Item 6 Appendix 1 Natural Heritage Non Stat Guidance

This document contains draft guidance from the Cairngorms National Park Authority for their Local Development Plan 2020, specifically focusing on Policy 4, which covers natural heritage. This guidance is non-statutory, meaning it provides advice but isn't legally binding. It aims to help planning applicants and those assessing applications to safeguard and enhance natural heritage interests within the Cairngorms National Park. The document outlines how to consider the potential impacts of development on natural habitats and wildlife, including following a mitigation hierarchy to avoid, minimize, and compensate for any negative effects. It also emphasizes the importance of ecological surveys and provides links to useful resources for further information and advice.