Planning Committee - June 2021
Planning | 25 June 2021
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This document contains a notice for a Cairngorms National Park Authority meeting. The Planning Committee will meet via video conference on 25 June 2021 at 10am. The meeting will be live streamed and available to watch online, and the agenda and papers will be available on the Cairngorms National Park Authority website the Friday before the meeting.
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This document contains the agenda for the Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee meeting on 25 June 2021 at 10am, which will be held virtually. Items to be discussed include welcoming attendees, apologies, minutes from the previous meeting on 14 May 2021, and declarations of interest. The committee will also consider several detailed planning permissions, including the erection of houses in Cromdale, a change of use of agricultural land to form a caravan park, and the conversion of a mill to short-term letting accommodation. Additionally, the agenda includes a decision on an application under Section 75A of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1977, a proposal for an energy storage facility, a planning appeal decision regarding residential development, consultation on draft supplementary guidance for housing and developer obligations, any other business, and the date of the next meeting.
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This document contains the draft minutes of the Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee meeting held via video conference on 14 May 2021. Key items discussed included detailed planning permission for redevelopment of a former secondary school into affordable housing, formation of a track on land in Insh, reconfiguration of a car park with infrastructure for camper vans, and housing and developer obligations supplementary guidance. The committee made decisions on these items, with votes and discussions noted in the minutes, including an amendment to refuse the application on the grounds that the application was not in line with the policy that meant it should not have an economic effect on the neighbouring sites. The next meeting was scheduled for 25 June 2021.
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This document contains a proposal to erect 18 houses, 8 of which are affordable, with drainage and a road layout on land north of Auchroisk Cromdale Station Road in Cromdale Highland. The application, submitted by Valley Construction Services on 13 January 2020, seeks approval subject to conditions. The site is located on agricultural land identified in the Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2021, and the proposal aims to provide a mix of housing types sympathetic to the area's character. While some consultees raised concerns regarding flood risk, traffic, and landscape impact, the Highland Council Transport Planning Team supports the introduction of a 20 miles per hour speed limit. Mitigation measures and conditions have been recommended to address these concerns. The Cairngorms National Park Authority support a recommendation to APPROVE this proposal.
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This document contains plans for a housing development at Cromdale, under Cairngorms National Park Authority planning committee agenda item 5. The development includes a site and landscape plan, planting schedules, tree protection details, and maintenance information. The document also contains floor plans, sections, and elevations for different house types within the development, including affordable housing units. Reynolds Architecture is the architectural firm involved in the project.
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This document contains a Habitats Regulation Appraisal for a planning application (2020/0009/DET) concerning the erection of 18 dwellings with associated drainage and road layout in Cromdale. The appraisal, dated 25 June 2021, considers the potential impact of the development on the River Spey Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and Anagach Woods Special Protection Area (SPA), particularly concerning species like Atlantic salmon, otter, freshwater pearl mussel, sea lamprey, and capercaillie. While the project isn't directly for nature conservation, it could have some significant effects on the River Spey SAC, mainly during construction. To prevent negative effects on the site integrity, the appraisal recommends a Species Protection Plan and a Construction Environmental Management Plan approved by the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority), and ensures the protection of the environment during the project. The report concludes that the development is unlikely to have any significant impacts on Anagach Woods SPA.
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This document contains representations made for planning application 2020/0009/DET to the Cairngorms National Park Authority planning committee. The application is for the erection of 18 houses (8 affordable) with associated drainage and road layout in Cromdale. The representations include concerns from a neighbour about road and pedestrian safety, including the location of the entrance/exit near a blind summit and a busy road with no pedestrian crossing. They also raise questions about the capacity of water and sewage services and potential contamination of a nearby burn. Another representation raises a query about property boundary lines and a proposed link path, specifically whether the path encroaches on the property and what measures will be taken to ensure privacy.
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This document contains public comments in support of planning application 2020/0009/DET. The application proposes the erection of 18 houses, including eight affordable houses, with associated drainage and road layout on land north of Auchroisk Cromdale Station Road, Cromdale, Highland. Commenters generally feel that the development would be a positive addition to the area and would benefit the residents. The most common reasons for support include the need for more housing in the area, the potential for the development to bring money and community spirit to Cromdale, and the possibility of creating jobs and bringing income to the local economy. One commenter raised concerns about traffic during construction and asked for traffic restrictions to be put in place.
