Highland Council received application for glamping pods and ‘shop’ on site at Port Henderson in Wester Ross with views overlooking Loch Gairloch
Four glamping pods and a reception building with shop could be built at Port Henderson under plans lodged with Highland Council.
Applicant Morena Fletcher is seeking permission to build the wooden pods on land just to the south of Port Henderson, and situated next to the B8056 road to Opinan and Red Point.
All four pods would be designed to accommodate two people, although one would be larger, with more space for lounge and dining space, and a larger bathroom.
Each pod would face north with views across Loch Gairloch, with native trees and hedging to their rears to minimise their visual impact from the road to the south.
The reception 'building' meanwhile, will be a converted and re-clad storage container, with a separate bike store next to it. There would also be parking at each pod and at the reception building.
In a supporting statement lodged with the application, design agents, Glampitect, said: "The site will be operated as a typical (year-round) holiday let, with the glamping pods being rented out on a per-nightly basis.
"Patrons will likely be couples and small families as the chosen target markets by the site operators. Party groups will not be permitted."
They continued: "The site will be marketed as a peaceful and relaxing retreat in nature, which should mean noise from guests is not a consideration, with minimal likelihood of noise and disruption to neighbouring properties and road users etc.
"There is no intention to use the units for long-term lease / permanent residences. The compact footprint of the pods would not be suited to this in any case.
"The addition of a public amenities block/reception will allow for a small public shop and public restrooms for locals and tourists passing the site. This has been proposed due to the lack of local amenities in the area. The proposed additions will help to provide essential items such as fresh milk, eggs and bread for locals and tourists to access."
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