Land 140M South Of Alexander Bain House Thurso Enterprise Park Thurso

1. 22 Nov 2019

   Received by Highland

2. 29 Nov 2019

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 27 Apr 2020

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

4. 12 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Highland granted permission on 27 April 2020, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• Denchi House Thurso Enterprise Park Thurso KW14 7XW

  21/05369/FUL Submitted 16 Nov 2021 200 yards away

  Siting of 2 shipping containers to be used for cell (battery) testing and office, erection of fence

  Granted Full applications 11 docs
  Small domestic

• Land At Pennyland Farm Thurso KW14 7XW

  25/04176/SCRE Submitted 31 Oct 2025 300 yards away

  Formation of temporary worker accommodation village comprising modular buildings, including living accommodation (c500 beds), welfare and recreation uses, formation of access, parking and associated works. The modular buildings will extend to approximately 18,500sqm of floor space on a site area of 12.34ha, comprising 1 and 2 storey buildings. The development is sought for a period of 5 years to service renewable energy projects and associated infrastructure requirements in the area.

  Decided Outline 4 docs

• Land At Pennyland Farm Thurso KW14 7XW

  25/03770/PAN Submitted 3 Oct 2025 300 yards away

  Formation of temporary worker accommodation village comprising modular buildings, including living accommodation (c500 beds), welfare & recreation uses, formation of access, parking & associated works. The modular buildings will extend to approx 18,500sqm of floorspace on a site area of 12.34ha, comprising 1 & 2 storey buildings. The development will be sought for a period of 5 years to service renewable energy projects & associated infrastructure requirements in the area.

  Decided 2 docs

• Land 165M NW Of 63 Pennyland Drive Pennyland Drive Pennyland Thurso

  26/03091/FUL Submitted 17 Jul 2026 350 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~20 Oct

  Formation of temporary worker accommodation village comprising modular buildings, including living accommodation (circa 500 beds), welfare and recreation uses for staff, formation of access, car parking and associated works

  Awaiting decision Full applications 68 docs

• 26/02839/FUL Granted

  Viewmount Old Caithness Road Helmsdale KW8 6JW

  Alterations and extension (amended design 26/00797/FUL)

  Received 2 Jul, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/02866/FUL Granted

  Land 55M West Of Applecross Schoolhouse Camusterrach Applecross

  Siting of 2no. pods for holiday letting purposes and installation of drainage

  Received 4 Jul, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/00153/FUL Granted

  Fyrish Cottage Dalmore Alness IV17 0UY

  Conversion of stables and loft to form additional living space

  Received 14 Jan, published by the council 11 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/00451/FUL Granted

  Land 40M NE Of Kearn Hilton Dornoch

  Erection of house and garage. Formation of access

  Received 4 Feb, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/01935/FUL Granted

  Land 30M NE Of House Of Brewer Sallachy Dornie

  Siting of pod for ancillary accommodation and short-term let

  Received 8 May, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Full applications