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 13 March 2018 as follows:-

09.00 am    Minibus departs Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness to transport Members for a site visit in respect of Item 5.1.  Members making their own transport arrangements are asked to meet at the site address at 9:30 am.    

11.00 am    or on completion of site visit, whichever is the later, the South Planning   Applications Committee meeting will commence in the Council Chamber, Council Headquarters, Inverness.

You are invited to attend and a note of the business to be considered is attached.  Members are respectfully reminded to wear clothing and footwear appropriate to the site and weather conditions.

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, including the site visit, 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 30 January 2018.

4. Major Development Update
Iarrtasan Mòra

There is circulated Report No PLS/015/18 by the Head of Planning and Environment, 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. Continued Item
Cuspairean a' Leantainn

There are re-circulated Reports PLS/013/18 and PLS/006/18 by the Area Planning Manager – South/Major Developments, as follows:-

5.1
Applicant: Scotia Homes Ltd (17/02509/FUL) (PLS/013/18)
Location: Land 150M SW of Salix, Dalcroy Road, Croy. (Ward 17)
Nature of Development: Erection of 100 houses, retail unit and cafe.
Recommendation: Grant

A copy of the Council’s Planning Applications Site Visit Procedure is appended to the report.

5.2
Applicant: Kirkwood Homes Ltd (17/03396/FUL) (PLS/006/18)
Location: Viewhill, Inverness (Ward 19)
Nature of Development: Application for Planning Permission for Discharge of Planning Conditions attached to planning consent Ref 11/04653/FUL, including those relating to house design, infrastructure and landscaping, proposed development of 16 houses.
Recommendation: Grant

6. Planning Applications to be Determined
Iarrtasan Dealbhaidh rin Dearbhadh

There are circulated Reports Nos PLS/016/18 to PLS/024/18 by the Area Planning Manager – South/Major Developments which are as follows:-

6.1
Applicant: Mr Niall McLean (17/05722/FUL) (PLS/016/18)
Location: West Quarry Depot, Ballachulish. (Ward 21)
Nature of Development: Erection of storage shed.
Recommendation: Grant

6.2
Applicant: Scottish Canals (17/05332/FUL) (PLS/017/18)
Location: Land 150m NE of Aldersyde, Gairlochy, Spean Bridge. (Ward 11)
Nature of Development: Erection of 6 no. visitor accommodation pods and services building.
Recommendation: Grant

6.3
Applicants: Ben & Fiona Thompson (18/00038/FUL) (PLS/018/18)
Location: 2 Erracht, Banavie, Fort William PH33 7PD. (Ward 11)
Nature of Development: Erection of residential annex/holiday letting unit.
Recommendation: Grant

6.4
Applicant: Cityheart Ltd (18/00330/FUL) (PLS/019/18)
Location: Land 35M North of St Marys Roman Catholic School, Fassifern Road, Fort William. (Ward 21)
Nature of Development: Student accommodation building comprising 40No bed spaces, associated shared & ancillary facilities (amended proposal ref 16/03329/FUL) 
Recommendation: Grant

6.5
Applicants: Caledonia Housing Association, Redco Slackbuie Ltd and Robertson Partnership Homes (17/03739/FUL) (PLS/020/18)
Location: Land at Lower Slackbuie Farm. (Ward 19)
Nature of Development: Proposed mixed use development including affordable housing (65no. dwellings), offices, and retail (non-food).
Recommendation: Grant

6.6
Applicant: Ms Michelle MacPherson (17/05604/FUL) (PLS/021/18)
Location: Lindfields, Balnafettack Road, Inverness, IV3 8QX. (Ward 13)
Nature of Development: Erection of retaining wall, safety barrier and shed (Retrospective).
Recommendation: Grant

6.7
Applicant: Mr Michael McHardy (17/05470/FUL) (PLS/022/18)
Location: Land 120M North Of Brooklea, Lentran, Inverness. (Ward 12)
Nature of Development: Erect 3 houses with integral garages.
Recommendation: Refuse

6.8
Applicants: Mr Kevin MacKay and Mrs Sonia MacKay (17/05659/FUL) (PLS/023/18)
Location: Land 75m East of Birchwood, 1 Broallan, Beauly. (Ward 12)
Nature of Development: Erection of house and detached garage.
Recommendation: Refuse

7. Decisions on Appeal 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: Mr G MacBeath (PPA-270-2178) (17/02617/PIP)
Location: Land 15m West of Dalneigh Road, Inverness. (Ward 13)
Nature of Appeal: Erection of Dwelling.

The Committee is invited to note the decision of the Reporter to dismiss the appeal and refuse planning permission in principle.

7.2
Applicant: Mr Hamish Jack (PPA-270-2180) (16/05671/FUL)
Location: Land 40m north of An Teallach, Nethy Bridge, PH25 3DF. (Ward 20)
Nature of Appeal: Erection of House.

The Committee is invited to note the decision of the Reporter to dismiss the appeal and refuse planning permission.