Planning

Plans for a new chip shop that had village residents salivating have been given the greenlight.

A fire-ravaged garage site looks set to return to life as new industrial units after plans were submitted to Highland Council.

A donation pillar is to be installed at a centuries-old harbour to help generate funds for its repair and maintenance.

Highland Council has outlined a vision that it believes would streamline how it uses assets for the greater public good.

The affordable housing scheme aims to deliver four bungalows, four flats and 28 villa-style homes.

“They are situated in a fantastic location, just minutes walking from both Dingwall Primary and Dingwall Academy.”

A former photographer’s studio in Alness could be turned into two brand new flats under plans lodged with the council.

Plans for two controversial battery energy storage facilities to be built in different parts of Ross-shire came before councillors this week.

Delighted village residents are salivating at the prospect that a new chip shop and restaurant could open in the heart of their community.

Over 100 delegates from local and national government and business organisations are present to look at solutions to the current housing challenge.

Sarah Bernstein, from Montreal and now living in Achiltibuie, won the Scotiabank Giller Prize in 2023 for her novel Study for Obedience.

The issue involves more than just a shortage of affordable local homes and include taxation, energy ratings and administration.

Dunbeath/Berriedale Say No to Pylons Action Group want ‘his immediate removal as leader of the council’.

The community group have sold a land previously intended for two homes, in order to “accelerate delivery” of a larger housing development.

In what would be the first development of its kind in the area in half a century, hopes are high for proposals of 10 new affordable homes in Coigach.

‘We’ve had enough of market-led, salami sliced energy development and transmission infrastructure that ruins our nature and landscapes’.

Highland Council has acted swiftly to set a new date to resume its full council meeting after public anger greeted Thursday evening’s adjournment.

A pilot housing project at a gap site in Ross-shire could play a part in tackling the wider crisis across the Highlands.