Item7Appendix2HRA20220328PPPHolidayApartments

This document contains a habitats regulations appraisal dated 11 August 2023, regarding planning application 2022/0328/PPP for the erection of holiday apartments in Aviemore. It assesses the potential impact of the development on the Kinveachy Forest Special Protection Area (SPA), particularly concerning the breeding capercaillie and Scottish crossbill populations. The appraisal concludes that the development is not likely to have significant negative effects on the Kinveachy Forest SPA or its conservation objectives, and mitigation measures are not required. It considers factors like increased human activity, accessibility to capercaillie woods, and existing recreational patterns.