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  • Perth and Kinross Climate Action: Community Engagement Programme

    Let’s Tackle Climate Change Together! Perth and Kinross Council's Climate Change Team are asking all community groups to complete this questionnaire and tell us about how you would like to engage with the council and other community groups undertaking climate action. Click the link at the bottom of this page to complete the questionnaire to help us understand how community groups would like to engage. Why Take Part? Your views matter to us! We want to... More
    Closed 24 June 2022

  • Birks of Aberfeldy Management Plan Public Consultation

    We are consulting on a new Management Plan for the Birks of Aberfeldy. This Plan will guide our management of the site for the next 5 years and has been drawn up in consultation with the Birks of Aberfeldy Community Group, Nature Scot and others. We’re consulting now as we would like a broader endorsement of the proposals and action plan set out within the Plan and to improve it by taking on board the views of the wider community. More
    Closed 17 April 2022

  • Perth Surface Water Management Plan - Community Survey

    We are keen to consult with residents and businesses in Perth with regards to surface water flooding. 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 rain storms (particularly in the summer) becoming more frequent and intense. ... More
    Closed 1 April 2022

  • Alyth Natural Flood Management Study

    We are keen to consult with residents regarding their experiences of flooding in Alyth. We have recently engaged consulting engineers, AECOM, to carry out a natural flood management study for Alyth. This work will involve reviewing and modelling existing flood conditions and the consideration of potential natural measures to address flood risk. This is an identified action within the current Tay Local Flood Risk Management Plan (which can be viewed at: www.pkc.gov.uk/frmplans ). ... More
    Closed 18 March 2022

  • Food Waste Survey #FoodWasteEqualsClimateChange

    Reducing our Food Waste is a really easy way to do our bit to reduce climate change. For the average household in Perth and Kinross, with 3 kerbside bins (blue, brown and green), one third of their general waste bin is filled with food waste – and a large proportion of this is still edible. To help and encourage householders to reduce the amount of avoidable food waste produced, and to assist householders in diverting unavoidable food waste from landfill, Perth & Kinross... More
    Closed 14 February 2022

  • Davies Park Play Area Consultation

    *** SEE FOOT OF PAGE FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 UPDATE*** Perth & Kinross Council look after over 160 play areas across the region, from large facilities at our major parks to rural and local play areas right on your doorstep. Davis Park play area in Kinross has now come to the top of our list and in order to make improvements which suit everybody's needs, we're asking you to take part in our small survey and consultation. More
    Closed 31 January 2022

  • Loch Leven Special Protection Area and Ramsar Site Guidance

    The Loch Leven Special Protection Area and Ramsar Site Guidance relates to the protection of the Loch Leven Catchment Area. Loch Leven is designated as a Special Protection Area (SPA) and RAMSAR site. SPA and RAMSAR sites are internationally important wildlife sites. The guidance provides advice on the implementation of Policy 46 in the Local Development Plan 2. It describes the steps new development must take to protect the loch and setting out the information to be provided in planning... More
    Closed 24 January 2022

  • Perth & Kinross Council Budget Consultation 2022/23

    Like all councils, we are preparing for very significant financial challenges ahead. Inflation continues to push up prices we pay for supplies such as energy and materials, as well as wages. The funding we receive has not kept pace with this inflation. There is also more demand on our services than ever before as we work to support a growing older population as well as recover from the global Covid-19 pandemic. There are increasing restrictions on the areas where we can make savings.... More
    Closed 19 December 2021

  • Visitor Management in Rural Areas

    Organisations across Scotland have come together to develop a nation-wide approach to visitor management, developing a Visitor Management Strategy for Scotland. This strategy identified five national visitor management hotspots, one of which is Highland Perthshire. The Perth and Kinross Visitor Management Group leads a co-ordinated approach to visitor management. The group has three sub-groups for Enforcement, Infrastructure, and Information. The partnership... More
    Closed 30 November 2021

  • Lease of Land at Davie Park, Rattray (Blairgowrie) to Enable the Development of a 3G Pitch with Community Facilities

    The aim of the consultation is to provide an opportunity to comment on the proposal to grant a lease to Blairgowrie and Rattray Community Football Club (BRCFC) for 25 years at Davie Park. The consultation will include opportunities for the communities of Blairgowrie, Rattray and the surrounding area to contribute their views via email or by post. The consultation will run for 8 weeks from 18 June to 16 August 2021. Following this consultation, feedback once collated will... More
    Closed 16 August 2021

