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Draft Perth City Centre Development and Design Framework
The Draft Perth City Centre Development and Design Framework has been prepared to build on existing planning guidance and economic development strategies and plans, including the Perth City Plan . The document proposes a series of designated investment areas, or Quarters, where there is potential for positive change underpinned by a series of streetscape enhancements and property improvements. It is important to note that proposals in the document are to stimulate... MoreOpened 11 November 2024 -
Secondary Schools in Perth City
Why are we undertaking a review of secondary schools in Perth? We have invested in our secondary school buildings in Perth and Kinross that has included St John’s Academy at North Inch Community Campus, Bertha Park High School and the ongoing construction of the replacement Perth High School. We also recognise that while those replacements are in place, both Perth Academy and Perth Grammar School buildings are ageing, and the condition of these... MoreOpened 11 November 2024 -
Proposed housing at the former Balhousie Primary School site in Perth
Perth and Kinross Council is bringing forward proposals to build housing for affordable social rent at the site of the former Balhousie Primary School, Dunkeld Road, Perth. MoreOpened 25 February 2025 -
Bridge of Earn Surface Water Management Plan - Community Survey
Perth & Kinross Council is keen to consult with local residents and businesses in Bridge of Earn regarding flooding due to surface water. In December 2021, SEPA published the Tay Flood Risk Management (FRM) Plan and in December 2022, the Council published the Tay Local FRM Plan. Both documents can be viewed via https://www.pkc.gov.uk/frmplans and include the requirement for a ‘Surface Water Flood Study’ (SWFS) for Bridge of Earn as one of the selected actions for managing flood... MoreOpened 4 March 2025 -
Comrie Surface Water Management Plan - Community Survey
We are keen to consult with local residents and businesses in Comrie regarding flooding due to surface water. We have recently awarded consulting engineers, Sweco, the contract to develop the surface water management plan for Comrie . This work will build upon their existing work on the flood protection scheme and build on our understanding of surface water flood risk across the Comrie area. It will involve reviewing and modelling existing flood conditions and the consideration... MoreOpened 10 March 2025 -
Local Development Plan 3 - Call for Sites
The Planning Policy and Strategy team is opening the Call for Sites stage for the next Local Development Plan (LDP3). This provides an opportunity for communities, developers, landowners and other interested parties to suggest sites that they believe should be considered for allocation in LDP3. The Call for Sites stage uses an online questionnaire. To help prepare site submissions, we have prepared a guide document that summarises the content of the questionnaire. You can... MoreOpened 22 April 2025 -
Limit on taxi licences in Perth
Perth and Kinross Council wishes to hear what members of the public, as well as members of the taxi and private hire trade (also called ‘the Trade’) think about the number of taxis available in the Perth. What is the difference between a taxi and a private hire? The difference between a taxi and a private hire is how they are hired: Only a taxi can be hailed on the street or from a taxi rank Private hires must be booked in advance through a... MoreOpened 28 April 2025 -
Grow Wild grassland management survey 2025
Grow Wild for Perth and Kinross Following successful grassland management trials undertaken from 2021 - 2024 across 198 sites, we are extending this new approach over the next 2 years as part of the ' Grow Wild ' campaign. In 2024 we extended our trials to Perth and the surrounding area . From 2025, we'll start to roll this out across the remainder of the Perth and Kinross area, allowing for the development of a sustainable long-term action plan, while also reducing... MoreOpened 1 May 2025 -
Rent Setting 2026/27 - Your Rent, Your Say, Your Priorities
Our rent setting process for 2026/27 starts here! It’s very important we understand what matters to you, our tenants, when it comes to how we invest in your homes and in the housing services we deliver for you. We would like you to let us know what your main priorities are when it comes to spending money on your housing services. MoreOpened 5 May 2025 -
Help shape local public transport - bus passenger needs
We are carrying out this consultation to find out more about the public transport needs of residents throughout Perth & Kinross. We want to know how well passenger needs are being met by existing bus services and, how we can shape services for the future. The consultation is aimed at passengers who use, have used or would like to use local bus services. A separate consultation will be carried out with other stakeholder groups to get their views. MoreOpened 19 May 2025 -
Perth and Kinross Visitor Levy
Help shape the Perth and Kinross approach to a Visitor Levy. In May 2024, the Scottish Parliament passed the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act . This Act gives local authorities the ability to charge a set percentage on overnight accommodation paid by visitors and tourists. Then, in February 2025, Perth and Kinross Council agreed to start a period of public consultation to understand whether and how a Visitor Levy should be implemented in the Council's area. ... MoreOpened 2 June 2025 -
Proposed disposal of Soutar House, 27 Wilson Street, Perth – a Common Good property
