Planning Committee - May 2019
Planning | 24 May 2019
The Lecht
This document contains the approved minutes from the Cairngorms National Park Authority's Planning Committee meeting held on 24 May 2019 at the Lecht Ski Centre. The meeting covered several planning applications, including the erection of holiday cabins, renovation of a restaurant, and windfarm consultations. Declarations of interest were made by members, and discussions took place regarding the potential impacts of the proposed developments on the landscape, environment, and local communities. The committee voted on the applications, with decisions ranging from approval subject to conditions to objections based on specific planning policies and cumulative effects. The meeting also included updates on quarry applications, the funicular railway, and the An Camas Mor development.
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This document contains the agenda for the Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee meeting on 24 May 2019. The meeting included a welcome, apologies, and a review of the minutes from the previous meeting on 26 April 2019. The committee considered several planning applications, including the erection of holiday cabins, a restaurant extension, and a substation, and discussed windfarm consultations, with recommendations for approval, objection, or no objection depending on the project. The agenda also included a confidential session to discuss planning enforcement powers, any other business, and the date of the next meeting.
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This document contains a board memo from the Cairngorms National Park Authority, dated 16 May 2019, outlining the schedule for the Planning Committee site visit and meeting on 24 May 2019 at The Lecht. The schedule includes a site visit to Corgarff at 9.30am, followed by tea and coffee at 10.30am, a Planning Committee meeting at 11am, lunch from 1.30pm to 2.15pm, continuation of the Planning Committee meeting (if required) at 2.15pm, and closing at 3pm. Members who want to raise issues under Any Other Business (AOB) should tell the Convener or Chief Executive before the meeting, and apologies should be sent to Alix at the Grantown office as soon as possible.
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This document contains a notice for a Cairngorms National Park Authority meeting on 24 May 2019, held at The Lecht. There will also be a Planning Committee Meeting at 11am. The agenda and papers will be available on the Cairngorms National Park Authority website the Friday before the meeting. For access or other requirements, contact the Cairngorms National Park Authority office in advance.
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This document contains information about a Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) Planning Committee site visit scheduled for 24 May 2019. The purpose of the visit is for committee members to understand the site's physical context for an application to build 12 holiday cabins, a plant building, solar panels and a parking area at Laghlasser Corgarff Strathdon. The visit starts at 10am, ends at 10:30am, and is followed by a committee meeting at 11am in Lecht. The document also notes that members of the public can attend the site visit on foot but must arrange their own access and are responsible for their safety.
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This document contains a risk assessment for the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) Planning Committee's site visit to the proposed Corgarff Cabins site on 24 May 2019. The assessment, conducted on 9 May 2019, identifies hazards associated with the visit, such as road traffic, weather conditions (cold, wet, high winds, storms), and uneven terrain. For each hazard, the assessment lists the people exposed, potential harm, risk rating without controls, proposed controls to reduce the risk, and the resulting risk rating with controls. The controls include measures like designated parking areas, briefings on safe conduct, appropriate clothing, careful route selection, and emergency communication plans. The document also includes a risk rating key, further recommendations for additional risk reduction, and a personal protective equipment (PPE) requirement.
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This document contains a planning application submitted by Blackbyre Developments Ltd to the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) on 6 September 2018. The application, reference number 2018/0350/DET, proposes the erection of 12 holiday cabins, an ancillary plant building, ground-mounted solar panels, and a parking area at Laghlasser Corgarff, Strathdon AB36 8YP. While there are some objections surrounding the impact on the environment and local community, the Park Authority recommends approval of the application subject to conditions, in alignment with the Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2015, contingent upon addressing environmental and safety concerns through revised plans and adherence to specified conditions, including a water supply confirmation, woodland management plan, and measures to minimize impact on protected species and the landscape.
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This document contains plans for a proposed forest cabins development by Lewis + Rachel Gray in Corgarff, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire. The plans, dated up to 24 January 2019, include a location plan, existing site plan, proposed site coordinate plan showing cabin locations, proposed site entrance details, site drainage, block plans and site sections for the cabins, photomontages, site cross sections, sectional details, solar panel details and an external lighting plan. The development area is approximately 0.5473 hectares and includes 12 cabins, parking, and access tracks, with consideration given to existing trees, drainage, and lighting pollution.
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This document contains objections to a planning application (reference number 2018/0350/DET) for the proposed development of twelve holiday cabins on forestry land at Laghlasser, Corgarff. The objections raise concerns about the scale of the development being disproportionate to the area, its visual impact on the landscape and surrounding properties, potential noise and light pollution, the effect on wildlife, water supply issues, road safety, and the lack of economic benefit to the local community. The objectors also argue that the development is out of character with the Cairngorms National Park and could negatively impact its cultural heritage and natural beauty.
