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Strategic Settlements 

An Camas Mor 

i. The Local Plan continues the proposal for a 
new  [RED sustainable RED]  community at Cambusmore 
(now named An Camas Mor), on the east side 
of the River Spey opposite Aviemore, that was 
identified in the Badenoch and Strathspey Local 
Plan 1997 and in the Highland Structure Plan 
2001. 

ii. The Local Plan identifies an indicative 
settlement boundary for the site, within which it 
is expected that development of a community of 
up to 1500 homes could be developed over 
time. The Local Plan identifies a need for the 
development of An Camas Mor to start within 
the lifetime of the Local Plan and sets a target of 
100 homes to be completed within the next five 
years. [RED  The National Park Authority will continue 
to work closely with the developers for the site, 
interested parties and consultees, to ensure 
realistic and appropriate timescales are set and 
adhered to, and that through such partnership 
workings, the effectiveness of the site is realised 
within the predicted timescales.  RED]

iii. Development of the site will require  [RED a 
detailed transport assessment and this should 
examine the various access issues facing the site, 
including the impact of the development on the 
trunk road and local road network, the impact 
on the nearby rail network, and the need for non 
motorised access across the Spey to link the 
community with Aviemore.  RED]

iv. In addition to housing, the settlement will 
provide commercial and community uses. The 
National Park Authority will work with partners 
to produce a detailed masterplan for the site. 
[RED  Within this the requirements to create a 
sustainable community including economic 
development opportunities, community facilities 
and other forms of development will be detailed, 
within design guidance for all forms of 
development, which should attain the highest 
design and sustainable development credentials. 
The masterplan will also include mitigation 
measures required as a result of the 
development.   RED]

[RED
v. The development of An Camas Mor presents 
an excellent opportunity to provide opportunities 
for large and small scale developers and builders 
to work together to bring forward the delivery of 
the settlement. This will be recognised in the 
masterplan.   RED]

vi. Development of the An Camas Mor site has 
potential to have significant effects on the River 
Spey SAC. Permission for development will 
only be permitted if the planning authority is 
satisfied that proposals have been designed   [RED to the 
highest standards that do not adversely affect the 
integrity of the River Spey SAC.  RED]

[RED 
vii. The whole of An Camas Mor also sits within 
the Cairngorm Mountains National Scenic Area. 
As such development will only be permitted if the 
planning authority is satisfied that proposals have 
been designed to the highest standards that avoid 
and mitigate any significant effects on the 
environment and protect the overall integrity of 
the Cairngorm Mountains National Scenic Area.   RED]


(please note An Camas Mor falls wholly within a 
National Scenic Area designation) 



Image:  Map of An Camas Mor 
(Not available in full text format - please refer to PDF file)
(c) Crown copyright.  All rights reserved.  Cairngorms National Park Authority  100040965 2008 (c)SNH


Legend

Cairngorms National Park
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
Special Protection Areas
Special Area of Conservation
Ramsar Convention Site
National Nature Reserve
Gardens & Designed Landscapes
National Scenic Area
Conservation Area
Settlement Boundary
Indicative Settlement Boundary

Settlement Zone Type
Community
Economic Development
Housing
Environment
Village Centre