Issue - meetings

Report by Head of Development and Economic Growth

The Major Applications Team Leader spoke to the terms of the report and to supplementary reports numbered 1 and 2 which advised of late representations, a representation of support that had been withdrawn and further comment from Nature Scot and the Applicant. 

This application is for the siting and operation of a new salmon fish farm located within the Kilbrannan Sound.  The site would be served by sea from the existing shore base at Carradale Harbour.  At the time of writing the report this application has attracted 232 objections, 2 representations and 45 expressions of support.  Objections have also been raised by Argyll District Salmon Fishery Board, Tarbert and Skipness Community Council, Fisheries Management Scotland, and the Clyde Fishermen’s Association. 

The proposal is considered to be consistent with the relevant provisions of the Development Plan.  However, given the level of interest in the application and the complexity of the issues raised, it was recommended that a discretionary pre-determination hearing be held for this application in advance of determining this application.

Decision

The Committee agreed:

1.    to hold a discretionary pre determination hearing at the earliest opportunity on a hybrid basis within the Council Chamber, Kilmory, Lochgilphead and by Microsoft Teams; and

2.    to hold a site visit in advance of the date of the hearing.

(Reference: Report by Head of Development and Economic Growth dated 12 May 2023 and supplementary reports 1 and 2 dated 23 May 2023, submitted)