CNPA seeks views on new planning guidance
CNPA seeks views on new planning guidance
Planning officers at the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) are asking people for their views on a range of supplementary and non-statutory planning guidance, which will support the new Local Development Plan (LDP).
The Local Development Plan 2020 will guide development in the Cairngorms National Park over the period 2020-2025. The LDP identifies land for development and policies to ensure delivery of social and economic benefits for the National Park at the same time as conserving and enhancing the Park’s natural and cultural heritage. It has ambitious targets for affordable housing in the communities that need it, as well as opportunities for business development and diversification.
The new LDP is currently under examination by an independent Planning Report at the Scottish Government, with a view to it being adopted later in the year. This will be the Plan used, not only by the CNPA in making planning decisions but by all the local authorities that cover the Park.
In preparation for the LDP 2020’s adoption, the CNPA has devised new Supplementary and non-statutory guidance to support its implementation.
CNPA Planning Manager Dan Harris said: “We are seeking peoples’ views on the form and content of this non statutory guidance which covers natural heritage, landscape, cultural heritage and renewable energy. This is not an opportunity to revisit the LDP itself and new requirements cannot be introduced at this stage. Instead, the non-statutory guidance aims to provide an explanation and supporting information to help implement the policies of the next Local Development Plan. This consultation is therefore an important opportunity for anyone with an interest to influence its content. We will bring further non-statutory and supplementary guidance out for consultation later in the year.”
The consultation is open from Monday 29th June to Friday 7th August 2020 after which all the responses will be considered and reported to the CNPA’s planning committee who will decide the final content of the guidance. There is more information on the non statutory planning guidance and instructions on how to respond on the CNPA website (link goes live on Monday).
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Relevant alerts
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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.
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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.