Item6AABraemarHousingCommitteeReport

This document contains a proposal to erect 15 dwellinghouses and associated infrastructure at Kindrochit Court Mar Road Braemar Aberdeenshire, submitted by Braemar Community Council. The application, called in on 24 May 2021, is recommended for approval, subject to conditions, a legal agreement, and developer contribution. The site is located on brownfield land within the settlement boundary of Braemar and within the Braemar Conservation Area and Deeside and Lochnagar National Scenic Area. A Habitats Regulations Appraisal (HRA) concluded no likely significant effect on nearby protected areas, provided certain construction measures are implemented. The proposal aims to meet local affordable housing needs and is considered to comply with the Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2021 policies, subject to conditions like a construction method statement, tree protection, and agreement on external finishes.