Cultural Heritage Non-Statutory Guidance

This document contains non-statutory guidance for Policy 9, which relates to cultural heritage, within the Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2021. It gives advice on how to consider cultural heritage interests in planning applications within the Cairngorms National Park, covering topics such as listed buildings, scheduled monuments, conservation areas, battlefields, and archaeological sites. The guidance emphasizes safeguarding cultural heritage by repairing and restoring structures, repurposing them, or replacing them as a last resort and also gives information on what to do if human remains are discovered during ground investigation. It advises applicants to demonstrate how their proposals avoid adverse effects on cultural heritage and to include supporting information in their planning applications. The document provides links to various resources and contacts for further information and guidance.