Scottish Natural Heritage do nottherefore consider that Aucheninnes Moss merits notification as a Site ofSpecial Scientific Interest. Nor does it meet the criteria for consideration asa proposed Special Area of Conservation for bog habitat under the EC HabitatsDirective.Even though Aucheninnes Moss has not been designated as a SpecialArea of Conservation or Site of Special Scientific Interest, any proposed change in land use at Aucheninnes Moss wouldconstitute development under the planning system and would therefore requireplanning permission from the relevant planning authority.In relation to the proposednew development at Auchininnes, Scottish Natural Heritage is currently workingwith Dumfries and Galloway Council and the proposed developers onan agreement to ensure that the area is managed optimally for conservation oncecompleted.