Community Council Minutes - October 2025
October 2025
Community Council Minutes - October 2025
Draft Minutes of Fossoway & District Community Council Meeting
Tuesday 7th October 2025 7.30pm, Crook of Devon Village Hall
Attending: Community Councillors (CCllrs), Sarah Bruce Jones, Adrian Carter, Tony Lamb, Nicola Marchant (Chair) and Kaye Williamson; Associate CCllr Farquhar; PKC Cllrs Neil Freshwater and Richard Watters; 11 members of the public (MoP)
Apologies: CCllrs Angus Cheape and Graham Pye; PKC Cllrs Dave Cuthbert and William Robertson.; PC Ben Samson.
Declarations of Interest: None
1. Community Police Report:
From 2nd September 2025 (last report) there have been approximately 56 calls to Police from the Fossoway area and 26 crimes recorded on Police systems (this includes 20 speeding offences detailed below).
14/09/2025 Speeding (A91 Carnbo) 42 MPH in a 30 MPH zone 1 x issued with a conditional offer (ticket)
16/09/2025 Speeding (A91 Carnbo) 1 x reported to the Procurator Fiscal
26/09/2025 Speeding (A91 Carnbo) 43 MPH in a 30 MPH zone 1 x issued with a conditional offer (ticket)
26/09/2025 Speeding (A91 Carnbo) 1 x issued with a conditional offer (ticket)
Between the 3rd and 4th of September there was a theft (A977 at Powmill) of an unattended winch. This is subject to a live investigation.
Between the 9th August and 2nd September there was the theft of a bike and strimmer from a rear shed in Naemoor road. The rear shed was broken into by cutting a padlock. This is subject to a live investigation.
2. Approval of minutes of the last meeting:
The Minutes of the 2nd September meeting were approved and signed off.
3. Progress and Matters Arising:
AGM -- CCllr Marchant reported that the AGM will be held on Tuesday 4th November as this will be the last meeting of the current CC.
Windfarms
Brunt Hill
CCllrs Bruce Jones, Marchant and Williamson attended the open evening in Carnbo Village Hall on 25th September where the revised planning application was on show. The CC intends to submit an updated objection to the plans stating that the reduction from 18 to 13 turbines does not resolve the accumulation of turbines in the Ochils, and in addition there is still no adequate mitigation proposals to resolve the concerns that we identified in our original objection.
Any new representations on the application should be sent to representations@gov.scot to arrive no later than 15th October.
Craighead
The CC submitted our comments on the proposed planning conditions provided to the DPEA by the Developer, which have been accepted. PKC have now provided comments on proposed planning conditions which can be found on the DPEA website: https://www.dpea.scotland.gov.uk/CaseDetails.aspx?ID=126629
The CC are extremely disappointed that in PKC's response they have suggested extending construction working hours from 6pm to 7pm, including HGV movements. In addition, PKC have also proposed removing the statement
"no HGV movements to or from site taking place on a Sunday or Public Holiday. Outwith these hours, and subject to paragraph (1), HGV movements are to be limited to wind turbine delivery (unless otherwise approved in advance in writing by the Planning Authority)"
The CC agreed to email the DPEA regarding their concerns with the PKC response and requesting that the original times be maintained.
[Windburn Farm ECU Application -- Clackmannanshire Local Authority]{.underline} - No additional information.
A MoP reported that they had written to PKC elected members outlining their dissatisfaction with the way PKC Planning have been and are dealing with the Craighead and Brunt Hill windfarm proposals. They are deeply concerned about the cumulative effect of wind farms in the Ochils. In addition, the MoP is very concerned that they have been advised by PKC Planning that the public have no right of audience at a Planning and Placemaking Committee where PKC's response to ECU proposals is discussed, and hence the community has no voice. To date they have not received a response, and their letter has been published in the Kinross-shire Newsletter.