Soutar House is the former home of the renowned Scottish poet, William Soutar, who lived and worked in the house from 1924 until his death in 1943, having been bed-ridden since the age of 26. Please refer to the Draft Deed Plan below for location and extent of the property. A Common Good property, the house was gifted to the Royal Burgh of Perth in January 1964 by William’s sister, Evelyn Auty, and it has been used for various purposes over the last 61 years. The property... MoreOpened 16 June 2025 -
Proposed sale of Former George Inn Lane Centre, Perth – a Common Good Property
The former George Inn Lane Centre, Perth, is a common good property owned by Perth & Kinross Council that has been vacant for several years. The Council has declared it to be surplus to operational requirements and recently marketed the building and adjoining car parking area for sale; please refer to the Draft Deed Plan below for location and extent of the property. Following a closing date, a preferred bidder has been identified. The Council is required to publish relevant... MoreOpened 16 June 2025 -
Scone Surface Water Management Plan - Community Survey
Perth & Kinross Council is keen to consult with local residents and businesses in Scone regarding flooding due to surface water. In December 2021, SEPA published the Tay Flood Risk Management (FRM) Plan and in December 2022, the Council published the Tay Local FRM Plan. Both documents can be viewed here and include the requirement for a ‘Surface Water Management Plan’ (SWMP) for Scone as one of the selected actions for managing flood risk in the area. SEPA has published flood... MoreOpened 30 June 2025 -
Advertisement Control Planning Guidance
The Council has powers to control the display of advertisements in the interests of amenity or public safety. But not all advertisements need the Council's consent and there are circumstances where advertisements may be displayed without needing an application. These are set out in regulations and guidance. This draft planning guidance seeks to explain and illustrate the regulations and guidance, and to set out and update our local policy and guidelines on advertisement... MoreOpened 1 July 2025 -
Open Space Survey
The Planning (Scotland) Act 2019 introduced a requriement for planning authorities to prepare and publish an Open Space Strategy (OSS). The OSS is to set out a strategic framework of the planning authority's policies and proposals as to the development, maintenance and use of green infrastructure in their district, including open spaces and green networks. The Act defines some key terms as follows: Open space is the space within and on the edge of settlements comprising... MoreOpened 11 July 2025 -
Limit on taxi licences in Perth - expanded consultation
PLEASE NOTE: This consultation is an EXPANSION of a previous consultation in relation to taxi numbers in Perth City. The legal framework for taxi licensing allows a Council to refuse applications for new licences for the purpose of limiting the number of taxis which can operate in the area (in this case, Perth City). However, it can only do this if it is satisfied that there is no significant demand for taxis which is unmet. The Council carries out a survey... MoreOpened 23 July 2025 -
Lease of Pavilion, Diamond Jubilee Park, Alyth
Following a review of Council owned assets, the Council is proposing to lease the Pavilion, Diamond Jubilee Park, Alyth to Alyth Development Trust . The building is currently not in a satisfactory condition and is not available for operational use. Recognising the importance of the Pavillion for the local community in Alyth, this proposal will allow the property to be brought back into a usable space for the benefit of the Alyth community. It is proposed that the Alyth... MoreOpened 28 July 2025 -
Draft Birnam Conservation Area Appraisal & Management Plan
Perth & Kinross Council is required by law to protect conservation areas from development which would be detrimental to their character. A conservation area appraisal for Birnam has been prepared as a management tool that identifies the special interest and changing needs of the conservation area. MoreOpened 11 August 2025 -
Draft Dunkeld Conservation Area Appraisal & Management Plan
Perth & Kinross Council is required by law to protect conservation areas from development which would be detrimental to their character. A conservation area appraisal for Dunkeld has been prepared as a management tool that identifies the special interest and changing needs of the conservation area. MoreOpened 11 August 2025 -
Draft Spittalfield Conservation Area Appraisal & Management Plan
Perth & Kinross Council is required by law to protect conservation areas from development which would be detrimental to their character. A conservation area appraisal for Spittalfield has been prepared as a management tool that identifies the special interest and changing needs of the conservation area. MoreOpened 11 August 2025 -
Draft Renewables and Low Carbon Energy Guidance 2025
The Draft Renewables and Low Carbon Energy Guidance has been written to ensure planning applications address the planning policies of both National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) and Local Development Plan 2. The guidance highlights the most relevant policies and associated information that need to be addressed in planning submissions. Consultation will shape the final version of the adopted guidance. MoreOpened 5 September 2025 -
Circular Economy Strategy
We are using more and more natural resources to make things — often just to use once and throw away. This ‘linear economy’ approach impacts our environment, personal health, overall economy and our wallets. A 'circular economy' approach offers a better option by looking at how we use and dispose of materials and products. By buying less, sharing with others, using things for longer and creating less waste we can protect the planet and make better use of what we already have. ... MoreOpened 8 September 2025 -
Nominate a Community Champion!
