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 23 April 2025 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 

Arlene Gibbs, Principal Solicitor – Planning 
(for Chief Officer, Legal and 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 North Planning Applications Committee held on 12 March 2025 and continued on 18 March 2025.

4.    Major Development Updates    
Iarrtasan Mòra

    There are circulated Report No PLN/024/25 – Major Developments Update Report and Report No PLN/024A/25 PAN Update Report by the Area Planning Manager - North which, provide 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.    Continued Items      
Cuspairean a' Leantainn 

    There are circulated Reports Nos PLN/025/25 to PLN/026/20 by the Area Planning Manager - North which are as follows:-

    5.1 
    Applicant: Renantis (formerly Falck Renewables Wind Limited) (23/02998/S36) (PLN/025/25)
    Location: Land 1800M NE of 12 Upper Feorlig Dunvegan (Ward 10). 
    Nature of Development: Ben Aketil Repowered and Extended Wind Farm - Decommissioning and removal of 12 existing turbines and related infrastructure, erection and operation      of 9 turbines with a maximum blade tip height of 200m, up to 20MW Battery Energy Storage System, anemometer mast, access tracks, up to two borrow pits, and all associated         infrastructure. 
    Recommendation: Raise an Objection 

    5.2 
    Applicant: Energiekontor UK Ltd. (24/02094/S36) (PLN/026/25)
    Location: Land 1150M SW Of Tigh An Alt, Acheilidh, Rogart (Ward 04).
    Nature of Development: Acheilidh Wind Farm - Erection and operation of a wind farm for a period of 35 years, comprising of 12 wind turbines with a maximum blade tip height of     between 200m and 230m, battery energy storage system (BESS), access tracks, borrow pits, substation, control building, and ancillary infrastructure. 
    Recommendation: Raise No Objection

6.    Planning Applications to be Determined    
Iarrtasan Dealbhaidh rin Dearbhadh

    There are circulated Reports Nos PLN/027/25 to PLN/034/20 by the Area Planning Manager - North which are as follows:-

    6.1  
    Applicant: Lockett Agri-Environmental (25/00190/FUL) (PLN/027/25)
    Location: Land 110m North of Nsl Ltd, 6 Druimchat View, Business Park, Dingwall (Ward 08). 
    Nature of Development: River Peffery flood management measures.
    Recommendation: GRANT

    6.2 
    Applicant: Lockett Agri-Environmental (25/00191/FUL) (PLN/028/25)
    Location: and 210m NE of Dingwall Childrens Nursery, Fodderty Way, Business Park, Dingwall (Ward 08).
    Nature of Development: River Pefferey flood management measures.
    Recommendation: GRANT 
     
    6.3  
    Applicant: Graham MacGregor Joinery Ltd (19/04687/FUL) (PLN/029/25)
    Location: 3a Inchrory Drive Dingwall Business Park  (Ward 08).
    Nature of Development: Erection of commercial storage and office unit .
    Recommendation: GRANT
     
    6.4  
    Applicant: Fraser Electrical (20/01019/FUL) (PLN/030/25)
    Location: Land 110m NE of 3b Inchrory Drive, Dingwall  (Ward 08).
    Nature of Development: Erection of office and workshop building.   
    Recommendation: GRANT 
     
    6.5 
    Applicant: Firth Plumbing Heating and Roofing Ltd (21/05232/PIP) (PLN/031/25)
    Location: 1 and 3 Blairnaparc Rd, Dingwall Business Park  (Ward 08).
    Nature of Development: Installation of storage unit and associated parking arrangements .
    Recommendation: GRANT 
     
    6.6  
    Applicant: Church of Scotland (24/04988/FUL) (PLN/032/25)
    Location: Church Of Scotland, 24 High Street, Rosemarkie, Fortrose, IV10 8UF (Ward 09).
    Nature of Development: Installation of external heat pump, reinstatement of stone cross, installation of double glazed windows and timber door including internal alterations .
    Recommendation: GRANT 
     
    6.7  
    Applicant: Church of Scotland (24/04990/LBC ) (PLN/033/25)
    Location: Church Of Scotland, 24 High Street, Rosemarkie, Fortrose, IV10 8UF (Ward 09).
    Nature of Development: Installation of external heat pump, reinstatement of stone cross, installation of double glazed windows and timber door including internal alterations .
    Recommendation: GRANT 
     
    6.8  
    Applicant: Mey Energy Storage Limited (24/06261/S36 ) (PLN/034/25)
    Location: Land 700M East Of Woodlands, Mey (Ward 03).
    Nature of Development: Installation of a battery energy storage system and associated infrastructure with a generating capacity of up 300mw located on land at Phillips Mains Farm.
    Recommendation: RAISE NO OBJECTION

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

    Applicant: Organic Sea Harvest Ltd
    Location: Land 1520 metres north-east of Bridge End Cottage, Trotternish, Isle of Skye, IV51 9XA
    Nature of Development:  Marine Fish Farm, Atlantic Salmon, Comprising 10 X 120 metre circumference pens with 14 by 14 metre Feed Barge and Ancillary Equipment

    The Committee is invited to note the decision of the Scottish Ministers to allow the appeal and grant planning permission subject to the conditions detailed in the Decision Notice.