Planning Committee - April 2019
26 April 2019
Community Hall, NethyBridge
This document contains the approved minutes from the Cairngorms National Park Authority's Planning Committee meeting held on 26 April 2019. The meeting covered several planning applications, including a conversion of a school into dwelling houses in Ballater, and the restoration of mill buildings in Ballindalloch. The committee also discussed planning service priorities for 2019/20, as well as updates on other business, such as the Pitmain Right of Way Hearing. The next meeting was scheduled for 24 May 2019 at The Lecht.
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This document contains a notice for a Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee meeting. The meeting is scheduled for 26 April 2019, and it will take place at 11am in The Community Hall, Nethy Bridge. The agenda and papers will be available the Friday before the meeting on the National Park Authority website. If you have any access or other requirements, please contact the Cairngorms National Park Authority office in advance.
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This document contains the agenda for the Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee meeting on 26 April 2019. The meeting includes items such as welcomes, apologies, minutes from the previous meeting, and declarations of interest. The agenda also covers several planning applications, including the conversion of a school into dwelling houses and flats in Ballater, the restoration of mill buildings in Chapeltown, and the installation of half barriers at Dalfaber Level Crossing in Aviemore. Additionally, the committee will discuss planning service priorities for 2019/20. The meeting will conclude with any other business and a discussion of the date for the next meeting.
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This document contains a planning application and a listed building consent application for a development at Ballater Old School in Ballater, Aberdeenshire, submitted by Grampian Housing Association. The proposal involves converting the old school into ten dwelling houses, reinstating schoolhouses to form two dwellings, erecting one dwelling house and 11 flats (affordable houses), forming a car park, and making access and alterations to boundary walls. The Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) planning committee is recommended to grant full planning permission and listed building consent subject to several conditions, including the submission of revised site plans, landscape schemes, lighting plans, tree protection plans, and material samples. The proposal seeks to address concerns raised in a previous, refused application by reducing density, improving access, and increasing amenity space, while complying with the Park Authority's Local Development Plan.
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This document contains information for the Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee on 26 April 2019. It's Appendix 1A, regarding application numbers 2019/0003/DET and 2019/0006/LBC. The appendix includes a site plan comparing the original and current site layout for the former Ballater School, showing design amendments made in April 2019. The plans detail changes to building layouts, parking, landscaping, and access points compared to a previous scheme from April 2018.
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This document contains plans for a housing proposal at the former Ballater School site, submitted for planning committee agenda item 5, appendix IB. It includes site plans, demolition plans, housing unit layouts, garden designs, elevations and sections of the proposed buildings, and details of the communal bin stores, with the goal of creating a Grampian Housing Association development. The plans also visualize the site and boundary walls as part of applications 2019/0003/DET and 2019/0006/LBC.
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This document contains appeal decisions related to planning permission and listed building consent for a proposed development at Ballater Old School, Abergeldie Road, Ballater. The Grampian Housing Association appealed the Cairngorms National Park Authority's decision to refuse planning permission and listed building consent for converting the old school into housing, including demolition of some buildings and new construction. Chris Norman, a Scottish minister-appointed reporter, allowed both appeals, granting planning permission and listed building consent subject to conditions that address concerns about design, impact on the conservation area, residential amenity, road safety, and adherence to the local development plan. The decisions highlight the need for affordable housing while protecting the historic environment.
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This document contains comments from the Ballater and Crathie Community Council, dated 11 February 2019, regarding planning applications 2019/0003/DET and 2019/0006/LBC for the Old School in Ballater. The council confirms their support for the alterations and redevelopment, including converting the school into 10 dwelling houses, reinstating schoolhouses to form 2 dwelling houses, building 1 dwelling house and 11 flats (affordable houses), forming a car park, and altering boundary walls. Following discussions with the Grampian Housing Association and community members, the council is satisfied that previous concerns about access, safety, amenity, and density have been addressed. Furthermore, the council was presented with a letter containing signatures from 238 community members supporting Grampian Housing Association's planning application, and a representative would like to speak at the upcoming Planning Committee Meeting.
