Item6 Old Bridge Inn Committee Report 20260104DET

This document contains a committee report recommending approval for a planning application at the Old Bridge Inn in Aviemore. The proposal is to install raised decking for outdoor eating and drinking, provide 10 new car parking spaces, and add picnic tables to help the existing business grow. While concerns were raised about potential impacts on protected wildlife near the River Spey, flood risk, and maintaining public access, the report concludes that these issues are addressed through various conditions. These conditions include pre-construction wildlife checks, compensatory tree planting, a flood evacuation plan, and ensuring pedestrian access to the River Spey and core paths remains clear. Overall, the proposed development is considered to align with planning policies, with approval granted subject to these conditions.