Agendas, reports and minutes

 

A meeting of the South Planning Applications Committee will take place in the Council Chamber, Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness on Tuesday, 30 September 2014.  

You are invited to attend and a note of the business to be considered is attached.  

Webcast Notice: This meeting will be filmed and broadcast over the Internet on the Highland Council website and will be archived and available for viewing for 12 months thereafter.  

Members are reminded that during determination of any item before this Committee they must be present throughout the whole of that item in order to be entitled to participate.  

Members are further reminded that mobile devices, including mobile phones, can be used for following the agenda/reports and delivering speeches but should not be used for any form of communication (text or tweet) during the meeting.  

Yours faithfully   

Susan Blease , Principal Solicitor

(for Depute Chief Executive/Director of Corporate Development) 

1.  Apologies for Absence
Leisgeulan  

2.  Declarations of Interest
Foillseachaidhean Com-pàirt  

Members are asked to consider whether they have an interest to declare in relation to any item on the agenda for this meeting.  Any Member making a declaration of interest should indicate whether it is a financial or non-financial interest and include some information on the nature of the interest.  Advice may be sought from officers prior to the meeting taking place.                                                                                                                                                 

3.  Confirmation of Minutes
Dearbhadh a’ Gheàrr-chunntais                                                                                     

There are submitted for confirmation as a correct record the Minutes of Meeting of the South Planning Applications Committee held on 19 August 2014.

4.  Major Application
Iarrtasan Mòra

There is circulated Report No. PLS/064/14 (Plans pp1-4) by the Head of Planning and Building Standards, which provides a summary of all cases within the “Major” development category currently with the Planning and Development Service for determination.  

The Committee is invited to note the current position of these applications.

5.  Major Developments – Pre-application consultation
Leasachaidhean Mòra – Co-chomhairle Ro-iarrtais

5.1 
Description: Redevelopment of the existing fish farm (14/03203/PAN) (PLS/065/14)
Ward: 13 - Aird and Loch Ness
Applicant: Marine Harvest Scotland
Site Address: Inchmore Fish Farm, Glenmoriston

5.2
Description: Formation of a 44 MW wind farm including the erection of 13 wind turbines (height to tip 149.5m), hard standings, access tracks, site access, borrow pits, erection of a meteorological mast, erection of a substation compound and control building, temporary construction compounds, drainage works, associated ancillary and engineering works.
(14/03473/PAN) (PLS/066/14)
Ward: 12 - Caol and Mallaig and 13 - Aird and Loch Ness
Applicant: RES UK and Ireland Limited
Site Address: Land 6KM south east of Newtown, Invergarry       

6.  Continued Items
Cuspairean a' Leantain

There are circulated Reports Nos. PLS/067/14 and PLS/056/14 by the Area Planning Manager (South), and the Head of Planning and Building Standards which are as follows:-

6.1 
Applicant: Measan Na Mara Ltd (14/00580/FUL) (PLS/067/14)
Location: South Channel, Loch Moidart, Eilean Shona, Acharacle (Ward 22)
Nature of Development: Major Application - Marine Shellfish Farm, (Pacific Oysters) extension of existing site to create 4 plots of oyster trestles (zones 1,1a,2 and 3), consisting of a total of 21,420 trestles each 3m x 1m x 0.6m high in a site of 23.2 hectares (as amended).
Recommendation: Grant

6.2 
Applicant: Mr Steve Fox (13/03463/FUL) (PLS/056/14)
Location: Land 320M SE of Carnoch Farm, Ardgour (Ward 22)
Nature of Development: Erection of a single Harbon HWT Wind Turbine (29 .95m to blade tip)
Recommendation: Grant

7.  Planning Applications to be Determined
Iarrtasan Dealbhaidh rin Dearbhadh                                                                             

There are circulated Reports Nos. PLS/068/14 – PLS/078/14 by the Area Planning Manager (South), and the Head of Planning and Building Standards which are as follows:-

7.1 
Applicant: Robertson Property Ltd (14/03260/MSC (PLS/068/14)
Location: Land at Beechwood Farm, Inverness (Inverness Campus) (Ward 17 and 20)
Nature of Development: Application for approval of Matters Specified in Conditions 2(c) of Planning Permission in Principle 09/00887/PIPIN at Beechwood Farm, Inverness (Inverness Campus). Specifically this application relates to the detailed design and layout for the building on Plot 7 which is for student residences.
Recommendation: Grant

