New planning application approved for new Inverness whisky micro distillery at Glen Mhor Hotel in Ness Bank
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A CRAFT whisky distillery is set to be developed at an Inverness city centre hotel after getting the go-ahead from planning officers.
Plans had previously been approved to create a craft micro brewery at the Glen Mhor Hotel in Ness Bank.
But a new application seeking a change of use to create a combination of craft brewery and whisky micro distillery and associated visitor facilities has been given conditional permission by Highland Council officers using delegated powers.
The report concludes: “It is considered that the proposal will bring a unique facility to the city, enhancing visitor attractions and consolidating the development footprint of an approved layout.”
The new plan involves alterations to the internal layout while the previously-approved predominantly glazed extension remains unaltered in design and location.
The previously-approved beer hall and restaurant will be replaced by a tasting area which will have views over the still room.
The conditions attached to planning permission include the requirement of an odour-impact assessment.
A condition has also been included relating to the levels of operating noise from plant, machinery and equipment installed in connection with the development.
The hotel is located in the riverside conservation area close to Inverness Castle which is being transformed into a gateway tourist attraction celebrating the spirit of the Highlands.
Hotel owners Jon and Victoria Erasmus secured the go-ahead for the craft brewery in 2015 after a previous application was rejected.
It included listed-building consent for the demolition of an extension to the rear of a C-listed cottage.
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