Call for views on the next Local Development Plan for the Cairngorms National Park
Call for views on the next Local Development Plan for the Cairngorms National Park
The Cairngorms National Park Authority has launched a series of surveys to collect views on issues affecting the people who live and work in the Cairngorms National Park to help inform the next Local Development Plan. The Plan helps guide development in the National Park, including where affordable housing, community facilities and economic development will go.
People who live and work in the National Park can use the dedicated website to provide feedback on a series of surveys on topics including historic and cultural heritage, economic development and housing. These surveys will go live in stages on the site between June 2024 and the end of the year.
Gavin Miles, Director of Planning and Place at the Cairngorms National Park Authority, said: “Thank you to everyone who shared their views last summer on the interactive map and dedicated website we set up for people who live and work in the National Park to feed into the next Local Development Plan.
“We used your views and ideas to help develop a set of online surveys that we’d now like you to take part in so we can gather evidence to create the draft Local Development Plan. It is important that local people have a say in the Plan and so I’d urge everyone who lives and works in the National Park to visit the website and complete the surveys.”
The feedback from those who live and work in the National Park will be used to inform an Evidence Report, which will the basis for preparing the first draft of the Local Development Plan in late 2025.
If you have any questions about the Local Development Plan, completing the surveys or would like to share your views over the phone or in writing, please email [email protected]
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Very high fire risk - 12 to 13 August
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have issued wildfire warnings impacting the National Park from Wednesday 12 August to Thursday 13 August.
We have seen all too recently how devastating wildfires can be. While enjoying the warm weather in the Cairngorms, remember:
- Fires and barbecues are not allowed under the new fire byelaw
- Always ensure cigarettes are fully extinguished and take your litter (including glass) away with you
- If you see a wildfire, dial the emergency services on 999 and provide them with the location
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.
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There is an ongoing wildfire situation in Glenmore and Strath Nethy within the Cairngorms National Park, albeit the situation continues to improve and the majority of the National Park is unaffected (with Glenmore, Aviemore and Nethy Bridge all open to the public). 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.
Various paths and trails remain closed. Check out our path closures page for all the latest updates.