Item5Appendix8CulturalHeritage

This document contains non-statutory guidance for Policy 9, Cultural Heritage, within the Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2020. It explains how to safeguard cultural heritage, with general principles, and provides specific guidance on various cultural heritage interests within the Cairngorms National Park, such as scheduled monuments, conservation areas, listed buildings, planned towns, inventory gardens, designed landscapes, and battlefields. The document outlines what is required for planning applications that could affect these cultural heritage interests, including when to consult with Historic Environment Scotland, and emphasizes the importance of preserving and enhancing these features for current and future generations. The document also offers guidance on repair, restoration, re-use and replacement of cultural heritage assets, prioritizing original use and sympathetic alterations and provides advice for planning applications.