The CC asked the Local Cllrs to seek a response regarding a justification for PKC comments on the Craighead planning conditions, and also request that their comments regarding construction hours are rescinded.
Community Development Trust (CDT)
The Trust had a successful day at the Fossoway Gathering raising funds, and more importantly 19 new members on the day and a further two members after the event.
Road Safety in FDCC area including A977 mitigation measures
At the September Kinross‑shire Committee Cllrs and CCllrs received an update from Daryl McKeown, Senior Engineer PKC's Traffic and Network Department:
The Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders (TTROs) for 20mph are now being rolled out including those in Fossoway. Signs, road marking and VAS are now in place. If any Vehicle Actuated Sign (VAS) is not set correctly, please advise PKC. These TTROs will be in place for 18 months when, following review, they would be made into permanent Traffic Regulation Orders. The additional restrictions that the CC has proposed will be further reviewed during this period. The inclusion of the 40mph limit to the west of Crook of Devon on A977 is currently a TTRO and will be reviewed.
The proposed change to 30mph from Crook to Drum crossroads TTRO will go ahead, although no date is available at the moment.
The department are currently reviewing the mitigation measures in place on the A94 (Tay Crossing), such as sleeping policemen, to see if they are viable and appropriate, and this evidence will be used to review what further mitigation can be used on A977. Initial evidence is that whilst cars slow down at entrances to villages they then speed up and average speeds and volume of traffic have not been affected.
CCllr Bruce Jones noted that we have still not seen a review of the A977 mitigation measures already in place, and requested that this was done as a priority. What works on the A94 is not necessarily appropriate for the A977 or A91. Also, the CC has still not seen evidence from traffic surveys on A91 that were promised
Regarding collecting evidence on accidents on roads, PKC is still looking at how best to collate information on damage only incidents and as this is an issue that affects all councils an initiative with Police Scotland would be welcomed. In the meantime, the public or CC should report damage only accidents using the "Report a fault or an enquiry on a road or street" option on the My PKC portal at https://my.pkc.gov.uk/
The CC will continue to press PKC on road issues via our Ward Cllrs.
A schedule of completed and proposed road surfacing works was provided. There is to be full carriageway repairs on the A977 from Gelvan Moor Road to east of North Kilduff in the next financial year (26/27).
Fossoway area transport
CCllr Lamb reported that the 23 Glenfarg service did run late due to the roadworks on the A977 and modifications to pick up points with Powmill becoming bookable. The service is now running normally again and is approaching 2000 passenger journeys on the 55 and 23 over six days. MoPs noted that the service is excellent.
Glenfarg are also running a pilot digital DRT service bookable from Carnbo and Muckhart, which will be reviewed next week.
A request that had been formerly made to link up with Alloa Station and Town, is unlikely to be formally considered as other areas of development of the service are viewed as more widely needed at the moment.
The Community Bus is proceeding well and there are several trips planned, including IKEA on Monday 13th October.
On 8th October, there is an open PKC consultation on public transport in Kinross at the Day Centre; CCllr Bruce Jones will attend to reiterate feedback.
Seamab School Construction Work
The CC had written to Ward Cllrs and PKC Environmental Health Officers seeking an urgent independent analysis of the soil. In response PKC's Environmental Health Office advised that at this time, they don't want to give any wrong advice to members of the public until the matter has been investigated by HSE. However, in the interim they have sought advice from PKC's own asbestos officer and will pass on any guidance once received.
PKC have also passed on the CC's contact details to HSE so they can provide us with updates on their investigation directly. Cllr Cuthbert had notified the CC that HSE intend to take further samples from the site and road.
Stuart Proven from PKC has agreed to meet with the new CC regarding ongoing works at the school.
A MoP reported that Seamab have notified the Police that the MoP was harassing and campaigning against the School. MoP have had no communication with HSE.
4. Matters arising with no update since last meeting: Community Noticeboards, Crook Moss Travellers Site and Dog Fouling.
