Planning and development
In addition to its role supporting communities, tackling nature and climate change, welcoming visitors and so on, the Park Authority has an important statutory duty covering planning in the National Park.
Informed by a Local Development Plan - and working closely with five local authorities - the Park Authority must ensure that development done in the National Park is appropriate and in the right place. Whilst all planning applications are made to the relevant local authority, if the application is important to the wider aims of the National Park, it will be 'called in' and decided by the Park Authority.
The work of our planning team is informed by a number of community-led plans, including Community Action Plans (where communities identify their own priorities and tackle the issues which are important to them) and Local Place Plans (providing an opportunity for communities to feed into the planning system). These are summarised below.
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The new fire byelaw
How the Cairngorms National Park Authority and its partners are tackling the threat of wildfires, including details on the recreational fire management byelaw, in place from 1 April to 30 September each year.
Wildlife
The Cairngorms National Park is home to a quarter of the UK’s rare and endangered species. Its rich habitats are a haven for an array of wildlife, from iconic birds to elusive plants and flowers.
What we do
From pioneering conservation projects to community engagement and active travel, find out more about the range of work happening across the National Park.
Planning advice and support
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.
Due to the this wildfire incident, the following paths and routes are closed:
- All the paths around Loch Morlich, Glenmore and Badaguish are closed.
- The Ryvoan pass is closed, this includes all access to the Green Lochan (Lochan Uaine).
- Routes providing access to Cairngorm, the Northern Corries, Meall a’ Bhuachaille, Strath Nethy and Bynack More should be avoided.
- The Abernethy Forest area to the south of Forest Lodge and towards Ryvoan bothy is closed.