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This document contains supporting letters for a planning application submitted by Blackbyre Developments for the erection of 12 tourism accommodation lodges on land at Corgarff, Aberdeenshire. Both VisitAberdeenshire and VisitScotland endorse the application, highlighting the importance of tourism to the local economy and the potential for the development to attract more visitors to the region. They also emphasize the need for high-quality, eco-friendly accommodation options to cater to the growing number of tourists visiting the Cairngorms National Park and surrounding areas.
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This document contains general comments related to planning application 2018/0350/DET for the erection of 12 holiday cabins, associated plant building, solar panels, and a parking area at Laghlasser, Corgarff. Concerns were raised by local residents regarding road access, water supply, the proximity of chalets to livestock and wildlife, sewage disposal, and the extent of tree felling. A local business expressed support for the development, as it could potentially increase tourism. The West Aberdeenshire Access Panel recommended that at least one cabin be designed for disabled access, including a wet floor shower room, and that the design should include features like colour contrast to assist people with disabilities.
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This document contains comments from the Donside Community Council regarding application 2018/0350/DET for a site at Laghlasser Corgarff Strathdon. The council recognizes the benefits of tourism development but does not support this specific application. They believe the scale and location of the proposed development would negatively impact the balance of residents to holiday properties, harm the environment, and reduce the enjoyment of the area for both residents and tourists.
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This document contains a planning application submitted to the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) for the renovation and extension of the Ptarmigan Restaurant at Glenmore Aviemore. Highlands and Islands Enterprise are the applicants, seeking permission for the project which was called in on 8 May 2018. The recommendation is to approve the application subject to conditions, aiming to enhance visitor facilities and experiences while considering environmental impacts, landscape integration, and sustainable development policies. Key concerns raised during consultations, particularly regarding bird collisions and environmental protection, are addressed through proposed mitigation measures and planning conditions. Overall, the application is considered to comply with the Local Development Plan policies, with conditions imposed to ensure landscape, ecological, and servicing requirements are met.
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This document contains plans for the Ptarmigan Cairngorm Mountain, submitted to the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) for planning application 2018/0177/DET. The plans include a location plan, site information, existing and proposed floor plans, elevations, and sections. The drawings detail the general layout and arrangements of the building, and how it will be accessed by skiers and hill walkers. The document also provides photomontages from specific viewpoints and indicates that a structural post allows the building to leave the adjacent groundscape untouched.
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This document contains a Habitats Regulation Appraisal (HRA) for a proposed Ptarmigan restaurant at Cairngorms National Park. The Cairngorms National Park Authority is the competent authority and has undertaken this HRA. The appraisal considers the potential impact of the restaurant on nearby Natura sites, specifically the Cairngorms Special Protection Area (SPA) and the Cairngorms Special Area of Conservation (SAC). The appraisal concludes that the restaurant is unlikely to have a significant effect on the Cairngorms SAC. However, dotterel, a qualifying species of the Cairngorms SPA, could be at risk of collision with the glazing on the proposed new building and at risk from disturbance from demolition of the old building and construction of the new building. The document proposes several mitigation measures to reduce the risk of collision with dotterel, including reducing the area of reflective glass, using window manifestation patterns, and using blinds and curtains to reduce artificial light. The document concludes that if the mitigations are put in place, that there will be no adverse effect on the site integrity of the Cairngorms SPA.
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This document contains community council comments about planning application 2018/0177/DET for the Ptarmigan Restaurant in Glenmore Aviemore. The Aviemore and Vicinity Community Council wrote a letter on 15 June 2018, stating they don't object to the application, but are concerned it's premature before a masterplan for Cairngorm Mountain is developed. They also question the need for a double-height tower, believing it will restrict views and be overpowering. In a follow-up email on 17 September 2018, the council confirmed they have no further comments and stand by their original letter.
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This document contains agenda items and appendices from a Cairngorms National Park Authority planning committee meeting on 24 May 2019. It includes representations and objections to planning application 2018/0177/DET, which concerns the renovation and extension of the Ptarmigan Restaurant at Glenmore Aviemore. Several members of the public have objected to the application for various reasons, including concerns about the management of Cairngorm Mountain, the potential impact of the building on the landscape and wildlife (particularly bird strikes), and the belief that the investment would be better focused on improving ski infrastructure and other facilities.
