Item 11 Appendix 3: Nature Scot Comments Clune Windfarm 20250047PAC

This document contains NatureScot's comments on an application for Section 36 consent for the Clune Wind Farm, dated 29 August 2025. NatureScot objects to the proposal because it believes the wind farm will have significant adverse effects on the special qualities of the Cairngorms National Park (CNP), River Spey Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and Kinveachy Forest Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). They are also concerned about the impact on white-tailed eagles and are requesting further information and assessment. They advise the government is required to carry out an appropriate assessment in view of the sites' conservation objectives for its qualifying interests and propose some measures.