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This document contains a habitats regulations appraisal, dated 17 November 2023, regarding the permitted retention of a car park and associated facilities near Dinnet. It looks at the potential impact on the Muir of Dinnet Special Protection Area (SPA), Muir of Dinnet Special Area of Conservation (SAC), and River Dee SAC. The appraisal considers the effect of the car park on species like greylag geese, otters, and freshwater pearl mussels, as well as their habitats. It concludes that while there may be a slight increase in human activity, it won't significantly harm the conservation objectives of these protected areas or affect the integrity of the sites.