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This document contains a proposal of application notification for the formation of forestry tracks in association with woodland operations. The report, prepared by Ed Swales, Monitoring and Enforcement Officer, informs the Planning Committee of the Proposal of Application Notification from Angus Council. It allows committee members to raise any views on the issues to be addressed in a future application. The recommendation is for the Planning Committee to note the notification, the officer's advice, and make any comments on relevant issues for future applications, regarding the forestry tracks at Glen Clova, Angus. The proposal involves creating up to 30km of forestry tracks to facilitate woodland planting, with a woodland planting scheme in progress with Scottish Forestry. The site is open moorland hillside with sporadic plantation woodlands. The document also outlines relevant planning policies and guidance from the Scottish Planning Policy 2014, Cairngorms National Park Partnership Plan 2017-2022, and Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan (2021). The potential material planning considerations include landscape and environmental impacts, servicing and access requirements, and water and flood risk. The Committee is advised to note the notification and advise on any issues to bring to the applicant's attention.