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CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY 
Planning Paper 1 December 2 2005 


CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY 

Title: REPORT ON CALLED-IN PLANNING APPLICATION 

Prepared by: MARY GRIER, PLANNING OFFICER 
(DEVELOPMENT CONTROL) 


DEVELOPMENT PROPOSED: THE FORMATION OF 4,000 METRES OF 
FOREST TRAILS SUITABLE FOR ACCESS BY HORSE, THE 
INSTALLATION OF TEN INFORMATION BOARDS AND THE CREATION OF TWO 
PICNIC AREAS AT STRATHMASHIE FOREST, LAGGAN. 
(FULL PERMISSION) 

REFERENCE: 05/409/CP 

APPLICANT: LAGGAN FOREST TRUST FORESTRY COMPANY, FOREST OFFICE, 
STRATHMASHIE, LAGGAN. 

DATE CALLED-IN: 23rd SEPTEMBER 2005. 


Fig. 1 - Map showing location of Strathmashie Forest, Laggan.


SITE DESCRIPTION AND PROPOSAL 

1. Full planning permission is sought in this application for the 
development of approximately 4,000 metres of forest trails suitable for 
access by horse, in Strathmashie Forest near Laggan. Strathmashie 
Forest is located adjacent to the A86 trunk road, in the south western 
area of the Cairngorms National Park. The overall forest landform rises 
up from the public road in an easterly direction and extends to 
approximately 520 hectares, although the application site does not 
cover the entire area. Access to the section of the forest that is the 
subject of this application is achieved at two locations off the A86 with 
the main one being located at Auchduchil where there is a car parking 
area, which is part of the recently established Wolftrax Mountain Biking 
Centre, as well as the Haflinger Pony Trekking business. 

Fig.2: Full colour photograph of existing forest and Wolftrax entrance 

Fig.3 : Full colour photograph of existing Wolftrax ‘Basecamp’ facilities. 

2. The area already accommodates a series of mountain biking trails used 
as part of the Wolftrax Centre development, which was opened in 
2004. Car parking facilities as well as a café and changing areas exist 
as part of the facility. The carpark and other facilities are located at the 
northern end of the proposed site, and are also utilised by the Haflinger 
Pony Trekking Business. The pony trekking business currently uses 
existing forest roads, of which there are approximately 1,600 metres. 

Fig.4 : Full colour photograph of example of existing informal routes used through forest 

3. The proposed new trails are intended to complement the network of 
forest roads. The installation of ten information boards is also 
proposed in addition to the trails. The information panels are to be 
positioned at the start and end of the trails, and at a number of key 
areas along the routes. Two picnic areas are also proposed which 
would be equipped with simple seating arrangements, possibly using 
logs. The picnic sites which are proposed to extend to approximately 
36 sq.m., are to be located in existing clearings and in addition to 
seating each picnic area would have an interpretation board and also a 
rail for securing horses. 

Fig. 5 : Full colour photograph of proposed picnic area 1 

Fig. 6 : Full colour photograph of proposed picnic area 2 

4. The new trails are proposed to have an average width of between 2 
and 3 metres, although at their narrowest points would be 0.5 metres. 
Although the trails would be available for use by walkers, etc1., they are 
primarily intended to accommodate horses and their riders, and 
consequently the construction is proposed to be carried out in 
accordance with standards set out by the British Horse Society. The 
trails are to be constructed using the ‘Hymac’ method with “as dug” or 
locally quarried materials. Supplementary information provided with 
the application provides details of the background to the need for the 
proposed trails. In the course of the forest area being used for pony 
trekking activity in recent years – using a combination of existing 
temporary trails and forest trails – the activity has been blighted by poor 
weather conditions, ground deterioration, forest harvesting activities 
and storm damage. It is also understood that more recently the 
potential to use informal trails in some areas of the forest has been 
lessened due to the development of mountain biking routes and the 
potential conflict arising from the two uses in such close proximity. It is 
intended that the proposed formation of permanent trails designed 
specifically, but not exclusively, for the use by horse and rider would 
address most of the issues. 

1 Supporting information submitted refers to an acceptance that there “may be occasional use by 
cyclists, however cyclists will be encouraged to use the purpose built facility which is already on-site.” 


