Agendas, reports and minutes

A meeting of the South Planning Applications Committee will take place via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, 8 December 2020 at 9.30 am. Please note the earlier start time. If all the business cannot be determined on this day, the meeting will continue on Wednesday, 9 December 2020 at 9:00 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. 

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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 3 November 2020.

4. Major Development Update
Iarrtasan Mòra

 There is circulated Report No PLS/055/20 (Plans pp 1 - 6) 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: Community amenity masterplan comprising; Pavilion, covered pitch, trim trail/leisure walk, climbing wall, sports/leisure installations and associated access, parking and landscaping (20/04309/PAN) (PLS/056/20)
Ward: 12
Applicant: Stratherrick And Foyers Community Trust Ltd
Site Address: Land 100M NW Of Linden, Grays Park, Foyers.

6. Planning Applications to be Determined
Iarrtasan Dealbhaidh rin Dearbhadh

There are circulated Reports Nos PLS/057/20 to PLS/071/20 by the Area Planning Manager – South which are as follows:-
 
6.1
Applicant: Breedon Northern Ltd (20/02154/FUL) (PLS/057/20)
Location: Banavie Quarry, Banavie, Fort William. (Ward 11)
Nature of Development: Lateral extension to, and further workings at existing Banavie Quarry to incorporate revised working and progressive restoration; Proposed extraction rate of up to 80,000 tonnes per annum and extension of operational lifespan to 2045.
Recommendation: Grant.  
6.2
Applicant: Mr M Romeling (20/02274/FUL) (PLS/058/20)
Location: The Steading, Camas Inas, Acharacle, PH36 4JQ. (Ward 21)
Nature of Development: Erection of boathouse with self-contained residential unit above.
Recommendation: Grant.

6.3
Applicant: Mr James Macnaughton (20/01714/FUL) (PLS/059/20)
Location: Glenmamie, Lochailort, PH38 4NA. (Ward 11)
Nature of Development: Change of use to site 4 holiday letting pods and parking.
Recommendation: Refuse.

6.4
Applicant: Boleskine House Foundation SCIO (20/02471/FUL) (PLS/060/20)
Location: Baile Os-Ceann, Foyers, Inverness, IV2 6XT. (Ward 12)
Nature of Development: Reinstatement and alterations to fire damaged house; siting of 10No holiday twin-units, reception, store, car parking; installation of sewage treatment plant.
Recommendation: Grant.

6.5
Applicant: Boleskine House Foundation SCIO (20/02817/LBC) (PLS/061/20)
Location: Baile Os-Ceann (Boleskine House), Foyers, Inverness IV2 6XT. (Ward 12)
Nature of Development: Reinstatement of fire-damaged building, with some alterations; not including full internal fit-out.
Recommendation: Grant.
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6.6
Applicant: Springfield Properties PLC (19/05410/MSC) (PLS/062/20)
Location: Land 260M SE Of Simpsons Garden Centre, Inshes, Inverness. (Ward 19)
Nature of Development: Application for the approval of matters specified in Conditions 2 (Design and Layout), 4 (Surface Water Drainage Design), 5 (Access Management Plan), 6 (Noise Monitoring Scheme), 7 (Noise Barrier and Associated Landscaping), 8 (Waste Management Strategy), 9 (Street Lighting), 10 (Active Travel Plan), 11 (Relocation of Speed Limit on Drumossie Braes), 13 (Car Parking), 15 (Archaeology), 16 (Tree Protection Fence), 17 (appointment of Aboricultural Consultant), 21 (Open Space and Landscaping), 23 (SUDs Maintenance), 25 (Above Ground Infrastructure) and 28 (Road and Active Travel Mitigation) of Planning Permission in Principle 18/05593/PIP for the Erection of 60 homes (12 flats and 48 houses) and associated infrastructure and landscaping.
Recommendation: Approve.

6.7
Applicant: Farr Wind Farm Limited (20/03263/S36) (PLS/063/20)
Location: Farr Wind Farm, Moy, Tomatin, Inverness. (Ward 19)
Nature of Development: Farr Wind Farm - Variation of Section 36 Consent under the Electricity Act 1989 to extend the operational period of Farr Wind Farm from 25 years to 35 years.
Recommendation: Raise no objection.  

6.8
Applicant: Intelligent Land Investments Group Plc (20/02589/FUL) (PLS/064/20)
Location: Blackpark Farm, Nairn, IV12 5HY. (Ward 18)
Nature of Development: Battery energy storage system comprising steel containers, GRP substation and fencing (output of up to 49.9MW).
Recommendation: Grant.

