Planning Committee - November 2022

This document contains the agenda for the Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee meeting on 11 November 2022. The meeting will be held via video conference. Items on the agenda include a welcome, apologies, declarations of interest, minutes from the previous meeting, a detailed planning permission for the erection of a temporary sales cabin, decisions on the Craig Watch Wind Farm and Cloiche Wind Farm, a proposal of application for residential development, a planning appeal decision regarding the erection of holiday lodges, any other business, and the date of the next meeting.

This document contains a planning application for the erection of a temporary sales cabin, submitted by Tulloch Homes Ltd, on land east of Carr Farm in Carrbridge. The Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) planning committee reviewed the application, which was called in on 19 September 2022. The recommendation is to approve the application, subject to certain conditions. The proposed cabin is intended for use as a sales office for a housing development currently under construction and is meant to be temporary, with a planning condition ensuring its removal after 18 months and the land's restoration. The Highland Council Transport Planning Team has no objections to the vehicle crossover, parking, and footways.

This document contains the agenda item, appendix, and plans related to planning application 2022/0291/DET for the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) planning committee meeting on 11 November 2022. It includes site location and layout plans for a new housing development on Carr Road, Carrbridge by Tulloch Homes Ltd. The plans also show details for a temporary sales cabin area, including elevations, floor plans and site extract.

This document contains comments about a planning application, number 22/03239/FUL, for the erection of a temporary sales cabin on land 225m east of Carr Farm, Carr Road, Carrbridge. A neighbour has objected to the application, raising concerns about speeding vehicles on Carr Road and the lack of traffic calming measures. They believe the new access road and road widening have encouraged higher speeds, potentially leading to accidents, and suggest temporary 20 miles per hour speed limit signs should be installed.

This document contains a summary of a planning application for the Craig Watch Wind Farm, proposed by Craig Watch wind farm Ltd, located northeast of the Cairngorms National Park. The Scottish Government will make the final decision because the wind farm will produce more than 50 MW of power. While the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) does not have direct control over developments outside the park, they must consider the impact on the park's landscape and special qualities. NatureScot provided advice, noting a potential negative impact on "dark skies" due to aviation lighting, but the Park Authority ultimately decided not to object to the proposal, concluding that it would not compromise the integrity of the National Park, and would not significantly affect existing conditions in the area.

This document contains the agenda for item 6 of the Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee on 11 November 2022. The agenda item includes an appendix that relates to the Craig Watch Wind Farm proposal. It includes an applicant's figure and Zone of Theoretical Visibility (ZTV) for only Craig Watch wind farm.

This document contains information related to agenda item 6 for the Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee meeting on 11 November 2022. It includes an appendix with an extract from an applicant's Environmental Report (ER). The report focuses on the cumulative Zone of Theoretical Visibility (ZTV) for the proposed Craig Watch wind farm, considering existing and approved wind farms in the area. The image provides a visual representation of the study area, turbine locations, viewpoint locations, council boundaries, the Cairngorms National Park boundary, and zones of visibility related to the proposed windfarm.

This document contains information regarding a proposed wind farm called Cloiche, located southwest of the Cairngorms National Park. The Scottish Government Energy Consents & Deployment Unit (ECDU) is consulting on additional information for an application for the project. The Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) objects to the wind farm due to significant adverse effects on the Park's landscape and special qualities, as outlined in the Cairngorms National Park Partnership Plan (NPPP). NatureScot (formerly Scottish Natural Heritage, SNH) has also advised that the wind farm would negatively impact the landscape, even with a reduction in the number of turbines.

This document contains information for the Cairngorms National Park Authority's Planning Committee Agenda Item 7 from 11 November 2022. It focuses on Appendix I, which relates to the Cloiche Wind Farm. Specifically, it examines the proposed wind farm's cumulative effects in relation to other wind farms that have already been approved or are operational. The document includes a map showing the site boundary, the location of proposed turbines, study areas, and the location of other wind farms in the area.

This document contains the Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee Agenda Item 7 from 11 November 2022, specifically Appendix 2. The appendix pertains to the Cloiche Wind Farm and focuses on the proposed wind farm's Zone of Theoretical Visibility (ZTV) viewpoints. It includes a map illustrating the site boundary, turbine locations, study areas, distance radii, Cairngorms National Park boundary, viewpoints, and the theoretical visibility of the turbines from various locations like Beinn a' Mheadhoin, Great Glen Way, and Urquhart Castle.

This document contains information for the Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee regarding a Proposal of Application Notification (PAN) for a residential development at Monaltrie Park, Ballater. The report, prepared by Stephanie Wade, a Planning Officer, informs the committee of the PAN, allows them to raise any concerns, and recommends they note the notification, the officer's advice, and offer any comments for future applications. The proposal involves building residential development with associated infrastructure, and while pre-application advice wasn't formally sought, informal discussions have taken place with the Cairngorms National Park Authority and Aberdeenshire Council. The applicant will hold consultation events in November 2022 and January 2023, and the report highlights the applicable local development plan policies and potential planning considerations for any future applications.

This document contains a Proposal of Application Notice submitted to Aberdeenshire Council by Scotia Homes Limited on 14 October 2022. It concerns a proposed residential development, including access, landscaping, sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) and other related works, at Site H1: Monaltrie Park in Ballater, within the Cairngorms National Park. The notice informs the council of planned public meetings on 17 November 2022 and 19 January 2023, and lists the parties who have received a copy of the notice, including the Ballater and Crathie Community Council and various councillors. A site plan outlining the location of the proposed development is also included. The document also provides notes for guidance and information about pre-application consultation and additional consultation activity.

This document contains an appeal decision from the Scottish Ministers regarding a planning application for the erection of eight holiday lodges and a plant/storage building in Glen Clova, Angus. The Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) previously refused the application, and the appeal was made by Mr. Hugh Niven. The appeal was dismissed as the Reporter concluded that the proposed development would not conserve or enhance the landscape character and special landscape qualities of the Cairngorms National Park and was therefore contrary to policies within the adopted Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2021. While the Reporter acknowledged potential economic benefits, they were outweighed by the adverse impact on the landscape and visual amenity of the area.

This document contains the approved minutes from the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) Planning Committee meeting held virtually on 11 November 2022. During the meeting, members discussed and approved the minutes from the previous meeting, received an update on the National Park Framework 4, and considered planning permission for a temporary sales cabin in Carrbridge. The committee approved the planning permission for the sales cabin subject to conditions, agreed to have no objection to the Craig Watch Wind Farm, and objected to the Cloiche Wind Farm proposal. Members also discussed a proposal of application for residential development in Ballater and noted a planning appeal decision regarding holiday lodges near Glen Clova Hotel. The next meeting is scheduled for 9 December 2022.