Agendas, reports and minutes

A site visit by the North Planning Applications Committee will commence at Council Offices, Drummuie, KW10 6TA on Monday, 15 February 2016 at 11.00 am. The application will be determined at a meeting of the North Planning Applications Committee which will take place in the Council Chamber, Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness on Tuesday, 16 February 2016 at 10.30 am. 

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, 

Alaisdair Mackenzie , Legal Manager
(for Depute Chief Executive) 

1. Apologies 
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 info rmation 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 correct records:  

i. the minute of the meeting of the North Planning Applications Committee held on 15 December 2015; and

ii. the minute of the meeting of the North Planning Applications Committee held on 12 January 2016.  

4. Major Applications
Iarrtasan Mòra 

There is circulated Report No PLN/004/16 (Plans 1 - 3) by the Head of Planning and Building Standards providing a summary of all cases within the “Major” development category currently with the Planning and Development Service for determination. 

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

5.1 Description: Extension to Bettyhill windfarm comprising 7 turbines with a height to tip of around 125 m, height to hub of 100 m, rotor diameter of around 100 m, with access tracks, power cables, substation, wind monitoring mast, transformers, hardstanding, borrow pit and temporary construction compound (15/04784/PAN)(PLN/005/16) 
Ward: 01 
Applicant: BH Wind Energy Ltd 
Site Address: Land at Skelpick Estate, Bettyhill

5.2 Description: Erection of 40 self-catering holiday lodges, self-catering holiday inn comprising of 26 rooms, natural retreats storehouse/café, outfitters retail provision, clubhouse with spa, bar and lounge areas, outside amenities including children’s play area, viewpoints, activity trails and outdoor event space, associated landscaping, associated parking, public courtyard and conference centre (16/00060/PAN) (PLN/006/16) 
Ward: 08 
Applicant: Natural Land 4 LLP (Natural Retreats) 
Site Address: Land 700 m NE of Lodge, Balnagown, Kildary 

6. Continued Items
Cuspairean a' Leantain

6.1 Applicant: SSE Generation Ltd (15/02598/S36) (PLN/007/16)
Location: Gordonbush Wind Farm, Ascoile, Strath Brora, By Brora (Ward 05)
Nature of Development: Extension to Gordonbush Wind Farm – Section 36
Recommendation: Raise no objection – subject to agreed amendments.

7. Planning Applications to be Determined
Iarrtasan Dealbhaidh rin Dearbhadh

There are circulated Reports Nos PLN/008/16 - PLN/012/16 by the Area Planning Manager North as follows:-

7.1  Applicant: Mr Richard Pumphrey (15/02287/FUL) (PLN/008/16) 
Location: Land 500 m NW of Leathley Lodge, Bogrow, Edderton (Ward 5) 
Nature of Development: Formation of riding centre with associated access and parking (in retrospect), ménage and floodlights, installation of caravan and portable office building (as amended) 
Recommendation: Grant. 

7.2  Applicant: Perle Hotels (15/03348/FUL) (PLN/009/16)
Location: Within the rear grounds of the Bosville Hotel, Bosville Terrace, Portree, Isle of Skye (Ward 11) 
Nature of Development: Erection of new buildings to accommodate four en- suite bedroom units and spa / treatment facilities  
Recommendation: Grant. 

7.3  Applicant: Greig Seafoods Ltd (15/03667/FUL) (PLN/010/16) 
Location: Rubha Riadhain, Uig Bay, Skye (Ward 11) 
Nature of Development: Proposed new salmon farm
Recommendation: Grant.

7.4  Applicant: Mr Campbell Moffat per Knight and MacDonald Architects (15/03880/PIP) (PLN/011/16) 
Location: Land 70 m South of Scourie Village Hall, Scourie (Ward 1) 
Nature of Development: Erection of two houses 
Recommendation: Approve. 

7.5  Applicant: Mr Kolyo Zarbov (15/04190/FUL) (PLN/012/16) 
Location: 51 Princes Street, Thurso, KW14 7AB (Ward 2) 
Nature of Development: Change of use from library to hot food takeaway  
Recommendation: Grant. 

8. Decisions of Appeals to the Scottish Government Directorate for Planning
and Environmental Appeals
Co-dhùnaidhean Ath-thagraidhean do Bhuidheann-stiùiridh Riaghaltas na h-Alba airson Ath-thagraidhean Dealbhaidh agus Àrainneachd

8.1 Applicant: Kinburn (123) LLP (15/02894/FUL) (PPA-220-2139)
Location: Scotia House, Dudgeon Park Road, Brora, KW9 6NA
Nature of Development: Erection of new steel framed whisky storage warehouses (8,845 sq m) and associated landscaping

The Committee is invited to note that the appeal to the Directorate of Planning and Environmental Appeals has been allowed and planning permission has been granted subject to the condition listed in the decision notice.