Flood risk and water management - Engagement version

This document contains an engagement version from August 2025, regarding flood risk and water management in Cairngorms National Park. It lists requirements from the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 and the Town and Country Planning (Development Planning) (Scotland) Regulations 2023, pertaining to local development plans. The document provides numerous links to evidence, including various Scottish and UK legislation, strategies, plans, and reports related to water management, climate change adaptation, and flood risk. It summarizes key policies, aims, and objectives from these sources, focusing on issues like climate change adaptation, water scarcity, flood resilience, and ecosystem restoration. It also includes specific details on water quality, flood risk areas, protected sites, community action plans, and water infrastructure within the Cairngorms National Park. The document concludes with implications for the proposed plan, including the need to align with national policies, address flood risk, and protect water resources.