Social Value Ideas for Highland Council

Short-term let control areas

The committee considered consultation feedback on proposed short-term let control areas for Inverness city and rural Inverness. Officers explained the designation would not retrospectively change plan…

“This report is brought to the City of Inverness Area Committee following the consultation that was conducted in May and June of this year on two short…”

Planning Review Application 5.3 - 11 Carnemore, Aviemore - Dismissed

Notice of review for short-term let at 11 Carnemore, Aviemore (application reference 25-86-RB-REF, applicant Kerszani Properties Limited) was unanimously dismissed by the review body. The refusal was …

“The review body have unanimously dismissed this notice of review and therefore uphold the reasons for refusal as stated in the decision notice issued …”

Short-term let refusals upheld

The review body upheld refusals for three short-term let proposals because they conflicted with development plan policies, harmed residential amenity, and—where relevant—undermined conservation area c…

“The review body have considered the proposed development against the policies in the development plan. The review body consider that the proposal does…”

Planning Review Application 5.4 - 16 Munroe Place, Aviemore - Dismissed

Notice of review for short-term let at 16 Munroe Place, Aviemore (applicant Mrs Mary Elizabeth Close) was unanimously dismissed by the review body. The refusal was upheld on basis that proposal does n…

“The review body have unanimously dismissed this notice of review and therefore uphold the reasons for refusal as stated in the decision notice issued …”

Milton Spain Bridge Hotel Premises Licence Revoked - Non-Payment & Closure

Milton Spain Bridge Hotel premises licence revoked for non-payment of annual fees for 2-3 years. Premises has not been in operation for several years. Licensing agents unable to contact hotel owners. …

“Milton Spain Bridge Hotel hasn't been in operation for a number of years now. They haven't paid their fees now for the last two or three years...We co…”

Commercial Bar Invercordon Premises Licence Revoked - Non-Payment & Closure

Commercial Bar in Invercordon premises licence revoked for non-payment of annual fees. Premises not open or operated since 2020. Premises licence holders reside in southern Ireland with registered off…

“The Commercial Bar has not actually been open and operated since 2020...They have made numerous attempts to contact both the brothers and other member…”

Fort William Football Club Premises Licence Revoked - Non-Payment

Fort William Football Club premises licence revoked following non-payment of annual premises license fee due 1 October 2024. Multiple reminders and contact attempts made by licensing support officers …

“The LSO is probably in the best position to answer them as they are the ones who are in contact on a regular basis with premises license holders...The…”

Allocations policy and right-sizing review

The committee reviewed the Highland Housing Register allocations policy and confirmed it remains compliant with legislation. A revised right-sizing policy with enhanced financial and practical support…

“Today's report sets out the Highland Housing Minister allocations policy review, which has taken place over recent months. Members will be aware that …”

Workshop on housing supply

The committee agreed to hold a workshop on housing supply challenges, especially larger homes and four-bedroom demand, after repeated concerns that many applicants will never receive an allocation. Me…

“So, I would hope maybe we could look at that and try and do something different to see how we can do it. Thank you. Councillor Christie, I think what …”