Item8Appendix2HRA20230056DETHousingAviemorePrimary

This document contains a habitats regulations appraisal, dated 11 August 2023, for a proposed development involving the erection of 12 houses at the site of the former Aviemore Primary School. The appraisal, conducted by Karen Aldridge (Planning Ecological Officer) on 14 July 2023 and checked by NatureScot, assesses the potential impact of the development on nearby European sites, including the River Spey Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and Kinveachy Forest Special Protection Area (SPA). The appraisal considers the potential effects on species like the freshwater pearl mussel, Atlantic salmon, sea lamprey, otter and breeding capercaillie. It concludes that, with the implementation of a Pollution Prevention Plan (PPP), there would be no adverse effect on the integrity of the River Spey SAC or Kinveachy Forest SPA.