25/03/2022 - CNPA BdPaper 4AANPF4 Consultation Response

This document contains a summary of the draft National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) for Scotland, which was published by the Scottish Government for consultation in November 2021. The NPF4 is a long-term plan that will guide spatial development, set national planning policies, designate national developments and highlight regional spatial priorities, all to help achieve a net zero, sustainable Scotland by 2045. The paper also sets out the proposed Cairngorms National Park Authority's (Park Authority) response to the draft NPF4, including their views on the national spatial strategy, national developments, and national planning policy. The Park Authority welcomes the broad content and intention of the NPF4 but suggests some areas for improvement, such as strengthening the role of National Parks and clarifying the policy language. The Park Authority Board is asked to note the scope of the draft NPF4 and endorse the proposed Park Authority response, which will be submitted to the Scottish Government by 31 March 2022.