Item5Appendix2CommunityCouncilComments20200201DETHutsCrathie

This document contains comments from the Ballater and Crathie Community Council (BCCC) regarding planning application 2020/0201/DET for the erection of 18 huts, 4 compost toilets, associated access, car parking and landscaping. The BCCC says that they support developments of this type in principle, but not in this specific location for two main reasons. The first reason is road safety concerns due to increased traffic on the A93 without a reduced speed limit or adequate pedestrian access. The second reason is the location's proximity to a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), raising concerns about potential damage from firewood collection, wildfires, litter, and human waste. The BCCC also expressed concerns about overdevelopment, the removal of existing caravans, and a lack of public consultation, suggesting the applicant revisits the plans after engaging with the community.