Item7Appendix2HRA20220328PPPHolidayApartments

This document contains a habitats regulations appraisal dated 11 August 2023, specifically appendix two, relating to planning application 2022/0328/PPP for the erection of holiday apartments within the Cairngorms National Park. The appraisal, conducted by Karen Aldridge (Planning Ecological Advice Officer) on 16 May 2023 and checked by NatureScot, assesses the potential impact of the development on the Kinveachy Forest Special Protection Area (SPA). The assessment concludes that the proposed development is not likely to have a significant effect on the SPA's conservation objectives for capercaillie, considering factors like increased human activity and recreational use of the woods. The appraisal also considers other planning applications with consent but not yet built.