7.2 
Applicant: Inverness Estates Ltd (13/01049/S42) (PLS/069/14)
Location: Land at Stratton and East Seafield, Inverness (Ward 18)
Nature of Development: Application to vary conditions 4, 36 and 42 of Planning Permission ref 09/00141/OUTIN; amendments to Access Management Plan, Park and Ride and amendment to timing of provision.
Recommendation: Grant

7.3 
Applicant: Robertson Property Ltd (14/02567/FUL) (PLS/070/14)
Location: Land 70m NE of Lidl Food Store, Camanachd Crescent, Fort William (Ward 22)
Nature of Development: Erection of 40 bed student accommodation with ancillary services & storage
Recommendation: Grant                                                                                                                           

7.4 
Applicant: Fort William Car Hire (14/02685/FUL) (PLS/071/14)
Location: Ambulance Depot, Nevis Road, Inverlochy, Fort William, PH33 6LY (Ward 22)
Nature of Development: The proposal is for planning permission for alterations and change of use of a former ambulance station to car hire centre.
Recommendation: Grant

7.5 
Applicant: Mr and Mrs M Hall (14/03040/MSC) (PLS/072/14)
Location: House Plot to South of Annesfield House, Glencoe (Ward 22)
Nature of Development: Proposed new croft house
Recommendation: Grant

7.6 
Applicant: Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Plc (14/00071/FUL) (PLS/073/14)
Location: Land 50M North of Bochruben Farm, Torness, Inverness (Ward 13)
Nature of Development: Construction of 275/132kV substation incorporating outdoor electrical switchgear and transformers, control/welfare building, access road from B862 and associated drainage, earthworks and landscaping
Recommendation: Grant

7.7
Applicant: Upland Developments Ltd (14/02514/FUL) (PLS/074/14)
Location: Woodside Village, Westhill, Inverness  (Ward 20
Nature of Development: Proposed erection of 16 flats and 2 commercial units (amended layout).
Recommendation: Grant

7.8 
Applicant: D & C Turnbull (14/03051/MSC) (PLS/075/14)
Location: Land 75M SW of Tigh Litrichean, Dalchreichart, Glenmoriston (Ward 13)
Nature of Development: Erection of house
Recommendation: Grant

7.9 
Applicant: A.R. Briggs Ltd (14/00742/PIP) (PLS/076/14)
Location: The Deerstalker, Daviot (Ward 20)
Nature of Development: Demolition of former Public House and formation of three house plots with associated services (as amended)
Recommendation: Grant 

7.10 
Applicant: Glen Mhor Limited (14/01964/FUL and 14/02032/LBC) (PLS/077/14)
Location: Glen Mhor Hotel, 9-15 Ness Bank, Inverness (Ward 15)
Nature of Development: Demolish existing public bar. Erect extension to create craft brewery pub, visitor centre and restaurant area, construct new parking area and demolish boundary walls.
Recommendation: Grant

7.11 
Applicant: Christopher Blake (14/03015/FUL) (PLS/078/14)
Location: 59B Strathspey Drive, Grantown-On-Spey (Ward 21)
Nature of Development: Change of use of open amenity ground to house curtilage
Recommendation: Grant  

8.  Decisions of the Scottish Government’s Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals, Energy and Climate Change Directorate, and Directorate for Local Government and Communities
Co-dhùnaidhean Ath-thagraidhean do Bhuidheann-stiùiridh Ath-thagraidhean Dealbhaidh is Àrainneachd, Buidheann-stiùiridh Cumhachd agus Atharrachadh Gnàth-shìde, agus Buidheann-stiùiridh Riaghaltas Ionadail is Coimhearsnachdan Riaghaltas na h-Alba

8.1
Applicant: Scotia Homes Ltd, Barratt North East Scotland and Robertson Homes
Location: Land at Cawder Road, Nairn, IV12 5LU
Nature of Development: Residential development consisting 319 units (232 houses and 87 flats) and associated infrastructure and public open space

The Committee is invited to note:-

i.  the decision to dismiss the appeal and refuse planning permission; 
ii.  the Highland Council claim for expenses was declined; and 
iii.  appellants claim for expenses was awarded in part. 

8.2
Applicant: Inverness Properties Limited
Location: South and West of Rose Street, Inverness
Nature of Development: Demolition of Rose Street Hall and Decked Car Park and Phased Redevelopment to provide Multi-storey Student Accommodation, Shops, Food and Drink Premises, Public Space and Environmental Enhancement

The Committee is invited to note:-

i. the decision to dismiss the appeal and refuse planning permission; and
ii. the appellants claim for expenses was declined.