Agendas, reports and minutes

A meeting of the South Planning Applications Committee will take place in the Council Chamber, Glenurquart Road, Inverness, on Tuesday, 13 December 2022 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 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 1 November 2022.

4.    Appointment of Member to the Planning Review Body
Cur Bhall an Dreuchd chun na Buidhne Ath-bhreithneachaidh Dealbhaidh

    It will be recommended to the Highland Council meeting on 8 December 2022 that the membership of the Council’s Planning Review Body (PRB) be increased from 6 to 8 members. Subject to        approval by Council of that recommendation, the Committee is invited to nominate one of its members to the PRB, noting that no Council Ward can have more than one Member on the PRB.

5.    Major Development Update
    Iarrtasan Mòra

    There is circulated Report No PLS/88/22 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.

6.    Major Developments – Pre-application consultations
    Leasachaidhean Mòra – Co-chomhairle Ro-iarrtais
                       
6.1 
Description: Erection of distillery, marketing suite and maturation warehouses with associated access, parking, infrastructure, and servicing (22/03622/PAN) (PLS/89/22)
Ward: 20
Applicant: Wright Distillers Company Ltd
Site Address: U220 250M South East Of Spey Dam, Laggan.

6.2 
Description: Phased redevelopment of Charleston Academy comprising replacement of secondary school buildings, sports facilities and car parking, new Kinmylies Nursery and primary school accommodation. (22/04748/PAN) (PLS/90/22)
Ward: 13
Applicant: The Highland Council
Site Address: Charleston Academy, General Booth Road, Inverness, IV3 8ET.

6.3 
Description: Replacement of existing Aigas Substation (22/04835/PAN) (PLS/91/22)
Ward: 12
Applicant: Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission plc
Site Address: Land 425M NE of Aigas Power Station.
 
6.4 
Description: Replacement of existing Kilmorack Substation comprising: access track, fenced platform area (not exceeding 50x95m) incorporating control building, transformers, plant and infrastructure, associated ancillary facilities, temporary construction compound and laydown area(s), alongside drainage and landscaping requirements. (22/04837/PAN) (PLS/92/22)
Ward: 12
Applicant: Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Plc
Site Address: Land 350M NE Of Kilmorack Power Station, Kilmorack, Beauly.

6.5 
Description: Replacement of existing Culligran Substation comprising: access track, fenced platform area (not exceeding 50x95m) incorporating control building, transformers, plant and infrastructure, associated ancillary facilities, temporary construction compound and laydown area(s), alongside drainage and landscaping requirements. (22/04838/PAN) (PLS/93/22)
Ward: 12
Applicant: Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Plc
Site Address: Culligran Power Station, Strathfarrar, Kiltarlity.

6.6 
Description: Replacement of existing Deanie Substation comprising: access track, fenced platform area (not exceeding 50x95m) incorporating control building, transformers, plant and infrastructure, associated ancillary facilities, temporary construction compound and laydown area(s), alongside drainage and landscaping requirements. (22/04840/PAN) (PLS/94/22)
Ward: 12
Applicant: Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Plc
Site Address: Land 380M SW Of Deanie Power Station, Deanie, Strathfarrar, Kiltarlity.

7.    Continued Item
Cuspairean a' Leantainn 

7.1 
Applicant: Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Plc (21/04728/FUL) (PLS/95/22)
Location: Land 1185M West of Knotty Wood Cottage, Farr. (Ward 12)
Nature of Development: Construction of the tracks to access the Knocknagael -Tomatin 275kw Over Head Line (in retrospect).
Recommendation: Grant.

8.    Planning Applications to be Determined
    Iarrtasan Dealbhaidh rin Dearbhadh

There are circulated Reports Nos PLS/96/22 to PLS/102/22 by the Area Planning Manager – South which are as follows:-
 
8.1 
Applicant: The Highland Council (22/03479/MSC) (PLS/96/22)
Location: Land 400M NE Of Blar Mhor Industrial Estate, Lochyside, Fort William. (Ward 11)
Nature of Development:     Erection of 122 residential units with associated works (Phase 2)
Recommendation: Approve.
    
8.2 
Applicant: Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks Transmission (22/04496/S37) (PLS/97/22)
Location: Land At Carn Na Saobhaidhe, Gorthleck, Inverness. (Ward 12)
Nature of Development: Corriegarth 2 Wind Farm Grid Connection - Erection and operation of overhead 132kv transmission line and associated access track.
Recommendation: Raise No Objection.
    
8.3 
Applicant: The Highland Council (22/03916/FUL) (PLS/98/22)
Location: Bught Park, Bught Drive, Inverness. (Ward 13)
Nature of Development: Erection of pavilion, refurbishment of stadium, and replacement changing rooms.
Recommendation: Grant.
    
8.4 
Applicant: NHS Highland (22/04645/FUL) (PLS/99/22)
Location: Raigmore Hospital, Old Perth Road, Inverness, IV2 3UJ (Ward 16)
Nature of Development: Erection of barrier-controlled bus and emergency service vehicle-only connection from Raigmore Hospital to the public road network at Churchill Road / Ashton Road.
Recommendation: Grant
    
8.5 
Applicant: Ms & Mr Ellen, Sophie & Adam Smith (22/03052/FUL) (PLS/100/22)
Location: Roshven Farm, Glenuig, Lochailort, PH38 4NB. (Ward 21)
Nature of Development: The erection of a dwelling house, incorporating the refurbishment and extension of the existing house.
Recommendation: Grant
    
8.6 
Applicant: Mr N McKenzie (21/04616/FUL) (PLS/101/22)
Location: Land 125m NE Mid Anagach, Grantown-on-Spey. (Ward 20)
Nature of Development: Erection of 4 glamping pods, service hut, solar panels, formation of parking area.
Recommendation: Grant.
    
8.7 
Applicant: Parklands Developments Ltd (22/04281/FUL) (PLS/102/22)
Location: Land 50M SW of Unit 4A, Leys Square, Inverness. (Ward 19)
Nature of Development: Erection of 24No. cottage flats for staff accommodation.
Recommendation: Grant

9.    Decisions by Scottish Ministers and Reporters appointed by the Scottish Government             
Co-dhùnaidhean le Ministearan na h-Alba agus Luchd-aithisg air an cur an dreuchd le Riaghaltas na h-Alba

9.1
Applicant: Mr Brian Rizza (PPA-270-2269) (21/00769/FUL), and (LBA-270-2012) (21/00770/LBC)
 Location: Blairlomond, 11 Drummond Crescent, Inverness, IV2 4QW (Ward 15)
 Nature of Development: Erection of extension to garage within curtilage of listed building.  

 The Committee is invited to note the decisions of the Reporter appointed by the Scottish Ministers to:

•    dismiss the appeal and refuse planning permission; and
•    dismiss the appeal and refuse listed building consent.

9.2 
Applicant: Mr G MacDonald (PPA-270-2274) (20/01442/PIP)
Location: Land Between The Heights And El Palamino , Ladystone Bunchrew , Inverness, IV3 (Ward 12) 
Nature of Development: Formation Of House Plot (In Lieu Of Plot 2 (17/05112/PIP)) 

The Committee is invited to note the decision of the Reporter who is minded to allow the appeal and grant planning permission in principle subject to conditions, following the revocation of planning permission in principle 17/05112/PIP.