Item5Appendix2HRA20220305DETNethyHousing

This document contains a habitats regulations appraisal, dated 11 August 2023, for a planning application concerning the erection of 21 dwellings. Karen Aldridge, the Planning Ecological Advice Officer, appraised the application on 20 April 2023. The appraisal considers the potential impact of the development on three European sites: the River Spey Special Area of Conservation (SAC), Abernethy Forest Special Protection Area (SPA), and Craigmore Wood SPA. The appraisal concludes that, with a pollution prevention plan in place, the development will not have an adverse effect on the integrity of the River Spey SAC. It also states that the development is not likely to cause significant disturbance to capercaillie in Abernethy Forest SPA or Craigmore Wood SPA. NatureScot was consulted.