Planning Committee - June 2022
24 June 2022
GRANTOWN HQ - HYBRID
Site Visit to Laurel Bank 9.30am start.
This document contains information about a Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) Planning Committee site visit on 24 June 2022 in Aviemore. The purpose of the visit is for committee members to understand the context of a proposed development: the erection of 23 self-catering apartments, shops, a hotel, and underground parking. The document also provides advice, requirements, and an itinerary for the day, including meeting points and safety precautions.
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This document contains a risk assessment for the Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee's site visit to Laurel Bank in Aviemore on 24 June 2022, which will begin at 0930 hours. The assessment, dated 15 June 2022 and signed by Emma Bryce, identifies potential hazards like exposure to Covid-19, road and traffic dangers, and extreme weather. It outlines control measures to reduce these risks, such as conducting the visit outdoors to minimize Covid-19 transmission, using the public footpath to avoid traffic, checking the weather forecast, and advising participants on appropriate clothing. Gavin Miles, Head of Strategic Planning, checked and signed the assessment.
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This document contains a notice for the Cairngorms National Park Authority meetings on 25 June 2022. The meeting will be held in the Spey/ Dee meeting rooms at the Cairngorms National Park Authority Headquarters in Grantown on Spey, and will be a hybrid meeting. The Planning Committee meeting will take place at 11am and will be live streamed and available to watch online at cairngorms.co.uk/working-together/meetings/. The agenda and papers for the meeting will be available to view on the Monday of the week of the meeting on the National Park Authority website at www.cairngorms.co.uk.
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This document contains the agenda for the Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee meeting on 24 June 2022. The meeting will be held virtually at 11am. Items for discussion include planning applications for the erection of self-catering apartments, shops, a hotel, underground parking, dwellinghouses, and associated infrastructure. Additionally, the committee will discuss windfarm consultations and the Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2021 Supplementary Guidance regarding housing. The agenda also includes items for information regarding potential major planning applications for forestry tracks, holiday lodges, and residential development with associated infrastructure. The agenda concludes with any other business and the date of the next meeting and quorum requirement.
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This document contains the draft minutes from the Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee meeting held on 27 May 2022. The meeting included discussions and decisions on various planning applications, including a bike track at Cairngorm Mountain (which was approved subject to conditions and developer contributions) and the change of use of land to form staff housing near Kingussie (which was also approved subject to conditions). The committee also received a Planning Service Performance Update report and agreed to take two items into a confidential session, with the next meeting scheduled for 24 June 2022.
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This document contains a planning application for the erection of 23 self-catering apartments, shops, a hotel, and underground parking at Land 80M SW of Mountain Cafe 111 Grampian Road Aviemore, submitted by Upland Developments Ltd on 29 March 2021, with a recommendation for approval subject to referral to Scottish Ministers and certain conditions. While various concerns were raised by consultees regarding potential flood risks, traffic impact, and landscape design, the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) considers the development to comply with local policies with the implementation of recommended conditions and developer contributions, although the application requires notification to Scottish Ministers due to an outstanding objection by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA). Ultimately, the erection of the development should support the economy, improve tourism, and make improvements to the town.
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This document contains the agenda for item 5, appendix 1A, for a Cairngorms National Park Authority planning committee meeting on 24 June 2022. The document includes plans for application number 2021/0105/DET, showing site plans, floor plans, elevations and roof plans for a proposed mixed-use development on Grampian Road in Aviemore. The development includes a hotel with 83 rooms, shops, and self-catering apartments, as well as parking, cycle storage, and bin enclosures. The document also outlines the schedule of buildings, parking and access information, and materials used in the construction.
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This document contains the plans for agenda item 5, Appendix 1B, related to application 2021/0105/DET for the Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee on 24 June 2022. The plans detail a mixed-use development on Grampian Road in Aviemore by Upland Developments Ltd, showing elevations, landscape proposals and visualisations for the site. The landscape plans include details of existing and proposed trees, shrubs, hedging, grassed areas, and stone walling. Revisions were made to the landscape proposals to accommodate drainage proposals, new site layouts and reduced Hotel footprint. The visualisation sheets show perspectives of the proposed development.
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This document contains a habitats regulations appraisal for a proposed development in Aviemore. The development includes building 23 self-catering apartments, shops, a hotel, and underground parking. The appraisal looks at the potential impact on the Kinveachy Forest Special Protection Area (SPA) and the River Spey Special Area of Conservation (SAC), focusing on species like capercaillie, Scottish crossbill, Atlantic salmon, and freshwater pearl mussels. It concludes that the development is unlikely to significantly disturb the capercaillie or Scottish crossbill populations. However, it could potentially harm the River Spey SAC due to sediment runoff during construction, affecting water quality. To prevent this, the appraisal recommends implementing a Construction Environmental Management Plan and Construction Method Statement to minimise pollution and disturbance, especially to otters. If these measures are followed, the development is not expected to have a negative impact on the environment.
