Site assessment template - Engagement version

This document contains a site assessment template for the Cairngorms National Park Authority, last updated in August 2025. It's designed to evaluate potential development sites in three stages, starting with an initial assessment and moving to a full assessment, before engagement with key agencies. The template gathers information on site characteristics, proposed use, and potential impacts related to various factors like climate, water, soils, biodiversity, and cultural heritage. It also considers deliverability and alignment with planning policies, aiming to identify suitable sites for development and guide decision-making.