5. The 4,000 metres of horse trails, together with the existing tracks, are 
intended to facilitate riders over three varying lengths of treks through 
the forest – ½ hour trek over a 1,373 metre route, a one hour trek on a 
3,313 metre route, and a two hour trek over a trail of 6,213 metres. 
The proposed trails are intended to provide a variety of “safe routes, 
surfaces and experiences, and to take into account basic needs, 
aspirations and constraints of all users.” 

6. A total of 25 way markers are proposed at various stages along the 
trails, providing directional guidance. The ten information boards 
proposed extend to approximately 1.5 metres in height, with the actual 
information panel having dimension of 800mm x 1200mm. The 
information boards would provide details on the immediate local 
habitat, and are intended to combine a pictorial and written format. 


DEVELOPMENT PLAN CONTEXT 

7. NPPG 11 – Sport, Physical Recreation and Open Space sets the 
national policy context within which to assess developments of the 
nature proposed. A section entitled ‘The Countryside : Sport and 
Recreation in Rural Areas’ (paras.60 – 67) is of particular relevance, 
and it is acknowledged that in addition to widespread participation in 
‘informal recreation’ such as hill walking and rambling, a smaller but 
growing number of people are taking part in more ‘organised sports’. 
Cycling and horse trails are specifically mentioned. In addition to 
recognising that natural resources for specific activities attract visitors 
to the countryside, NPPG 11 also alludes to the fact that people 
residing in rural areas have the same need for sport and recreation 
facilities, and given the often scattered population of rural areas, it is 
often the case that a combination of support and use of facilities by 
residents, tourists and visitors are the only means by which such 
facilities are viable. In addition, NPPG 11 highlights the fact that the 
provision of recreation facilities in rural areas has a significant purpose 
“in contributing to the retention of population and in promoting tourism, 
hence having an impact on the rural economy.” 

8. NPPG 11 is realistic in noting that there are concerns about rural 
recreation, for example where there may be conflict between active 
sports such as mountain biking and more passive sports, such as 
walking or fishing. Other concerns highlighted include the 
environmental impact of recreational pursuits and their related 
developments, their relationship to rural land management, and “how 
they can be harnessed to bring benefits to the rural economy without 
posing a risk for landscape, nature conservation and rural management 
objectives.” 

9. Paras. 64 and 65 of NPPG 11 provide guidance on the provision of 
recreational facilities within sites designated for nature conservation 
purposes or areas designated for their national landscape or cultural 
heritage importance. It is recognised that some recreational 
developments may be inappropriate but “there is no general prohibition 
against development in these areas.” In general however, the 
approach of the strategic provision of managed facilities or the 
selection of alternative locations is advocated as a means of possibly 
reducing visitor pressure on the more sensitive environments. 

10. The Highland Structure Plan 2001 includes several policies that are 
broadly applicable to the type of development proposed, including 
policies on sport and recreation as well as tourism, and the 
environment. The benefits of sport and recreation facilities are 
highlighted in section 2.5.1 of the Plan, where they are attributed to 
making an important contribution to sustainable development and 
enhancing the health and quality of life of the residents of the 
Highlands. The Plan’s strategic themes include encouraging the 
“adoption of a proactive approach to the wise use of the natural 
environment”. 

11. Section 2.5.10 of the Plan concentrates on the subject of informal 
recreation and access, noting that it is of very high importance, 
underpinning a range of recreational pastimes and their associated 
quality of life benefits, as well as being a key component of the tourism 
industry. The Plan however recognises that increasing demands for 
access necessitates the achievement of a balance between 
accommodating the needs of countryside users and protecting the 
fragility of the Highland countryside. Section 2.5.13 of the Plan notes 
that the “protection of rights of way and provision of an integrated 
system of well maintained and signposted paths catering for walking, 
cycling and equestrian use are a valuable resource for local 
communities and visitors, both in terms of providing access and 
heightening appreciation of the wider environment. 

12. The Highland Structure Plan also includes a number of detailed 
policies on Tourism which are considered pertinent to the development 
proposal. Section 2.7.1 of the Plan describes tourism as a vital element 
of the Highland economy, and notes that opportunities to participate in 
outdoor pursuits are amongst key visitor attractions. The Structure 
Plan strategy aims to build on the Highland identity and take a 
proactive approach to the wise use of the natural environment as a 
primary resource for tourism. Section 2.7.1 also highlights the fact that 
community needs should also be considered in order to ensure that 
facilities and opportunities are provided which serve the needs of both 
visitors and local residents. 

