I have received dozens of negative comments about a cabinet erected at the Braehead in Newtonhill which blocks out the view from the road of the village bay. In response to these complaints I contacted Scottish Water and here is what they had to say: 

“Thank you for your recent email regarding the replacement kiosk which was recently installed at Braehead, Newtonhill. This kiosk was installed by Kelda Water Services who operate infrastructure in the area on our behalf.  

“I appreciate the concerns the community have regarding this site and would like to assure you that we are looking to identify whether there are any potential solutions which would allow the local waste water network to continue operating effectively while allowing people to continue enjoying the views.” 

I hope to meet their representatives in the next few days. 

Public utilities including Scottish Water have powers which can trump the local authority (under Class 38 of the General Permitted Development Scotland Order 1992). I have also asked questions of the council who say: “”We are aware of the structure that has been erected and investigations are being carried out in relation to the need or otherwise for any permissions.”

Click on this link for the Press and Journal coverage:
https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeenshire/1132369/scottish-water-reviewing-decision-to-place-eyesore-at-cherished-north-east-beauty-spot/