Perth and Kinross Council has initiated an investigation into the Lochmanor Lodge Estate, a luxury lodge park situated half a mile north of Dunning in the United Kingdom, following allegations of a breach in the ‘holiday only’ rule.
This rule, established in 2019, permitted the addition of 11 caravans to the site, raising the total to over 40, with the stipulation that these lodges would solely serve as holiday accommodations and not as primary residences.
The investigation, which has sparked an enforcement case, probes whether the condition of non-permanent residency has been violated. The lodge park, renowned for its “unrivaled luxury,” provides owners with the option to semi-permanently reside on the park, utilize it as a holiday home, or leverage it as an investment to generate annual income.
The 2019 expansion, which faced objections on various fronts, was approved after resolving an entrance visibility issue, as reported by The Courier.
The implications of a potential breach of the ‘holiday only’ rule are multifaceted, affecting not only the Lochmanor Lodge Estate but also setting a precedent for similar establishments within the jurisdiction of Perth and Kinross Council.
The council’s active role in managing and enforcing accommodation and planning rules has been evident in various instances, such as ordering the closure of a short-term holiday let in Raeburn Park and dealing with plans to double the number of asylum seekers in two Perth hotels.
The broader context of accommodation management and planning enforcement by Perth and Kinross Council can be explored in relation to the Lochmanor Lodge Estate case.
The council has been involved in various accommodation-related matters, indicating an active role in managing and enforcing accommodation and planning rules, which could be explored in relation to the Lochmanor Lodge Estate case.
The legal and regulatory framework surrounding the ‘holiday only’ rule and its enforcement will provide readers with an understanding of the potential outcomes of the investigation.
Detailing the legal and regulatory framework surrounding the ‘holiday only’ rule and its enforcement will provide readers with an understanding of the potential outcomes of the investigation.
The investigation and potential breach of rules might impact the local community and stakeholders. Exploring how such breaches have been handled in the past and the potential consequences for the Lochmanor Lodge Estate and its patrons could provide a comprehensive view.
The council’s planning enforcement team is currently investigating complaints recently received regarding the Lochmanor Luxury Lodge Park.
“Our planning portal will be updated with further information in due course. Details of our approach to planning enforcement are available in our planning enforcement charter on the council website,” said a spokesperson from PKC.
“We objected to the expansion of Lochmanor as the then entrance to this complex was on a bend in the road and had very poor visibility in either direction. This situation was dealt with by opening up a much better entrance so our objection was overcome by this change. The matter of breaching the ‘holiday only’ aspect of this development lies solely with Perth and Kinross Council,” said Colin Young, secretary of Dunning Community Council.
The implications of a potential breach of the ‘holiday only’ rule are multifaceted, affecting not only the Lochmanor Lodge Estate but also setting a precedent for similar establishments within the jurisdiction of Perth and Kinross Council.
