Cairngorms National Park LDP goes to Ministers for approval
Cairngorms National Park LDP goes to Ministers for approval
The next Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan (LDP) is being submitted to Scottish Ministers for approval after the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) Board agreed its final content today (Friday 13 November).
The Proposed Plan, together with associated reports will be considered by Ministers in due course and is expected to be adopted in early 2021, replacing the current five year plan.
The Cairngorms National Park LDP ensures that development in the National Park is appropriate, in the right place and has policies to help guide future decisions on planning applications. It aims to ensure there is sufficient land for housing, jobs and services while protecting the landscape and environment that makes the Park so special.
The CNPA received the Examination Report from the DPEA Reporter in August, welcoming its recommendations which were generally supportive of the content of the new LDP, particularly in relation to the Park Authority’s approach to deliver more affordable housing in the Park. Some changes were recommended included changes to some allocated sites within the Plan.
Following a discussion this morning at the CNPA board meeting, members agreed the alterations to the next LDP and approved it for submission to Scottish Government Ministers.
To read the planning papers in full please go here.
Alert
Latest from the National Park
Glenmore and Strath Nethy wildfire update - 26 July at 8pm
Grant Moir, Chief Executive of the Park Authority, shares an update from the scene of the wildfire in Nethy Bridge.
Glenmore and Strath Nethy wildfire update - 25 July at 11am
A brief update on the Glenmore and Strath Nethy wildfire
Glenmore and Strath Nethy wildfire update - 24 July at 8.30pm
A major incident has been declared as residents of Nethy Bridge are evacuated.
Relevant alerts
-
There is an ongoing wildfire situation at Glenmore within the Cairngorms National Park. Click here for all the latest. We would encourage members of the public to follow current guidance and be aware that the situation may change.
-
Very high fire risk - 15 to 24 July
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued a very high wildfire warning impacting areas of the National Park on Wednesday 15 until Friday 24 July. If you are out and about in the Cairngorms National Park please observe the following guidance:
- Do not light any fire or barbecue, in line with the new fire byelaw
- Always ensure cigarettes are fully extinguished and take your litter (including glass) away with you
- Enjoy the outdoors responsibly - most wildfires are caused by human activity
- Stay alert - with dry vegetation and warm weather, fires can start easily, spread rapidly, and burn intensely
- If you see a wildfire, dial 999
For further updates on wildfire risk across Scotland, visit the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service website. To find out more about the fire byelaw, and to see your questions answered, visit our fire byelaw page here.