The Council has received an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the application made by Alexander Ross and Sons (Sand and Gravel) Ltd on land at A Ross & Sons, Mid Lairgs Quarry, Farr, Inverness, IV2 6XN. The application is development falling within the Regulations as Environmental Impact Assessment development and accordingly is supported by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report. The application reference number is 25/04294/S42.

A copy of the application, with a plan showing the land to which it relates, together with a copy of the EIA Report discussing the proposals in more detail and presenting an analysis of the environmental implications, can be viewed via the Council's planning portal at http://wam.highland.gov.uk/wam/ by entering the reference number given above or by appointment between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday at the Infrastructure, Environment and Economy Service, Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX.

Printed copies of the EIA Report can be purchased at a cost of £200 by contacting:

Dalgleish Associates Ltd

Mineral & Planning Consultants

1 Sinclairs Street

Dunblane

FK15 0AH

Tel: 01786 822339

Email: willie.booth@dalgleishassociates.co.uk

Electronic copies are available on USB Flash Drive, at a cost of £50 each.

Copies of the Non-Technical Summary (NTS) in hard copy at a cost £15 or free in electronic format, are available on request.

Any person who wishes to make a representation on the application, can make them online by visiting http://wam.highland.gov.uk/wam/ or by writing to The Head of Planning and Building Standards, ePlanning Centre, The Highland Council, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX. The deadline for receipt of comments is 30 days from the date of publication of this notice.

The Council will acknowledge receipt of comments but is unable to respond individually to points or questions raised. Please note that your comments will be published online. Please quote the application reference number in your correspondence.

Malcolm Macleod

Assistant Chief Executive - Place