Item5Appendix2HRA20200064PPPNethy

This document contains a Habitats Regulations Appraisal for a proposed housing development of 20 houses and associated infrastructure at Craigmore Road, Nethy Bridge. The appraisal, reference number 2020/0064/PPP, assesses the potential impact of the development on several European sites, including the River Spey Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and several Special Protection Areas (SPAs) like Abernethy Forest, Anagach Woods, and Cairngorms. The appraisal considers potential effects on species like the capercaillie, otter, Atlantic salmon, and freshwater pearl mussel, focusing on disturbances, habitat loss, and pollution. While some conservation objectives can be maintained, the assessment identifies likely significant effects on the River Spey SAC, particularly concerning otters, Atlantic salmon, sea lamprey, and freshwater pearl mussels, requiring mitigation measures to ensure conservation objectives are met and there is no adverse effect on the site's integrity. These measures include pollution and siltation control during construction, as well as implementation of a Sustainable Urban Drainage Scheme (SUDS).