Agendas, reports and minutes

A meeting of the South Planning Applications Committee will take place in the Council Chamber, Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness on Tuesday, 19 May 2015 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

Susan Blease , Principal Solicitor
(for Depute Chief Executive/Director of Corporate Development)

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 indicate whether it is a financial or non-financial interest and include some information on the nature of the interest. 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 April 2015.

4. Major Applications
Iarrtasan Mòra

There is circulated Report No. PLS/023/15 by the Head of Planning and Building Standards, 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 consultation
Leasachaidhean Mòra – Co-chomhairle Ro-iarrtais

5.1

Description: Construction and formation of second 18 hole championship golf course including all access, drainage, earthworks shaping, planting, irrigation systems and infrastructure required. (15/01142/PAN) (PLS/024/15)
Ward: 18 – Culloden and Ardersier
Applicant: Castle Stuart Golf LLP
Site Address: Castle Stuart Golf Links, Dalcross, Inverness

5.2
Description: Extraction of peat on approximately 100 hectares from existing and proposed areas, including use of an existing storage building and vehicle accessed operational area. (15/01214/PAN) (PLS/025/15)
Ward: 20 – Inverness South
Applicant: Brian Macgregor and Sons Ltd 
Site Address: Land 970 Metres North East of Gloonan, Daviot, Inverness

5.3
Description: Formation of 10 private plots and erection of 16 flats and 30 semi-detached houses. (15/01234/PAN) (PLS/026/15)
Ward: 21 – Badenoch and Strathspey
Applicant: McLeod Building Ltd
Site Address: Land 150m North West of Beachen Court, Grantown on Spey

5.4
Description: Residential development of 160 houses (15/01283/PAN) (PLS/027/15)
Ward: 14 - Inverness West
Applicant: The Highland Council
Site Address: Land South of Golf View Terrace, Torvean, Inverness

5.5
Description: Groundworks associated with proposed new housing & golf course. (15/01286/PAN) (PLS/028/15) Ward: 14 - Inverness West
Applicant: The Highland Council
Site Address: Land South of Golf View Terrace, Torvean, Inverness

5.6
Description: Erection of 13 wind turbines, height to tip 125m (Tom nan Clach Wind Farm). (15/01403/PAN) (PLS/029/15)
Ward: 19 - Nairn
Applicant: Nanclach Ltd
Site Address: Tom Nan Clach Wind Farm, Glenferness, Nairn

5.7
Description: Extend time duration of Tom Nan Clach Wind Farm from 3 to 5 years. (15/01404/PAN) (PLS/030/15) Ward: 19 - Nairn
Applicant: Nanclach Ltd
Site Address: Tom Nan Clach Wind Farm, Glenferness, Nairn

6. Planning Applications to be Determined
Iarrtasan Dealbhaidh rin Dearbhadh

There are circulated Reports Nos. PLS/031/15 – PLS/035/15 by the Area Planning Manager (South) which are as follows:-

6.1
Applicant: Gael Force Marine (10/04986/FUL and 10/04988/FUL) (PLS/031/15)
Location: Land at Thornbush Quay, Anderson Street, Inverness (Ward 15)
Nature of Development: Erection of 38 Flats (10/04986/FUL) and Formation of Communal Landscaped Area (10/04988/FUL) – Update to Original Reports. 
Recommendation: Grant  

6.2
Applicant: Marine Harvest (Scotland) Ltd (14/04795/FUL) (PLS/032/15)
Location: Inchmore Fish Farm, Glenmoriston (Ward 13)
Nature of Development: Redevelopment of land based fish hatchery facility - amendment to previous planning permission 13/01237/FUL granted 30 August 2013.
Recommendation: Grant

6.3
Applicant: Mr Calum Boyd (14/04241/FUL) (PLS/033/15)
Location: Land 130M NE of Achnalea, Ardgour (Ward 22)
Nature of Development: Proposed dwelling house.
Recommendation: Grant

6.4
Applicant: Mr R C Tuxford (15/00453/FUL) (PLS/034/15)
Location: Tomdoun Hotel, Invergarry, PH35 4HS (Ward 12)
Nature of Development: Proposed alterations and change of use from hotel to house.
Recommendation: Grant

6.5
Applicant: O’Brien Properties Ltd (15/00405/FUL) (PLS/035/15)
Location: 71 Glenurquhart Road, Inverness (Ward 14)
Nature of Development: Erection of 8 flats (2 x two storey blocks) with associated access and infrastructure.
Recommendation: Grant 

7. Notification to Scottish Ministers
Clàradh Fiosrachaidh do Mhinistearan na h-Alba

7.1
Applicant: Ossian Development Ltd (14/00357/FUL)
Location: Dragons Tooth Golf Course, Ballachulish (Ward 22)
Nature of Development: Siting of 8 camping pods.

At its meeting on 24 February 2015, the Committee granted planning permission for the above application, subject to prior notification to Scottish Ministers in view of the objection by SEPA. A copy of the Scottish Ministers’ Assessment Report confirming they would not intervene in this application is circulated.

The Committee is invited to note the Assessment Report and that planning permission was granted for the development on 30 April 2015 following consultation and agreement with Ward Members on conditions.

8. Decisions of Appeals to the Scottish Government Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals
Co-dhùnaidhean Ath-thagraidhean do Bhuidheann-stiùiridh Riaghaltas na h-Alba airson Ath-thagraidhean Dealbhaidh agus Àrainneachd

8.1
Applicant: RWE Innogy UK Limited (13/02441/FUL (PPA-270-2115)
Location: 6km West of Findhorn Bridge, Glen Kyllachy, by Tomatin (Ward 20)
Nature of Development: Wind farm (50MW) consisting of 20 turbines, 110m maximum height to blade tip, associated infrastructure, access tracks and 3 borrow pits.

The Committee is invited to note that the appeal to the Director of Planning and Environmental Appeals has been upheld and planning permission granted subject to the conditions set out in the decision notice.

8.2
Applicant: Loch Ness Homes Ltd (13/03694/PIP) (PPA-270-2105)
Location: Land 145M North of Smiddy Bar, Lewiston, Drumnadrochit (Ward 13)
Nature of Development: Mixed use development comprising housing, affordable housing, homes for the elderly, mixed commercial uses, health centre, public open space and associated infrastructure.

The Committee is invited to note that the appeal to the Director of Planning and Environmental Appeals has been upheld and planning permission granted subject to the conditions set out in the decision notice.

The Committee is also invited to note the decision of the Reporter to award expenses to the appellant.

9. Tree Preservation Order
Òrdugh-gleidhidh Chraobhan

9.1
Confirmation of Tree Preservation Order (TPO/127/2015) (PLS-036-15)
Croy Roadside, Croy

Members are asked to confirm the order.

9.2
Confirmation of Tree Preservation Order (TPO/124/2014) (PLS-037-15)
Dragon’s Tooth, Ballachulish

Members are asked to confirm the order subject to modification as set down in paragraph 4.2 of the report.