Draft Minutes 13 March 2026

This document contains the draft minutes from a Formal Board meeting of the Cairngorms National Park Authority, held on 13 March 2026 at their office in Grantown on Spey. During the meeting, Board members discussed and approved the Local Development Plan Evidence Report for submission to Scottish Ministers for a 'gatecheck' review by the Scottish Government's Division for Planning and Environmental Appeals. Key discussions covered housing requirements, highlighting a need for 889 new homes over ten years for the Local Development Plan, alongside topics like cultural heritage, various methods of community engagement, and considerations for sustainable transport and land use. The Board acknowledged challenges such as consultation fatigue, but noted staff efforts to ensure community input helps shape the plan's development.