Cairngorms local development plan needs public input, says CNPA
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Planning officers at the Cairngorms National Park Authority are asking people for their views on a further range of supplementary and non-statutory planning guidance, which will support the new Local Development Plan.
The plan will guide development in the park over the period 2020-2025, identifying land for development and policies to ensure delivery of social and economic benefits while at the same time as conserving and enhancing the 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 being adopted later in the year. The 2020 plan will be used in decision-making not only by the CNPA but all local authorities covering the park.
In preparation for its 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 sustainable economic growth, resources and recreation and open space.
"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.”
The consultation opened this week and runs until Friday, September 25, 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 – https://cairngorms.co.uk/consultation/economicgrowthresourcesopenspace/
