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Muir Homes Wins Approval for 48 New Homes in Auchterarder, but with Conditional Approval

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A controversial planning decision has been made by Perth and Kinross Council, approving two Muir Homes' applications for a total of 48 new homes in Auchterarder. However, the development is contingent upon the completion of a long-standing legal agreement requiring the construction of a new A9 junction and sports facilities for the town. The decision has been met with mixed reactions, with concerns raised by local campaigners about road safety, noise, and the lack of progress on the Shinafoot junction.

Key Takeaways:

  • Muir Homes has been granted approval for 48 new homes in Auchterarder, subject to the completion of a new A9 junction and sports facilities.
  • A long-standing legal agreement requires developers to provide the new A9 junction and sports facilities before any more houses can be built in the area.
  • Muir Homes previously won a Scottish Government appeal permitting a single off-ramp and slip road at Shinafoot, but local campaigners have expressed concern over the lack of progress.
  • The development is expected to bring 12 affordable units to the area, despite concerns about the current housing emergency in Auchterarder.
  • Muir Homes' commitment to local projects, such as the community bus and safeguarding land for sports and recreational use, has been welcomed by the developer's managing director.
  • Local campaigners have raised concerns about road safety, noise, loss of view, and privacy, as well as the lack of progress on the Shinafoot junction.

Statistics:

  • 48: The total number of new homes approved for development in Auchterarder.
  • 25: The number of letters of representation opposing the first application.
  • 19: The number of letters of representation opposing the second application.
  • 12: The number of affordable units expected to be built as part of the development.
  • Tens of thousands: The estimated amount of pounds spent by Muir Homes on local projects.

Sources:

  • Perth and Kinross Council's Planning Committee meeting minutes.
  • Muir Homes' press release.
  • Scottish Government's decision on the Shinafoot junction appeal.

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