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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 30 September 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
Claire McArthur – Strategic Lead, Legal and Regulatory
(for Chief Officer, Legal and Corporate Governance)
1. Appointment of Chair
Suidheachadh de Chathraiche
2. Apologies for Absence
Leisgeulan
3. 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.
4. 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 5 August 2026, and the joint meeting of the North and South Planning Applications Committees on 9 September 2026.
5. Major Development Update
Iarrtasan Mòra
There is circulated Report No PLN/047/26 by the Area Planning Manager - North 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.
6. Major Developments – Pre-application consultations
Leasachaidhean Mòra – Co-chomhairle Ro-iarrtais
The Committee is invited to note that there are no Pre-Application Notices.
7. Continued Applications
Cuspairean a' Leantainn
7.1
Applicant: Energiekontor UK Ltd. (24/02094/S36) (PLN/048/26)
Location: Land 1150M SW of Tigh an Alt, Acheilidh, Rogart (Ward 04).
Nature of Development: Acheilidh Wind Farm - Erection and operation of a wind farm for a period of 35 years, comprising of 12 wind turbines with a maximum blade tip height of between 200m and 230m, battery energy storage system (BESS), access tracks, borrow pits, substation, control building, and ancillary infrastructure.
Recommendation: RAISE NO OBJECTION
7.2
Applicant: E Power Ltd. (23/02754/S36) (PLN/049/26)
Location: Land 3450M North of Kaytoo, Heights of Dochcarty, Dingwall (Ward 06).
Nature of Development: Abhainn Dubh Wind Farm - Erection and operation of a wind farm for a period of 30 years, comprising of 9 wind turbines (as amended) with a maximum blade tip height of 149.9m, energy storage facility, access tracks, borrow pits, substation, anemometer mast, control building, and ancillary infrastructure.
Recommendation: RAISE NO OBJECTION
8. Planning Applications to be Determined
Iarrtasan Dealbhaidh rin Dearbhadh
There are circulated Reports Nos PLN/050/26 to PLN/054/26 by the Area Planning Manager - North which are as follows:-
8.1
Applicant: Allt an Tuir Renewable Energy Park Limited (25/00580/S36) (PLN/050/26)
Location: Land 2335M South of March Cottage, Rosehall (Ward 01).
Nature of Development: Allt an Tuir Renewable Energy Park - Erection and operation of a generating station for a period of 40 years, comprising 9 wind turbines with a maximum tip height of 200 metres, battery energy storage system, solar PV array and associated infrastructure.
Recommendation: RAISE NO OBJECTION
8.2
Applicant: Constantine Wind Energy (24/02641/FUL) (PLN/051/26)
Location: Land 600M NE of 10 Lochend Holding, Barrock (Ward
Nature of Development: Lochend Wind Farm Extension - Erection and operation of a wind farm for a period of 40 years, comprising 5 Wind Turbines with a maximum blade tip height of 149.9m, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), access tracks and ancillary infrastructure.
Recommendation: GRANT
8.3
Applicant: Green Switch Capital Ltd. (25/03478/S36) (PLN/052/26)
Location: Land 415M SW Of Shean Cottage, 10 Upper Dounreay, Thurso
Nature of Development: Titan BESS - Battery Energy Storage Scheme (BESS) capable of exporting up to 500MW.
Recommendation: Raise NO OBJECTION
8.4
Applicant: Ian Elliot Ltd (26/02361/FUL) (PLN/053/26)
Location: Land 150M west of Wyndhill Industrial Estate Muir of Ord.
Nature of Development: Erection of 49no. residential units and associated infrastructure.
Recommendation: GRANT
8.5
Applicant: The Highland Council (26/02844/FUL) (PLN/054/26)
Location: Land 55M NW of Rosemarkie Camping and Caravanning Club, Ness Road East, Fortrose (Ward 09).
Nature of Development: Formation of car park.
Recommendation: GRANT
9. 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
Applicant: RES UK & Ireland Ltd
Location: Land 1580 metres SE of Schoolhouse, Forss, Thurso, KW14 7XX
Nature of Development: Cairnmore Hill wind farm (re-design) – erection and operation of a wind farm for a period of 35 years, comprising of 5 wind turbines with a maximum blade tip height of 138.5 metres, access tracks, substation, control building, battery energy storage system, and ancillary infrastructure