Unit 1, 2 And 3 Sawmill Muir Of Ord IV6 7AJ

1. 1.The speculative use of this building as 3 industrial units would likely adversely impact on residential amenity due to its relationship with the adjacent Fettes Farmhouse. This also fails to relate to either the adjacent agricultural land or sawmill, and would increase the use of an existing substandard junction where the access joins the A832 public road. The proposal therefore fails to demonstrate that it is compatible with the surrounding area, contrary to the requirements of NPF4 Policy 9d), Policy 26d) and IMFLDP2 Policy 7.
2. 2.The proposal is contrary to the requirements of NPF4 Policy 26d) and HwLDP Policy 41, in that: • there are existing allocated industrial sites in the Local Plan which are suitable for general industrial purposes; • industrial activity is not assessed as compatible with the adjacent house; • the increased traffic generated by general industrial units is not compatible with the capacity of existing access road and its junction with the A832.
3. 3.The proposal is not a location which supports or has the potential to support sustainable travel. This is contrary to the requirements of NPF4 Policy 13b), HwLDP Policy 28, and also the requirements of IMFLDP2 Policy 7.
4. 4.The proposal is contrary to NPF4 Policy 13c) which requires a transport assessment to be undertaken where a proposal will generate a significant increase in the number of person trips. No such assessment has been undertaken.
5. 5.The proposed change of use to general industrial is assessed as resulting in an increase in traffic over that associated with an agricultural use. This is incompatible with the road network and contrary to the interests of road safety with particular regard to: • the proximity of the site access to the east of the sawmill with another existing access (approximately 45m away) on the A832; • an increase in traffic using a substandard junction to the east of the sawmill with the A832; • inadequate parking provision for staff and visitor vehicles.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

IV6 7AJ

Date validated

16 April 2026