Crieff is poised for a population boom after proposals for a massive expansion cleared a big planning hurdle.
Around 500 homes could be built on the southern outskirts of the town.
The development, by chartered consultants John Handley Associates for landowner Robert Simpson and Sons Ltd, is expected to lead to dozens of new jobs.
A huge 114-acre site off Brioch Road has been earmarked for the estate, which was unveiled to the public at the weekend.
A draft outline of the plan was brought before members of Perth and Kinross Council’s development management committee.
It was their chance to raise any major concerns, ahead of a follow-up application which could be submitted as early as next year.
Strathallan member Murray Lyle called for an investigation into potential traffic-flow issues to and from the site but no other major concerns were raised.
Around 350 homes could be built over the next 10 years. However, the site is big enough for more than 500.
If approved, it could see Crieff’s population of around 7,100 rise by nearly 20%.
Developers say that 12 acres will be zoned for employment land, while nearly 30 acres will be used for open space to protect a historic monument within the site, known as the Broich Cursus.
The remaining 74 acres of land, between the Ambro Caravan site and the council depot at North Forr, would be dedicated to housing.
This would include a mix of property types and sizes, a proportion of which would be low-cost, affordable homes.
The Broich Road area has been a hotbed of development in recent months, with the new Crieff Primary School under construction.
Supermarket giant Tesco has also identified the site for its new store.
There are ongoing efforts to improve the town centre and steps are being taken to address road safety fears and congestion problems.