Item11AA20230243DETCairngormBikeTrackCommitteeReport

This document contains a planning application for the formation of a 75m mountain bike track link at Coire Cas, Cairngorm Mountain in the Cairngorms National Park, submitted by Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Limited. The Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) planning officer recommends approval, subject to conditions, and a Habitats Regulations Appraisal found that the proposal is valid and applicable to the minor track extension. The Park Authority Ecology Officer and Outdoor Access Officer have no objections, and no public representations have been received. The proposed track link would connect the mid-zone bike tracks to the ascent path, improve user experience and reduce the risk of conflict between user groups. Approval is recommended subject to adherence to the Access Management Plan, pre-construction surveys for protected species and pollution prevention measures.