Planning Service Protocol

This document contains a voluntary agreement, called a Protocol, between the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) and five local authorities (Aberdeenshire, Angus, Highland, Moray, Perth and Kinross). It aims to improve how planning functions work together within and affecting the Cairngorms National Park. The Protocol outlines the legislative background, the process for preparing and adopting the Local Development Plan, working arrangements for development management and enforcement, and the use of powers by the CNPA and local authorities. It also highlights the importance of partnership and trust, sharing responsibility, and continuous improvement in planning practices and it came into effect on 31 March 2016.