Planning Applications
Development Management is the process
by which planning and other applications submitted to the National Park
Authority are determined.
The existing Local and Structure
Plans, the draft National Park Local Plan and associated government planning
policy and advice, provide the main strategic guidance for
decision-making. Also taken into consideration are the particular planning issues of the proposals
and its site.
When making planning decisions, we must consider our status as
an internationally recognised protected area and take account of the four aims
of the National Park collectively. Where there is conflict between the first aim and one or more of the other aims, we must give
greater weight to the first aim – to conserve
and enhance the natural and cultural heritage of the area.
The following pages will assist you
whether you want to view applications online, as a neighbour or interested
party, or you want to submit an application. Planning Fees are set by the Scottish Government.
We encourage all those who are
submitting an application to contact us early with their enquiry; this is known
as Pre Application Advice and is a free service.
If your application is refused then
you either have a right of Appeal or Review.
Our statutory Planning Lists provide information about applications submitted, pending
and decided and is supplementary to our new ePlanning service, which allows you
to view applications online.
We have a suite of downloadable advice leaflets on all of the above topics which go into more detail on planning
processes, householder advice, and guides to the information required for
detailed applications.