6.9
Applicant: Cawdor Maintenance Trust (20/00599/S42) (PLS/065/20)
Location: Land to north of A96 extending from Whiteness Access Road to the Common Good land, Nairn. (Ward 18)
Nature of Development: Application for Non-Compliance with Condition 33 (08/00880/OUTNA) seeking amendment of cross reference to Phasing Condition.
Recommendation: Grant.

6.10
Applicant: B & L Properties (Scotland) Ltd (20/02642/FUL) (PLS/066/20)
Location:14A Ardross Street, Inverness, IV3 5NS. (Ward 13)
Nature of Development: Conversion & extension of existing former office building to provide three serviced apartments (as amended).
Recommendation: Grant.

6.11
Applicant: Gloag Investment Properties Portfolio 2 Ltd (20/01783/PIP) (PLS/067/20)
Location: Land 280M SW Of Ballindoun Lodge, Beauly. (Ward 12)
Nature of Development: Visitor accommodation with associated landscaping, access, footpaths, parking and associated amenity buildings.
Recommendation: Grant.

6.12
Applicant: Mr & Mrs N Wallace (20/00181/PIP (PLS/068/20)
Location: Land 50m North of Fir Chlis, Daviot, Inverness. (Ward 19)
Nature of Development: Erection of house.
Recommendation: Refuse.

6.13
Applicant: Bricks Capital (20/01085/FUL) (PLS/069/20)
Location:122B Academy Street, Inverness. (Ward 14)
Nature of Development: Demolition of building and erection of hotel, formation of Class 11 commercial unit.
Recommendation: Refuse.
 
6.14
Applicant: Inverness Paving Ltd (20/01728/FUL) (PLS/070/20)
Location: Land at Treetop Stables, Faebuie, Culloden Moor, Inverness. (Ward 19)
Nature of Development:. Change of use from equestrian centre to holiday, leisure and hospitality facilities including 13 lodges, cafe/shop, reception, laundry and restaurant
Recommendation: Grant.

6.15
Applicant: Mr T Manda; Fairfield Care Home (Inverness) Ltd (20/02575/FUL) (PLS/071/20)
Location: 68-70 Fairfield Road, Inverness. (Ward 14)
Nature of Development: Change of use of vacant care home to a house.
Recommendation: Grant.

7. Decision of Appeals to the Scottish Government Planning and Environmental Appeals Division
 Co-dhùnadh mu Iarrtas do Bhuidheann-stiùiridh Riaghaltas na h-Alba airson Lùth agus Atharrachadh Aimsir

 7.1
 Applicant: Mr Mathieson (PPA-270-2227) (19/00982/FUL)
 Location: Land 35 Metres East Of 38 Old Perth Road, Inverness IV2 3RQ (Ward 16)
 Nature of Development: Formation of access road to serve residential development comprising 24 dwellings. 

 The Committee is invited to note the decision of the Reporter appointed by the Scottish Ministers to allow the appeal and grant planning permission subject to the conditions listed at the end of the notice.
 
 7.2
 Applicant: Mr R Mathieson (PPA-270-2226) (19/00990/PIP)
 Location: Drakies House, Culcabock Avenue, Inverness, IV2 3RQ (Ward 16)
 Nature of Development: Development of 24 residential units comprising 6 detached villas, 4 town houses, 6 semi-detached houses and 8 flats. 

 The Committee is invited to note the decision of the Reporter appointed by the Scottish Ministers to allow the appeal and grant planning permission in principle subject to the conditions listed in the schedule at the end of this notice, following the signing and registering or recording of a planning obligation under section 75 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 or some suitable alternative arrangement covering the matters listed in paragraph 37.

 7.3
 Applicant: Wren Kitchens Ltd (ADA-270-2000) (20/00880/ADV)
 Location:  I 7 Eastfield Way, Inverness, IV2 7GD (Ward )
 Nature of Development: Erection of a sign. 

 The Committee is invited to note the decision of the Reporter appointed by the Scottish Ministers allow the appeal and grant advertisement consent, subject to the standard conditions for the display of advertisements that are specified in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to The Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (Scotland) Regulations 1984 and to the additional conditions set out at the end of the notice.

8. Decisions of Scottish Ministers
Co-dhùnaidhean Mhinistearan na h-Alba

8.1
 Application: MRH Design on behalf of Mr Mark and Mrs Gillian Hornby (NOD-HLD-006) (18/04194/FUL)
 Location: Land south west of Culchunaig Farmhouse, Westhill, Inverness, IV2 5BS (Ward 19)
 Nature of Development:  Conversion of steading to form house and erection of outbuildings (amended design to planning permission 15/02941/FUL)

 The Committee is invited to note the decision of Scottish Ministers to disagree with the Reporter and refuse planning permission for the Proposed Development.