Item5AAKingussieHousingCommitteeReport 20240005DET

This document contains a planning application submitted by Davall Developments Ltd to the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) for the erection of six houses in Kingussie. The Park Authority's case officer recommends approval subject to conditions. The proposed development site is located on improved grazing land and is part of a wider designated housing area. The application seeks full planning permission to build three blocks of semi-detached houses. The housing is proposed for subsidised housing under the Help to Buy (Scotland) Affordable New Build Scheme. There were no objections from Scottish Water, The Highland Council (Transport Planning Team), the Highland Council (Flood Risk Management Team), the Park Authority's Outdoor Access Officer, the Park Authority's Ecology Officer, or the Park Authority's Landscape Officer. Kingussie Community Council also supports the proposal. One letter of objection was received, highlighting concerns relating to drainage, flooding, design, density, layout, and ecology. The Park Authority concludes that the proposed development is for 100% affordable housing in a location where it will help meet local need and recommends that Members of the Committee support a recommendation to approve the application subject to conditions.