PAN: Pre-application Advice

This document contains advice for anyone considering making a planning application in the Cairngorms National Park. Pre-application advice is offered by the local authority covering the area of your proposal and helps applicants understand if their plans are likely to be approved, what information they need to provide, and ensures a faster decision. The Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) gives pre-application advice to local authorities, not directly to applicants. Local authorities will seek the CNPA's input if a development is likely to be "called-in" by the CNPA, and the local authority's advice will include comments from the CNPA. The quality of pre-application advice depends on the information you provide, and most authorities require a location plan, details of proposals, a planning statement, and details of any consultations. Contact information for local authority planning offices is provided.