Item5Appendix2HRA 25LodgesAHR20230004DET

This document contains a habitats regulations appraisal for a proposed development of 27 lodges with access roads and landscaping at the dry ski slope in Grampian Road, Aviemore. Karen Aldridge, Planning Ecological Advice Officer, appraised the document on 10 May 2023. The document assesses the potential impact on two European sites: Kinveachy Forest Special Protection Area (SPA) and River Spey – Insh Marshes SPA, focusing on species like capercaillie and osprey. The assessment concludes that there will be no adverse effect on site integrity provided construction starts outside the active osprey season (late March to September), and a species protection plan is put in place to minimise disturbance to ospreys during construction.