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 30 April 2019 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

Claire McArthur, 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 12 March 2019.

4. Major Development Update
Iarrtasan Mòra

There is circulated Report No PLS/027/19 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 with associated boundary treatment, landscaping and infrastructure. (19/01063/PAN) (PLS/028/19)
Ward: 12 – Aird and Loch Ness
Applicant: Tulloch Homes Ltd
Site Address: Land 130M NE of 60 Newton Park, Kirkhill.

5.2
Description: Proposed residential development of circa 300 units. (19/01255/PAN) (PLS/029/19)
Ward: 17 – Culloden and Ardersier
Applicant: The Highland Council
Site Address: Land 370M SE of Balloch Farm, Cherry Park, Balloch, Inverness.

5.3
Description: Development of a three stream primary school with nursery provision (Ness Castle Primary School). (19/01401/PAN) (PLS/030/19)
Ward: 15 – Inverness Ness-side
Applicant: The Highland Council
Site Address: Ness Castle Primary School, Ness Castle, Dornoch Road, Inverness, IV2 6EQ.

6. Planning Applications to be Determined
Iarrtasan Dealbhaidh rin Dearbhadh

There are circulated Reports Nos PLS/031/19 to PLS/037/19 by the Area Planning Manager – South which are as follows:-

6.1
Applicant: Corrigan Contractors Ltd (17/01675/FUL) (PLS/031/19)
Location: Land 3100M NW of Sallachan, Ardgour. (Ward 21)
Nature of Development: Construction of a hydropower scheme (up to 600kW) to include an earth dam and reservoir, diversion intakes, tracks, powerhouse and borrow pits (Coire nam Muc).
Recommendation: Refuse

6.2
Applicants: Mr & Mrs Stephen & Katrina Gannon (18/04989/FUL) (PLS/032/19)
Location: Land 50M North of Rigsden, Achnabobane, Spean Bridge. (Ward 11)
Nature of Development: Erection of House.
Recommendation: Grant

6.3
Application Withdrawn (18/02572/PIP)

6.4
Applicant: DMPM Services Ltd (18/05593/PIP and 18/05597/FUL) (PLS/034/19)
Location: Land 260m SE of Simpsons Garden Centre. (Ward 19)
Nature of Development: 18/05593/PIP - Erection of 90 No. affordable and private houses with associated roads and infrastructure services; 18/05597/FUL - Erection of affordable housing (30 units).
Recommendation: Grant

6.5
Applicant: Hazeldene Group (18/05949/MSC) (PLS/035/19)
Location: Land at Stratton and East Seafield, Inverness. (Ward 17)
Nature of Development: Development of a new public park - approval of matters specified in conditions 2(i), 2(j), 2(k), 2(l), 2(m), 2(o), 2(r), 2(s), 35, 36, 42, 43, 44 and 45 of planning permission 16/02161/S42.
Recommendation: Approve the matters specified

6.6
Applicant: The Highland Council (18/04550/MSC) (PLS/036/19)
Location: Land 345M East of Churchfield Cottage, Barn Church Road, Culloden, Inverness. (Ward 17)
Nature of Development: Erection of 150 unit residential development and associated infrastructure - approval of matters specified in conditions 2(b), 2(c), 2(d), 2(e), 2(f), 2(g), 2(h), 2(i), 2(k), 2(l), 2(m), 2(n), 2(o), 2(q), 2(r), 2(s), 2(t), 13, 28, 30, 31, 35, and 46 of Planning Permission 16/02161/S42.
Recommendation: Approve the matters specified

7. Decision 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: Vastint Hospitality B.V. (PPA-270-2204) (18/01248/FUL)
Location: Former Swimming Pool Site, Glebe Street, Inverness, IV1 1RF. (Ward 14)
Nature of Appeal: Erection of hotel development with associated landscaping, car parking and ancillary uses.

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