Policy 3: Design and placemaking non-statutory guidance

This document contains non-statutory guidance related to Policy 3, Design and Placemaking of the Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2021. It gives guidance to those planning developments in the Cairngorms National Park, making sure that new construction respects the special environment of the park. It also stresses the importance of community engagement, and using site analysis to inform design. The document presents six qualities for successful places; distinctive, safe and pleasant, welcoming, adaptable, resource efficient and easy to move around and beyond, and considers sustainable drainage systems, as well as offering various case studies.