Good practice - design and landscape issues

This document contains information about good design practices and landscape issues within the Cairngorms National Park. It emphasizes the importance of high-quality design in all developments to enhance the environment, reduce pollution, and contribute to the area's unique character. The Local Development Plan requires all developments to meet these high design standards, supported by non-statutory guidance. The document also introduces the Cairngorms landscape toolkit, a resource for developers and professionals to learn about and enhance the landscapes of the National Park, including baseline information, sensitivity assessments, and landscape quality descriptions. There is also guidance available to help developers assess the effects of their development on the special landscape qualities of the National Park.