Highland Council gives green light for changes at housing development near Loch Ness
A planned housing development at Drumnadrochit will be be reduced by one home.
Highland Council has approved an application by Compass Building and Construction to alter the types of homes on its Kilmore Farm development.
It will result in the number of homes being reduced from 37 to 36 but will mean more bungalows.
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Planning permission had previously been granted for the development and work has started on the wider site.
The application seeking a remix of eight plots from villas to a mix of villas and semi-detached bungalows has now been approved.
The remix of houses/plots will feature external materials to match other units on the development site.
The planning officer’s report concluded: “All relevant matters have been taken into account when appraising this application.
“It is considered that the proposal accords with the principles and policies contained within the Development Plan and is acceptable in terms of all other applicable material considerations.”
Glen Urquhart Community Council carried out a housing needs survey in partnership with the Communities Housing Trust earlier this year to get confirmed data on housing needs for the local community.
The initial findings confirmed need for more housing - and affordable housing and housing for locals.
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