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This document contains comments from a member of the public, Mr Dominic Fairlie, objecting to planning applications 2019/0006/LBC and 2019/0003/DET. These applications relate to the conversion of the old school in Ballater into 10 dwelling houses, the reinstatement of schoolhouses to form two dwelling houses, the erection of one dwelling house and 11 flats (affordable houses), and the formation of a car park. Mr Fairlie objects to the design of the new buildings, stating that they are not in keeping with the area and have unattractive modern styles, wider gables, roofs that are too big, and small windows. He suggests that a more traditional appearance would be more appropriate and that the changes may result in fewer properties and less car parking.
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This document contains an email sent on 28 January 2019 regarding planning application 2019/0003/DET for the Old School in Ballater. The email expresses an objection to the previous applications due to overdevelopment and inappropriate land use. The sender notes concerns about the new application's parking impacting their property. While initially objecting, they support the access from Abergeldie Road and suggest conditions for approval, including a local lettings policy and sufficient trees/plantings between the car park and Abergeldie Road, with local resident involvement in the final landscape plan.
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This document contains a planning application from Crown Estate Scotland for the restoration and repair of mill buildings at Scalan, North and South Mill Chapeltown, Ballindalloch, Moray, AB37 9JS, within the Cairngorms National Park. The proposal includes forming access paths and a small parking space. The application seeks both full planning permission and listed building consent, with a recommendation for approval subject to conditions. The site, located within the Braes of Glenlivet, includes historic buildings like a Roman Catholic Seminary, a North Mill with a rare threshing machine, and a South Mill. Key considerations include preserving the site's historical and cultural significance, mitigating environmental impacts, and ensuring compliance with the Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan. Various consultees, including Scottish Natural Heritage and Historic Environment Scotland, have been consulted, and their feedback has been incorporated into the application, with the aim of improving accessibility and public understanding of the site while conserving its heritage.
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This document contains planning documents for the Scalan Mill Buildings in Glenlivet, Moray, submitted to the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) as agenda item six, appendix one, on 26 April 2019. The applications are numbered 2019/0005/DET and 2019/0018/LBC. The documents include a site location map, a site location plan, a site plan showing site set-up, and a proposed site plan, each with associated notes and details regarding boundaries, access, water courses, and planned works. The applicant is Crown Estate Scotland, Glenlivet Estate Office, and the plans are drawn by Arc Architects Ltd.
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This document contains a Habitats Regulations Appraisal for the proposed restoration and repair of mill buildings at Scalan North and South Mill in Chapeltown, Ballindalloch. The Cairngorms National Park Authority is assessing the potential impact of the project (reference numbers 2019/0005/DET and 2019/0018/LBC) on the River Spey Special Area of Conservation (SAC), specifically concerning Atlantic salmon, sea lamprey, otter and freshwater pearl mussel. The appraisal considers potential effects during both construction and operation, concluding that the project is likely to have a significant effect on Atlantic salmon and otters. It then outlines mitigation measures, including a Species Protection Plan and a Pollution Prevention Plan, to ensure the project does not adversely affect the integrity of the River Spey SAC. Advice was sought from NatureScot (formerly Scottish Natural Heritage) and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).
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This document contains agenda item 6, appendix 3 for the Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee on 26 April 2019. It includes a letter from the Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland (AHSS) regarding planning application 2019/0005/DET & 2019/0018/LBC for Scalan North and South Mill in Chapeltown, Ballindalloch. The AHSS supports the restoration and repair of the mill buildings, which includes lime pointing, timber window and door repairs, slate work, roof repairs to the North Mill waterwheel, and the installation of lighting, as it will conserve important agricultural buildings and improve public access. They feel it is an excellent example of a plan to protect buildings of historic, cultural, and religious significance while improving public access and understanding, and they fully support the proposals.
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This document contains a planning application for several developments in the Dalfaber area of Aviemore within the Cairngorms National Park. The proposals include installing half barriers at the Dalfaber Level Crossing, allocating affordable housing units, and restoring a farmhouse for residential use. The Cairngorms National Park Authority planning committee is recommended to approve the conditions for the level crossing barriers and the farmhouse restoration. Approval for the affordable housing units is recommended, but is subject to a legal agreement being reached to guarantee the delivery of 19 affordable units, and the committee must also ensure mammal surveys are undertaken to check for any animal habitats that may be affected.
