Any member of the public is entitled to comment on any planning application, whether to support, object or make neutral comments. Whilst normally it might be expected that you would have some sort of interest in the application (perhaps because it is near your home or may affect premises or facilities you use) this is not a prerequisite (though there are rules as to the nature of comments that can be made).
The Community Council, whilst being happy to consider representations from members of the community on any planning matters, would also encourage people to consider submitting comments in their own right via the Highland Council website. The link for this (and for advice and guidance on the process) is:
https://www.highland.gov.uk/info/180/planning_-_applications_warrants_and_certificates/143/planning_permission/4
Planning matters
Red John Public Local Enquiry to commence.
From fiona.manson@scot.gov.uk
In this case, a virtual hearing is to take place. The sessions will begin at 10 am on Monday 24 August 2020. The public inquiry is estimated to run for 3 days, with hearing sessions 1 (i and ii) taking place on Monday 24 August 2020 and hearing session 2 taking place from Thursday 27 August to Friday 28 August 2020.
Any person wishing to observe the live proceedings should contact the case officer at the e-mail address above to discuss arrangements. Alternatively, a recording of proceedings will be available to view via the following link: https://dpea.public-i.tv/core/portal/home.
Fish Farm’s planning status queried
The CC has responded to the latest Planning Application by Mowi to relocate the position of the fish cages nearer to the village. Our representation is as follows.
“DECC would like to point out that the current Planning Permission (09/00685/FULIN) for the operation of this fish farm is restricted by Condition 7 to the original applicant, Bridge of Faillie Smolts.
We enclose a letter dated 14th January 2016 from the Team Leader to Marine Harvest to this effect and informing them of the need to remedy this breach of planning control and that a further planning application would be required. We consider that this breach requires to be remedied before any further consents are granted.”
This application is still being considered and we are awaiting a response from the Planning Department, and once received we will post it on the website.