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This document contains a letter from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) Scotland, dated 11 June 2018, addressed to the Cairngorms National Park Authority regarding planning application 2018/0177/DET for the renovation and extension of the Ptarmigan Restaurant on Cairngorm Mountain; the RSPB has no objection to the application but raises concerns about increased visitor numbers potentially impacting Special Protection Areas (SPAs) and Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) and highlights the need for a visitor management plan that considers these changes as well as concerns about increased bird strikes due to the new glass in the design, suggesting the use of anti-glare film and long-term monitoring; it is recommended that if planning permission is granted, conditions should be imposed regarding anti-glare film, mitigation for vehicle movements, screening shades for artificial lights, covering exposed pipes, and fencing around construction areas.
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This document contains a proposal to erect a substation and install a buried 11kV cable connecting a powerhouse to a substation at Glen Muick, Ballater, Aberdeenshire. Mr Richard Gledson is the applicant, and the application was called in on 11 March 2019. The planning manager, Emma Wilson, recommends approval, subject to conditions. The site is within the Birkhall Estate, near the River Muick, and includes part of the River Dee Special Area of Conservation (SAC). No public representations were received, and relevant consultees, including Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), have no objections subject to conditions, such as a construction environment management plan and ecological protection measures. The Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) Ecology Officer is satisfied with the submitted information, including species protection plans, and the CNPA concludes that the development complies with local policies, with appropriate mitigation.
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This document contains plans for the Muick Hydro Scheme, a project by Balmoral Estates, which includes an overall site plan and planning boundary. It contains a location map with the proposed cable route that indicates the trench section and details regarding water and road crossings. The document also provides general arrangements for the metering kiosk, as well as typical trench sections and watercourse crossings.
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This document contains comments from the Ballater and Crathie Community Council regarding planning application 2019/0080/DET. The application is for the erection of a substation and the installation of a buried 11kV cable connecting a powerhouse to the substation at Land At Glen Muick Ballater Aberdeenshire. The Community Council neither objected to nor supported the planning application, stating that they have no objection to it. The case officer for this application is Emma Wilson.
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This document contains a Habitat Regulations Appraisal (HRA) proforma undertaken by the Cairngorms National Park Authority for a proposed project by Balmoral Estates. The project involves the erection of a substation and installation of a buried 11kV cable connecting a powerhouse to the substation, spanning approximately 5km, with a portion running through agricultural fields, wooded areas, and beneath gardens. The appraisal assesses the potential impacts of the project on the River Dee Special Area of Conservation (SAC), focusing on Atlantic salmon, otters, and freshwater pearl mussels. While the project was deemed to have a potentially significant effect on Atlantic salmon and otters, with mitigation measures like pre-construction surveys, pollution prevention plans, and careful construction practices, it was ultimately concluded that the project would not adversely affect the integrity of the site.
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This document contains information regarding a planning application to the Cairngorms National Park Authority for alterations to a hill track at Meall Tionail Access Track Blair Atholl. The application, submitted by Mr Julien Clarke of Athol Estates, was called in on 10 April 2019, and the recommendation is to approve it subject to conditions. The works have already been undertaken and included resurfacing and upgrading an existing track to form a smoother surface, with material removed from borrow pits along the route. The Cairngorms National Park Authority Landscape Advisor and Ecological Advisor have made some recommendations, including restoring borrow pits and taking care not to disturb reptiles. The recommendation is that the works comply with local development plan policy, subject to conditions like seeding the middle of the track, submitting a borrow pit restoration plan, and providing details of culvert finishing.
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This document contains plans relating to Agenda Item 8, Appendix I, with the reference number 2019/0113/DET, from the Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee on 24 May 2019. It includes a neighbour notification from Perth & Kinross Council showing a planning application site. Additionally, there are maps indicating mineral extraction and resurfaced sections at West Hand, Blair Atholl, under the reference number 19/00018/FLL, and a location plan for West Hand Road, attributed to Atholl Estates.
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This document contains comments for planning application 2019/0113/DET, regarding alterations to a hill track at Meall Tionail Access Track, Blair Atholl. A member of the public, Mr Nick Kempe, objects to the application as submitted. His main concern is that the borrow pits have not been properly restored, which is having a negative impact on the landscape. Mr Kempe believes that the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) should ask for a proper plan to restore the vegetation in the borrow pits and merge them with the surrounding landforms.
