Agendas, reports and minutes

A meeting of the North Planning Applications Committee which will take place in the Council Chamber, Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness on Tuesday, 13 September 2016 at 10.30 am.

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

Webcast Notice: This 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

Karen Lyons, Principal Solicitor – Planning
(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 North Planning Applications Committee held on 2 August 2016.

4.      Major Applications
Iarrtasan Mòra

There is circulated Report No PLN/043/16 (Plans pp 1 – 3) by the Head of Planning and Building Standards, which provides an update on progress of all cases within the ‘Major’ development category currently with the Planning and Development Service for determination and identifies those proposed applications which have Proposal of Application Notice (PAN). The report also details progress on proposals submitted under S36 or S37 of the Electricity Act 1989 on which the Council is consulted.

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

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

5.1  Description: Construction of an outdoor multi-function sports pitch and associated changing facilities (100 m²), fencing, earthworks and car park (16/03239/PAN) (PLN/044/16)
Ward:  11
Applicant: North West Skye Recreational Association
Site Address:  Land 100 m South of Fire Station, Dunvegan, Isle of Skye    

5.2  Description: Wind farm comprising up to ten turbines (Cairnmore Wind Farm) (16/03825/PAN) (PLN/045/16)
Ward:  04
Applicant: RES Ltd
Site Address:  Cairnmore Wind Farm 1,360 m NW of Hill of Foss Quarry, Hopefield, Janetstown, Thurso

6.  Planning Applications to be Detemined
Iarrtasan Dealbhaidh rin Dearbhadh

There are circulated Reports Nos PLN/046/16 – PLN/048/16 by the Area Planning Manager (North) which are as follows:-

6.1 Applicant: Tulloch Homes Ltd (15/04305/FUL) (PLN/046/16)
Location: Ness Gap Site, Ness Road, Fortrose (Ward 10)
Nature of Development: Erection of 19 houses and associated works
Recommendation: Grant.

6.2 Applicant: Mr and Mrs James Fraser (16/02365/FUL) (PLN/047/16)
Location: An Talla, Rockfield, Portmahomack, Tain, IV20 1RF (Ward 08)
Nature of Development: Alterations to house to form upper lounge  
Recommendation:  Refuse.

6.3 Applicant: Mrs J Barclay (16/02619/FUL) (PLN/048/16)
Location: Muiryden Farmhouse, Fortrose (Ward 10)
Nature of Development: Demolition of existing and erection of replacement house and garage  
Recommendation: Grant.

7.  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

7.1 Applicant: Helen Smith (15/04048/LBC) (LBA-270-2004)
Location: The Old Manse, Stittenham Road, Helmsdale, KW8 6JG
Nature of Development: Replacement of two existing faulty roof lights in the attic floor with new double glazed roof lights

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

Members are reminded that immediately following this meeting there will be a workshop on the Scheme of Delegation in relation to planning applications.