Board Meeting - March 2020

This document contains the agenda for a Cairngorms National Park Authority board meeting on Friday, 6 March 2020, at 10.45am in Grantown on Spey. The agenda includes welcome and apologies, declarations of interest, a confidential session, a decision on the A9 dualling project from Dalraddy to Slochd, and the date and venue for the next meeting (Friday, 27 March 2020).

This document contains a proposal from Transport Scotland to create a non-motorised route between Aviemore and Carrbridge. The Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) initially objected to the A9 Dalraddy to Slochd road project due to concerns that the planned non-motorised user routes didn't meet active travel objectives, comply with Transport Scotland’s strategy, or promote tourism. However, following a new proposal from Transport Scotland to fund a separate, improved non-motorised route, the CNPA is recommending that its objection to the A9 project be withdrawn, as the new route addresses their original concerns. If approved, the CNPA will inform Transport Scotland and the Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA) of their decision.

This document contains a letter from Roy Brannen of Transport Scotland to Grant Moir of the Cairngorms National Park Authority. The letter discusses the planning of a new non-motorised user (NMU) route between Aviemore and Carrbridge, which will be funded by Transport Scotland, including design and construction. Transport Scotland will obtain the necessary planning permissions, working with the Park Authority. Land acquisition will be done through agreement, with the Park Authority using its powers if necessary. The letter emphasizes that the necessary approvals must be in place before 9 March to avoid delays to the project. Finally, it expresses gratitude for the Park Authority's support and collaborative work on the project.