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A meeting of the North Planning Applications Committee will take place in the Council Chamber, Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness on Wednesday 5 August 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.
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
Arlene Gibbs, Principal Solicitor – Planning
(for Chief Officer, Legal and Corporate Governance)
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 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 Meeting of the North Planning Applications Committee held on 6 June 2026.
4. Major Development Update
Iarrtasan Mòra
There is circulated Report No PLN/039/26 by the Area Planning Manager 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
The Committee is invited to note that there are no Proposal of Application Notices.
6. Planning Applications to be Determined
Iarrtasan Dealbhaidh rin Dearbhadh
There are circulated Reports Nos PLN/040/26 to PLN/046/26 by the Area Planning Manager which are as follows:-
6.1
Applicant: Carn Fearna Wind Farm Limited (25/01650/S36)(PLN/040/26)
Location: Land 4km northeast of Garve (Ward 05).
Nature of Development: Carn Fearna Wind Farm - Erection and operation of a wind farm for a period of 50 years, comprising of 9 wind turbines, 5 (T1, T2, T3, T4 and T8) with a maximum blade tip height of 200m, and 4 T5, T6, T7 and T9) with a maximum blade tip height of 180m, access tracks, borrow pits, substation, control building, and ancillary infrastructure
Recommendation: RAISE OBJECTION
6.2
Applicant: The Cromarty Hydrogen Project (23/05242/FUL)(PLN/041/26)
Location: Land 2480M East of Beinn Tharsuinn Windfarm, Edderton (Ward 04).
Nature of Development: Erection of a hydrogen production and storage facility (Class 5 - General Industry), road haul tanker loading facility, underground electricity connection, import substation, access road upgrades, site offices, parking, gatehouse, fencing, temporary construction and laydown area, and ancillary infrastructure.
Recommendation: GRANT
6.3
Applicant: GSC Dalchork Limited (24/05152/S36) (PLN/042/26)
Location: Land 1425M northwest of Lochside Lodge, Lochside, Lairg (Ward 01).
Nature of Development: Dalchork Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility with capacity of up to 249.9MW, comprising battery containers, switchgear, landscaping, CCTV access and associated infrastructure.
Recommendation: RAISE NO OBJECTION
6.4
Applicant: The Three Chimneys (25/00677/FUL) (PLN/043/26)
Location: Three Chimneys Restaurant 1 Colbost Dunvegan Isle of Skye IV55 8ZT (Ward 10).
Nature of Development: Demolition and Erection of Restaurant Extension (Class 3), Alteration & Extension to Hotel Building (Class 7), Erection of 8no Self-Contained Holiday Units (Class 7), Erection of Storage Shed, associated Landscaping, EV Charging Infrastructure, Cycle & Car Parking, Servicing, Sewage Treatment Plants & Access.
Recommendation: GRANT
6.5
Applicant: Mrs Grethe Walton (25/04685/FUL) (PLN/044/26)
Location: Land 155M SW of The Gables, 206 Polbain, Achiltibuie (Ward 05).
Nature of Development: Erection of house.
Recommendation: REFUSE
6.6
Applicant: Connie Ramsay (26/02089/FUL) (PLN/045/26)
Location: Land 100M West of Duel Hill House Fendom Tain (Ward 07).
Nature of Development: Erection of holiday cabin (retrospective).
Recommendation: REFUSE
6.7
Applicant: Mr Matt Baron (25/02543/FUL) (PLN/046/26)
Location: Tigh Deas, 20 Camuslongart, Dornie, Kyle (Ward 05).
Nature of Development: Demolition of house and erection of garage with ancillary annex accommodation, including installation of balcony
Recommendation: REFUSE
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: Springfield Properties PLC (22/04104/PIP) (PPA-270-2323)
Location: Land 320 metres southwest of Tore roundabout, Tore, Muir of Ord, IV6
Nature of Development: Phased construction and operation of a business park with low carbon vehicle hub and Park and Ride facility comprising ancillary Class 1A retail, Class 3 food and drink, Class 4 business (excluding office space development), Class 5 General Industrial (excluding heavy industry), Class 6 Storage and Distribution, and Class 7 Hotel, landscaping and biodiversity enhancement, access, roads, SUDS, and associated infrastructure
7.2
Applicant: Klara Krejci (25/00878/FUL) (PPA-270-2328)
Location: 18 Roag, Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, IV55 8ZA
Nature of Development: erection of 2no. short-term letting units (amendment
22/00459/FUL), erection of garage, polytunnel and formation of access
The Committee is invited to note the decision of the Reporter appointed by the Scottish Ministers to dismiss the appeals and refuse planning permission for the reasons stated in the Decision Letters.