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This document contains community council comments from the Aviemore and Vicinity Community Council (AVCC) regarding planning application 2021/0105/DET. The AVCC opposes the application, expressing concerns that the large-scale development would negatively impact the village centre's character, cater primarily to visitors rather than locals, and exacerbate existing issues like vacant shops and staff shortages. They also cite concerns regarding the scale, design, traffic, and potential flooding impact of the proposed development, finding that previously raised concerns haven't been adequately addressed.
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This document contains public objections to a planning application (2021/0105/DET and 21/01068/FUL) for a proposed development in Aviemore. The application includes the erection of 23 self-catering apartments, shops, a hotel, and underground parking on land near the Mountain Cafe. Objections from local residents and organizations cite concerns such as the development contravening the aims of the Cairngorms National Park, loss of views, increased traffic, negative impacts on the Milton Burn and the environment, over-development, and a lack of affordable housing for local workers. They argue that the development would harm the natural and cultural heritage, exacerbate the housing crisis, strain local businesses, and degrade the overall amenity of Aviemore.
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This document contains a proposal to erect 15 dwellinghouses and associated infrastructure at Kindrochit Court Mar Road Braemar Aberdeenshire, submitted by Braemar Community Council. The application, called in on 24 May 2021, is recommended for approval, subject to conditions, a legal agreement, and developer contribution. The site is located on brownfield land within the settlement boundary of Braemar and within the Braemar Conservation Area and Deeside and Lochnagar National Scenic Area. A Habitats Regulations Appraisal (HRA) concluded no likely significant effect on nearby protected areas, provided certain construction measures are implemented. The proposal aims to meet local affordable housing needs and is considered to comply with the Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2021 policies, subject to conditions like a construction method statement, tree protection, and agreement on external finishes.
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This document contains plans for Agenda Item 6, Appendix 1A, application number 2021/0166/DET for the Cairngorms National Park Authority planning committee on 24 June 2022. The plans detail the location, site, demolition, and block plans, along with elevations, for the Kindrochit Court project by Braemar Community Ltd, with architectural work by John Gilbert Architects. It includes information on site boundaries, existing buildings, proposed demolitions, landscaping, parking, building layouts, and other relevant details for the proposed development.
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This document contains plans for a building project named Kindrochit Court, specifically looking at Block B and Block C. The plans include elevations and floor plans with dimensions for each room. The building will be constructed with Scottish larch timber cladding and red coloured sinusoidal roofing. Balconies are also shown in the plans.
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This document contains plans for Agenda Item 6, Appendix IC, with the reference number 2021/0166/DET, relating to the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) planning committee on 24 June 2022. The plans detail context elevations and sections of buildings, including a proposed cycle store, at Kindrochit Court for Braemar Community Ltd. The document also outlines tree removals, noting that 37 trees are to be removed for reasons such as road construction, housing, safety, and storm damage, with specific instructions for the disposal of an aspen tree to benefit biodiversity.
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This document contains a Habitats Regulations Appraisal, dated 3 May 2022 and checked by NatureScot on 9 May 2022, for a planning application (reference 2021/0166/DET) to build 15 homes with infrastructure at Kindrochit Court, Mar Road, Braemar. The appraisal considers the potential impact on nearby European sites including River Dee Special Area of Conservation (SAC), Ballochbuie Special Protection Area (SPA), Glen Tanar SPA, and Cairngorms SPA, mainly due to possible disturbance to capercaillie. The appraisal concludes that there is a risk of sediment release into the River Dee SAC during construction of a new road junction and potential for otter entrapment. However, the assessment outlines the need for a Construction Method Statement to detail pollution prevention measures, agreeing to this with the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) before starting works. If the condition is in place, there will not be an adverse effect on site integrity.
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This document contains public representations objecting to planning application APP/2021/1044 and 2021/0166/DET for the erection of 15 dwellinghouses and associated infrastructure at Kindrochit Court, Mar Road, Braemar, Aberdeenshire. Concerns raised include the new access road leading to the destruction of ancient woodland and natural habitats, increased risk of flooding, the design of the homes not being in keeping with the village, material error in the planning application and inadequate access to the site and potential for the site to be flooded. Some residents also expressed concerns about the increased traffic, noise and light pollution, impact on wildlife, loss of privacy, and disturbance to residents, with the potential for existing business to be destroyed.
