Item8Appendix1PlanningEnforcementCharter

This document contains the Cairngorms National Park Authority's (CNPA) Planning Enforcement Charter, updated in November 2023. The charter explains how the planning enforcement process works within the Cairngorms National Park, including the roles of the CNPA and local authorities. It aims to ensure fair, reasonable, and accountable procedures when dealing with breaches of planning control, which occur when development happens without permission or doesn't follow approved plans. The document outlines how to report a suspected breach, how investigations are prioritized, and the types of formal notices that can be issued. It also includes contact information for various planning authorities and explains different types of enforcement powers, such as Enforcement Notices, Breach of Condition Notices, and Stop Notices.