Plans for a series of housing developments across three remote Highland villages would mean almost 100 homes built in Culbokie, Avoch and Strathpeffer.
An application notice has been lodged with Highland Council by Tulloch Homes and Culbokie Community Trust for 33 homes in the Black Isle village.
The plan includes nine affordable homes.
The site comprises of an open area in the centre of Culbokie next to the B9169 and extends to around three hectares.
A report to councillors on the north planning committee, which meets next week, said: “There are a number of sites designated for natural heritage interests in the wider area but unlikely to be directly affected by the development.
“There are no scheduled monuments within the site. There are a number of listed buildings and archaeological records, identified within the Highland Historic Environment Record, which exist in proximity to the site but would unlikely be affected by development of the site.”
Kirkwood Homes has also lodged an application notice for a 41-home residential development in Avoch.
The site comprises of an open area of land at the northern edge of the village and extends to over four hectares.
A report to councillors says: “There are a number of sites designated for natural heritage interests in the wider area but unlikely to be directly affected by the development.
“The site is surrounded by mature woodland. The Rosehaugh Designed Garden is immediately adjacent to the west of the site.”
Meanwhile, Cromartie Estates is seeking permission to construct 15 houses on three acres of land at Nutwood, on the northern edge of Strathpeffer.
In report to councillors, planning officials state that concern has been raised about the protection of the historic Pictish Eagle Stone which stands near the access driveway.
The possible impact on wildlife and the loss of mature trees has also been raised, but officials have recommended approval of the development.
All three projects wil be discussed by councillors at the north planning committee when it meets in Inverness tomorrow.
