Agendas, reports and minutes

A meeting of the South Planning Applications Committee will take place via MS Teams, on Thursday, 28 April 2022 at 9.30 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 the 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 provide some information on the nature of the interest and leave the meeting at the appropriate time.  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 22 March 2022.

4.Major Development Update - Iarrtasan Mòra                                                            

There is circulated Report No PLS/27/22 (Plans pp 1 - 11) 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: Mixed use development comprising residential development, commercial / retail development, primary school and associated landscaping and infrastructure (22/01326/PAN) (PLS/28/22)
Ward: 19
Applicant: Tulloch Homes Ltd
Site Address: Land 415M SW Of, 47 Redwood Crescent, Inverness.

6.Planning Applications to be Determined - Iarrtasan Dealbhaidh rin Dearbhadh          

There are circulated Reports Nos PLS/29/22 to PLS/40/22 by the Area Planning Manager – South which are as follows:-                                                                                                                             

6.1
Applicant: Mr Garry Macdonald (20/01442/PIP) (PLS/29/22)
Location: Land between The Heights and El Palamino, Ladystone, Bunchrew, Inverness. (Ward 12)
Nature of Development: Formation of house plot (in lieu of Plot 2 (17/05112/PIP)).
Recommendation: Grant.                                                                                                                                

6.2
Applicant: Patterdale Property Ltd (21/05522/FUL) (PLS/30/22)
Location: Plot 1 to Rear of Former Filling Station, Onich, Fort William, PH33 6RY. (Ward 21)
Nature of Development: Erection of house.
Recommendation: Grant.

6.3
Applicant: Patterdale Property Ltd (21/05524/FUL) (PLS/31/22)
Location: Plot 2 to Rear of Former Filling Station, Onich, Fort William, PH33 6RY. (Ward 21)
Nature of Development: Erection of house.
Recommendation: Grant.

6.4
Applicant: Patterdale Property Ltd (21/05525/FUL) (PLS/32/22)
Location: Plot 3 to Rear of Former Filling Station, Onich, Fort William, PH33 6RY. (Ward 21)
Nature of Development: Erection of house.
Recommendation: Grant.                                                                                                                                 

6.5
Applicant: Brian Rizza (21/00769/FUL) (PLS/33/22)
Location: Blairlomond, 11 Drummond Crescent, Inverness IV2 4QW (Ward 15)
Nature of Development: Erection of extension to garage.
Recommendation: Refuse.                                                                                                                                 

6.6
Applicant: Brian Rizza (21/00770/LBC) (PLS/34/22)
Location: Blairlomond, 11 Drummond Crescent, Inverness IV2 4QW (Ward 15)
Nature of Development: Erection of extension to garage.
Recommendation: Refuse.

6.7
Applicant: Kinellan Building Ltd (22/00424/FUL) (PLS/35/22)
Location: Land 140M SW of 1 Hillhead, Inverfarigaig (Ward 12)
Nature of Development: Erection of 6 affordable houses, road and services.
Recommendation: Grant.                                                                                                                                 

6.8
Applicant: Ms Chloe Mackenzie (21/02998/FUL) (PLS/36/22)
Location: Land 135M NW of 8 Teavarran Kiltarlity (Ward 12)
Nature of Development: Erection of house.
Recommendation: Refuse.                                                                                                                                 

6.9
Applicant: Mr Gareth Jones (20/01307/PIP) (PLS/37/22)
Location: Land 30M SE of Oakbank East, Milton, Drumnadrochit. (Ward 12)
Nature of Development: Erection of house.
Recommendation: Refuse.                                                                                                                                 

6.10
Applicant: Robertson Homes Limited (21/05305/MSC) (PLS/38/22)
Location: Land 40m SW of Gateside, 1A Leachkin Road, Inverness. (Ward 13)
Nature of Development: Submission of Matters Specified in Condition 2 (Siting and Design), 3 (Design Statement), 6 (Flood Risk), 10 (Surface Water Drainage), 14 (Access Roads and Drainage), and 17 (Contaminated Land) of Planning Permission in Principle 12/01832/S42 - Erection of 30 Residential Units and associated infrastructure..
Recommendation: Approve.

6.11
Applicant: Robertson Homes Limited (21/05309/FUL) (PLS/39/22)
Location: Land 40m SW Of Gateside, 1A Leachkin Road, Inverness. (Ward 13)
Nature of Development: Erection of 47 residential units and associated infrastructure.
Recommendation: Grant.                                                                                                                                 

6.12
Applicant: Loch Ness Homes Ltd (22/00780/FUL) (PLS/40/22)
Location: Carn Glas, Lewiston, Drumnadrochit. (Ward 12)
Nature of Development: Erection of 37 residential units, roads, landscaping and associated infrastructure (Re-design of Planning Permission - 19/00415/MSC).
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: Highland Housing Alliance (PPA-270-2260) 
Location: Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, Balmacaan Road, Drumnadrochit, Inverness, IV63 6UQ
Nature of Development: Erection Of 15. No 2 And 2.5 Storey Blocks Of 2-Bedroom Flats with Associated Parking and Services.
 

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