Planning Committee - item 5 committee report - 23 January 2026

This document contains a committee report from the Cairngorms National Park Authority recommending approval, subject to conditions, for Invercauld Estate's proposal to extend the Invercauld Caravan Park in Braemar. The plans involve adding 18 motorhome pitches, six static caravan pitches, a timber boardwalk connecting to an existing path, and various landscaping works. While the site itself is not at flood risk, an accessible boardwalk is proposed to ensure safe access and exit for the existing park during flood events, a measure supported by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency. The proposal also includes extensive tree planting, hedgerow creation, and the installation of bat and bird boxes to enhance biodiversity, with strict environmental management plans required to protect protected species and the River Dee Special Area of Conservation during construction. The development aims to integrate well into the landscape through careful design and landscaping, contributing positively to local tourism and supporting active travel within the village.