Planning Committee - March 2022

This document contains the draft minutes from the Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee meeting held on 25 February 2022. The meeting covered several detailed planning permissions, including the erection of bothies, formation of access tracks and campervan sites, and the erection of houses. The committee discussed and voted on amendments to some applications, with some being approved subject to conditions and one application being refused. The next meeting is scheduled for 25 March 2022.

This document contains a planning application for the erection of eight holiday lodges, a plant/storage building, vehicular access, parking, a sewage treatment plant and surface water soakaways, located northwest of the Glen Clova Hotel in Glen Clova. The Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) is considering the application, reference number 2021/0168/DET, submitted by Mr Hugh Niven on 24 May 2021. While the proposal aims to expand tourist accommodation and support the local economy, concerns have been raised by consultees, including the Park Authority's Landscape and Ecology Officers, regarding the development's impact on the landscape, visual amenity, cultural heritage and protected species. Consequently, the recommendation is to refuse the application due to its incompatibility with several policies of the Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2021, specifically those related to landscape, design, natural heritage and cultural heritage.

This document contains plans, submitted for the Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee meeting on 25 March 2022, relating to application 2021/0168/DET. The plans detail a proposal for eight new lodges at Glen Clova Hotel, Glen Clova, Angus DD8 4QS. Included are location plans, site plans, block plans, and revised plans with south elevations, as well as proposed plant room store elevations, plans, and sections.

This document contains a habitats regulations appraisal for a proposed development near Glen Clova, Angus. The development involves building eight holiday lodges, a plant/storage building, access roads, parking, and a sewage treatment system. The appraisal considers the potential impact on two protected sites: the River South Esk Special Area of Conservation (SAC), which is home to Atlantic salmon and freshwater pearl mussels, and the Cairngorms Massif Special Protection Area (SPA), known for its breeding golden eagles. The appraisal concludes that the development could have a significant effect on the River South Esk SAC due to potential sediment pollution from construction. It also notes a possible impact on the Cairngorms Massif SPA because of habitat loss and disturbance to foraging eagles. To mitigate these risks, the appraisal recommends a detailed Construction Method Statement to prevent pollution and ensure conservation objectives are met.

This document contains a report for the Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee, seeking approval for changes to and adoption of Design and Placemaking non-statutory planning guidance, as well as Developer Obligations Supplementary Guidance for submission to Scottish Ministers. These guidances support the Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2021. The Design and Placemaking guidance supports policy 3, and the Developer Obligations guidance supports policy 11. Both guidances were subject to public consultation, and changes were made based on the feedback received. If approved, the Design and Placemaking guidance will become part of the suite of adopted non-statutory planning guidance. Following approval of the Developer Obligations Supplementary Guidance, it will be submitted to Scottish Ministers with a statement outlining the publicity measures, comments received, and how they were addressed. After 28 days, the Authority may adopt the Supplementary Guidance unless directed otherwise by the Scottish Ministers.

This document contains non-statutory guidance from the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) regarding design and placemaking within the Cairngorms National Park (National Park). This guidance supports the Local Development Plan 2021, particularly Policy 3, and applies to all planning applications in the National Park. It provides advice on how to create developments that are distinctive, safe, welcoming, adaptable, resource-efficient, and easy to move around, while also being sensitive to the local landscape and environment. The guidance covers topics such as site appraisal, design concepts, and various elements of placemaking. It encourages early engagement with the Planning Authority to ensure proposals meet the required standards and avoid potential issues during the planning process.

This document contains a summary of consultation points raised and the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) response regarding design and placemaking non-statutory guidance. It includes feedback from various respondents such as NatureScot, Aberdeenshire Council, Scottish Government, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), Highland Council and anonymous sources. The feedback covers a range of issues, including the flow and clarity of the guidance, specific policy references, design process considerations, resource efficiency, and environmental impact. The CNPA's responses detail how the guidance has been amended or clarified to address these concerns, referencing specific policies and sections within the Local Development Plan (LDP) and other relevant documents.

This document contains supplementary guidance related to Policy 11, Developer Obligations, in the Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan (LDP) 2021. It explains how the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) will assess planning applications and determine developer contributions needed to address the impact of new developments on local infrastructure and facilities. This can include contributions towards affordable housing, education, healthcare, community facilities, transport, and mitigation of impacts on natural heritage. The guidance provides details on the types of developments that may require contributions, how the level of contribution is determined, and links to relevant guidance from local authorities within the Cairngorms National Park. It also addresses situations where development viability is a concern.

This document contains the Cairngorms National Park Authority's Planning Committee Item 6 Appendix 4 from 25 March 2022. It summarizes consultation points raised and the Park Authority's response regarding developer obligations supplementary guidance. The consultation, which took place between 5 October and 19 November 2021, involved feedback from various responders like NatureScot, Kincraig Community Council, Aberdeenshire Council, Perth and Kinross Council, RSPB, Paths for All, Scottish Government, and Highland Council. The responses cover concerns about mitigation of impacts on natural heritage, affordable housing contributions, education and healthcare infrastructure, and consistency in healthcare contributions. The Park Authority addresses each point and notes where amendments will be made to the guidance based on the feedback.

This document contains the approved minutes from the Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee meeting held via video conference on 25 March 2022. The meeting covered several agenda items including minutes from the previous meeting, declarations of interest, and a detailed planning permission for holiday lodges at Glen Clova, which the committee refused due to concerns about the design and impact on the landscape. The committee also approved modifications to the Design and Placemaking non-statutory planning guidance and the Developer Obligations Supplementary Guidance for the Local Development Plan 2021. The next meeting was scheduled for 22 April 2022, with a potential site visit to Aviemore the day before.