approval of matters related to conditions for the application of 33 dwellings at Block N1 Countesswells.

On 19th March, CBMCC also issued neutral comments on applications:

-260141/DPP for the erection of a rear extension at 42 Colthill Road, Milltimber.

-260174/DPP for the erection of a rear extension at 10 Bellenden Road, Milltimber.

For the week starting 16th March there were no new applications for the CBM area.

Two applications were approved:

-260216 For Protected tree works at 218 North Deeside Road, Cults

-260217 For Protected tree works at 218 North Deeside Road, Cults.

The Case Officer has issued a letter to Cala Homes/Ryden providing "initial feedback" on the application 251313/DPP for the development of 103 dwellings and link road at Inchgarth. The latter is available for consultation on the Planning Application website.

Of particular interest is the statement that "a proposed residential development of this scale on this site would be a significant departure from the Development Plan due to the site’s green belt zoning and Pitfodels Conservation Area designation and, notwithstanding the information that may be provided in response to the feedback set out in this letter, the ‘in principle’ conflict with the Development Plan would remain."

Other concerns have been raised concerning Affordable Housing, Road design, Footways and crossings, Public Transport possibilities, Flooding and Drainage, the proximity of the Overhead power transmission lines, reported Biodiversity gains, Open space infrastructure, Green space removal, General Layout and other issues.

Further information has been requested by ACC.

For the week starting 9th March the following Applications were validated:-

-260216: Works to protected trees at 218 North Deeside Road, Cults.

-260217: Works to protected trees at 218 North Deeside Road Cults.

-260245: Works to protected trees at The Stables, Dalmunzie Road, Bieldside.

The following Applications were approved conditionally:-

-260087: Installation of solar panels at Camphill Trust, Craigton Road, Cults.

-26+0151: Works to protected trees at Deveron, North Deeside Road, Cults.

The following application was refused

-250379: Subdivision of feu and erection of 2 semi-detached dwelling houses at 19 South Avenue, Cults.