Item5AACairngormBikeTracks

This document contains a planning application for the formation of a mountain bike track and related infrastructure at Ranger Base Office, Cairngorm Mountain, Glenmore, Aviemore. The application, submitted by Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Limited, was called in on 14 February 2022 and is recommended for approval, subject to conditions and developer contribution. The proposal includes three interlinked mountain bike trails and a conveyor belt uplift system, located on the northwestern slope of Coire Cas, adjacent to the Cairngorm Mountain Ski Centre Day Lodge. The main planning considerations include the principle of development, landscape impact, environmental impact, access, and developer contributions, with various consultees providing feedback on the application. The application is supported by Aviemore and Vicinity Community Council, while objections have been raised regarding the potential impacts on the landscape and environment, and a developer contribution for road safety improvements is required. The Habitat Regulations Appraisal [HRA] concludes that there will be no direct or indirect effects on the habitats, their structures or function or supporting processes, subject to the inclusion of two planning conditions.