Perth and Kinross councillors have unanimously granted retrospective planning permission for alterations to a house in Kinross. The property, now on the market for offers over £340,000, was found to have been used for residential courses outside Edinburgh. Concerns were raised about the property being used for commercial purposes, leading to an investigation by the Perth and Kinross Council’s Planning Enforcement officer.
At a recent meeting of the Planning and Placemaking Committee, councillors considered the retrospective application for a garage conversion into an additional bedroom. Despite receiving objections, including one from Kinross Community Council, the application was approved. The property owners, Mr and Mrs Evans, sought permission for the changes to their property on Simpson Wynd within the town’s conservation area.
During the meeting, it was confirmed that the business operation on the property would cease by the end of October as the property is currently up for sale. The focus of the discussion was on the conversion of the garage and not a change in the property’s residential use. Convener Ian Massie and Cllr Ian James both supported the approval of the application, noting the separate matter of the property’s use and the aesthetically pleasing nature of the conversion.
The unanimous decision to grant retrospective planning permission highlights the resolution of the planning breach issue. Moving forward, the property will undergo modifications according to the approved plans, maintaining compliance with planning regulations in Kinross.
In summary, Perth and Kinross councillors have given the green light to retrospective planning permission for a garage conversion in a Kinross property, facilitating its transformation while addressing concerns about its use for commercial purposes.