Outcome of call-in
CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
OUTCOME OF CALL-IN
Call-in period: 31 August 2026 2026/0278/DET to 2026/0284/DET
I. The CNPA has delegated responsibility to the CNPA Head Planner, to make Call-in decisions.
PLANNING APPLICATION CALL-IN DECISIONS
CNPA ref: 2026/0278/DET Council ref: 26/03455/FUL Applicant: Ms Jacobsen Development location: 29 High Street, Grantown-on-Spey, Highland, PH26 3EG Proposal: Installation of replacement doors Application type: Detailed Planning Permission Call in decision: NO CALL-IN Call in reason: N/A Background Analysis: Type 2: Householder developments – small developments that need planning permission; the application is not considered to raise issues of significance to the collective aims of the National Park.
CNPA ref: 2026/0279/DET Council ref: 26/03097/FUL Applicant: Alvie Trust Development location: Land 60M Nw of Mon A’choille, Insh, Kingussie, Highland Proposal: Erection of house and garage Application type: Detailed Planning Permission Call in decision: NO CALL-IN Call in reason: N/A Background Analysis: Type 2: Housing – up to two residential units within a ‘rural’ settlement or outside a settlement; the application is not considered to raise issues of significance to the collective aims of the National Park.
CNPA ref: 2026/0280/DET Council ref: APP/2026/1160 Applicant: Scotia Homes Ltd Development location: Land Adjacent to Monaltrie Close, Ballater, Aberdeenshire Proposal: Erection of 3 dwellinghouses and formation of access road Application type: Detailed Planning Permission Call in decision: CALLED IN Call in reason: Application for 3 housing units on part of the HI housing allocation in Ballater, as identified in the Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan (LDP). The HI allocation is a strategically important development site for Ballater, forming a key part of the overall spatial strategy of the LDP. Whilst falling under the normal call-in threshold for housing developments in a strategic settlement, this application is nevertheless considered to raise issues of significance to the collective aims of the National Park. Background Analysis: Other: Application for 3 housing units on part of the HI housing allocation in Ballater, as identified in the Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan (LDP); the application is considered to raise issues of significance to the collective aims of the National Park.
CNPA ref: 2026/0281/DET Council ref: APP/2026/1293 Applicant: Ms Katrina Farquhar Development location: Allt Na Giubhsaich Bothy, Glen Muick, Ballater, Aberdeenshire Proposal: Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse, Conversion of Existing Outbuilding, Installation of Air Source Heat Pump and Drainage Infrastructure Application type: Detailed Planning Permission Call in decision: NO CALL-IN Call in reason: N/A Background Analysis: Type 2: Householder developments – small developments that need planning permission; the application is not considered to raise issues of significance to the collective aims of the National Park.
CNPA ref: 2026/0282/DET Council ref: APP/2026/1328 Applicant: Balmoral Estates Development location: Allt-na-Giubhsaich Lodge, Glen Muick, Ballater, Aberdeenshire Proposal: Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse Including Installation of Air Source Heat Pumps and Drainage Infrastructure Application type: Detailed Planning Permission Call in decision: NO CALL-IN Call in reason: N/A Background Analysis: Type 2: Householder developments – small developments that need planning permission; the application is not considered to raise issues of significance to the collective aims of the National Park.
CNPA ref: 2026/0283/DET Council ref: 26/03135/FUL Applicant: Mr Austen Durant Development location: Land 170M East of 8 Seafield Avenue, Grantown-on-Spey, Highland Proposal: Extension to caravan park to provide additional 38 caravans, wellness & leisure building, landscaping, and drainage works Application type: Detailed Planning Permission Call in decision: CALLED IN Call in reason: Application for the extension to the existing Grantown Caravan Park comprising of 38 holiday caravans, a wellness and leisure building, landscaping, drainage works and biodiversity enhancements. The proposal links to application 2023/0380/DET previously granted by CNPA, therefore the application is considered to raise issues of significance to the collective aims of the National Park. Background Analysis: Other: Application for the extension to the existing Grantown Caravan Park comprising of 38 holiday caravans, a wellness and leisure building, landscaping, drainage works and biodiversity enhancements; the application is considered to raise issues of significance to the collective aims of the National Park.
CNPA ref: 2026/0284/DET Council ref: 26/03546/FUL Applicant: Mrs Isla Cox Development location: 25 Carn Elrig View, High Burnside, Aviemore, Highland Proposal: Erection of extension Application type: Detailed Planning Permission Call in decision: NO CALL-IN Call in reason: N/A Background Analysis: Type 2: Householder developments – small developments that need planning permission; the application is not considered to raise issues of significance to the collective aims of the National Park.
REPRESENTATIONS TO THE CNPA
For the purpose of clarity electronic submissions must be received by midnight on the 28th day from Call-In and submission made by post must be received at the CNPA reception desk by 5pm on the 28th day from Call-In.
For a full explanation of Type 1 and Type 2 Developments, please view the following CNPA Advice Note on our website http://cairngorms.co.uk/uploads/documents/Park Authority/Planning/advicenotes/20140609_PAN_applying_for_planning_permission.pdf