Agendas, reports and minutes

A site visit by the South Planning Applications Committee to view The Boat Hotel at Boat of Garten will take place on Monday 28 September, 2015 leaving from Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness at 9.30 am.  The application will be determined at the South Planning Applications Committee meeting to be held on Tuesday 29 September 2015 in the Council Chamber, Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness at 10.30 am.

You are invited to attend and a note of the business to be considered is attached. Members are respectfully reminded to wear clothing and footwear appropriate to the site and weather conditions.

Webcast Notice: The meeting on 29 September 2015 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, including the site visit, 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 site visit and meeting.

Yours faithfully

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

1. Apologies for Absence
Liesgeulan

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 18 August 2015.

4. Major Applications
Iarrtasan Mòra

There is circulated Report No. PLS/067/15 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. Continued Item
Cuspairean a' Leantainn

There is re-circulated Report No. PLS/059/15 by the Area Planning Manager (South), as follows:-

5.1
Applicant: The Boat Hotel Ltd (14/04636/FUL) (PLS/059/15)
Location: Boat of Garten Hotel, Deshar Road, Boat of Garten (Ward 21)
Nature of Development: Erection of single storey health and beauty spa facility ancillary to hotel.
Recommendation: Grant

In response to Members’ comments and questions at the previous meeting when this application was originally considered, there are now also circulated a copy of a revised Design Statement and an additional plan showing the distance to the nearest property to the south which have been submitted by the applicant.

A copy of the Council’s Planning Applications Site Visit Procedure is appended to the report.

6. Major Developments – Pre-application Consultation
Leasachaidhean Mòra – Co-chomhairle Ro-iarrtais

6.1
Description: Proposed mixed use development (15/02451/PAN) (PLS/068/15)
Ward: 20 – Inverness South
Applicant: Tulloch Homes Ltd.
Site Address: Land at Bogbain (West), Milton of Leys, Inverness

7. Planning Applications to be Determined
Iarrtasan Dealbhaidh rin Dearbhadh

There are circulated Reports Nos. PLS/069/15 – PLS/073/15 by the Area Planning Manager (South) and the Head of Planning and Building Standards which are as follows:-

7.1
Applicant: Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Plc. (15/02124/FUL and 15/03166/S37) (PLS/069/15)
Location: Land 2910m Northwest of 1 Garvamore, Laggan (Ward 21)
Nature of Development: Construction of a 400 / 132kv GIS electrical substation (Melgarve Substation) including substation platform, control buildings, temporary construction compound, landscaped area and upgraded access to site from the A86 (T) road.
Recommendation: Grant Planning Permission for the Electrical Substation; and Raise no Objection to the Section 37 Downleads Application.

7.2
Applicant: Glen Mhor Ltd (15/01130/FUL and 15/01131/LBC) (PLS/070/15)
Location: Glen Mhor Hotel, 9-15 Ness Bank, Inverness (Ward 15)
Nature of Development: Demolition of existing public bar, erection of extension to create craft brewery pub, visitor centre and restaurant area.
Recommendation: Grant

7.3
Applicant: Mr Ken Meldrum (15/02832/FUL) (PLS/071/15)
Location: 7 Broadstone Avenue, Inverness (Ward 17)
Nature of Development: Alterations and extensions to create owner’s accommodation and retrospective permission for shed.
Recommendation: Grant

7.4
Applicant: Ark Estates (15/02787/FUL) (PLS/072/15)
Location: Former Balgate Sawmill, Kiltarlity, Inverness (Ward 13)
Nature of Development: Erection of 20 residential units.
Recommendation: Grant

7.5
Applicant: Mr Peter Gibson (15/00590/MSC) (PLS/073/15)
Location: North of Birchwood, Belivat (Ward 19)
Nature of Development: Proposed new dwelling.
Recommendation: Grant

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: Mrs Hazel Leith (POA-270-2003) 14/03123/S75D
Location: Holly Cottage, Muir of Balnagowan, Ardersier (Ward 18)
Nature of Appeal: Discharge the planning obligation 14/03123/S75D.

The Committee is invited to note the decision of the Reporter to dismiss the appeal and refuse to discharge the planning obligation.

8.2
Applicant: Ourack Wind Farm LLP (PPA-270-2130) 15/00349/FUL
Location: Land 3010 metres West of Larig Hill, Grantown on Spey (Ward 21)
Nature of Development: Erection of an anemometry mast up to 90 metres in height, guyed with a lattice tower.

The Committee is invited to note:-

(i) The decision to uphold the appeal and grant planning permission, subject to the six conditions listed at the end of the decision notice; and
(ii) The appellant’s claim for expenses has been declined.

8.3
Applicant: Ourack Wind Farm LLP (PPA-270-2131) 15/00350/FUL
Location: Land 2265 metres East of Dava Farm Cottage, Grantown on Spey (Ward 21)
Nature of Development: Erection of an anemometry mast up to 90 metres in height, guyed with a lattice tower.

The Committee is invited to note:-

(i) The decision to uphold the appeal and grant planning permission, subject to the six conditions listed at the end of the decision notice; and
(ii) The appellant’s claim for expenses has been declined.