Item 7 Appendix 1 - Planning Enforcement Charter

This document contains the Cairngorms National Park Authority's planning enforcement charter, updated in November 2025. It explains the planning enforcement process within the Cairngorms National Park, including the roles of the Cairngorms National Park Authority and local authorities. The charter aims to ensure fair, reasonable, consistent, and accountable procedures, covering breaches of planning control such as unauthorized development or failure to comply with planning conditions. It details how to report breaches, how the Park Authority prioritizes investigations, and potential actions if a breach occurs, including formal notices and monitoring major developments. The document also outlines service standards, complaints procedures, and contact information for planning enforcement teams, as well as detailing enforcement powers available to the planning authority, including various types of notices and actions related to advertisements and tree protection.