Planning in Moray: James Jones look to expand Mosstodloch sawmill
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A major redevelopment is on the cards for a sawmill in Mosstodloch.
James Jones and Sons Ltd is looking to expand their existing site on Garmouth Road to the north beyond the village boundary.
A proposal of application notice went before Moray Council planning and regulatory services committee today.
Such notices allow councillors to give feedback to the applicant before a formal planning application is submitted.
Neal MacPherson, the council's principal planning officer, said: "This is quite a substantial development.
"It comprises a new sawmill, log sorting line and timber storage, a new access from the B9015 road, plus widening of this road with a new shared cycle and footpath alongside it."
John Cowe (Heldon and Laich/Independent) welcomed the proposal.
He said: "I remember well a few years ago visiting James Jones in Forres.
’At that time there was a fear that James Jones was going to disappear from the area.
"Now they’ve expanded Forres and they’re looking to expand this as well. I look forward to seeing it."
David Bremner (Fochabers/Lhanbryde, SNP), who chaired the meeting stated the sawmill would bring jobs to the area.
A public consultation on the proposal of application notice is under way.
View the notice in full by clicking HERE and going to page 135.
