Planning Committee - February 2022
25 February 2022
Via Video Conferencing - See Notice of Meetings for Link
This document contains a notice for Cairngorms National Park Authority meetings on 25 February 2022. The meetings, which include the Planning Committee at 9am and the Formal Board at 1.45pm, will be held via video conferencing and live streamed. You can watch them via a link. The agenda and papers for the meeting will be available the Friday before on the Cairngorms National Park Authority website.
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This document contains the draft minutes from the Cairngorms National Park Authority's Planning Committee video conference held on 28 January 2022. During the meeting, members noted no declarations of interest and approved the previous meeting's minutes from 10 December 2021, with minor amendments. The committee then discussed and approved a detailed planning permission for an extension to Dalraddy Caravan Park, subject to conditions. Another detailed planning permission was approved, concerning changes to house types and boundary lines on Grampian Road in Aviemore, also subject to conditions and developer contributions. Finally, the committee discussed the Highland Council's consultation on short-term lets and affordable housing, and confirmed that the site visit to Killiehuntly was voluntary. The next meeting was scheduled for 25 February 2022.
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This document contains the agenda for the Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee meeting on 25 February 2022. The meeting will be held virtually via video link. The agenda includes items such as welcome and apologies, declaration of interest, minutes from the previous meeting and several detailed planning permission applications. These applications include the erection of bothies and access tracks, formation of a campervan site, erection of houses and garages, and development of land. The recommendations for all planning permission applications are to approve subject to conditions. The agenda also includes any other business and the date of the next meeting.
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This document contains a planning application for the erection of a bothy, which is a small and basic self-catering unit, and the formation of an accessible track at Land 515M SE of Farmhouse, Killiehuntly, Kingussie. Bob Reid, Wildland Ltd is the applicant and it was called in on 28 September 2020. The recommendation is to approve the application subject to conditions. The site is located 500 metres south east of Killiehuntly Farm on the north west side of Lochan nan Reamh. It will be constructed of Glulam (glued laminated timber) and finished in black stained Siberian larch cladding boards with dark grey stained window and door frames. The main living/kitchen area is located in the smaller section which is positioned to maximise the more open views (and natural daylight) to the south and east overlooking the Lochan.
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This document contains plans related to agenda item 5 for the Cairngorms National Park Authority planning committee on 10 December 2021, specifically Appendix 1, application number 2020/0220/DET. The plans show the location and site plan, along with front, side and back elevations, and the proposed floor plan of a property marked as '826_WILDLAND_BOTHY'. The footprint of the property is 90 square meters, with an internal floor area of 55 square meters. The external finish is planned to be black stained Siberian larch with dark grey window and door frames.
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This document contains a Habitats Regulations Appraisal for a planning application (2020/0220/DET) regarding the erection of a bothy with a wastewater treatment system near Lochan nan Reamh, south of Kingussie. The appraisal, carried out by Nina Caudrey, a planning officer, on 30 September 2021, considers the potential impact of the project on the River Spey Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and the River Spey – Insh Marshes Special Protection Area (SPA) and Ramsar site, particularly concerning freshwater pearl mussels, sea lamprey, Atlantic salmon, and otters. The assessment concludes that while there's a potential for significant effects due to sediment pollution during construction and disturbance to otters, these can be mitigated. Implementing a Construction Method Statement and conducting a pre-construction otter survey, along with a species protection plan if needed, would ensure that the conservation objectives are met and there would be no adverse effect on site integrity.
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This document contains community council comments regarding planning application 2020/0220/DET for the erection of a bothy and the formation of an access track on land 515m southeast of Farmhouse Killiehuntly Kingussie. The community council neither objected to nor supported the planning application, but they did express concerns regarding the access and the removal of trees.
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This document contains an objection to a planning application (reference number 2020/0220/DET) for the erection of a "bothy" and the formation of an access track near Killiehuntly Farmhouse. The objection states that the application is for a holiday chalet in heather moorland near a loch, that there is already an estate road that provides suitable access for disabled people to observe birdlife on the loch, and that the proposed development would be an intrusion into wild land and limit public access to observe wildlife. Furthermore, the objection argues that the development would increase pressure on affordable housing in the Spey Valley, as the applicants already have holiday accommodations nearby.
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This document contains a planning application for the erection of a bothy and associated service route at Land 400M SW of Farmhouse, Killiehuntly, Kingussie in the Cairngorms National Park. The application, submitted by Bob Reid of Wildland Ltd, was called-in on 28 September 2020. The Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) has recommended that the application be approved, subject to conditions. The bothy is a small, traditional building intended for tourist accommodation with access via existing footpaths and a new service route. There is a single objection to the proposal, stating that the bothy would be an unacceptable intrusion on the landscape.
