Planning Committee - June 2020

This document contains the agenda for the Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee meeting on 12 June 2020. The meeting included a welcome, apologies, minutes from the previous meeting on 22 May 2020, and a declaration of interest from members. The committee discussed and recommended approval, subject to conditions, of a retrospective planning permission for upgrading an existing track at Land At Clova Estate, Glen Clova. The committee also discussed and recommended approval, subject to conditions, of the installation of car park barriers at Cairngorm Mountain, Glenmore, Aviemore, Highland. Finally, the committee discussed and recommended approval, subject to conditions, of the installation of two tube slides and the extension and realignment of an existing tube slide at Coire Cas Car Park, Cairngorm Mountain, Glenmore, Aviemore, Highland. The meeting concluded with any other business and setting the date for the next meeting.

This document contains the draft minutes of the Cairngorms National Park Authority's Planning Committee meeting held on 22 May 2020 via video/telephone conference. The meeting covered several agenda items, including welcoming attendees and noting apologies, approving minutes from the previous meeting, and addressing declarations of interest. The committee discussed and approved a detailed planning permission for engineering works to strengthen a funicular viaduct, subject to conditions. Additionally, they discussed a detailed planning permission for converting an office building into flatted dwellings, ultimately deciding to defer the application until a daylight impact assessment and visuals are provided. Finally, the committee approved a prior approval for forestry-related building works, and noted that an agreement for a distillery near Grantown has been signed off. The next meeting was scheduled for 12 June 2020.

This document contains a planning application to the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) for retrospective planning permission to upgrade an existing track at Land At Clova Estate Glen Clova. The applicant, Mr. Hugh Niven, seeks approval for widening the track, using imported materials, and installing drainage. The Park Authority case officer recommends approval, subject to conditions aimed at reducing the track's visual and environmental impact, such as narrowing the track width and revegetating bare ground. There were two objections raised, but the application is recommended for approval as long as these conditions are followed.

This document contains the Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee Agenda Item 5 Appendix I, dated 12 June 2020. It includes plans for application number 2020/0068/DET regarding an upgrade and widening of an existing track on land at Clova Estate. The document includes a location plan and site ownership information, a supplementary location plan, and a diagram of the existing track upgrade. The scale of the plans are 1:2500 @ A4 and 1:5000 @ A3 and drawing numbers 19/0033/1 and 19/0033/2.

This document contains a supporting statement for a retrospective planning application for track upgrades on the Clova Estate in Angus. The Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) issued a notice because the track had been upgraded without prior notification, which constitutes a breach of planning control. The applicant argues that the upgrades are sympathetic to the landscape, improve accessibility, and have minimal environmental impact, aligning with the Park Authority's objectives and relevant planning policies. The applicant requests planning permission be granted.

This document contains a summary of objections to a retrospective planning application (reference number 2020/0068/DET) for upgrading an existing track on land at Clova Estate, Glen Clova. The objections raise concerns about the standard of the track upgrade, the lack of clarity regarding its purpose (agriculture, forestry, tourism, or shooting access), potential environmental impacts (including flooding and harm to the nearby River South Esk Special Area of Conservation), and the visual impact of the track. The concerns also mention the need for more detailed construction plans, appropriate drainage to prevent pollution, and proper restoration of the site. Objectors include members of the public and the Scottish Wild Land Group, who feel the track is in conflict with the aims and policies of the Cairngorms National Park.

This document contains a planning application to the Cairngorms National Park Authority for the installation of car park barriers at Cairngorm Mountain, Glenmore, Aviemore. The application, submitted by Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Limited, seeks permission to erect two permanent, solar-powered barriers at the entrance and exit of the Upper Coire Cas car park. While some concerns were raised regarding the lack of a comprehensive masterplan for the area and the potential impact on traffic, Highland Council Transport Planning raised no objections. The recommendation is to approve the application subject to conditions, as it aligns with the Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan policies regarding economic growth, sport and recreation, sustainable design, and resource management, while also having a low impact on the landscape.

This document contains plans for agenda item 6, appendix 1, under the reference number 2020/0097/DET for the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority). The document shows plans for the installation of car park barriers at the Coire Cas Car Park, Cairngorm, Glenmore, Aviemore. It includes a location plan, aerial view, and technical specifications for a solar-powered barrier system by Auto Mate Systems Ltd, detailing its features, dimensions, and power requirements.

This document contains representations and objections to a planning application (2020/0097/DET) submitted to the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) regarding the installation of car park barriers at Cairngorm Mountain, Glenmore, Aviemore. The objections come from a member of the public, the Cairngorms Campaign, and the Badenoch & Strathspey Conservation Group. Concerns raised include the ill-thought nature of the barrier system, the potential negative impact on the customer base, doubts about the practicality of the barriers in winter conditions, the lack of information about the barriers' purpose and operation, and the absence of a comprehensive masterplan for the site. Objectors argue that the Park Authority is being disrespectful to the public and that the application is premature due to the uncertainty caused by Covid-19.

This document contains community council comments regarding a planning application (2020/0097/DET) for the installation of car park barriers at Cairngorm Mountain. The Aviemore and Vicinity Community Council has objected to the application, citing a lack of sufficient information in the application, the absence of a masterplan for Cairngorm Mountain, and a lack of confidence in oversight provided by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and Cairngorm Mountain Scotland Limited (CMSL). The community council believes that the application does not contain necessary information and what can only be described as slipshod planning applications, does not help.

This document contains a planning application submitted to the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) for the installation of two new tube slides and the extension and realignment of an existing tube slide at the Coire Cas Car Park on Cairngorm Mountain. The application seeks temporary planning permission until 1 November 2021. While some concerns were raised regarding the landscape impact and coordination with a broader masterplan, the Park Authority's planning officer recommends approval, subject to conditions relating to user safety, visual impact and adherence to planning policies promoting economic growth and recreation. They believe the benefits to visitor experience and economic sustainability outweigh the minor landscape impact, and that delaying the decision for a masterplan would be unreasonable.

This document contains plans submitted to the Cairngorms National Park Authority's Planning Committee on 12 June 2020, regarding application 2020/0105/DET. The plans detail a proposal by Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Limited to install additional tube slides and extend an existing tube slide at the Coire Cas Car Park on Cairngorm Mountain in Glenmore, Aviemore. The plans include site maps, sections of the existing and proposed slides, and information regarding ground preparation.

This document contains objections to planning application 2020/0105/DET for the installation of two tube slides and the extension/realignment of an existing tube slide at Coire Cas Car Park on Cairngorm Mountain. The North East Mountain Trust (NEMT) objects because they believe applications are being brought forward without a promised master plan and want the color of the slides to blend with the surroundings. Another commenter, Michael Dunn, believes no rationale has been presented for installing play equipment on Cairngorm Mountain and that the proposal should come after a development framework has been presented. The Cairngorms Campaign objects because the application has been submitted as one in a series of planning applications without public consultation or habitat assessments, and they believe tube slides are inappropriate for the area and are contrary to climate change targets. The Badenoch & Strathspey Conservation Group (BSCG) objects, stating that fairground-style rides should not be in this location and that the proposal does not comply with Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) Local Development Plan (LDP) 2015 policies.

This document contains comments from the Aviemore and Vicinity Community Council regarding planning application 2020/0105/DET for the installation of two tube slides at Cairngorm Mountain. The Community Council objects to the application, stating that it lacks necessary information and does not align with the aims of the Cairngorms National Park. They also highlight concerns about the absence of a masterplan for Cairngorm Mountain and express a lack of confidence in assurances regarding the development's strategic alignment. The Community Council believes the application is poorly presented and incomplete.