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This document contains an agenda item for the Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee meeting on 24 June 2022. It includes an email from Fiona Gray, a member of the public, expressing concerns about planning application 2021/0166/DET, which involves building 15 houses at Kindrochit Court in Braemar. Ms Gray is worried about how emergency services, delivery drivers, and homeowners will access the properties if a bollard blocks the road. She also questions whether the homeowners that reside on Mar Road will be given a key. She highlights that the current route has provided main route access for over 30 years.
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This document contains information about a revised application for the Corriegarth 2 wind farm, which is being considered by the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority). The Scottish Government Energy Consents and Deployment Unit consulted with the Park Authority on the revised proposal, which involves 14 turbines. NatureScot advised that the wind farm would have some impact on one Special Landscape Quality ('vastness of space, scale and height') in certain areas, but overall the Park Authority doesn't object to the revised wind farm development.
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This document contains information about the Corriegarth 2 Wind Farm, specifically the Zone of Theoretical Visibility (ZTV). The ZTV map shows the potential visibility of the wind turbines from different locations, taking into account the height of the turbines and the surrounding landscape within the Cairngorms National Park. It also lists viewpoint locations for the proposed wind farm.
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This document contains information related to agenda item 7 for the Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee on 24 June 2022. It's Appendix II and focuses on the revised Corriegarth 2 wind farm and its cumulative zone of theoretical visibility (ZTV). It includes a map showing the proposed location of the Corriegarth 2 wind farm, existing and consented wind farms, and the areas from which the wind turbines would be visible. The map also details the methodology used to calculate the ZTV, which considers turbine height and land elevation.
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This document contains a planning committee agenda item from 24 June 2022, regarding a proposed extension to the Tom nan Clach wind farm near the Cairngorms National Park. The Scottish Government Energy Consents and Deployment Unit (ECDU) is consulting on the application, as the wind farm's output would be over 50 MW. The Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) was consulted on 6 April 2022 and their recommendation is split: they do not object to the proposal alongside existing and consented wind farms. However, they would object if the Lethen wind farm also gains consent, due to the combined negative impact on the surrounding hills and wildness special landscape qualities.
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This document contains the agenda for item 8 of the Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee meeting on 24 June 2022. Included is Appendix I, which presents the applicant's Zone of Theoretical Visibility (ZTV) for the Tom Nan Clach wind farm extension. The ZTV map shows the potential visibility of the wind farm from various viewpoints within the Cairngorms National Park.
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This document contains information relating to agenda item 8 of the Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee meeting on 24 June 2022. It is Appendix II regarding the Tom nan Clach wind farm extension. Specifically, it shows the cumulative Zone of Theoretical Visibility (ZTV) for the proposed wind farm extension, along with existing and consented wind farms. A map illustrates the cumulative ZTV with all operational and consented wind farms as of January 2022.
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This document contains a proposal for the Cairngorms National Park Authority's (Park Authority) Planning Committee to approve changes to the Housing Supplementary Guidance, following a public consultation. This guidance supports the Local Development Plan (LDP) by providing details on interpreting and applying LDP policies, specifically Policy 1: New Housing Development, with a focus on affordable housing. The Housing Supplementary Guidance offers information on affordable housing definitions, on-site delivery requirements, financial contributions, and housing in various settings, including provisions for alterations, conversions, and housing for specific groups. Following approval from the Planning Committee, the final Housing Supplementary Guidance will be submitted to Scottish Ministers for approval and adoption, after which it will support the implementation of the LDP and be considered for future planning applications.
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This document contains a summary of consultation feedback and the Cairngorms National Park Authority's (Park Authority) responses regarding supplementary guidance for housing, dated 24 June 2022. Different organizations gave feedback on various topics, including commuted sums (money paid instead of building affordable housing), the cost of land, and how to make affordable housing projects viable. The Park Authority addressed these concerns by reducing commuted sums for single dwellings to 10% of the total charge per unit and stating that the cost of land is generally not an acceptable reason for unviability, but that other unforeseen costs can be included in a viability assessment. They also agreed to engage with local authorities and revise wording to better reflect current practices.
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This document contains supplementary guidance supporting the Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2021, specifically focusing on housing policy. It aims to help those applying for planning permission, community groups, and the development management team to understand the details of the housing policies. The main focus is on affordable housing, addressing the shortage and challenges in the Cairngorms National Park. The guidance defines affordable housing, explains when on-site delivery is needed, and sets out financial contribution expectations for smaller developments. It also offers guidance for house building in settlements, the countryside, and rural groups, as well as alterations, conversions, replacement houses, and housing for Gypsy/Travellers. This document explains the different types of affordable housing and lists housing contacts.