  • Participation in Perth & Kinross Council Central Music Groups and Music Camps

    We are contacting stakeholders to gather views on the purpose and membership of our Central Music Groups and Music Camps which are run by the Perth & Kinross Council Instrumental Music Service . Link opens in a new tab. These groups and residential camps bring young people together to play music in ensemble situations. Parents and carers can apply for their young people to join these groups upon payment of a fee that contributes towards the total cost of... More
    Closed 21 June 2021

  • Ancillary & Annex Accommodation Supplementary Guidance

    Ancillary & Annex Accommodation is a development that is connected but sometimes physically separate from the main dwelling house. It can provide office or living space within the garden grounds of a house, allowing the occupants flexibility for home-working or visitors. It can also sometimes give families the opportunity to support relatives financially or practically whilst retaining a sense of independence. The Ancillary & Annex Accommodation (draft) is... More
    Closed 11 June 2021

  • Abernyte Primary School

    Perth & Kinross Council Lifelong Learning Committee is considering whether the catchment area of Abernyte Primary School should be extended, and/or a nursery established at the school. More
    Closed 5 March 2021

  • Food Growing Strategy Consultation (Phase 2)

    This Draft Food Growing Strategy responds to the Government’s vision to increase the health and wellbeing of Scotland`s communities by encouraging more people to grow and eat fruit and vegetables. Growing food together allows people to meet and work with others in their community; develop food growing knowledge and skills and lead healthier lifestyles. It also plays a role in improving biodiversity, mitigating climate change and reducing food... More
    Closed 1 March 2021

  • Climate Emergency (Phase 2) - Energy and Buildings

    Let's Work Together to Tackle and Adapt to Climate Change (Phase 2) Energy and Buildings In June 2019 Perth & Kinross Council declared support for the Scottish Government and UK Parliaments’ climate emergency statements. The Council committed to work with citizens and other stakeholders in setting out a route map to a low carbon and climate resilient Perth and Kinross. The Interim Climate Emergency Report and Action Plan is the first stage in this journey.... More
    Closed 31 January 2021

  • Climate Emergency (Phase 3) - Land Use

    Let's Work Together to Tackle and Adapt to Climate Change (Phase 3) Land Use In June 2019 Perth & Kinross Council declared support for the Scottish Government and UK Parliaments’ climate emergency statements. The Council committed to work with citizens and other stakeholders in setting out a route map to a low carbon and climate resilient Perth and Kinross. The Interim Climate Emergency Report and Action Plan is the first stage in this journey. It is an... More
    Closed 31 January 2021

  • Let's Work Together to Tackle and Adapt to Climate Change (Phase 1)

    In June 2019 Perth & Kinross Council declared support for the Scottish Government and UK Parliaments’ climate emergency statements. The Council committed to work with citizens and other stakeholders in setting out a route map to a low carbon and climate resilient Perth & Kinross. The Interim Climate Emergency Report and Action Plan is the first stage in this journey. It is an interim document and forms the basis to start the conversation with our national and local... More
    Closed 31 January 2021

  • Climate Emergency (Phase 4) - Transport

    Let's Work Together to Tackle and Adapt to Climate Change (Phase 4) Transport In June 2019 Perth & Kinross Council declared support for the Scottish Government and UK Parliaments’ climate emergency statements. The Council committed to work with citizens and other stakeholders in setting out a route map to a low carbon and climate resilient Perth and Kinross. The Interim Climate Emergency Report and Action Plan is the first stage in this journey. It is an... More
    Closed 31 January 2021

  • Climate Emergency (Phase 5) - Business and Industry

    Let's Work Together to Tackle and Adapt to Climate Change (Phase 5) Business and Industry In June 2019 Perth & Kinross Council declared support for the Scottish Government and UK Parliaments’ climate emergency statements. The Council committed to work with citizens and other stakeholders in setting out a route map to a low carbon and climate resilient Perth and Kinross. The Interim Climate Emergency Report and Action Plan is the first stage in this... More
    Closed 31 January 2021

  • Review of Adult Social Work & Social Care Contributions Policy

    Perth & Kinross Council is undertaking a review its Adult Social Work & Social Care Contributions Policy. This policy is the basis on which the Council completes financial assessments in order to determine how much people are asked to pay towards their non-residential care and support services at home. These services include day care, telecare, supported living (including sheltered housing) and short breaks/flexible respite. Proposals that could affect the amount some... More
    Closed 31 October 2020

  • 1-5 High Street, Perth; Proposed reuse of former Council Chambers and Justice of the Peace Court within hotel development

    1-5 High Street in Perth City Centre is part of Perth & Kinross Council's property portfolio. Parts of the building were historically used as the Council Chambers and Justice of the Peace Court. They therefore have Common Good status. The Council wishes to consult the local community to inform taking any decision on the disposal and re-use of the asset. This is part of the requirement set out in the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015. We are... More
    Closed 27 March 2020