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This document contains representations and objections to planning application 2020/0009/DET for the erection of 18 houses (8 affordable) with associated drainage and road layout on land north of Auchroisk Cromdale Station Road in Cromdale, Highland. Several neighbours object to the application, raising concerns about road safety, pedestrian safety, privacy, the impact on the view from their properties, the sustainability of a community shop, increased traffic, the impact on wildlife, and the potential for the development to be visually intrusive and out of keeping with the character of the area. Objections also include the lack of consultation with public health and emergency services, and the pressure on local infrastructure. The positioning of affordable housing, the layout of the link path and its lighting, boundary treatments, and the ownership of land related to the development are also questioned. Concerns are raised about who will be responsible for maintaining the site and what will happen if the plots are sold off piecemeal.
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This document contains a planning application for a change of use of agricultural land to create a caravan park with storage shed, decking, hot tubs, and access at land adjacent to Old Hall Dinnet Bridge in Aberdeenshire. The application, submitted by Mr. A Buchanan on 8 February 2021, with reference number 2021/0035/DET, is recommended for approval subject to conditions. The proposal involves creating eight caravan pitches, including two with hot tubs, along with landscaping and waste management systems and the applicant also proposes to plant 50 native trees along the perimeter to provide screening. The site is located near the River Dee Special Area of Conservation and the Dinnet Oakwood Site of Special Scientific Interest, and while some concerns were raised regarding potential impacts on these areas, the application includes measures to mitigate these risks. The Planning Committee supports the recommendation to approve the change of use of agricultural land to form caravan park.
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This document contains the agenda item appendix relating to planning application 2021/0035/DET for plans for the Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee on 25 June 2021. It includes a location plan, proposed site plan, tree protection plan, visibility splay and entrance area plan, proposed storage shed plan and elevations and a swept path analysis. The document also outlines proposed caravan site plans at Old Hall, Dinnet and shows proposed storage shed plans and elevations.
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This document contains a Habitats Regulations Appraisal for planning application 2021/0035/DET, which involves changing agricultural land to create a caravan park with a storage shed, decking, hot tubs, and access. Stephanie Wade and Nina Caudrey, Planning Officers, appraised the application on various dates in May and June 2021, and Sally Mackenzie checked it on 17 June 2021. The appraisal considers the potential impact on the River Dee Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and Dinnet Oakwoods SAC, focusing on freshwater pearl mussels, Atlantic salmon, otters, and western acidic oak woodland. The assessment concludes that the proposed development will not have an adverse effect on the River Dee SAC's integrity, as conservation objectives can be met and that Dinnet Oakwood SAC will not be affected due to a deer fence preventing access.
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This document contains comments from the Mid Deeside Community Council (MDCC) regarding a planning application (2021/0035/DET) for a proposed caravan park. The MDCC generally supports the application, which involves changing agricultural land to a caravan park, including a storage shed, decking, hot tubs, and access. They believe it will provide a needed service and benefit local businesses. However, the MDCC has concerns about the potential for the site to expand beyond the initial plan of eight caravans and compete with existing businesses. They also noted the limited screening of the site from the road and the potential for noise issues and worries about pedestrian safety on South Deeside Road when walking to nearby businesses. The MDCC suggests that planning conditions could help limit these potential problems.
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This document contains letters of public representation in support of a planning application, number 2021/0035/DET, for a caravan park on land near Old Hall in Dinnet. The application proposes a change of use of agricultural land to form a caravan park, the erection of a storage shed, the installation of decking and hot tubs, and the formation of access. A hotel proprietor supports the application for touring caravans, motorhomes and tents due to demand, but expresses concern about static caravans. Members of the public also support the application, noting a lack of small family-run certified location sites and that such sites attract less traffic, generate revenue for local businesses, and are subject to rigorous standards.
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This document contains letters of public representation regarding planning application 2021/0035/DET, which proposes a change of use of agricultural land to form a caravan park with a storage shed, decking, hot tubs, and access. The letters express objections to the application, citing concerns about the location's proximity to Dinnet Oak Wood, its potential impact on the environment (including protected species, water quality, and existing natural heritage), road safety, increased traffic, noise and light pollution, lack of consultation with the local community, and inconsistency with the Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan. Some objectors also raise concerns about the adequacy of the water supply and drainage, the lack of pedestrian facilities, and the economic impact on existing businesses, especially fishing tourism.
