Item9Appendix2HousingSG

This document contains supplementary guidance supporting the Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2021, specifically focusing on housing policy. It aims to help those applying for planning permission, community groups, and the development management team to understand the details of the housing policies. The main focus is on affordable housing, addressing the shortage and challenges in the Cairngorms National Park. The guidance defines affordable housing, explains when on-site delivery is needed, and sets out financial contribution expectations for smaller developments. It also offers guidance for house building in settlements, the countryside, and rural groups, as well as alterations, conversions, replacement houses, and housing for Gypsy/Travellers. This document explains the different types of affordable housing and lists housing contacts.