Planning

Striking artists’ impressions have been released illustrating the plans for the major transformation of a popular Wester Ross hotel.

A new "luxury" glamping site could be created in Easter Ross after plans were submitted to Highland Council.

Helen Crawford says it is a ‘good day for democracy’ as she sought to keep communities informed of the wave of projects planned for the region.

Plans for one of Scotland’s largest battery storage sites has been objected to by councillors because it is just two miles from the Castle of Mey.

Two Wester Ross communities are celebrating after being awarded grants to support development in the rural areas.

Ikea fans in the Highlands could soon find it even easier to pick up their favourite Scandi-style furniture - after a planning application was lodged.

Highland Council has launched a new integrated housing delivery service in response to the national Housing Challenge.

The ambitious project was overfunded in under 24 hours.

Campaigners want to ensure objections to the controversial proposal are properly reflected.

Highland Council had decided to seek a judicial review of the Strath Oykel Wind Farm planning consent.

Brora Community Council is urging SSEN Transmission to realign the route through its area of the planned new overhead 400kV line.

Letter writers give their point of view on topical issues affecting Sutherland and the wider Highlands.

The first new broch in two millennia could be “the symbol of Caithness to the world”, those behind it said after lodging their planning application.

SSEN Transmission is proposing that the new 400kV pylon line crosses Loch Brora at a narrow point near Killin in Strath Brora.

Rebecca Gay of SSEN Transmission outlines the positive impacts the electricity network supplier argues will come from the Spittal-Beauly overhead line

A Coigach hotel will be restored to its original appearance after plans to demolish several modern extensions and renovate it were approved.

A motorcycle MOT garage could be set to open on an Easter Ross industrial estate after plans were lodged with Highland Council.

Cllr Gale, the chairman of Sutherland County Committee, made his comments at a meeting of the North Planning Applications Committee.

Accommodation for up to 100 hospital staff and students is being planned in the Highlands.

A long-vacant supermarket site in Ullapool looks set for a future as an “artisanal pizzeria” after the plans were given the greenlight.