Item7Appendix4RepresentationGeneral20220023DETHillTracksCairngorm

This document contains an agenda item from the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) Planning Committee, dated 22 April 2022. It includes Appendix 4, which is a representation from the Badenoch and Strathspey Conservation Group (BSCG) regarding application 2022/0023/DET for the formation of access hill tracks near the Coire Cas Car Park on Cairngorm Mountain. While not objecting, the BSCG expresses concerns about the sensitivity of the ground and potential impacts on biodiversity. They urge the Park Authority to ensure appropriate measures are taken to minimize habitat damage during construction and operation and note the lack of specific ecological surveys for the application. The BSCG highlights the area's high biodiversity interest, presence of rare species, and sensitive habitats, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the potential adverse impacts of the development.