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This document contains a planning application to erect 12 holiday cabins with associated buildings, ground-mounted solar panels, and a parking area at Laghlasser Corgarff in the Cairngorms National Park. The Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) Planning Committee is reviewing the application, which was called in on 6 September 2018 and recommends approval subject to conditions. The site covers approximately 0.54 hectares within a coniferous woodland and is accessed from the A939 road. Supporting documents detail the proposal, including site plans, visualisations, and assessments related to landscape, woodland management, species protection, drainage, water supply, and economic impact. The report also summarizes consultations with various bodies, including the Forestry Commission, Aberdeenshire Council Roads Department, Environmental Protection, and the Park Authority Ecology Adviser, along with representations from the community. Key issues include the potential impact on the landscape, tree loss, road safety, and water supply. Subject to several conditions relating to landscaping, construction methods, environmental monitoring, and materials, the development is considered to comply with relevant policies and will contribute to tourism and the local economy.