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This document contains plans for a farmhouse restoration at Dalfaber Farm, Aviemore. As part of agenda item 7 for the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) planning committee on 26 April 2019, the document includes location and plot development plans, elevations, floor plans, and descriptions of proposed works. The restoration involves careful removal and re-use of materials, structural reinforcement, insulation upgrades, and energy-efficient heating design. Surveys for bats and structural integrity are outlined, along with specifications for stonework, timberwork, roofing, windows, and internal finishes.
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This document contains a deed extract registered on 26 February 2019, which is an agreement between the Cairngorms National Park Authority and the Trustees under Deed of Trust by the Honourable James Andrew Ogilvie-Grant, Viscount Reidhaven. It concerns planning obligations related to the development of land at North Dalfaber, Aviemore, specifically addressing the installation of a Half Barrier Crossing System at the Dalfaber Drive Level Crossing. The agreement ensures that the Half Barrier Crossing System is fully operational before the occupation of any completed residential units, in accordance with the planning permissions granted.
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This document contains supporting information for Cairngorms National Park Authority's Planning Committee agenda item 7, appendix 2B, dated 26 April 2019. It concerns applications 2019/0011/MSC and 2019/0042/MSC, specifically regarding affordable housing. The document includes a supporting statement from Bracewell Stirling Consulting, dated 22 January 2019, about an application related to conditions of planning consent PPA-270-2126, dated 21 March 2016. It outlines the proposed allocation of affordable housing units, addressing the requirement for 25% affordable housing (19 units) for a development of 75 units across north and south sites at Dalfaber, and confirms that the developer is in negotiation with the Highland Council to agree the timescale and terms of this provision.
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This document contains planning appeal decisions related to land north-west of Dalfaber Farm, Dalfaber Drive, Aviemore. The appeals, made by Reidhaven Estate, concern the Highland Council's failure to decide on applications to develop the land without complying with previous planning conditions. Reporter Frances M McChlery has allowed the appeals and granted planning permission in principle for both 10 serviced house plots and 83 houses subject to modified conditions related to landscaping, public access, drainage, archaeological preservation, and affordable housing contributions, with detailed requirements for design statements, construction methods, and off-site works.
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This document contains the response from the Aviemore and Vicinity Community Council regarding planning application 2019/0041/MSC. The application is for the installation of half barriers to the Dalfaber Level Crossing in accordance with condition 21(c) of 07/00094/OUTBS (as amended by 14/03675/S42) at Level Crossing, Dalfaber Drive, Aviemore. The Community Council supports this application.
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This document contains the Aviemore and Vicinity Community Council's response to planning applications 2019/0011/MSC for affordable housing and 2019/0012/MSC for a farmhouse in North Dalfaber. The council has stated that they do not wish to comment on either of the planning applications. The letter is dated 22 February 2019.
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This document contains the agenda item 7, appendix 5A for the Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee meeting on 26 April 2019. It relates to applications 2019/0040/MSC and 2019/0041/MSC for half barriers, and it notes that no representations were received.
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This document contains representations and objections regarding planning applications 2019/0011/MSC and 2019/0042/MSC for affordable housing on land northwest of Dalfaber Farm, Dalfaber Drive, Aviemore. Several neighbours and members of the public object to the allocation of affordable housing units, citing concerns about privacy, the impact on the natural beauty and wildlife in the area, increased traffic and noise, the loss of recreational space, and the potential danger to children playing in the woods. One respondent also points out discrepancies in the site plan and address on the neighbour notification form.
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This document contains an email sent to the Planning department on 12 February 2019, regarding Agenda Item 7, Appendix 5C, application number 2019/0012/MSC for a farmhouse development. The email from Alison Sharkey highlights the presence of a well, marked by a large round stone, situated between the disused Pit and Plot 3 on the south side of the proposed Dalfaber development, and expresses the hope that the well will be preserved as part of the history of the farmhouse and steading.
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This document contains information for the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) Planning Committee, agenda item 8 from April 25, 2019. It outlines the planning service priorities for 2019/20 and reviews progress from 2018/19. For the previous year, the planning service completed three of six identified priorities, facing challenges due to staff shortages. For the upcoming year, six service priorities are proposed, including analysing responses to the Local Development Plan (LDP) consultation. The committee is asked to consider and approve these priorities, which will be included in staff work programs for the year. These priorities aim to improve core planning services such as development plan preparation, delivery, management, monitoring and enforcement to improve outcomes for customers and the Park Authority.
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