Agendas, reports and minutes

A meeting of the North Planning Applications Committee will take place in the Council Chamber, Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness on Wednesday 1 November 2023 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 

Karen Lyons, Principal Solicitor – Planning 
(for Head of Legal and 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 North Planning Applications Committee held on 12 September 2023.

4. Major Development Update    
Iarrtasan Mòra

There is circulated Report No PLN/070/23 by the Area Planning Manager - North which, provides a summary of all cases within the “Major” development category currently with the Planning and Development Service for determination. The report also details progress on proposals submitted under S36 or S37 of the Electricity Act 1989 on which the Council is consulted.

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: Beinn Mheadhonach Wind Farm, Construction and operation of a wind farm, comprising 5 wind turbines with a maximum blade tip height of 149.9m, access tracks, borrow pits, substation and ancillary infrastructure. (23/03842/PAN) (PLN/071/23)
Ward: 10 – Eilean A’ Cheò
Applicant: Wind Harvest Limited
Site Address: Land 1600M NE Of Sumardale Croft, Struan.

6. Planning Applications to be Determined    
Iarrtasan Dealbhaidh rin Dearbhadh

There are circulated Reports Nos PLN/072/23 to PLN/076/23 by the Area Planning Manager - North which are as follows:-

6.1 
Applicant: Vonin Scotland Ltd (23/00061/FUL) (PLN/072/23)
Location: Land 180M SE Of Mowi Scotland Ltd, Feed Mill, Kyleakin (Ward 10). 
Nature of Development: Erection of a cage fish farm net washing, servicing and treatment facility.
Recommendation: GRANT

6.2 
Applicant: Tulloch Homes Ltd (23/00300/FUL) (PLN/073/23)
Location: Land 215M North Of Riverford, Conon Bridge (Ward 08).
Nature of Development: Proposed mixed use development including 75 residential units and 1.3 ha allocated for business use, with all associated infrastructure, open space and landscaping.
Recommendation: GRANT 
     
6.3 
Applicant: Dr W Fraser (23/01034/PIP) (PLN/074/23)
Location: Land 105M SW Of 1 Matheson Drive, Fortrose (Ward 09).
Nature of Development: Erection of 12no dwellings (Renewal of 18/03570/PIP).
Recommendation: GRANT 
     
6.4  
Applicant: Tulloch Homes Ltd (23/02147/FUL) (PLN/075/23)
Location: Land 155M South Of Rowan Gardens, Conon Bridge (Ward 08).
Nature of Development: Residential Development of 160 affordable and private dwelling houses with infrastructure, open space and landscaping at Braes of Conon (South), Conon Bridge.
Recommendation: GRANT 
     
6.5  
Applicant: Mrs R. Gulay (23/01298/FUL) (PLN/076/23)
Location: Former Job Centre Plus Office, Girnigoe Street, Wick (Ward 03).
Nature of Development: Change of use from Class 2 (Financial and Professional Services) to Class 7 (Hotels and Hostels).
Recommendation: GRANT