Item5Appendix2HRA20230030PPP180Houses

This document contains a habitats regulations appraisal for a proposed residential development, staff accommodation, and infrastructure project in Aviemore. It assesses the potential impact of the development on the Kinveachy Forest Special Protection Area (SPA) and the River Spey Special Area of Conservation (SAC). The appraisal concludes that the development is unlikely to have a significant effect on the Scottish crossbill, but there's a potential disturbance to the capercaillie due to increased human activity from new residents and potential negative impact on the freshwater pearl mussel, sea lamprey and Atlantic salmon in the River Spey, but the conservation objectives can be met, which will be achieved if a pollution prevention plan is implemented, with no mitigation required.