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This document contains plans for agenda item 6, appendix 1, which relates to planning application 2020/0221/DET for the Cairngorms National Park Authority. The plans include a proposed location, site plan, front, side and back elevations, a floor plan, and a log store. The proposed location plan shows the extent of land owned by the applicant and the area affected by the proposal which is 18,090 square meters. The site plan highlights the location of a treatment system with outfall to a watercourse, staff and guest routes, and a log store. The elevations and floor plans show the dimensions and layout of a bothy, with external finishes of untreated Siberian larch and black stained Siberian larch for the entrance area.
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This document contains a Habitat Regulations Appraisal for a planning application (2020/0221/DET) for the erection of a bothy, installation of a waste water treatment system and soakaway, and creation of a pedestrian/service access track next to the River Tromie, near Kingussie. The appraisal, dated 6 October 2021 and prepared by Nina Caudrey, a Planning Officer, considers the potential impact on the River Spey Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and the River Spey – Insh Marshes Special Protection Area (SPA) and Ramsar site. The appraisal concludes that the project could have a significant effect on the River Spey SAC due to potential sediment pollution during construction and disturbance to otters, but these effects can be mitigated by implementing a Construction Method Statement and conducting a pre-construction otter survey. The SPA and Ramsar sites are not expected to be significantly affected due to the distance from the development site. Subject to these conditions, the report says that there should not be an adverse effect on site integrity.
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This document contains community council comments on planning application 2020/0221/DET. The application is for the erection of a bothy on land 400m southwest of Farmhouse Killiehuntly Kingussie. The community council neither objects to nor supports the application, but they do have concerns about the close proximity of the proposed development to the river Tromie and its access track.
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This document contains an objection to a planning application (reference number 2020/0221/DET) for erecting a "bothy" (a small basic shelter) on land 400m southwest of Killiehuntly Farmhouse. The objection, called in by the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) on 28 September 2020, raises concerns that the application is effectively for an exclusive holiday chalet located in scrub woodland by the River Tromie. The objector argues that the development would intrude on wild land, strain the rough access track, potentially limit public access to the riverbank, and increase pressure on affordable housing in the Spey Valley due to a lack of staff accommodation provision.
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This document contains a proposal for a campervan site at Land 315M SW of The Half House Nethy Bridge in the Cairngorms National Park. The applicant, Mr Donald S Black, seeks approval for the project, which involves changing the use of agricultural land to accommodate twelve caravan pitches with associated facilities like water, power, and waste disposal. The proposal has been reviewed, with the Highland Council, NatureScot, and the community council expressing no objections, subject to certain conditions and mitigation measures to protect the environment, manage visitor impact, and ensure road safety. It has been recommended to approve, subject to conditions.
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This document contains plans for agenda item 7, appendix 1, specifically for application 2021/0090/DET, regarding a proposed campervan site at Leiteir Feannagan, Garlyne Brae, Nethy Bridge. The plans include site layouts, surfacing details, junction visibility, drainage, and water supply, along with landscape proposals including planting schedules and maintenance notes. The drawings have been revised to address visibility splay amendments, landscape proposals, and comments from the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA), and address water supplies and how it will be dealt with.
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This document contains a Habitats Regulations Appraisal for a proposed 12-bay campervan site near Nethy Bridge, within the Cairngorms National Park. The appraisal considers the potential impact of the development on nearby European sites, specifically the River Spey Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and Craigmore Wood Special Protection Area (SPA). While the River Spey SAC is not expected to be significantly affected, there is a potential for disturbance to capercaillie in Craigmore Wood SPA due to increased human activity. The document outlines mitigation measures, such as a fenced route, signage, and online information, to encourage visitors to use alternative routes and minimise disturbance to the capercaillie population. If these measures are implemented, the appraisal concludes that the development would not have an adverse effect on the integrity of the Craigmore Wood SPA.
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This document contains comments from the Nethy Bridge and Vicinity Community Council regarding planning application 2021/0090/DET for the formation of a campervan site. The Community Council fully supports the application, noting a significant increase in motorhomes in the area, leading to inappropriate parking and waste disposal. They believe the proposed site will provide a much-needed service and proper waste disposal facilities, also bringing additional business to the local community. They encourage the Cairngorms National Park Authority to approve the application and request that the facility is signposted and that the development is dealt with quickly.
