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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 7 October 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
Claire McArthur – Strategic Lead, Legal and Regulatory
(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 6 August 2026.
4. Major Development Update
Iarrtasan Mòra
There is circulated Report No PLS/54/26 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/55/26 by the Area Planning Manager - South.
The Committee is invited to note the submission of the PANs and highlight any material issues they wish to be brought to the attention of the applicants before the submission of an application for planning permission.
6. Planning Applications to be Determined
Iarrtasan Dealbhaidh rin Dearbhadh
There are circulated Reports Nos PLS/56/26 to PLS/57/26 by the Area Planning Manager - South which are as follows:-
6.1 Applicant: Glen Earrach Limited (25/01599/S36) (PLS/56/26)
Location: Land 2700M West of Inchtellach, Bunloit, Drumnadrochit (Ward 12).
Nature of Development: Glen Earrach Pumped Storage Hydro (PSH) scheme – construction and operation.
Recommendation: RAISE NO OBJECTION
6.2 Applicant: Mr Robert Kingsland (26/02354/FUL) (PLS/57/26)
Location: Ex Scottish Water Treatment Works Brecklet Road, Ballachulish (Ward 21).
Nature of Development: Change of use from water treatment facility to a house and associated works at.
Recommendation: GRANT
7. Continued Item
Cuspairean a' Leantainn
7.1 Applicant: Forestry and Land Scotland (22/06211FUL) (PLS/58/26)
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
7.2 Applicant: Moondrop Ltd, c/o Main Street Property Solutions Ltd (26/00747/PIP) (PLS/59/26)
Location: Land 50M SE of Woodend Farmhouse, Maviston, Nairn (Ward 18).
Nature of Development: Erection of House.
Recommendation: GRANT.
7.3 Applicant: Moondrop Ltd, c/o Main Street Property Solutions Ltd (26/00745/PIP) (PLS/60/26)
Location: Land 100m East of Benone, Maviston, Nairn (Ward 18).
Nature of Development: Erection of 2no House.
Recommendation: GRANT
8. 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
8.1 Applicant: Horsepower Cars (CLUD-270-2012)
Location: Reduit House, Culloden Moor, Inverness (Ward 17)
Decision: Delegated Refusal.
8.2 Applicant: Horsepower Cars (ENA-270-2089)
Location: Reduit House, Culloden Moor, Inverness (Ward 17)
Decision: Enforcement Notice.
The Committee is invited to note the decision of the Reporter appointed by the Scottish Ministers to dismiss the appeal made under Town and County Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 and to refuse planning permission for the reasons stated in the Decision Letter.
8.3 Applicant: Fasnakyle Battery Storage Ltd (PPA-270-2321)
Location: Land 500M northeast of Fasnakyle, Cannich, IV4 7NB (Ward 12)
Decision: Grant Planning Permission.
The Committee is invited to note the decision of the Reporter appointed by the Scottish Ministers to allow the appeal made under Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 to grant planning permission.