Natural Heritage Non-Statutory Guidance

This document contains non-statutory guidance for Policy 4, Natural Heritage, of the Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2021. It provides information on how to consider and safeguard natural heritage interests in planning applications within the Cairngorms National Park, including habitats and wildlife. The document outlines the mitigation hierarchy, the process for considering natural heritage, providing sufficient information and the need for ecological surveys. It also details specific guidelines for international and national designations, woodlands and protected species. The purpose of the document is to ensure that development proposals minimize impacts on natural heritage interests and comply with Policy 4 of the Local Development Plan.