Essich House Essich Road Inverness IV2 6AH

1. 25 Sep 2026

   Received by Highland

2. 2 Oct 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 8 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Highland took a median of 68 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Highland for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Highland decided full applications in a median of 77 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• Struanbridge Essich Road Inverness IV2 6AH

  16/03091/FUL Submitted 11 Jul 2016 150 yards away

  Proposed alterations to basement to provide living accommodation

  Granted Full applications 4 docs

• Land 350M South Of Southview Torbreck Inverness

  26/01759/SCRE Submitted 21 Apr 2026 350 yards away

  EIA Screening Opinion - Residential development of up to 400 houses (both affordable and private) with infrastructure, open space and landscaping

  Decided Outline New dwelling 3 docs
  Major scheme

• Land 350M South Of Southview Torbreck Inverness

  26/02368/SCRE Submitted 21 May 2026 350 yards away

  EIA Screening Opinion - Residential-led mixed use development including a maximum of 315 dwellings, comprising a mix of house types including affordable homes, together with biodiversity enhancement, landscaping, amenity open space, a site for community/retail use, and associated infrastructure.

  Decided Outline 3 docs
  Major scheme

• Torbreck Farm Inverness IV2 6DJ

  15/04058/FUL Submitted 29 Oct 2015 400 yards away

  Spreading of Sub-Base material on existing field

  Granted Full applications 6 docs

• Land At Birklea Torbreck Inverness IV2 6DJ

  16/01779/PIP Submitted 19 Apr 2016 400 yards away

  House plot

  Refused Outline 25 docs

• Drumdevan House Inverness IV2 6DJ

  15/03861/FUL Submitted 13 Oct 2015 400 yards away

  Change of use to Guest House and formation of en-suite shower room plus replacement windows with glazed door.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 5 docs

• 26/03330/FUL Granted

  Land 80M West Of Bruachan Daviot Inverness

  Erection of house and garage w/ancillary annexe, and formation of access

  Received 5 Aug, published by the council 2 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/04358/FUL Awaiting decision

  28 Miller Gardens Inverness IV2 3DT

  Installation of ramp

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 25/03948/FUL Withdrawn

  Land 130M West Of Bracken Cottage Daviot Inverness

  Erection of house, garage, garden room and formation of access

  Received 17 Oct, published by the council 11 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 25/03947/FUL Withdrawn

  Land 495M NE Of Daviot Lodge Daviot Inverness

  Erection of house, garage, garden room and formation of access

  Received 17 Oct, published by the council 5 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 25/04198/FUL Granted

  Land 220M NW Of Carbisdale Castle Ardgay

  Erection of a house for holiday letting purposes

  Received 5 Nov, published by the council 11 Aug 2026 Full applications