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This document contains comments from the North East Mountain Trust (NEMT) regarding planning application 2019/0113/DET for alterations to a hill track at Meall Tionail Access Track, Blair Atholl. NEMT, a Scottish charity representing hill-goers and climbers, expresses disappointment that a central vegetation strip was not created during track maintenance, as this would have reduced the visual impact on the landscape. They also believe further restoration is needed for borrow pits and commend the Cairngorms National Park Authority for requiring a retrospective application, signaling that full applications are necessary for track work beyond routine maintenance, especially when used for sporting purposes.
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This document contains a consultation response from the Cairngorms National Park Authority regarding a proposed wind farm near Laggan, Highlands. The application, submitted by Glenshero Wind Farm to the Scottish Government Energy Consents Unit, is for 39 turbines. The Park Authority's recommendation is to object to the wind farm because it believes the development would significantly harm the landscape and special landscape qualities of the Cairngorms National Park, conflicting with national planning policies and the National Park Partnership Plan. Scottish Natural Heritage also objects to the proposal due to significant adverse effects.
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This document contains plans and consultation information for the Glenshero Windfarm, application number 2018/0379/PAC, for the Cairngorms National Park Authority planning committee agenda item 9, appendix 1, dated 24 May 2019. The document includes a site location map, infrastructure layout maps (sheets 1 and 2), a blade tip zone of theoretical visibility drawing, a comparative zone of theoretical visibility turbine cluster, and a cumulative context map. The Glenshero Wind Farm's environmental impact assessment report was prepared by Ramboll and RES in August 2018.
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This document contains the agenda item 9 and appendix 2 from the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) Planning Committee meeting held on 24 May 2019. It includes windfarm maps relating to application 2018/0379/PAC. The maps show windfarms within 20km of the Cairngorms National Park (National Park) boundary, indicating their status as either application, approved, installed, or scoping. The maps were last updated on 19 February 2019.
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This document contains information regarding a consultation from the Scottish Government Energy Consents Unit about a proposed wind farm, Clashgour Wind Farm, to be located northeast of the Cairngorms National Park. The Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) was consulted on 10 January 2019 and has no objection to the proposal. The proposed development involves erecting up to 48 wind turbines, with varying heights and three defined groups. Concerns were raised about the potential impact on the special landscape qualities of the National Park, particularly regarding dark skies. However, it was recommended that Scenario B, involving reduced turbine height to avoid aviation lighting, be pursued to mitigate these impacts. The Park Authority agreed that while there would be some intensification of wind farm development, it would not significantly and adversely affect the landscape character or special landscape qualities of the National Park.
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This document contains plans for the Clashgour Windfarm Consultation, referenced as 2019/0019/PAC. It includes a site context map, a proposed site layout, a blade tip zone of theoretical visibility with viewpoints, cumulative wind farm locations, and existing and cumulative wireline views from the Cromdale Hills. The maps show the proposed wind farm's location in relation to nearby towns, roads, water bodies and existing wind farms.
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This document contains windfarm maps for agenda item 10, appendix 2, for the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) planning committee on 24 May 2019. The maps, updated on 19 February 2019, show the location of windfarms within 20km of the Park Authority boundary and their status, such as application, approved, installed, or scoping. It also shows park buffers of 10km and 20km.
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This document contains a consultation response from the Cairngorms National Park Authority regarding a proposed wind farm near the Cairngorms National Park. The Scottish Government Energy Consents Unit is consulting on an application for the Rothes 3 Wind Farm, located to the north-east of the National Park. The Park Authority considered the potential impacts on landscape character and special qualities of the National Park. While the development will add to existing wind farms in the area, the Park Authority ultimately raised no objection to the proposal. However, they recommended that the developers implement mitigation measures to minimize impacts on the "dark skies" special landscape quality, like using sensors to reduce aviation lighting when possible.
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This document contains plans related to the Rothes III Windfarm consultation, agenda item 11, appendix 1, from the Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee on 24 May 2019. The document includes figures showing the site location, regional context, site layout, wind farms considered in the cumulative assessment, the zone of theoretical visibility, and a wireline drawing from the Hills of Cromdale. It also contains maps showing the windfarm in relation to surrounding areas, including turbine locations, buffer zones, Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), and Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
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This document contains windfarm maps within 20km of the Cairngorms National Park for the Planning Committee Agenda Item 11, Appendix 2, dated 24 May 2019. The maps, which are based on data from Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), Energy Consents, Local Authority planning and Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) planning, show the status of various windfarm applications, including those approved, installed, scoping and those that are historical, such as refused, withdrawn, or superseded, as of 19 February 2019. The maps include a key indicating Park buffers of 10km and 20km as well as the Cairngorms National Park boundary.
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