Planning Enforcement Charter for the Cairngorms National Park

This document contains the Cairngorms National Park Authority's (Park Authority) Planning Enforcement Charter, updated in November 2025. The charter explains how planning enforcement works in the National Park, detailing the roles of the Park Authority and local authorities in the process. It aims to ensure fair, reasonable, consistent, and accountable procedures when addressing breaches of planning control, which occur when development happens without permission or doesn't follow approved plans. The document outlines how to report suspected breaches, how investigations are prioritized, and what actions can be taken if a breach has occurred, including formal notices and potential consequences. It also explains the Park Authority's process for monitoring major developments and provides contact information for planning enforcement teams, as well as outlining the service standards of each planning authority.