PLANS for a new house on Tiree have been given the go-ahead by council officials.
Sally Hutton’s application for planning permission at land north of Croish House in Caolis were approved after no objections or expressions of support were submitted by the public.
Argyll and Bute Council has now rubber-stamped the application, with the site having already had planning permission granted for a house in 2023.
Works started on the site, but issues arose making it difficult to achieve the permitted siting and design under the initial planning permission.
A council officer said in a handling report: “The site comprises an area of relatively flat agricultural ground set back from the public road which bounds the site to the south.
“The ground slopes down gently from the public road towards the site which will ensure that the proposed dwellinghouse is relatively well contained within the site and wider landscape.
“On the approach to the site along the public road from the west, the site is tucked behind an area of rising ground which conceals it from views along the public road.
“The simple design and muted palette of finishing materials will ensure that the proposed dwellinghouse does not appear as an obtrusive feature within the site with its placement in the landscape consistent with the dispersed pattern of development found throughout the surrounding area ensuring that no adverse visual impact on the wider landscape will arise.”
The report added: “The proposed dwelling is a modern, energy efficient home in the form of a traditional long house, finished in timber cladding and profiled metal roofing.
“The long house dwelling type has been popular throughout Scottish history and remain popular due to their simple, geometrically correct proportions, simple detailing, and robust appearance.
“Officers are satisfied that the application has adequately demonstrated that the proposed dwellinghouse is of an appropriate design and finishes which will ensure that it will nestle within the site and wider landscape without giving rise to any adverse visual or amenity impacts.”
