Planning Committee site visit -14 August 2026

This document contains information about a Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee site visit taking place on Friday 14 August 2026, starting at 9.30am. The visit is to help Committee Members see the location proposed for a planning application at the Old Bridge Inn, 23 Dalfaber Road, Aviemore, before they discuss it further on 28 August. This application includes plans for raised decking for outdoor eating and drinking, 10 new car parking spaces, and picnic tables. Those attending should follow the Planning Convener’s instructions, check the risk assessment, dress suitably for the weather, and know that the meeting point is on site with parking available on Dalfaber Road.

This document contains a risk assessment for an upcoming site visit by the Planning Committee to a proposed development at the Old Bridge Inn in Aviemore. During the visit, committee members, planning staff, the applicant, and other interested people will look at plans for raised decking, 10 car parking spaces, and picnic tables. The assessment identifies potential risks such as road conditions, walking on the site, being near the River Spey, different types of weather, insect bites, and difficulties for those with limited mobility. To ensure everyone's safety, the document explains controls like providing travel advice, recommending suitable clothing and footwear, keeping the group together, and checking the weather forecast. It confirms that these measures reduce the risks to an acceptable level, and reminds attendees to dress appropriately for the weather, while the Planning Convener will wear a high-visibility jacket.