PLANS for a house to be built in Lochgilphead have received permission from council officers, more than 18 months after the application was validated.
Caroline Henderson’s proposal for the site south of Cullerstich House was first validated by Argyll and Bute Council in January 2025.
However, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency initially lodged a holding objection pending the submission of a flood risk assessment. The objection was later withdrawn.
No representations, expressing either objection or support, were received by the council from the public during the planning process.
A council officer said in a handling report: “Planning permission is sought for the erection of a detached dwellinghouse together with the formation of a new vehicular access from the A816, associated driveway, landscaping drainage infrastructure, and installation of a private sewage treatment plant.
“The submitted location and site plans show that the proposed dwelling would occupy the northern part of the site with access taken from the A816 and substantial areas of the site retained as open garden ground.
“The development includes a private driveway, parking and turning provision capable of accommodating at least three vehicles together with the closure of the existing field access in accordance with the requirements of the roads and infrastructure services.
“The proposed dwelling comprises a one-and a half storey detached house of contemporary design, incorporating a simple pitched roof form.
“External finishes comprise white render walls, dark grey roof tiles, powder-coated aluminium windows and doors, and a modest palette of complementary materials appropriate to the surrounding residential character.”
