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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 Wednesday 17 June 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
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 the meeting of the South Planning Applications Committee held on 13 May 2026.
4. Major Development Update
Iarrtasan Mòra
There is circulated Report No PLS/34/26 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.
5. Major Developments – Pre-application consultations
Leasachaidhean Mòra – Co-chomhairle Ro-iarrtais
There is circulated Report No PLS/35/26 by the Area Planning Manager - South.
The Committee is invited to note the current pre-application notices.
6. Planning Applications to be Determined
Iarrtasan Dealbhaidh rin Dearbhadh
There are circulated Reports Nos PLS/036/26 to PLS/43/26 by the Area Planning Manager - South which are as follows:-
6.1 Applicant: Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Plc (25/03986/S37) (PLS/36/26)
Location: Land 1525M SE of Finglack, Culloden Moor, Inverness (Wards 12,15,18,19).
Nature of Development: Beauly to Peterhead 400 kV OHL - Install, operate and keep installed 186km of new 400 kV overhead transmission line (OHL), supported on steel lattice tower structures, between proposed new substations at Fanellan (NH 48321 42717) in the area of Beauly, Greens (NJ 81960 47587) in the area of New Deer and Netherton (NK 05761 45576) in the area of Peterhead; associated crossing works, temporary diversions and permanent realignment to 14.7 km of existing 132 kV and 275 kV OHLs, and ancillary development and associated works.
Recommendation: RAISE OBJECTION
6.2 Applicant: NHS Highland (26/00771/MSC) (PLS/37/26)
Location: Land 400M NE of Blar Mhor Industrial Estate, Lochyside, Fort William (Ward 11).
Nature of Development: Proposed hospital (Class 8) with associated energy centre, outbuildings, and miscellaneous development. Application for the approval of matters specified in conditions 2 (a - c), (e - g), ( j - t), 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 21, and 25 of planning consent 25/03053/S42 at Land 400M NE Of Blar Mhor Industrial Estate Lochyside Fort William.
Recommendation: GRANT
6.3 Applicant: Forestry and Land Scotland (22/06211/FUL) (PLS/38/26)
Location: Land 485M SE of 4 Tower Ridge Courtyard, Torlundy, Fort William (Ward 21).
Nature of Development: Extension to visitor car parking land 485m SE of 4 Tower Ridge Courtyard, Torlundy, Fort William.
Recommendation: GRANT
6.4 Applicant: Tulloch Homes & Barratt David Wilson North Scotland (25/03744/FUL) (PLS/39/26)
Location: Land 290M West of Tesco, Dores Road, Inverness (Ward 15).
Nature of Development: Erection of 47no. houses, associated infrastructure and landscaping works (amendment to application 17/02007/FUL).
Recommendation: GRANT
6.5 Applicant: Tulloch Homes & Barratt David Wilson North Scotland (25/03745/FUL) (PLS/40/26)
Location: Land 290M West of Tesco, Dores Road, Inverness (Ward 15).
Nature of Development: Erection of 45no. houses and 4no. flats, associated infrastructure and landscaping works (amendment to application 17/02007/FUL).
Recommendation: GRANT
6.6 Applicant: Tulloch Homes & Barratt David Wilson North Scotland (25/03746/FUL) (PLS/41/26)
Location: Land 290M West of Tesco, Dores Road, Inverness (Ward 15).
Nature of Development: Erection of 40no. flats across 3 blocks, associated infrastructure and landscaping works (amendment to application 17/02007/FUL).
Recommendation: GRANT
6.7 Applicant: Ms Chrissy Curbishley (26/00426/FUL) (PLS/42/26)
Location: 1A Grampian Court, Aviemore, PH22 1TB (Ward 20).
Nature of Development: Use of property as short term letting unit.
Recommendation: GRANT
6.8 Applicant: Amazing Places (26/00474/FUL) (PLS/43/26)
Location: 23 Grampian Court, Aviemore, PH22 1TB (Ward 20).
Nature of Development: Use of property as short term letting unit.
Recommendation: GRANT