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This document contains a planning application submitted by Mr Stephen Campbell for the Cairngorms National Park Authority. The proposed development involves the conversion, alteration, and extension of a mill, the erection of three dwellinghouses and the erection of a multi-use building at Hillockhead Glendeskry, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire. The recommendation is to approve the application with conditions, addressing aspects like landscaping, road safety, drainage, nesting sites for birds, bat protection, and restrictions on the use of the holiday units. Several consultees, including Roads (Aberdeenshire Council), Environmental Health, Waste Management, Contaminated Land, Archaeology, Landscape Advisor and Ecology Advisor provided feedback which has been considered in the conditions. The document also considers the policies relating to the Cairngorms National Park.
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This document contains plans for proposed conversions at Hillockhead, Glen Deskry, Aberdeenshire, AB36 8XL, with drawing number 2028-038. The plans, dated February 2021, include a location plan, site plans, elevations, and sections for "The Stable," "The Byre," and "The Mill," detailing architectural design services by Gerry Robb.
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This document contains information for the Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee meeting on 25 June 2021. It includes Appendix 2 for Agenda Item 7, related to planning application 2021/0069/DET, concerning general representations. Specifically, it features a letter from the Aberdeenshire South Access Panel (ASAP) providing feedback on plans to convert and replace former farm buildings into holiday accommodation and a multi-use space. The ASAP's comments focus on ensuring accessibility, including a suitable car park surface for wheelchair users and adherence to BS8300 standards for the disabled toilet.
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This document contains information about a planning application to the Cairngorms National Park Authority for a temporary change of use of a farmyard. The Dinnet and Kinord Estate applied to create a car park with toilets and refuse facilities at Clarack Dinnet, Aboyne. The recommendation is to approve the application, subject to certain conditions. The application seeks consent for a temporary two-year change of use of the farmyard to form a car park, a self-contained toilet block, and refuse facilities, including parking ticket machines and a timber fence. The aim is to address a lack of suitable parking and improve waste management in the area for visitors. A Habitats Regulations Appraisal showed no adverse effects on the site's integrity. Mid-Deeside Community Council supports the application as they believe the proposed development has the potential to alleviate pressure on the Muir of Dinnet Nature Reserve by providing formal parking and toileting facilities, but is concerned this could make the problem worse.
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This document contains plans for a proposed car park at Clarack, located on the Dinnet & Kinnord Estate. The plans include a location plan, site plan, proposed internal arrangement, hard and soft landscaping proposals, temporary toilet block elevations, adoptable surfaces and visibility splays. It also includes notes and specifications regarding construction materials and dimensions.
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This document contains a Habitats Regulations Appraisal for planning reference 2021/0143/DET, regarding a temporary change of use of a farmyard to a car park with associated facilities near Dinnet. The appraisal, conducted in May 2021 by planning officers Alan Atkins and Nina Caudrey, assesses the potential impact on nearby European sites, namely the Muir of Dinnet Special Protection Area (SPA), the Muir of Dinnet Special Area of Conservation (SAC), and the River Dee SAC. The appraisal considers the potential effects on various species, including greylag geese, otters, Atlantic salmon, and freshwater pearl mussels, concluding that while there might be some increased human activity, it won't significantly disturb the species or affect the integrity of the protected areas.
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This document contains comments from the Mid Deeside Community Council (MDCC) regarding a planning application for a temporary change of use of a farmyard to create a car park and associated facilities near Loch Kinord. While the MDCC supports the aim of managing visitor numbers and reducing antisocial behavior, they have concerns that the proposed 70-space car park could exacerbate existing problems if not carefully managed. They suggest implementing an overarching strategy involving various stakeholders to manage visitors and limit access to the Loch, and request an impact assessment demonstrating the proposal will not increase overall impact to the Loch. The MDCC also believes that any permission granted should be subject to ongoing monitoring of visitor numbers to ensure use of the car park does not increase pressure on breeding birds or the Nature Reserve as a whole.
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This document contains a request to the Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee to discharge a Section 75 Legal Agreement linked to a planning permission from 2009. The agreement limits who can live in a house on Mullingarroch Croft, restricting it to someone working the croft. The applicants, who actively farm the croft, want to remove this restriction because they are getting older, wish to provide future tenancy opportunities, and want to re-mortgage without penalties. The recommendation is to agree to discharge the agreement, as it wouldn't harm the croft's farming and isn't needed under current planning policies.
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This document contains a Section 75 Agreement from June 2009, regarding Mullingarroch Croft, Street of Kincardine, Boat of Garten. It outlines an agreement between the Cairngorms National Park Authority and Fiona Margaret Powell, the proprietor of the land, concerning a planning application for a dwellinghouse. The agreement includes restrictions on occupancy, obligations relating to disposal of the property, securities, arbitration, legal expenses and sets out what happens if planning permission is revoked. It states that the development must be occupied by someone engaged in crofting work and cannot be separated from the rest of the site.
