Sam & Tom get together with Chris Haspell & Gordon Sutherland on the eve of the hearing that is taking place this week.

The ongoing planning and permissions for this exciting Bill Coore design has been the subject of a lot of coverage over the last 7 years, and the passionate locals who have taken on the mantle – ‘Communities for Coul’ – have led it to this point. 

It’s a fascinating insight into the sustainability considerations that go hand in hand with any new development, as well as what this development would mean for the local residents of Sutherland.