Share your views on the next Local Development Plan for the Cairngorms National Park
Share your views on the next Local Development Plan for the Cairngorms National Park
The next set of surveys have been launched to collect views on issues affecting the people who live and work in the Cairngorms National Park, to inform our next Local Development Plan.
The Local Development Plan, a statutory requirement for the Park Authority, 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 Local Development Plan website to provide feedback on a series of topics that will go live in stages until the end of the year.
The tourism, digital infrastructure and land use, soil and resources surveys are the second set to be launched on the site, and will be open to comments until Friday 4 October.
These surveys follow the historic and cultural heritage, landscape and plan outcomes surveys which were completed in mid August.
The feedback received will be used to inform an Evidence Report, which will be 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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Relevant alerts
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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.