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  • 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... More
    Closed 30 October 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. ... More
    Closed 24 October 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. More
    Closed 17 October 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. ... More
    Closed 30 September 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... More
    Closed 22 September 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. More
    Closed 22 September 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. More
    Closed 22 September 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. More
    Closed 22 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... More
    Opened 17 September 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... More
    Closed 21 August 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... More
    Closed 11 August 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... More
    Closed 11 August 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... More
    Closed 11 August 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... More
    Closed 31 July 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... More
    Closed 29 July 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... More
    Closed 25 July 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. More
    Closed 18 July 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... More
    Closed 16 June 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. More
    Closed 2 June 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... More
    Closed 4 April 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... More
    Closed 28 March 2025

  • 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. More
    Closed 6 March 2025

  • Grow Wild grassland management survey

    Grow Wild for Perth and Kinross Following successful grassland management trials undertaken from 2021 - 2023 across 42 sites, we will be extending this new approach over the next 3 years as part of the ' Grow Wild ' campaign. From 2024 onwards we will begin rolling this out to Perth and the surrounding area. This will allow the development of a sustainable long-term action plan, supporting up to 1700 of the 1900 sites which we currently maintain across... More
    Closed 31 January 2025

  • The future use of Bell's Sports Centre, Perth

    Following the relocation of health and fitness activities from Bell’s Sports Centre to Dewars Centre, Perth and Kinross Council is considering options for the future use of Bell’s Sports Centre in Perth. In September 2024 a meeting of Perth and Kinross Council instructed officers to carry out community engagement on the future of Bell's Sport Centre . We are now seeking feedback to help guide a future decision on the facility. More
    Closed 17 January 2025

  • 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... More
    Closed 17 January 2025

  • Rent Level Options for 2025/26

    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 seventh year we are consulting and engaging with you over the level of rent to be set for the next year - 2025/26. We want to give all tenants a voice in decisions that affect you, your... More
    Closed 24 December 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... More
    Closed 11 December 2024

  • Election of Public Partner Service User Member Representative to Perth and Kinross Integration Joint Board

    Perth and Kinross Integration Joint Board (IJB) would like to appoint two individuals who have experience of using community heath and/or social care services to join the Board. The role of ‘Service User Public Partner’ members is to bring a service user perspective to the work of the Perth and Kinross IJB in planning the future of health and social care services across Perth and Kinross. It is a voluntary unpaid role. We have several candidates, and we... More
    Closed 18 November 2024

  • Perth Taxi Unmet Demand Survey

    We have commissioned a taxi unmet demand survey and are seeking your feedback regarding your view of taxi services. Licensed vehicles fulfil a vital role in our society and this is an opportunity to tell us what is good about taxi services or whether you feel that there are any aspects that could be improved, or any measures which would enable you to make better use of taxi services. Our consultants, LVSA, are undertaking the consultation and have prepared an... More
    Closed 15 September 2024

  • Local Development Plan 3: Topic Papers - Phase 1

    This is a consultation on the evidence that will be used to prepare the Local Development Plan 3 (LDP3). This consultation has been split into two phases. The Topic Papers in the consultation sets out a summary of the key evidence relating to National Planning Framework 4 which we will rely on in developing our LDP3. They also highlights any implications that evidence will have for the production of the next Local Development Plan, and where there are gaps or uncertainties in that evidence.... More
    Closed 18 August 2024
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