13. It is the policy of Highland Council as expressed in Policy T2 of the 
Structure Plan to support high quality tourism development proposals, 
particularly those which extend the season, spread economic benefit 
more widely and provide opportunities for the sustainable enjoyment 
and interpretation of the area’s heritage. 

14. The Structure Plan includes a detailed section on forestry, noting that 
it is a significant land use within the Highlands, and highlighting the fact 
that forests increasingly serve a variety of purposes besides 
commercial timber production (section 2.10.3). The opportunity to 
provide an important network of recreational facilities, capable of 
accommodating a much higher number of visitors than more open 
areas is emphasised. Reference is made to the growing trend for 
community woodland initiatives, which is seen as a reflection of a 
growing trend of “community aspirations to secure a stake in the future 
development of their area.” Policy F4 accordingly states that the 
Council “welcomes and wishes to encourage the continued 
involvement of communities in the management and fuller 
understanding of their local woodland resources.” 

15. The proposed site is located within a designated Area of Great 
Landscape Value (AGLV). Policy L4 on Landscape Character applies, 
where it is stated that “The Council will have regard to the desirability of 
maintaining and enhancing present landscape character in the 
consideration of development proposals.” 

16. The Badenoch and Strathspey Local Plan 1997 details a number of 
pertinent conservation objectives and states that the priority is to 
promote sustainable development of the areas’s resources and ensure 
an acceptable balance between economic growth and safeguards for 
the outstanding heritage. The conservation strategy advocated for the 
countryside includes provision being made for the restoration and 
expansion of the core Caledonian Forest, and the upgrading of facilities 
for recreation, tourism, interpretation and education / research in more 
robust locations. In particular, multiple use of forest areas is 
encouraged. 

17. The subject site is located on land allocated for Forestry purposes in 
the Landward Strategy of the Badenoch and Strathspey Local Plan. 
The general principles in considering planning proposals in the 
landward area as detailed in the Local Plan include the protection of 
the area’s exceptional scenic, nature conservation, wildlife and 
landscape resources and heritage; the promotion of a hierarchy of 
visitor facilities for information in relation to the natural environment; 
and the promotion of tourism and countryside recreational pursuits, 
including use of the area’s outstanding resources for outdoor activities. 

18. Tourism and Recreation is addressed in Policy 2.2.9 of the Local Plan 
where it is acknowledged that tourist activities will continue to make a 
vital contribution to the economy. The priority is to ensure that 
broadening the range and quality of facilities is balanced with protecting 
the area’s exceptional scenic and heritage resources. The Local Plan 
also states that the more accessible intermediate lowland areas have 
potential for a broad range of activities and that provision should be 
made for upgrading recreation, tourism, interpretation and education / 
research facilities in the more robust locations better able to absorb 
visitor pressure. Multiple use of forest areas in particular is encouraged. 


CONSULTATIONS 

19. Scottish Natural Heritage have assessed the proposals and have 
stated that there is no objection to the application and therefore 
supports the proposal to create such facilities at Strathmashie. It is 
noted in the response that the proposed trail on the western side of the 
development lies within 50 metres of the River Mashie, which is part of 
the River Spey Special Area of Conservation. The SAC has been 
designated for its population of Atlantic salmon, otter, sea lamprey and 
freshwater pearl mussels. SNH do not however consider that the 
proposal would have any significant effect on any qualifying interests 
either directly or indirectly. The consultation response concludes with a 
positive endorsement of the development proposal, stating that it will 
“promote specialist recreation at a managed site and could be of 
benefit to the local community and visitors to the area.” 

20. A consultation response originally received from SEPA expressed 
concern regarding the potential culverting of existing watercourses and 
highlighting the adverse impacts of this practice on water habitats, the 
potential to lead to flooding and erosion and the possibility of 
preventing fish passage if incorrectly designed. The concerns were 
conveyed to the applicants, together with a request that consideration 
be given to the use of bridges rather than culverting as the preferred 
method of construction. In a response received from the Laggan 
Forest Trust Forestry Commission Ltd. three watercourses have been 
identified for culverting. The method of laying culverts is detailed, 
where 25% of the culvert is buried “below the water line to allow natural 
sediment to form in the base.” However, the submission also indicates 
that in the event of a recommendation to “adopt a bottomless arch 
culvert to comply with SEPA’s guidelines”, that method shall be 
adopted. 

