It’s time for Planning Ahead – a round-up of the latest proposals lodged across Inverness. A dispute has broken out between parents and local residents over the potential opening of a new nursery in the city. Highland Council has raised some serious concerns about some major changes coming down the track at a popular hotel.
And the former home of Wickes will not be inactive for long – with a new tenant ready to step up and fill the space. But first, let’s begin with the latest with a development ready to take place at Rocpool Reserve. Rocpool expansion A luxury hotel’s plans to add two new suites and an extension have been approved by Highland Council planners.
Rocpool Reserve on Culduthel Road is one of several boutique hotels owned by Inverlochy Castle, who are listed as the applicants for the venture. It wants to extend a balcony terrace, alter some of the building’s windows and A statement said: “The proposed alterations to the exterior of the building are in keeping with the character of the conservation area and the listed building. “The alterations are proposed on the west facing elevation, which is to the side/rear of the building and is not visible from outwith the site due to the height of the mature trees adjacent.
” The five-star hotel opened in Inverness in 2006. A one-night stay will set you back around £400 but the hotel regularly receives stellar reviews on TripAdvisor. Parents back nursery but some locals aren’t happy There’s a row brewi.
