Cairngorms National Park
Scottish Ministers proposed in the Cairngorms National Park
Boundary Bill to extend the boundary of the Cairngorms National
Park into Perth & Kinross
in
2006. After extensive consultation and consideration by the
Scottish Parliament the Scottish Ministers have confirmed the
extension to the National Park. A map showing the area can be
found on this page.
What are the implications for planning in that area?
Within that area the National Park Authority
will be responsible for preparing and adopting the Local Plan
for the area, to guide its planning
decision-making. However, the Development
Management process in the National Park is unique in the
United Kingdom.
So how does it work?
The system is set up so that the Park Authority
only deals with planning applications that are of significance to
the aims of the Park. Planning applications should still be
made to us. Once an application is lodged, the Park Authority has
21 days to decide if the application raises issues of significance
to the Park.
If an application does raise such issues, then
the Park Authority will take responsibility for deciding the
application. If not, we will make the decision. While the
Park Authority may decide to determine the application it does
not mean that it objects to it, just that it is important
to the area.
How often does the Planning Committee meet?
The Planning Committee meets every two weeks to
make these decisions. The meetings are all open to the public, and
anyone who wants to know more about the system is very welcome to
attend.
Where can I see the Local Plan?
The Park's Forward Planning team prepare
the National Park Local Plan and supporting documents which guide
planning decisions, making sure that new development is of the
highest quality, is promoted in the right places and delivers the
aspirations and aims of the National Park.
Where can get more information?
If you want more information on the National
Park you can use the links found on this page.