The Council's Housing Service want to hear about great Council housing tenants - either individuals or groups - who go above and beyond in order to improve their local community or the lives of neighbours. We want to highlight and celebrate their works. You can use this form to nominate a Community Champion who goes above and beyond to make life better in your neighbourhood. It might be someone who helps an elderly neighbour with their shopping, someone who works hard... MoreOpened 17 September 2025 -
Perth Surface Water Management Plan - Community Engagement
Perth and Kinross Council has been carrying out a surface water management plan for Perth and can now share the outputs. We would welcome any feedback from residents on this work which is set out below. Surface water flooding typically occurs when rainwater does not drain away through the normal drainage systems or soak into the ground but lies on or flows over the ground itself. The risk of surface water flooding is expected to increase due to the impacts of climate change, with... MoreOpened 1 October 2025 -
Local Landscape Area Review
We are working with Land Use Consultants (LUC) to carry out a review of our Local Landscape Areas (LLAs). There are 11 areas of landscape that are important in the Perth and Kinross area and can be found in the Landscape Supplementary Guidance (please note that our map PDFs are not fully accessible at the moment, investigative work is ongoing to resolve this issue as soon as possible). They inform planning applications where we ask developers to explain how proposals may impact the... MoreOpened 8 October 2025 -
Rent Level Options for 2026/27
Each year, in partnership with our tenants, we review the rent levels we charge for the Housing Services we provide. These annual reviews are necessary to ensure that we continue to meet our duties to you as a landlord, respond to your priorities and maintain high levels of service delivery. For the ninth year running we are consulting and engaging with you over the level of rent to be set for the next year - 2026/27. We want to give all tenants a voice in decisions that affect you,... MoreOpened 27 October 2025 -
Proposal for Short-Term Let Control Area in Highland Perthshire and northern part of Eastern Perthshire
In May 2025 Perth and Kinross Council voted to introduce a Short-Term Let Control Area in Highland Perthshire and the northern part of Eastern Perthshire . Following this decision, the statutory process requires that a formal public consultation is held on the detail of the proposed Short Term Let Control Area. T his consultation stage is to seek views of the residents, businesses and communities about the proposal. The responses will be reported back to the Council... MoreOpened 28 October 2025 -
Early learning and childcare consultation 2025
Perth and Kinross Council is seeking the views of parents and carers with babies, under-5s and school-age children regarding care and early education provision in the local area. We are also interested in your views if you are planning or expecting to have children. If you would like more information on any aspect of childcare or funded early learning and childcare provision in Perth and Kinross then please visit Perth and Kinross Council website. Details of individual childcare... MoreOpened 23 November 2025 -
Bridge of Earn Surface Water Flood Study
Perth & Kinross Council has been carrying out a surface water flood study for the Bridge of Earn area and is seeking the views of the community on the draft outputs. All of the details relating to the study can be found in the Council’s newsletter (below) which has also been distributed to local residents and businesses. MoreOpened 2 December 2025
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