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This document contains a proposal for a planning application notification (PAN) made to Highland Council on 7 May 2021, and to the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) on 26 May 2021, for a major planning application for the creation of an electrical energy storage facility near the Boat of Garten substation by Whirlwind Energy Storage Ltd. The facility would include up to 50 energy storage containers, an electrical control building, transformers, switchgear, landscaping, and access on land adjacent to the substation. The CNPA Planning Committee is asked to note the PAN and pre-application advice given, and to provide any additional comments. The document also outlines the background to the proposal, the CNPA's officer advice, and the key land use planning issues raised during the pre-application process, such as landscape impacts, environmental impacts, safe access, and the role of the proposal in the wider energy network.
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This document contains plans for agenda item 10, appendix 1, reference number PRE/2021/0015, for the Cairngorms National Park Authority planning committee agenda item on 25 June 2021. Included are a wider site location plan and a more specific site location plan of the "Boat of Garten Battery Storage Project," showing the location of the site, the surrounding area, and an outline of the site area. The site plan indicates that the project will occupy 2.0 acres and features storage containers, transformers, electrical control buildings, parking spaces, a CCTV camera, a site fence, a store, a site office, a native tree belt, a landscape strip, a bund, and a balancing pond.
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This document contains a pre-application advice response from the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) regarding a proposal to build an energy storage facility near Boat of Garten. The Park Authority outlines various planning policies and requirements that the proposal must meet, including those related to landscape impact, environmental impact, and community consultation. Key issues raised include the visibility of the facility, potential impacts on the River Spey, the need to protect existing trees, and the requirement for detailed assessments and plans to be submitted with any formal application. The Park Authority advises the applicant to undertake pre-application consultation with the community and welcomes further discussion on the proposals before an application is submitted. They will also require a financial guarantee bond to ensure the site can be restored at the end of the consented period.
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This document contains a planning appeal decision notice by Rosie Leven, a reporter appointed by the Scottish Ministers, regarding an application by CastleGlen Properties (Scotland) Ltd. against the decision by Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) to refuse planning permission in principle for residential development for up to 20 houses in Nethy Bridge. After considering the relevant development plans, the impact on the natural environment, and other factors, the reporter dismissed the appeal and refused planning permission, citing concerns about the loss of ancient woodland and the landscape character of the area.
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This document contains a request for the Planning Committee to approve the publication of supplementary guidance on housing and developer obligations to support the Local Development Plan 2021 for a six-week public consultation period. The guidance focuses on affordable housing, defines affordable housing and on-site delivery requirements, and sets out financial contributions for smaller developments where on-site delivery isn't possible. A valuation study was conducted to determine commuted sums for each Housing Market Area within the National Park, and proposed contribution levels are shown in a table, with a staggered introduction planned. The guidance also addresses developer obligations, providing information on types of developments requiring contributions, contribution levels, and calculation methods, and the next steps involve publishing the draft guidance for consultation, summarizing comments, and submitting the modified guidance to Scottish Ministers.
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This document contains draft housing supplementary guidance for the Cairngorms National Park Authority's Local Development Plan 2021. The main focus is on affordable housing, addressing the shortage within the Cairngorms National Park. The guidance explains how housing policy will be applied, defines affordable housing, and specifies on-site delivery requirements. It also covers financial contributions for smaller developments, building in settlements, the countryside, rural groups, and alterations, conversions, replacement houses and housing for gypsies, travellers and travelling show people. Additionally, the guidance provides details on various affordable housing delivery methods and relevant housing contacts.
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This document contains draft supplementary guidance from the Cairngorms National Park Authority related to Policy 11 of the Local Development Plan 2021. The guidance focuses on developer obligations, outlining when contributions are required from developers to mitigate the impact of new developments on local infrastructure and services. These contributions may be needed for things like education, healthcare, community facilities, transport, and preserving natural heritage. The level and type of contribution depends on the development's scale, location, and effect on the community, and the document includes information on how these contributions are calculated by different local authorities within the National Park.
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This document contains a valuation report prepared for the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA). The report, dated 13 November 2020, aims to determine the appropriate level for a commuted sum, defined as a financial contribution towards affordable housing, for developments with fewer than four units within the National Park area. The methodology used to arrive at this level is the difference between the value of land for affordable housing and the market value for private residential development. The report includes valuations for notional house plots across local authority areas within the National Park and for the Park as a whole and considers factors like market conditions, planning policies, and costs associated with construction.
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