Item 5 Committee Report 20220290 DET

This document contains a committee report for the Cairngorms National Park Authority planning committee meeting on 9 August 2024 regarding a retrospective planning application by Balavil Estate. The application seeks approval for the formation of a borrow pit, which is a site where material has been excavated. The recommendation is to approve the application subject to conditions including that the planning permission will only be granted temporarily and there will be a comprehensive restoration scheme. The Ecology Officer highlighted the loss of ancient woodland is of significant concern but, subject to suitable restoration, a positive outcome can be achieved.