Open Space, Sport and Recreation Non-Statutory Guidance

This document contains non-statutory guidance that supports the Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2021, specifically focusing on Policy 8, which covers open space, sport, and recreation. It outlines how planning applications within the Cairngorms National Park will be assessed to ensure they safeguard and enhance open spaces and recreational assets. The guidance emphasizes the importance of considering impacts on local communities, visitors, residential areas, and path networks when proposing new developments or redeveloping existing facilities, and also highlights the need for sustainable design and long-term maintenance.