5. New Business:
The CC has been invited to be part of the screening process for applicants to the Green Living and Fairer Communities Funds.
At the Kinross‑shire Committee meeting the Emergency Planning and Community Resilience Team (EPCR) gave a very useful update about resilience groups. Currently there are 64 community resilience groups within PKC, run by a combination of CCs, CDTs and individuals.
The CC will ask the FCDT to look at the option of forming a Civil Contingency Group as a sub‑committee of the Trust, working in conjunction with Hall Committees and other community groups. Further information at https://ready.scot/how-scotland-prepares/preparing-scotland-guidance/building-resilient-communities
The PKC contact is Frank Campbell on civilcontingencies@pkc.gov.uk
6. Consultations:
PKC
Draft Renewables and Low Carbon Energy Guidance
Following the adoption of NPF4 the previous draft guidance needed to be updated. This guidance sets out the information expected from developers to demonstrate compliance with planning policy. Comments by 17th October 2025.
Circular Economy Strategy
This strategy will help change how we make, use, and dispose of things by reducing waste and recycling more. Comments by 24th October 2025.
7. Community Council Business:
Fossoway and District CC Elections
CCllr Marchant was delighted to announce that there are six declared elected members of the Fossoway and District CC: Angus Cheape, Jill Hampson, Karen Morrill, Mark O'Bryen, Graham Pye and Hugh Wallace. New members are elected effective from Thursday 6th November; until this time the current CCllrs stay in role. The first meeting of the newly elected Community Council will be called by a local elected member of Perth and Kinross Council. The first item on the agenda will be the appointment of a chairperson who will take over the chair at that point. It is anticipated that this will be on Tuesday 2nd December 2025.
Muckhart & Cleish CC Local Place Plan (LPP)
The CC have been asked for comments on this draft LPP. Cllr Marchant attended a meeting showcasing the draft Community Action and Local Place Plans, and passed on comments.
Meetings Attended:
CCllr Bruce Jones attended the Kinross-shire Committee on 18th September.
8. PKC Business -- Councillors reports:
Cllr Freshwater reported that many Kinross residents are concerned about the proposed 1200 houses on the former BCA site which could result in more pressure on Kinross infrastructure. However plans would deliver more affordable houses, but this may result in the loss of the site which could have been used for an additional supermarket and other retail or small businesses. However, the CC understand that space for additional retail will be considered in LDP3.
There is a public enquiry on 28th and 29th October into the flood defence schemes for Kinross.
Cllr Watters reported that he had visited the new Devonshaw development site, and was extremely concerned about the road and proposed pavement layout, and the safety of a crossing site. He has asked PKC Officers to investigate this and the speed limit.
9. Planning Matters:
Planning Decisions
25/00997/FLL Alterations to dwellinghouse and formation of patio at 1 Barnhill Farm, Powmill, Dollar FK14 7NS. The Application was approved, the CC had made no comment.
25/00836/42L S42 application to vary condition 3 (retail event restriction) of 22/02090/FLL at Solsgirth Home Farm, Solsgirth, Dollar FK14 7NZ. The application was approved, the CC had made a supportive comment.
25/00391/FLL Extension to dwellinghouse and installation of a flue at Townhead Cottage, Carnbo, Kinross KY13 0NX.
The Application was approved, the CC had made no comment.
Planning Applications
25/01270/FLL Erection of dwellinghouse and associated works at Land 20 metres west of Devonview, Main Street, Crook of Devon. The CC objected.
25/01273/FLL Siting of residential caravan (for a temporary period) (in retrospect) at Land 250 metres north of The Farmhouse, Easter Muirhead Farm, Blairingone. The CC objected.
10. AOCB:
Details for CC meetings for the coming year can be found on our website: www.fossoway.org
Next CC Meeting
Tuesday 4th November 2025 7:30pm at Carnbo Village Hall
To Include the AGM