21. As the proposed development involves access off a trunk road (A86), 
the Trunk Roads Network Management Division of the Scottish 
Executive were consulted. The response received recommends 
granting planning permission, subject to two conditions. The first 
condition requires the provision and maintenance of visibility splays at 
the junction of the vehicular access with the public road. (As the 
access in question is the entry / exit to the Wolftrax development, 
works to achieve the required visibility have already been undertaken in 
fulfilment of conditions stipulated by the Trunk Roads Network 
Management Division in relation to a previous application for the 
Wolftrax development). The second condition recommended by the 
Trunk Roads Network Management Division is a prohibition on the 
placing of advertising signage on the trunk road verge, in the interests 
of ensuring that there is no distraction caused to drivers on the trunk 
road. 

22. The Natural Heritage section of the CNPA have also examined the 
proposal and generally concur with the comments of Scottish Natural 
Heritage as detailed earlier in this report. The response notes that 
Strathmashie Forest is of plantation origin, and is between 40 and 60 
years old. The proposed trails are on a site that supports native 
woodland ground flora where the canopy is sufficiently open to allow it 
to develop. The consultation response acknowledges that the proposal 
would result in the loss of semi-natural habitat, but notes that “the scale 
of the loss is not sufficient to be significant when considered across the 
site as a whole.” Specific reference is also made to the fact that the 
wood is not known to have any capercallie population. 

23. In summary, the response from the Natural Heritage group takes a 
positive view of the proposal. Reference is made to the fact that the 
site is already a popular recreational forest, and that the proposal 
would appear to consolidate access provision in a forest which has the 
capacity to absorb such use without detriment to the natural heritage. 
It is also stated that the proposed development could reduce pressure 
on other forests within the National Park where the construction and 
use of new trails would be more contentious. 

24. The Visitor Services and Recreation Group of the CNPA has 
examined the proposals from an access perspective. Reference is 
made in the response to the fact that the provision of trials designed 
and constructed for horse access within the National Park is low. 
Therefore, the proposed facility is considered to provide an important 
recreation opportunity, that would be of further economic benefit to the 
Laggan area in particular, to assist in sustaining it as an all year round 
destination for recreation. In particular the comments make reference 
to the fact that forests offer an attractive backdrop for informal 
recreation and have the added benefit of being able to absorb large 
numbers of users without them having an undue impact on other 
recreational users enjoyment. 

25. The consultation response also refers to details in the application 
stating that cyclists would be able to use the proposed trails, but would 
be encouraged to use the other purpose built trails. VSRG state that 
the Cairngorms National Park Authority, as the access authority, “would 
be tolerant of the route not being actively promoted for cycling” but note 
that there would be “cause to have concern if cyclists were being 
actively discouraged from using the routes.” 

26. An assessment of the proposal by the Economic and Social 
Development Group of the CNPA resulted in a positive response, 
noting that the development of further infrastructure for visitors and 
residents is to be welcomed as it helps build to a critical mass of 
activities available, which allows for longer visitor stays, thereby 
encouraging increased bednights and higher visitor spends in this 
relatively remote rural area. The consultation response makes 
reference to the recently established Wolftrax development and refers 
to anecdotal evidence suggesting that business in the area has 
increased. ESRG expect that business would increase further with the 
proposed development. In terms of community involvement, it is noted 
that the Sustainable Tourism Strategy highlights community 
involvement in the planning and development of tourism, and ESRG 
“welcome the fact that Laggan Forest Trust are behind the project.” 


REPRESENTATIONS 

27. No representations have been received in respect of the proposed 
development. However, as part of the submission documents 
accompanying this application, copies of two letters of support have 
been included. The first letter was submitted by Mr. Alan Girdwood, 
Head Teacher at a West Lothian primary school, where pupils have 
experienced visits to the Haflinger pony centre and associated rides 
through existing informal routes at Strathmashie Forest over the past 
twenty years. “Wholehearted support” is expressed for the proposal, 
and it is stated that permanent access trails at Strathmashie would be 
of tremendous benefit, particularly in “today’s society where health and 
safety issues are uppermost in our minds.” 