  • Draft Delivery of Development Sites Template

    Policy 23: Delivery of Development Sites of the Perth & Kinross Local Development Plan 2 requires all landowners and / or developers to produce a Delivery Strategy for all sites allocated in the Plan and for residential windfall sites of 10+ dwellings. This Delivery of Development Sites Template sets out a template to help landowners and / or developers to comply with this requirement. More
    Closed 20 March 2020

  • Loch Leven Special Protection Area and Ramsar Site Guidance

    The Loch Leven Special Protection Area and Ramsar Site Guidance relates to the protection of the Loch Leven Catchment Area. Loch Leven is designated as a Special Protection Area (SPA) and RAMSAR site. SPA and RAMSAR sites are internationally important wildlife sites. The guidance provides advice on the implementation of Policy 46 in the Local Development Plan 2. It descibes the steps new development must take to protect the loch and setting out the information to be provided in... More
    Closed 16 March 2020

  • Lunan Valley Area Dunkeld - Blairgowrie Lochs Special Area of Conservation Guidance

    The Lunan Valley Area Dunkeld - Blairgowrie Lochs Special Area of Conservation Guidanc e relates to the protection of the catchment which is designated as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). SACs are the highest wildlife designations and are part of the Natura 2000 network - a series of internationally important wildlife sites throughout the European Union. The guidance provides advice on the types developments that may impact the SAC and sets out the types of information and... More
    Closed 16 March 2020

  • Draft Financial Guarantees for Minerals Development Supplementary Guidance

    The draft Financial Guarantees for Minerals Development Supplementary Guidance sets out detailed advice about the range of financial guarantees that may be used to secure restoration of minerals sites. The consultation is aimed at owners and operators of minerals developments, solicitors, agents and staff who work on preparing planning applications. More
    Closed 16 March 2020

  • Food Growing Strategy Consultation

    The Scottish Government has set out a vision that by 2025 Scotland will be “a Good Food Nation, where people from every walk of life take pride and pleasure in, and benefit from, the food they produce, buy, cook, serve, and eat each day.” The Council has a statutory duty, set out in the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015, to prepare a Food Growing Strategy that identifies potentially suitable land for allotments and other food growing areas. There is also a specific... More
    Closed 25 October 2019

  • Draft Renewable and Low Carbon Energy Supplementary Guidance

    The Draft Renewable and Low Carbon Energy Supplementary Guidance provides detailed guidance on the application of Policy 33: Renewable and Low-Carbon Energy in the proposed Local Development Plan 2 (LDP2). The Guidance is aimed at assisting developers, decision makers and those preparing or commenting on planning applications. It covers a range of renewable and low carbon energy technologies including wind, solar, hydropower, anaerobic digestion, woody biomass and waste sources. A... More
    Closed 30 September 2019

  • Draft Green and Blue Infrastructure Supplementary Guidance

    The Green and Blue Infrastructure Supplementary Guidance sets out the framework for the creation of a strategic green and blue network for the benefit of people and wildlife in Perth & Kinross. It will be used to support the delivery of Local Development Plan Policy 40: Green Infrastructure which requires all development proposals to contribute towards green infrastructure. The Guidance is aimed primarily at developers and others involved in the preparation and consideration of planning... More
    Closed 30 September 2019

  • Draft Forest and Woodland Strategy

    This consultation is seeking views of the public and interested parties on our updated Forest & Woodland Strategy (2019) . The Forest & Woodland Strategy provides advice and guidance on woodland and forestry proposals. It is also a strategic framework to help shape the management of existing, and planting of new, woodland and forests across Perth & Kinross. This consultation provides an opportunity to comment on how we promote sustainable woodland and forest management across Perth... More
    Closed 30 September 2019

  • Developer Contributions and Affordable Housing Supplementary Guidance

    The Developer Contributions and Affordable Housing Supplementary Guidance sets out the detail of the Council's approach to securing developer contributions and affordable housing. This is required for new development across Perth & Kinross. The Guidance is aimed at developers and people working on preparing planning applications. We are updating our Supplementary Guidance to provide clarification and to improve consistency of application when assessing and determining planning... More
    Closed 30 September 2019

  • Draft Landscape Supplementary Guidance

    The Landscape Supplementary Guidance provides detailed guidance on the application of Policy 39: Landscape in the proposed Local Development Plan 2 (LDP2) and in particular the final paragraph of the policy. This paragraph details how applicants are expected to address Local Landscape Area designations. The Guidance is aimed at assisting developers, decision makers and those preparing or commenting on planning applications. It covers a general recognition of the value of... More
    Closed 30 September 2019
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