Corran Ferry Infrastructure Improvement Scheme

Scheme overview

Scheme summary

The Corran Ferry Infrastructure Improvement Scheme (CFIIS), is to support the operation of an upgrade to the ferry service at Corran Narrows with a new electric vessel, which involves the construction of a new slipway and an overnight berthing pier at Ardgour, and the construction of a new slipway, breakwater, marshalling area, parking, cycle path and public facilities, north of the Corran settlement on the Nether Lochaber side.

The new and upgraded infrastructure for CFIIS will be facilitated by the demolition of the small, existing pier at Ardgour, land reclamation, dredging activities and the establishment of temporary construction compounds and includes both marine construction and dredging works below Mean High Water Springs (MHWS), and construction works above Mean Low Water Springs (MLWS).

To obtain the necessary construction consents for works in Loch Linnhe at Corran Narrows, The Highland Council has submitted planning and marine licence applications for the proposed infrastructure works.

A copy of the public notice advertising the marine licence application and a copy of supporting documents on the proposals can be viewed at the end of this page with related documentation.

These documents can be inspected free of charge at the Council's Fort William Service Point at Charles Kennedy Building, Achintore Road, Fort William, PH33 6RQ.

Adverts have been placed for interested contractors, and tenders are programmed to be issued to the contractors in late April 2025 with construction commencing in November 2025. The award of the contract will be dependent on the successful conclusion of the construction consents.

How to make an objection

Any person wishing to make an objection or representation concerning the marine licence application should write within forty-two days from the date at the foot of this notice stating the grounds of their objection or representation and giving an address to which correspondence relating to the objection or representation may be sent. Contact details to send the objection or representation concerning the applications are detailed on the notice.

Any person wishing to make an objection or representation concerning the planning application can do so through the Council's planning portal.

Supporting documents

Environmental Impact Assessment Public Notice for Publisher

Environmental Impact Assessment Report (in 4 volumes) and other documents including:

• Pre-application Consultation (PAC) Report
• Landscape Planting and Maintenance Plan
• Design and Access Statement
• Planning Drawings

Best Practicable Environmental Option Report 

Marine Licence Application Forms