New proposals for the re-development of Torvean Golf Course, as well as the creation of a sports hub on the existing golf course and an extension to Kilvean Cemetery, have gone on public display.

The plans will be on display at Kinmylies Church of Scotland, Inverness and the public are invited to attend between 8am and 10pm to discuss the proposals with representatives of the Highland Council. The authority's Transport, Environmental and Community Services (TEC Services) are conducting a pre-application consultation on a mixed-use development.


The development consists of:

(1) an 18 hole golf course, practice area, and new golf club house

(2) the formation of a "Sports Hub" comprising sports pitches, fitness trails, car parking, and buildings to accommodate changing/shower facilities

(3) an extension to the existing Kilvean Cemetery

(4) the formation of parkland areas, and ancillary works, all on land at Torvean, Inverness.

An earlier period of consultation on proposals for this area resulted in changes to the application boundary to accommodate the above proposals. As a result, the Council has embarked on a further 12-week public consultation. The deadline for comments is 30 September 2013.

It is proposed to seek planning permission for the Sports Hub/Golf Course in mid-November, with the application expected to be determined by March 2014.

(JP/MH)