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A meeting of the South Planning Applications Committee will take place in the Council Chamber, Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness on 1st April 2026 at 9.30 am.
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. For those participating remotely, please remain on camera and advise the Chair of any loss of connection, no matter how brief.
Members are further reminded that while mobile devices, including mobile phones, can be used for following the agenda/reports and delivering speeches in the Chamber, they are not permitted to be used to participate in the meeting remotely as the screen is of insufficient size to consider the plans presented to you. In addition, mobile devices are not permitted to be used for any form of communication (text or social media post) during the meeting.
Yours faithfully
Arlene Gibbs, Principal Solicitor
(for Chief Officer – Legal and Corporate Governance)
1. Calling of the Roll and Apologies for Absence
Gairm an Rolla agus Leisgeulan airson Neo-lathaireachd
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.
2. Confirmation of Minutes
Dearbhadh a’ Gheàrr-chunntais
There are submitted for confirmation as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the South Planning Applications Committee held on 5 February 2026 and 18 February 2026.
3. Major Development Update
Iarrtasan Mòra
There is circulated Report No PLS/14/26 by the Area Planning Manager - South 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.
4. Major Developments – Pre-application consultations
Leasachaidhean Mòra – Co-chomhairle Ro-iarrtais
There is circulated Report No PLS/15/26 by the Area Planning Manager - South.
The Committee is invited to note the current pre-application notices.
5. Continued Item
Cuspairean a' Leantainn
5.1 Applicant: Ms Yvonne Birrell (24/02815/FUL) (PLS/16/26)
Location: Delmore Bungalow, Inverness, IV3 8RG (Ward 13).
Nature of Development: Erection of House.
Recommendation: GRANT.
6. Planning Applications to be Determined
Iarrtasan Dealbhaidh rin Dearbhadh
There are circulated Reports Nos PLS/17/26 to PLS/25/26 by the Area Planning Manager - South which are as follows:-
6.1 Applicant: Fearna PSH Ltd (25/01135/S36) (PLS/17/26)
Location: Land 4390M NW of Kingie Lodge, Invergarry (Ward 11).
Nature of Development: Fearna Pumped Storage Hydro Scheme – construction and operation of a pumped storage hydroelectric scheme with a generating capacity of up to 1,800MW, storage capacity up to 26GWhr, comprising waterway system, powerhouse, switchyard, access and ancillary infrastructure and works.
Recommendation: RAISE AN OBJECTION
6.2 Applicant: Ardersier Port Ltd (25/04362/PIP) (PLS/18/26)
Location: Former Fabrication Yard (Ward 17).
Nature of Development: Port extension and continued use of the existing port facility for port-related services associated with energy-related uses including demolition and site clearance, upfilling and regrading / surfacing of new landward areas, and creation of hardstanding surface, quay construction, erection of offices, industrial and storage buildings, and associated works including manufacture, assembly, storage and delivery of port related cargo, temporary stockpiling of dredged material, bunding, parking, security fencing, site drainage, services, landscaping and biodiversity enhancement.
Recommendation: GRANT
6.3 Applicant: Mr A Willis (23/00585/FUL) (PLS/19/26)
Location: Commando Rock, Glenuig, Lochailort, PH38 4NB (Ward 21).
Nature of Development: Erection of dwelling house.
Recommendation: GRANT
6.4 Applicant: Mr R Mackay (22/02517/FUL) (PLS/20/26)
Location: Shoshone, Clovuillin, Ardgour, Fort William PH33 7AB (Ward 21).
Nature of Development: Proposed 2no. holiday letting units.
Recommendation: GRANT
6.5 Applicant: C J Hospitality (25/04536/FUL) (PLS/21/26)
Location: 12B Ness Walk, Inverness, IV3 5SQ (Ward 13).
Nature of Development: Change of use from offices (Class 4) to hotel (Class 7).
Recommendation: GRANT
6.6 Applicant: C J Hospitality (25/04614/LBC) (PLS/22/26)
Location: 12B Ness Walk, Inverness IV3 5SQ (Ward 13).
Nature of Development: Alterations.
Recommendation: GRANT
6.7 Applicant: Alvie Trust (25/03584/FUL) (PLS/23/26)
Location: Land 60M NW of Mon A’Choille, Insh Kingussie (Ward 20).
Nature of Development: Erection of house.
Recommendation: GRANT
6.8 Applicant: Mr David Rennie (25/04464/PIP) (PLS/24/26)
Location: Land 95M SE of Fionchra, Farr, Inverness (Ward 12).
Nature of Development: Erection of house.
Recommendation: GRANT
6.9 Applicant: Mr Alistair Struthers (25/03493/PIP) (PLS/025/26)
Location: Kila, 79 Grampian Road, Aviemore, PH22 1RH (Ward 20).
Nature of Development: erection of 2no. houses to utilise as short term letting units.
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: Mr and Mrs Lednor (25/00158/CLE) (PLS/26/26)
Location: Balfreish, Cawdor, Nairn (Ward 18)
Nature of Development: Occasional use of steading as wedding venue.
7.2 Applicant: Scotlog Ltd (24/04623/FUL) (PLS/27/26)
Location: Drakies House, Culcabock Avenue, Inverness (Ward 16)
Nature of Development: subdivision of house to 2 No houses, conversion of annex to 1 No house.
7.3 Applicant: Wildstone Estates Ltd (25/02948/ADV) (PLS/28/26)
Location: IMO, Longman Road, Inverness, IV1 1RY (Ward 16)
Nature of Development: erection of digital advertisement hoarding.
The Committee is invited to note the decision of the Reporter appointed by the Scottish Ministers to dismiss the appeals and to refuse planning permission for the reasons stated in the Decision Letter.