Item5AALochanBothyReport20200220DET

This document contains a planning application for the erection of a bothy and the formation of an access track at Land 515M SE of Farmhouse, Killiehuntly, Kingussie. Bob Reid of Wildland Ltd. submitted the application on 28 September 2020, which the planning officer recommends for approval, subject to conditions. The proposed development site is approximately 500 metres southeast of Killiehuntly Farm and the site comprises a mixture of unimproved acid grassland and semi-mature coniferous woodland. Access to the bothy will be an accessible path that can accommodate a vehicle if required and the bothy will be constructed of Glulam timber and finished in black stained Siberian larch cladding boards. There were concerns raised in respect to impacts on ecology, however, there have been conditions added to ensure there are no adverse impacts. Overall, the application is considered to comply with the Local Development Plan policies and is recommended for approval.