Applying for planning permission

This document contains advice about applying for planning permission in the Cairngorms National Park, and it was last updated in September 2022. Planning applications are decided by either the local authority or the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA), with the CNPA deciding on bigger and more sensitive applications. All applications are assessed against the same Local Plan. The CNPA "calls in" around 10% of applications, based on whether the development is significant for the National Park. There are two types of applications: Type 1 applications are likely to be "called in" by the CNPA, while Type 2 applications are unlikely to be "called in". Applicants are encouraged to get advice before applying, and they have three months to appeal a decision. The document also lists local authority planning offices.