Killin house is set for OK

Jul 3 2009 by Kaiya Marjoribanks, Stirling Observer Friday

REVISED planning regulations could work in favour of plans to build a house near Killin.

Stirling Council planners are recommending conditional approval of an application by the Edinmore Group to build a house 85m south-east of Innischoarach.

One letter of objection was submitted, raising concerns that the proposal seemed very large and that the objector believed new housing outside the village envelope was only supposed to be for agricultural workers.

The planners said: “The proposed house is similar in size to a previous application, however the plot in which it sits is three times larger. The property has also been reorientated and repositioned on the advice of the planning authority.

“There is also extensive planting proposed which will reduce the impact further. The proposal is deemed to be of an appropriate size to serve as a family home and also to allow for the paying guests that will be brought into the area as a result of the shooting activities that operate from the surrounding area.

“There has been a revision to the policy that covers housing in the countryside and as a result there are a lot more opportunities for this type of development to take place.

“In this instance, however, the basis for the housing is to support a business that requires a countryside use.

“When the land under Innischoarach was sold to the current owners the previous owners retained the house on the property, which means there is no lodge on Innischoarach.

“The application is for a lodge to provide accommodation for the owner and to provide a base for stalking and grouse shooting activities for the owners’ family and friends, with paying guests and to continue the farming activities on the estate.

“This will ensure the continuing employment of a shepherd, full time stalker and the part-time employment of ghillies and contractors. There is a requirement for the red deer in the area to be controlled as detailed by the Red Deer Commission.”