Supplementary and Non-statutory Guidance - September 2021
30 September 2021
The adopted Local Development Plan 2021 states that it will be supported by two pieces of Supplementary Guidance covering Policy 1: Housing and Policy 11: Developer Obligations. The draft Supplementary Guidance must undergo public consultation prior to being adopted and the Authority must consider any timeous representations made to it during the consultation period. Alongside the Supplementary Guidance we are also putting forward one piece of Non-statutory Guidance for public consultation. We are seeking your views on the form and content of this guidance.
This document contains supplementary guidance for the Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2021, specifically focusing on housing policy. It explains how the Park Authority will apply housing policy across the National Park, with a main focus on affordable housing, which has been identified as a major issue. It outlines the requirements for affordable housing contributions in new developments, including financial contributions for smaller projects, and details the various types of affordable housing options, such as social rent, shared equity and discounted sales. The document also covers designing for affordability, housing in different locations like settlements and the countryside, and considerations for conversions and replacement houses, and provides contact information for housing authorities and registered social landlords (RSLs).
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This document contains supplementary guidance related to the Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan (LDP) 2021, specifically focusing on Policy 11, which deals with developer obligations. It explains how planning applications will be assessed and what contributions developers may need to make to lessen the impact of their projects on local infrastructure and services like schools, healthcare, community facilities, and transportation. The guidance highlights that the level and type of contributions will depend on the development's size, location, and potential impact, and that these contributions can be made in various ways, including financial payments or providing facilities directly. It also provides links to planning authority guidance and school roll forecasts which can be used to calculate the contributions.
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This document contains non-statutory guidance for Policy 3, Design and Placemaking, of the Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2021. It is aimed at developers, architects, planning officers and anyone involved in planning applications within the Cairngorms National Park, and should be used alongside the Local Development Plan which is available online. The guidance provides details on how to approach design and placemaking to ensure new developments respect and enhance the special qualities of the National Park, including its landscape, natural and cultural heritage. It covers various aspects of site appraisal, design, and siting, emphasizing community engagement and the importance of creating places that are distinctive, safe, welcoming, adaptable, resource efficient and easy to move around. The guidance includes examples of successful placemaking within the park.
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