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 16 August 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

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 28 June 2016

4. Major Applications
Iarrtasan Mòra

There is circulated Report No PLS/044/16 (Plans pp 1 - 3) by the Area Planning Manager – South/Major Developments, 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 former school site to provide a mixed development of approximately 70 units, comprising flats, houses with amenity areas, associated roads and services. (16/03433/PAN) (PLS/045/16)
Ward: 12 – Caol and Mallaig
Applicant: Highland Small Communities Housing Trust
Site Address: Former Lochyside Roman Catholic School, Lochyside, Fort William.

5.2
Description: Demolition of existing buildings and development of new Inverness Justice Centre comprising courts, offices, cafe and ancillary accommodation, associated infrastructure, access and works. (16/03177/PAN) (PLS/046/16)
Ward: 17 - Inverness Millburn
Applicant: Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service
Site Address: Land at Former Bus Depot, Burnett Road, Inverness.

6. Planning Applications to be Determined
Iarrtasan Dealbhaidh rin Dearbhadh

There are circulated Reports Nos PLS/047/16 to PLS/054/16 by the Area Planning Manager – South/Major Developments which are as follows:-

6.1
Applicant: Robertson Homes Ltd (15/03384/MSC) (PLS/047/16)
Location: Craig Dunain, Inverness (Ward 14)
Nature of Development: Satisfaction of Condition 2.
Recommendation: Agree that the condition is satisfied.

6.2
Applicant: Mr & Mrs G Nicholls (16/02930/FUL) (PLS/048/16)
Location: 15 Elmwood Ave, Inverness (Ward 20)
Nature of Development: Proposed alterations and extension to dwelling house.
Recommendation: Refuse

6.3
Applicant: Mr Alistair Cameron (16/01190/PIP) (PLS/049/16)
Location: Ben Nevis Cottage, 66 Ballifeary Road, Inverness (Ward 14)
Nature of Development: Erection of dwelling.
Recommendation: Refuse

6.4
Applicant: The Highland Council, WASPS and McCarthy & Stone (16/02417/FUL) (PLS/050/16)
Location: Midmills Building, Crown Avenue, Inverness, IV2 3NF (Ward 17)
Nature of Development: Conversion and redevelopment of the former college complex to form creative hub, new sheltered and affordable housing and associated infrastructure.  Recommendation: Grant

6.5
Applicant: Mr and Mrs Martin (16/00719/FUL) (PLS/051/16)
Location: Land at Kilmartin Chalet Park, Glenurquhart (Ward 13)
Nature of Development: Proposed House and Garage.
Recommendation: Grant

6.6
Applicant: Moray Estates Development Company (16/02363/FUL) (PLS/052/16)
Location: Land 460m NE of The Steading, Dalcross (Ward 18)
Nature of Development: Upgrade of the existing bellmouth; the erection of a pumping station and kiosk, dosing kiosk,  fencing 1.1 metre high and re-contouring of land.
Recommendation: Grant

6.7
Applicant: Moray Estates Development Company (16/02364/FUL) (PLS/053/16)
Location: Land 585m NW of The Steading, Dalcross (Ward 18)
Nature of Development: Upgrade of the existing bellmouth; the erection of fencing 1.1 m high and re-contouring of land; including the installation of a pumping station with kiosk and associated works.
Recommendation: Grant

6.8
Applicant: Scottish Water (16/02464/FUL) (PLS/054/16)
Location: Ardersier Waste Water Treatment Works, Ardersier (Ward 18)
Nature of Development: Installation of Ultraviolet Treatment Plant at the Ardersier Waste Water Treatment Works.
Recommendation: Grant