Item10Appendix2CNPAresponsepremajPRE20210015

This document contains a pre-application advice response from the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) regarding a proposal to build an energy storage facility near Boat of Garten. The Park Authority outlines various planning policies and requirements that the proposal must meet, including those related to landscape impact, environmental impact, and community consultation. Key issues raised include the visibility of the facility, potential impacts on the River Spey, the need to protect existing trees, and the requirement for detailed assessments and plans to be submitted with any formal application. The Park Authority advises the applicant to undertake pre-application consultation with the community and welcomes further discussion on the proposals before an application is submitted. They will also require a financial guarantee bond to ensure the site can be restored at the end of the consented period.