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Scotland · National park authority
The Cairngorms National Park
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for The Cairngorms National Park. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates2,170Searchable applications
0Recorded as pending
93%Approval rate · 106 approved or refused records
7Refused applications
99 approved · 7 refused · 25 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 24 Nov 2020 to 17 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 28 Sept 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information Planning and developmentContact planning Helpful planning contactsLocal plan Local Development PlanPre-application advice Pre-application advice
Council contacts
- General council enquiries+441479873535Council source
Contact details were found on council pages. Check the source for opening hours and which enquiries the service handles.
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
Conservation areasNo boundary records available in this collection
Article 4 direction areasBoundary dataset not connected
A boundary map is not available for this authority yet. Use council conservation-area and Article 4 guidance above where linked.
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Source: Historic Environment Scotland. Contains Historic Environment Scotland and Ordnance Survey data © Historic Environment Scotland – Scottish Charity No. SC045925 © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is indicative and may not contain the latest designations.
More application records
- Local Authority decision2026/0161/DET
Use of property as short term letting unit
Easter Anagach Grantown-on-spey Highland PH26 3NQ
Received 16 May 2026 - Local Authority decision2026/0162/DET
Use of property as short term letting unit
Tomdhu Kincraig - Loch Insh Kincraig Kingussie Highland PH21 1NA
Received 19 May 2026 - Local Authority decision2026/0163/DET
Erection of an ancillary garden building and formation of raised decking
Drumlowan Access Roads Serving Properties At Aldclune Aldclune Killiecrankie Pitlochry Perth And Kinross PH16 5LR
Received 15 May 2026 - Local Authority decision2026/0173/DET
Use of property as short term letting unit and dwelling
Rynettin Lodge Lettoch Road Nethy Bridge Highland PH25 3DY
Received 20 May 2026 - Local Authority decision2026/0174/DET
Alterations and extensions to house
Nea Vouie Achnahannet Road Dulnain Bridge Grantown-on-spey Highland PH26 3PD
Received 21 May 2026 - Local Authority decision2026/0175/DET
Erection of house
Old Ralia Newtonmore Highland PH20 1BD
Received 21 May 2026 - Local Authority decision2026/0176/DET
Replacement roof and balcony
The Pines Carrbridge Highland PH23 3ND
Received 20 May 2026 - Local Authority decision2026/0177/DET
Extension of porch and erection of garage
53 Milton Park Aviemore Highland PH22 1RS
Received 23 May 2026 - Local Authority decision2026/0178/LBC
Internal alterations and installation of external boiler
Rienetton Glen Gairn Ballater Aberdeenshire AB35 5UQ
Received 27 May 2026 - Decided2026/0179/DET
Erection of cycle stores on plots 33-48 and increase boundary fence height on plots 27-32
Land 30M NE Of 45 Cattanach Drive Newtonmore
Received 22 May 2026 - Local Authority decision2026/0180/DET
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Scarbuie 11 Salisbury Road Ballater Aberdeenshire AB35 5QY
Received 29 May 2026 - Local Authority decision2026/0181/DET
Siting of caravan for ancillary accommodation
Spey View 5 Sandys Way Cromdale Grantown-on-spey Highland PH26 3RA
Received 21 May 2026 - Local Authority decision2026/0182/DET
Section 42 application to vary conditions 1 and 7 of planning consent 23/00194/APP
Site To Rear Of Heatherlea Main Street Tomintoul Moray
Received 2 Jun 2026 - Decided2026/0991/DET
Test case for 10.9. upgrade - please ignore
14 - 16 The Square Grantown-on-spey Highland PH26 3HG
Received 3 Jun 2026 - Local Authority decision2026/0183/DET
Upgrading and Formation of 4 Vehicular Access Tracks
Woodlands Area B955 East From The Zu405 At Clova Hotel To Fork At Gella Glen Clova Angus
Received 1 Jun 2026 - Local Authority decision2026/0184/DET
Reconstruction of derelict house
Delbog Tulloch Township Road Nethy Bridge Highland PH25 3AA
Received 29 May 2026 - Local Authority decision2026/0186/DET
Erection of canopy and outdoor ski slope
Land 50M NW Of Coylumbridge Highland Lodges Club Coylumbridge Aviemore
Received 3 Jun 2026 - Local Authority decision2026/0187/DET
Use of premises as short term letting unit
Croilaview 92 High Street Kingussie Highland PH21 1HY
Received 1 Jun 2026 - Local Authority decision2026/0188/DET
Erection of shed, installation of external boiler, oil tank, and ground mounted solar panels
Rienetton Glen Gairn Ballater Aberdeenshire AB35 5UQ
Received 1 Jun 2026 - Local Authority decision2026/0189/DET
Use of property as short term letting unit
14 Ionad Macaonghais Aviemore Highland PH22 1TG
Received 3 Jun 2026 - Local Authority decision2026/0190/DET
Use of property as short term letting unit
Highfield Cottage Carrbridge Highland PH23 3ND
Received 2 Jun 2026 - Local Authority decision2026/0191/DET
Development of community allotment facility including erection of shed & fencing; provision of seating
Land 61M East Of 2 Pinewood Road Boat Of Garten
Received 7 Jun 2026 - Local Authority decision2026/0192/MSC
Application for the approval of matters specified in conditions 1-3 of 24/01374/PIP - Erection of house
Land 50M North East Of Cairngorm Skye Of Curr Road Dulnain Bridge Highland
Received 4 Jun 2026 - Local Authority decision2026/0193/DET
Use annexe as a short term let
Findron Farm Tomintoul Ballindalloch Moray AB37 9ER
Received 9 Jun 2026
Records are ordered by application ID, not submission date. Use search to find a particular address or proposal.
View all applicationsResearching a proposal in The Cairngorms National Park
Start with the address or application reference. Open a record to read the proposal, dates and available documents, then check the official register for the latest plans and consultation details. If nothing appears, check coverage before treating the result as a complete planning history.
Planning procedures in Scotland differ from those in England. Use the authority’s own guidance for application requirements, comments and decision timescales.
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for The Cairngorms National Park, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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