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This document contains public representations and objections to planning application 2021/0090/DET for the formation of a campervan site near Nethy Bridge in the Cairngorms National Park. Several individuals and organizations, including the Badenoch & Strathspey Conservation Group (BSCG) and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) Scotland, have raised concerns about the potential negative impacts of the development on the local environment. Specific concerns include disturbance to sensitive species like capercaillie, otters, badgers, and brown hare, as well as damage to important habitats such as Sliemore Wood, Garlyne Moss and Culstank Moss and the overall landscape. Objectors emphasize the importance of the area for biodiversity and the need to protect vulnerable species from increased human activity and disturbance. They also point out the application's potential conflict with the Cairngorms National Park Authority's (Park Authority) conservation objectives and the Scottish Government's biodiversity strategy.
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This document contains public representations in support of a planning application (2021/0090/DET) for a campervan site at Land 315M SW Of The Half House, Nethy Bridge, within the Cairngorms National Park (CNPA). The representations include emails from individuals expressing their support for the application, highlighting the need for more facilities for motorcaravans in the UK, especially in Scotland, and the potential economic benefits of such sites. The document also includes a survey by the Campaign for Real Aires (CAMpRA), showing the spending habits of motorcaravan owners and the need for safe overnight parking spots ('Aires') rather than traditional campsites. The survey, conducted in September 2020, indicates that the lack of understanding of the needs of touring motorcaravans is a major problem. Some comments also suggest there are issues with the proposed plan.
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This document contains public comments about a planning application (2021/0090/DET) for a campervan site in the Cairngorms National Park. Concerns raised include potential increases in light and noise pollution, traffic and pedestrian safety issues on a narrow road, and the impact on local wildlife. The commenters appreciate the need for campervan provision and the small scale of the development, but seek reassurances about how these potential problems will be addressed, including the operating periods of the site. They also note the potential for increased traffic through the village, which has limited parking.
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This document contains a planning application for the erection of 9 houses and garages, realignment of a road, and landscaping on land near Corrour Road in Aviemore, within the Cairngorms National Park. Scotia Homes Ltd. submitted the application, which was called in on 11 October 2021. The planning officer recommends approving the application, subject to various conditions. These conditions include submitting management plans for landscaping and habitats, carrying out surveys for reptiles and other mammals, ensuring proper drainage and addressing potential land contamination issues. Overall, the proposed development is considered acceptable with conditions, aligning with local development plan policies, and the committee is recommended to approve the proposed development.
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This document contains plans for Agenda Item 8, Appendix I, related to application number 2021/0307/DET for the Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee meeting on 25 February 2022. The plans include a location plan, a landscape strategy plan with planting schedules, a tree protection and felling plan, and various house designs for a housing development at Dalfaber Farm in Aviemore, including floor plans, elevations, roof plans, and sections of the proposed houses. The plans also detail the tree protection measures to be implemented during the construction phase and identify trees to be retained or felled.
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This document contains a Habitats Regulations Appraisal for the Cairngorms National Park Authority planning committee agenda item 8, appendix 2, dated 25 February 2022. The appraisal is for planning reference 2021/0390/DET, regarding the demolition of a derelict farmhouse and erection of a house at Dalfaber Farm, Dalfaber Drive, Aviemore. The document identifies the Kinveachy Forest Special Protection Area (SPA) and the River Spey Special Area of Conservation (SAC) as potentially affected European sites, and assesses the potential impact of the proposed development on their qualifying interests, which include species such as capercaillie, Scottish crossbill, Atlantic salmon, freshwater pearl mussel, sea lamprey, and otter, taking into consideration different stages of the project and other plans. The appraisal concludes that there would be no significant disturbance to capercaillie and assessment ends here.
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This document contains a planning application regarding a property south of Mullingarroch Croft House at Street of Kincardine within the Cairngorms National Park. The applicant, Mrs Fiona Morris, is requesting the removal of a condition attached to a previous planning permission (08/423/CP) that restricts who can live in the house, requiring them to be employed on the registered croft unit. The application, reference number 2021/0185/DET and called in on 10 January 2022, is recommended for approval because the existing condition is no longer necessary under current Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan policies. The Planning Committee will discuss this at Planning Committee Item 9 on 25 February 2022.
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This document contains a planning decision notice from the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority). It grants full planning permission for the erection of a house at Mullingarroch Croft, Street of Kincardine, Boat of Garten, subject to several conditions. These conditions include beginning the development within five years, limiting occupancy to someone employed on the registered croft unit, and adhering to requirements for access, drainage, and energy efficiency. The notice also provides advice on road works and information on how to appeal the decision to Scottish Ministers.
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This document contains the approved minutes from the Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee meeting held on 25 February 2022. During the meeting, committee members welcomed new applications and discussed several planning permissions, including the erection of bothies, formation of access tracks, and campervan sites. Members considered the impact of the developments on the landscape, wildlife, and local communities. Ultimately, the committee approved some applications with conditions and refused others, following discussions and votes on proposed amendments. The committee also discussed outstanding actions from previous meetings and set the date for the next meeting.
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