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 Tuesday 5 March 2024 at 10.00 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. 
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 

Rhoda Banfro, 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 31 January 2024.

4. Major Development Update    
Iarrtasan Mòra

There is circulated Report No PLN/019/24 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: The construction and operation of a 400kV substation, access, construction compound, landscaping and ancillary infrastructure. (24/00290/PAN) (PLN/020/24)
Ward: 01 - North, West And Central Sutherland
Applicant: SSE
Site Address: Land 2430M SW Of Loch Buidhe, Bonar Bridge

5.2 
Description: The construction and operation of a 400kV substation, HVDC converter, access, construction compound, landscaping and ancillary infrastructure. (24/00291/PAN) (PLN/021/24)
Ward: 03 - Wick And East Caithness
Applicant: SSE
Site Address: Land 360M NE Of Achalone Cottage, Halkirk

5.3 
Description: Glen Ullinish Coastal Delivery - Proposed new quay on the eastern shore of Loch Caroy, the Proposal will also be subject to a Marine Licence(s) for parts of the development below the mean high water spring tide level under the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 (24/00292/PAN) (PLN/022/24)
Ward: 10 - Eilean A' Cheò
Applicant: Muirhall Energy
Site Address: Land 460M South Of Seacliff House, Caroy, Struan, Skye 

6. Planning Applications to be Determined    
Iarrtasan Dealbhaidh rin Dearbhadh

There are circulated Reports Nos PLN/023/24 to PLN/027/24 by the Area Planning Manager - North which are as follows:-

6.1 
Applicant: (22/01972/S36) (PLN/023/24) Armadale Wind Farm Ltd 
Location: Land 800M South Of Armadale Farm, Armadale (Ward 01)
Nature of Development: Armadale Wind Farm - Erection and Operation of  Wind Farm for a period of 30 years, comprising of 9 Wind Turbines with maximum blade tip height of 149.9m, access tracks, borrow pits, substation, control building, met mast, battery energy storage system and ancillary infrastructure
Recommendation: RAISE OBJECTION 

6.2 
Applicant: (23/00997/FUL) (PLN/024/24) Pat Munro (Alness) Ltd
Location: Land 220M East of Obsdale Primary School, Milnafua, Alness (Ward 06)
Nature of Development: Erection of 99 No dwellings, associated infrastructure and public open space
Recommendation: GRANT
     
6.3 
Applicant: (23/02936/S36) (PLN/025/24) Creag Riabhach Wind Farm Limited
Location: Creag Riabhach Wind Farm, Lairg, IV27 4AD (Ward 01)
Nature of Development: Creag Riabhach Extension Wind Farm - erection and operation of 3 turbines with a maximum blade tip height of 149.9m, installation of Battery Energy Storage System, access tracks, and associated infrastructure
Recommendation: RAISE NO OBJECTION
     
6.4  
Applicant: (23/00685/FUL) (PLN/026/24) Mr Ashley Cross
Location: Land 105M NW Of Allwood, 9 Teangue (Ward 10)
Nature of Development: Erection of house and 4no holiday pods, siting of 2no static caravans.
Recommendation: GRANT
     
6.5  
Applicant: (23/05507/FUL) (PLN/027/24) Mr James McColl
Location: Land 150M South West Of Hillhead, John O'Groats (Ward 03)
Nature of Development: Erection of dwelling and 4no. glamping pods (amendment to previous application 23/02968/FUL)
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: (23/01144/FUL) (PPA-270-2291) (PLN/028/24)
Location: Portree Hotel Somerled Square Portree IV51 9EH (Ward 10)
Nature of Development: Retention of outdoor seating area (previous permission 20/02709/FUL)

The Committee is invited to note the Reporter’s decision to dismiss the appeal and refuse planning permission for the reasons detailed in the Decision Notice.