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 Wednesday 5 December 2018 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 Head of Corporate Governance)

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 18 September 2018.

4. Major Development Update
Iarrtasan Mòra

There is circulated Report No PLS/082/18 by the Area Planning Manager (South), 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 consultations
Leasachaidhean Mòra – Co-chomhairle Ro-iarrtais

5.1
Description: Proposed housing development of up to 200 units with associated roads, infrastructure and landscaping. (18/05234/PAN) (PLS/083/18).
Ward: 19 – Inverness South
Applicant: Tulloch Homes Ltd
Site Address: Land at Druids Temple, Old Edinburgh Road South, Inverness.

5.2
Description: Phase 1 new residential development consisting of up to 200 dwelling, including landscaping, access and associated site development works. and for enabling works (roads, access, drainage and services infrastructure) for all phases of development. (18/05383/PAN) (PLS/084/18).
Ward: 21 – Fort William and Ardnamurchan
Applicant: Link Group
Site Address: Land at Upper Achintore, Fort William.

5.3
Description: New residential development of up to 400 dwelling including landscaping, access and associated site development works. (18/05381/PAN) (PLS/085/18).
Ward: 21 – Fort William and Ardnamurchan
Applicant: Link Group
Site Address: Land at Upper Achintore, Fort William.

6. Planning Applications to be Determined
Iarrtasan Dealbhaidh rin Dearbhadh

There are circulated Reports Nos PLS/086/18 to PLS/0**/18 by the Area Planning Manager (South) which are as follows:-

6.1
Applicant: Lochaber Housing Association (18/02761/FUL) (PLS/086/18)
Location: Site South of Tigh Aran, Spean Bridge. (Ward 11)
Nature of Development: Housing development – 20no. units.
Recommendation: Grant.

6.2
Applicant: Road to the Isles Facilities Group (SCIO) (18/04322/FUL) (PLS/087/18)
Location: West Bay Car Park, Mallaig. (Ward 11)
Nature of Development: Construction of new public toilet block.
Recommendation: Grant.

6.3
Applicant: Ms Lyn McLardy (18/03148/FUL) (PLS/088/18)
Location: Land 70M NW of Upper Aultvaich, Beauly. (Ward 12)
Nature of Development: Erect dwelling and associated works.
Recommendation: Refuse.

6.4
Applicant: Mrs Laura Whitham (18/04719/FUL) (PLS/089/18)
Location: Land to NE of Cairnside, Westhill, Inverness. (Ward 19)
Nature of Development: Erection of shed for agricultural and storage purposes.
Recommendation: Grant.

6.5
Applicants: Mr & Mrs R Huston (18/00971/FUL) (PLS/090/18)
Location: Land East of Burnside, Corry, Muir of Ord. (Ward 12)
Nature of Development: Change of use of steading to residential and erection of extension.
Recommendation: Grant.

6.6
Applicant: EE (18/02223/FUL) (PLS/091/18)
Location: Land 290m NE of Keepers Croft, Glenlia, Foyers. (Ward 12)
Nature of Development: Erection of 30m tower, ground based equipment cabinets, electrical generator, satellite dish, ancillary equipment, formation of access.
Recommendation: Grant.

6.7
Applicant: Cairngorm School of Dance (18/03445/FUL) (PLS/092/18)
Location: Unit 17 – 7 Spey Valley Business Park, Dalfaber Industrial Estate, Dalfaber Drive, Aviemore. (Ward 20)
Nature of Development: Change of use of Units 6, 7 and 8 from Class 4 to Class 11.
Recommendation: Refuse.

6.8
Applicant: Highland Housers Ltd (18/04143/FUL) (PLS/093/18)
Location: Land on Telford Road to the rear of Rockburn Cottage, 58 Lochalsh Road, Inverness. (Ward 14)
Nature of Development: Erection of 2 semi-detached houses.
Recommendation: Grant.

6.9
Applicant: Mr Duncan Wink (18/04525/FUL) (PLS/094/18)
Location: Land 10m West of Daytona Court, East Terrace, Kingussie. (Ward 20)
Nature of Development: Erection of new dwellinghouse and detached garage (amendment to 16/05517/FUL).
Recommendation: Grant

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
Applicants: Mr and Mrs Gregory (PAC-270-2001) (18/02098/PNO)
Location: Invermoriston Holidays, Dalcraig Road, Invermoriston, Inverness-shire IV63 7YF. (Ward 12)
Nature of Appeal: Erection of agricultural shed for tractors, implements, ground/woodland maintenance tools and associated workshop.

The Committee is invited to note the decision of the Reporter to allow the appeal and grant prior approval consent.

7.2
Applicant: Mr Michael McHardy (PPA-270-2195) (17/05470/FUL)
Location: Land 120 metres north of Brooklea, Lentran, Inverness IV3 8RL. (Ward 12)
Nature of Appeal: Erect 3 houses with integral garages, installation of drainage and access.

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

7.3
Applicants: Mr and Mrs Reid (PPA-270-2197) (17/05908/FUL)
Location: Cottage, Lower Muckovie, Inshes, Inverness IV2 5BB. (Ward 19)
Nature of Appeal: Redevelopment to provide new house with access.

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

8. Dates of Meetings in 2019
Cinn-latha Choinneamhan ann an 2019

The Committee is invited to note the following dates for 2019, as agreed at The Highland Council on 6 September 2018.  All meetings will take place in the Council Chamber, Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness:-

Tuesday, 29 January
Tuesday, 12 March
Tuesday, 30 April
Tuesday, 11 June
Wednesday, 7 August
Tuesday, 17 September
Tuesday, 22 October
Wednesday, 4 December