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This document contains representations related to planning application 20/00521/APP for a proposed tasting lodge in Glenlivet, within the Tomintoul and Glenlivet Cairngorms International Dark Sky Park. A comment from Mr Sam Robinson on behalf of the Cairngorms Astronomy Group neither objects nor supports the application, but raises concerns about the potential impact on the Dark Sky Park designation and advises that the development should adhere to the Dark Sky Park's Lighting Management Plan, particularly regarding external lighting limits. An email from Adam Dalton, Dark Sky Places Program Manager at the International Dark-Sky Association, echoes these concerns and suggests three options: build the Bothy in an alternate location, change the exterior light to be red and no more than 1 lux, or build the Bothy as planned with no alterations, potentially putting the Dark Sky Park status at risk. A handwritten note also mentions ensuring wildlife protection during the project and protecting wildflowers, trees, and hedgehogs.