Item7AA20210208DETCommitteeReport

This document contains a proposal for the erection of a Discovery Hub, Learning Hub, and Hilltop Hub at the Highland Wildlife Park in Kincraig, along with alterations to the visitor center. The application, submitted by Gemma Mudie of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) on 21 June 2021, seeks to improve visitor facilities, particularly for disabled visitors and families, by creating expanded and interactive spaces. The Cairngorms National Park Authority recommends approval of the development, subject to certain conditions and a developer contribution for sustainable travel improvements. These conditions cover junction improvements, bus stop infrastructure, landscape protection, tree protection, and protection of bat species, to minimize environmental impacts and ensure compliance with local planning policies.