Building Briefs – August 18th

• New wildcat breeding centre planned in the Highlands

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) wants to build 12 timber-framed, mesh roofed breeding enclosures and eight fenced pre-release enclosures on a site to the rear of its Highland Wildlife Park attraction at Kincraig.

• Developer wins appeal over Hidden Lane restaurant plan

Councillors have overturned a decision to refuse plans to turn a vacant workshop at the Hidden Lane in Glasgow’s Argyle Street can be turned into a restaurant.

Joe Mulholland, who owns 11 of the 17 properties at the lane in Finnieston, was initially refused permission by city officials.

But he appealed and Glasgow’s planning review committee has decided the eatery can go ahead.

An appeal statement submitted by Iceni planning consultants explained: “The proposed location is not dissimilar to existing restaurants located in Glasgow lanes, for example, Hanoi Bike Shop and The Bothy located off Byres Road on Ruthven Lane, and the various bars and restaurants located on Ashton Lane.

“The proposed development seeks to bring further vitality to The Hidden Lane, further enhancing a once derelict and neglected area and providing a range of facilities to an area which is considered a significant attraction to the local community and visitors to the city.”

• Plans to build 80 new holiday lodges at Fife country park

A proposed development at Lochore Meadows in Fife looks to introduce 80 new holiday lodges, office and retail space along with other amenities to the land north of the Meedies’ western access.

A proposed planning application notice, which includes converting an agricultural shed on the Kelty side of the park into a cafe, has been lodged by W Thomson and Sons.

The proposals cover an area next to the Fife Council-owned land which forms the 1200-acre country park.

The site is positioned off the B996 on the opposite side of the country park.

There are plans to build a new car park and site access to deal with the increase in visitors.