28. The second letter of support was submitted from Ms. Kate McMahon of 
Church Terrace, Newtonmore, and she describes the project as 
‘excellent’ and ‘well researched.’ The letter alludes to some difficulties 
experienced in relation to riding activity in the forest since the 
establishment of the Wolftrax centre, in particular “the loss of a variety 
of wide safe tracks which are ideal for the safety of beginners, schools 
and disabled.” The author of the letter recounts from a personal 
perspective the benefits of trekking in the forest, as experienced by her 
daughter, and concludes with positive sentiments, stating that the 
purpose built paths will allow the continuation of trekking in the area, 
complimenting the success of Wolftrax and that the “whole centre will 
be a real asset to the area being appreciated by local people and 
visitors alike.” 


APPRAISAL 

29. On the basis of national, regional and local level planning policy, as 
outlined in earlier sections of this report, the principle of this type of 
recreation development is acceptable, and indeed supported by policy. 
A further positive point to note is the fact that there are no constraints 
on the site and the forest is not the subject of any natural heritage 
designations. Accordingly, the proposed site at Strathmashie is not 
considered to be sensitive in relation to nature conservation issues. As 
detailed in para. 22 of this report, the forest is not known to have any 
capercallie population. This is in fact an issue that was explored in 
significant detail in the course of the CNPA commenting on the 
Forestry Commission’s Notice of Proposed Development of the 
Wolftrax Mountain Biking Centre. At that time it was noted that the 
forest is isolated with respect to other capercaillie populations and is 
therefore unlikely to receive dispersing capercaillie. Furthermore, the 
Institute of Terrestrial Ecology capercaillie distribution map does not 
show any records for the species, with the record dating back to the 
early 1980s. 

30. A significant amount of the proposed new horse trails either skirt the 
periphery of the existing canopy generally following fire breaks, are 
proposed in areas where harvesting operations have recently been 
undertaken, or follow existing clear routes through the forest which are 
already used on an informal basis. In addition, as detailed earlier, the 
two proposed picnic areas are to be located in existing clearings. The 
proposed development would not therefore result in the felling of trees, 
nor would it erode the woodland character of the area. 

31. The portion of Strathmashie Forest included within the site area of this 
application already facilities a mix of recreational uses, including some 
pony trekking, walking and mountain biking, with the latter use of the 
area having increased significantly due to the opening of the Wolftrax 
centre in 2004. The supporting information accompanying this 
application stresses the fact that the proposed new horse trails will be 
designed to accommodate not only riders but also walkers and 
picnickers. Despite the diverse recreational uses likely to be carried on 
in the forest, it is unlikely that there would be any significant level of 
conflict between the uses. The location of the proposed horse trails is 
primarily along the western fringes of the forest, whilst the majority of 
the mountain bike trails have been created in areas to the north and 
east of this. The most adventurous and fast moving biking generally 
occurs on the specially created bike trails, away from the horse trails 
and therefore the possibility of sudden and fast movements frightening 
horses is minimised. Biking activity at a more leisurely pace is likely to 
take place over some of the existing forest tracks that are also intended 
to form part of the horse trail circuit. A strategic approach is being 
taken to the development of recreational facilities at Strathmashie 
Forest, in order to manage potential conflicts by allowing differing 
needs to be met in the differing areas of the woodlands. Appropriate “in 
forest” signage is already being used as a management tool to 
minimise such problems, and will be further employed in conjunction 
with the horse trails. 

Fig. 7 : Full colour photograph of example of existing signage in the forest 

32. It is likely that the introduction of the proposed new facility will result in 
an increase in the number of users of the area, although no information 
has been submitted to quantify this – submission details refer to the 
fact that over a thousand riders have trekked through the forest in the 
past year. In terms of the vehicular movements in the area, users of 
the horse trails will have the benefit of using the existing, recently 
developed ‘Basecamp’ facilities associated with the Wolftrax centre, 
including the use of the established entrance from the A86 which has 
been developed to the standards required by the Trunk Roads division 
of the Scottish Executive, as well as use of other facilities such as the 
car parking area and toilet and refreshment facilities. In addition, due 
to the existence of the Haflinger Pony Trekking Centre to the north of 
the car parking area (which will cater for some of those wishing to ride 
through the forest), the existing layout already includes a turning space 
for horse boxes to facilitate riders travelling to the site with their 
animals. A short path, created specifically for use by riders and their 
horses leads from the turning area and adjacent corral, and provides 
an effective segregation of the horses / ponies from the car parking 
area. A further area for the parking of horse boxes has been identified 
on the site layout plan to the south of the existing car parking facility. 
On the basis of the existing level of infrastructure and facilities in the 
‘Basecamp’ area and their shared availability for all users, it is not 
considered that the increased number of users associated with the 
proposed horse trails would give rise to any adverse impacts in terms 
of general safety in the area. 

