Warning: By their nature, text files cannot include scanned images and tables. The process of converting documents to text only can cause formatting changes and misinterpretation of the contents can sometimes result. Wherever possible you should refer to the original PDF version of this document CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY OUTCOME OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE CALL-IN held electronically on 24th June 2011 PARTICIPATING MEMBERS Peter Argyle Eleanor Mackintosh Duncan Bryden Ian Mackintosh Angela Douglas Mary McCafferty Jaci Douglas Willie McKenna Dave Fallows Gordon Riddler Katrina Farquhar Gregor Rimell Kate Howie Brian Wood Marcus Humphrey Allan Wright Bob Kinnaird APOLOGIES: David Green NO RESPONSE RECEIVED: Gregor Hutcheon 1. The CNPA has taken a decision to trail the use of electronic systems to carry out its Call in meetings. 2. Members were able to view the Call-in presentation on the CNPA website (www.cairngorms.co.uk) between 12.00 noon on Wednesday 22nd June and 9.00am on Friday 24th June 2011. 3. Apologies were received from the above Members. page 2 DECLARATION OF INTEREST BY MEMBERS ON ANY ITEMS APPEARING ON THE CALL-IN PRESENTATION 4. Angela Douglas declared an indirect interest in Planning Application No. 11/181/CP, due to the Applicant being a CNPA Staff Member. 5. Jaci Douglas declared a direct interest in Planning Application No. 11/181/CP, due to being a friend of the Applicant. 6. Gordon Riddler declared an indirect interest in Planning Application No. 11/189/CP, due to the Applicant being a family friend. PLANNING APPLICATION CALL-IN DECISIONS (Electronic Presentation, prepared by Andrew Tait, Planning Officer) 7. 11/176/CP No Call in 8. 11/177/CP Erection of Class 1 Retail Store with Associated Parking, Servicing and Landscaping At Land Adjacent to The Winking Owl, Grampian Road, Aviemore The decision was to call-in the application for the following reason: The application represents a significant proposal and raises a number of issues with regard to natural heritage, employment, business development, building layout and design. Consequently the proposal is of general significance for the collective aims of the Cairngorms National Park. 9. 11/178/CP No Call in 10. 11/179/CP Change of Use of Building to Retail and Residential At Waltzing Waters, Main Street, Newtonmore The decision was to call-in the application for the following reason: The proposal raises a range of issues with regard to employment, business development, affordable housing, building layout and design. Consequently, the proposal raises issues of general significance for the collective aims of the Cairngorms National Park. page 3 11. 11/180/CP No Call in 12. 11/181/CP No Call in 13. 11/182/CP No Call in 14. 11/183/CP No Call in 15. 11/184/CP No Call in 16. 11/185/CP No Call in 17. 11/186/CP Formation of Zip Line Course At Land 220m North West of Delfour Hatcher, Alvie, Kincraig The decision was to call-in the application for the following reason: The proposal involves a new recreational visitor attraction and raises issues with regard to promoting enjoyment and understanding of the area and issues in relation to natural heritage and rural business development. Consequently, the proposal raises issues of general significance for the collective aims of the CNP. 18. 11/187/CP No Call in 19. 11/188/CP No Call in 20. 11/189/CP No Call in 21. 11/190/CP No Call in 22. 11/191/CP No Call in COMMENTING ON APPLICATIONS NOT CALLED IN BY THE COMMITTEE 23. The Members wished to make comments to the Local Authorities on the following Planning Application No's 11/180/CP, 11/183/CP, 11/187/CP, 11/188/CP & 11/189/CP. The planning officers noted these comments and were delegated with the responsibility of whether or not to submit the comments to the Local Authorities.