Item6AABalliefurthReport20230199DET

This document contains a planning application for the erection of seven self-catering cabins, a toilet and shower block, and a manager's house at Land 110M SE of Boat Of Balliefurth, Grantown On Spey, within the Cairngorms National Park. The application, reference number 2023/0199/DET, was called in on 15 May 2023, with a recommendation to approve subject to conditions. The site, located near the River Spey, is currently used for informal camping and is part of an existing croft. While concerns were raised regarding environmental impact and traffic, consultees generally had no objections, subject to conditions addressing issues like pre-construction surveys, tree protection, pollution prevention, and archaeological monitoring. The Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) supports the proposal, as it aligns with policies promoting sustainable tourism, rural economic development, and the use of greenfield sites associated with existing businesses, subject to adhering to a range of planning conditions designed to mitigate environmental impacts and maintain the landscape's character.