33. In conclusion, the proposal meets the terms of planning policy as found 
in NPPG11, The Highland Structure Plan and the Badenoch and 
Strathspey Local Plan. The application documentation illustrates that 
the proposed horse trails are intended to complement the existing cycle 
trails and that points of contact will be minimised through appropriate 
design and management. The creation of permanent trails will result in 
the opportunity to improve safety for all users of the forest, and in 
general consolidate access provision in a forest area which offers the 
potential to absorb such uses without detriment to the natural heritage 
of the area. In addition the development also has the potential to bring 
economic and educational benefits to the area. 


IMPLICATIONS FOR THE AIMS OF THE NATIONAL PARK 

Conserve and Enhance the Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Area 

34. The proposal has no negative impacts on species, habitats or the 
landscape. It also does not affect any features of cultural or historic 
interest. Although, there is no direct on-site conservation benefit, the 
proposal does provide the opportunity to direct this type of development 
away from more environmentally sensitive areas of the National Park. 

Promote Sustainable Use of Natural Resources 

35. There are no significant negative impacts associated with the proposed 
development, although there may potentially be an increase in travel by 
car to and from the site. However, the creation of a facility using an 
existing woodland, which promotes a healthy outdoor pursuit must be 
seen as a positive sustainable use of the National Park’s natural 
resources. 

Promote Understanding and Enjoyment of the Area 

36. The proposed development promotes additional recreational use of the 
area and provides opportunities for enjoyment of this part of the 
National Park. The proposal also involves the provision of information 
boards which are considered to potentially be of benefit in promoting 
the understanding of the area by the general public. 

Promote Sustainable Economic and Social Development of the Area 

37. The proposal by its nature and location provides the opportunity to 
attract additional visitors to the Laggan area and would therefore be of 
significant benefit to the socio-economic development of the community 
and the wider area. 


RECOMMENDATION 

That Members of the Committee support a recommendation to : 

Grant Planning Permission for the formation of 4,000 metres of forest 
trails suitable for access by horse, the installation of ten information 
boards and the creation of two picnic areas at Strathmashie Forest, 
Laggan, subject to the following conditions - 

1. The development to which this permission relates must be begun within 
five years from the date of this permission. 

2. The visibility splays shall be provided and maintained on each side of 
the access to the satisfaction of the local Planning Authority. The 
splays are the triangles of ground bounded on 2 sides by the first 4.5 
metres of the centreline of the access driveway (the set back 
dimensions) and the nearside trunk road carriageway measured 215 
metres (the y dimension) in both directions from the intersection of the 
access with the trunk road. In a vertical plane, nothing shall obscure 
visibility measured from a driver’s eye height of between 1.05 metres 
and 2.00 metres positioned at the set back dimension to an object 
height of between 0.26 metres and 1.05 metres anywhere along the y 
dimension. 

3. No advertising signs shall be placed on the trunk road verge. 

4. Prior to the commencement of development, detailed proposal shall be 
submitted for the agreement of SEPA and the Cairngorms National 
Park Authority acting as Planning Authority to show any existing 
watercourses affected by the proposed trails bridged rather than 
culverted where possible. Where culverting is justified and deemed 
acceptable, it shall be sized to accommodate spate flows, kept to the 
minimum length required and designed to allow fish passage in 
accordance with the SEERAD ‘Steam Crossing and Fish’ leaflet. 

5. Prior to the commencement of development, a method statement and 
programme for the construction of the horse trails shall be submitted for 
the agreement of the Cairngorms National Park Authority and Scottish 
Natural Heritage. All works shall subsequently be carried out in 
accordance with the method and programme agreed. 


Mary Grier 
Planning Officer, Development Control 

planning@cairngorms.co.uk 

24thNovember 2005