Local Development plan as Modified Habitats Regulations Appraisal

This document contains a Habitats Regulations Appraisal (HRA) for the Cairngorms National Park's Local Development Plan (LDP) 2020, which guides development in the park. The HRA assesses if the LDP could harm protected European sites (nature areas) and outlines ways to avoid any negative impacts. It looks at various policies and proposed development locations within the park. The appraisal identifies potential issues like pollution and disturbance to important species such as capercaillie (a type of bird). For areas where harm is possible, the document suggests ways to change the LDP, like adding rules for construction or managing recreation. The HRA concludes that if the LDP is followed with the outlined changes, it won't negatively affect the protected nature sites.