The population of a small village near Inverness will expand considerably after Highland Council yesterday rubber-stamped plans for almost 100 new homes.
The properties will be built at Groam Farm East, on the north-eastern boundary of Kirkhill – which has a population of 700.
The decision was made in the first virtual meeting of the south planning committee, with developer Tulloch’s application approved unanimously.
The firm says a mixed range of bungalows and villas will complement the existing community.
Private homes will range from two to four bedrooms, while affordable one and two-bed flats are included in the plans.
Most of the 94 homes are to have private parking, with the flats and terraced homes being served by a parking courts.
All will have private garden space.
One local, who did not wish to be named, said the proposal would “change the face of the village” when it was revealed last year.
He added: “We are worried about the effect on infrastructure, such as roads, drainage and of course the school, which will not be able to cope with a huge influx of new pupils as it stands.
“Once complete, you will also have an additional 100 cars or so using the roads – some single track – each day, and access is already a problem.”
