Item 5 - River Dee Committee Report 20250010 DET

This document contains a committee report for a proposed development in Aberdeenshire, which involves the Upper Dee River and floodplain restoration. The Cairngorms National Park Authority is the applicant. The recommendation is approval, subject to conditions. The development aims to reverse historical modifications to the river system, restoring natural processes and enhancing biodiversity. It includes riverbank armor removal, floodplain embankment removal, installation of large wood structures, creation of wetland habitats, and riparian woodland planting. The proposal has received support from various consultees, including the Dee District and Salmon Fishery Board, and is considered to comply with relevant planning policies, with mitigation measures in place to minimize any potential negative impacts. The committee recommends approval of the application, subject to specific conditions, including the submission of a Construction Environment Management Plan (CEMP).