Highland Council objects to glamping pods near Rosemarkie due to road safety concerns and poor site access.
They cite poor visibility for drivers. The site access is onto the A832 road. They need more roads data with the application. The current site access is substandard. Upgrading an existing layby could help.
They want details on surface water runoff control. Runoff must not flow onto the A832 road. Parking space sizes meet the guidelines; however, one parking space must be accessible.
Prefabricated pods need transport to the site. Lifting plant will place the pod units onsite. A traffic plan is needed for public safety. The plan should detail abnormal loads potential. Also, the plan should detail traffic volume predictions.
Traffic management proposals must ensure safety. Applicant Toby Watson says pods meet visitor demand. The pods would boost the local economy all year. Each pod will feature a wood-burning hot tub.
The flood risk team wants more information. They need data on flood risk management. Rosemarkie Community Council has concerns. They cited the lack of a pedestrian route issues. They think the site is too developed for wastewater. Council members worry about hot tub chemicals.