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This document contains a proposal of application notification for the formation of forestry tracks in association with woodland operations. The report, prepared by Ed Swales, Monitoring and Enforcement Officer, informs the Planning Committee of the Proposal of Application Notification from Angus Council. It allows committee members to raise any views on the issues to be addressed in a future application. The recommendation is for the Planning Committee to note the notification, the officer's advice, and make any comments on relevant issues for future applications, regarding the forestry tracks at Glen Clova, Angus. The proposal involves creating up to 30km of forestry tracks to facilitate woodland planting, with a woodland planting scheme in progress with Scottish Forestry. The site is open moorland hillside with sporadic plantation woodlands. The document also outlines relevant planning policies and guidance from the Scottish Planning Policy 2014, Cairngorms National Park Partnership Plan 2017-2022, and Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan (2021). The potential material planning considerations include landscape and environmental impacts, servicing and access requirements, and water and flood risk. The Committee is advised to note the notification and advise on any issues to bring to the applicant's attention.
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This document contains the agenda for item 10, appendix I, of the Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee meeting on 24 June 2022. It includes a location plan, identified as PRE/2022/0011, and a map detailing woodland creation proposals for the Glen Clova Estate. The map shows the planting boundary, Glen Clova Estate boundary, site entrance, and track planning area, and it is based on Ordnance Survey mapping data.
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This document contains a pre-application response form from the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) regarding a proposal for forestry tracks in Glen Clova, Angus. The Park Authority advises that the application is likely to be called in for determination due to its potential impact on the environment and landscape. Key issues raised include the need for strong justification for the tracks, potential adverse effects on the landscape and natural heritage, and the importance of considering the cumulative impact with a separate woodland creation proposal. The response also highlights the need to protect carbon-rich soils, peatland habitats, and water environments, as well as ground water dependent terrestrial ecosystems. The Park Authority recommends a Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) that addresses various issues, including different design options, and assesses the separate and collective effects of the proposed tracks on the landscape and visual amenity and what documentation should be submitted with the planning application.
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This document contains a proposal for the development of holiday lodges and associated infrastructure at the Aviemore MacDonald Highland Resort. The Planning Committee of the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) is being informed of a Proposal of Application Notification (PAN) that has been submitted. Committee members are asked to note the PAN, the advice of the Park Authority officer, and to comment on any relevant issues for a future application. The proposed development would include the erection of 27 holiday lodges with associated infrastructure, on a 2.9 hectare site. The Park Authority has identified several policies from the Local Development Plan that are relevant to the assessment of this application, and highlight some potential material planning considerations. The applicant proposes to hold their consultation event within six months of the submission date of the PAN for a duration of no less than seven days.
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This document contains a proposal of application notice from Macdonald Hotels and Resorts for a proposed development of holiday lodges and associated infrastructure south of the Macdonald Highlands Hotel, with an application site area of 2.9 hectares, at Highland Resort, Aviemore, PH22 1PN. The Aviemore and Vicinity Community Council and Peter Long - Chair were notified on 20 May 2022. The Highland Council will respond within 21 days to advise whether the proposed pre-application consultation is satisfactory or if additional notification and consultation above the statutory minimum is required. An in-person event/exhibition, online event/exhibition and local press advertising are proposed for consultation, no screening opinion has been issued. A location plan is included.
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This document contains a proposal of application notification for a residential development, including private/affordable residential and staff accomodation with associated infrastructure on land southeast of the Scandinavian Village. The Planning Committee agreed to a procedure to allow member involvement in pre-application advice for major planning applications, and this report informs the committee of the attached proposal of application notification. The site comprises large areas of predominantly vacant and underused land, including parking areas. The Planning Committee is asked to note the proposal of application notification, the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) Officer's advice on the issues to address, and to make comment on any additional relevant issues to be addressed in any future application.
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This document contains a Proposal of Application Notice from Macdonald Hotels and Resorts, submitted on 20 May 2022, to the Highland Council for proposed residential development on land southeast of the Scandinavian Village in Aviemore. The proposal includes private/affordable residential and staff accommodation, along with associated infrastructure. Community consultation was undertaken with Aviemore & Vicinity Community Council on 20 May 2020, and plans are in place to provide an in-person and online public event/exhibition, as well as advertising in local newspapers such as the Strathspey Herald and The Press and Journal.
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This document contains the approved minutes from the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) Planning Committee meeting held on 24 June 2022. Key topics discussed included a detailed planning permission for self-catering apartments, shops, a hotel, and underground parking in Aviemore, where the committee ultimately refused planning permission due to concerns about the scale, layout, design, and potential impact on traffic. The committee also addressed other planning permissions and wind farm consultations, as well as updates to the Local Development Plan's supplementary guidance on housing. Finally, the committee noted updates on an appeal regarding a bothy/hut beside the River Tromie and discussions from the Developers Forum meeting.
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