PAN Pre-application Advice Notes - September 2022

This document contains guidance on speaking at Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) Planning Committee meetings, which are held every four weeks to discuss planning applications. It explains how to register to speak, noting that you must register at least seven calendar days before the meeting. If you register to speak, the CNPA will contact you two weeks before the meeting to confirm whether the application will be considered and again one week before the meeting to confirm the application will be considered and that Planning Committee papers are published. It outlines the different ways you can speak, such as an applicant, supporter, objector, or as a Community Council representative, each with a ten-minute time limit. The document also details what you can and cannot discuss, how meetings are run, and how to submit electronic presentations. Finally, it clarifies what happens if you miss the meeting or if the application is deferred.

This document contains advice from the Cairngorms National Park Authority to help people applying for planning permission in the National Park. The park has many rare and threatened species, and planning policies aim to protect them. The advice note explains what information you need to provide with your application if protected species could be affected by your plans. It covers things like how to survey for protected species, create protection plans, and get licences if you can't avoid harming them. The document also provides links to NatureScot for more information and contact details for the Park Authority's planning team.

This document contains advice for anyone considering making a planning application in the Cairngorms National Park. Pre-application advice is offered by the local authority covering the area of your proposal and helps applicants understand if their plans are likely to be approved, what information they need to provide, and ensures a faster decision. The Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) gives pre-application advice to local authorities, not directly to applicants. Local authorities will seek the CNPA's input if a development is likely to be "called-in" by the CNPA, and the local authority's advice will include comments from the CNPA. The quality of pre-application advice depends on the information you provide, and most authorities require a location plan, details of proposals, a planning statement, and details of any consultations. Contact information for local authority planning offices is provided.

This document contains guidance on Planning Committee site visits within the Cairngorms National Park. These visits help Committee Members understand planning applications in context, and are typically arranged for complicated or contentious developments. The Planning Service notifies interested parties who are welcome to attend, and the visit is overseen by the Committee Convener and a Planning Officer. Attendees are expected to follow specific guidelines, including maintaining objectivity, communicating through the Convener, and adhering to health and safety instructions. The Planning Officer prepares a risk assessment to ensure everyone's safety during the visit.

This document contains advice about applying for planning permission in the Cairngorms National Park, and it was last updated in September 2022. Planning applications are decided by either the local authority or the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA), with the CNPA deciding on bigger and more sensitive applications. All applications are assessed against the same Local Plan. The CNPA "calls in" around 10% of applications, based on whether the development is significant for the National Park. There are two types of applications: Type 1 applications are likely to be "called in" by the CNPA, while Type 2 applications are unlikely to be "called in". Applicants are encouraged to get advice before applying, and they have three months to appeal a decision. The document also lists local authority planning offices.

This document contains advice on how to change an existing planning permission in the Cairngorms National Park. After planning permission is granted, there are four ways it can be changed. Most changes require a fee, advertising, and notification to neighbours, giving the public a chance to comment. Planning permission is typically granted for three years, but this can be adjusted by the planning authority. The document outlines the four ways a planning application can be changed, including fees, how to apply, notification procedures, factors considered, and time limits. For further assistance, contact the local authority planning department or the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) planning team.