Planning Application and what happens next?

The proposed project constitutes a major planning application which will be ‘called-in’ by Cairngorms National Park Authority. This is because the project has been determined as a major development and is located with the National Park boundary.

In line with requirements for major planning applications, a proposal of application notice will be submitted to the planning authority (The Highland Council) a minimum of 12 weeks before the planning application submission.

The planning application for the proposed scheme is expected to be submitted in late Autumn 2024.

The statutory determination period for a major planning application, including an EIA, is 4 months. During this period there will be an opportunity for the public to view and comment on the application and supporting documents including the EIA.

Transport Scotland has committed to include the proposed scheme in the A9 Dualling construction programme as part of the Dalraddy to Slochd project providing all the statutory consents and land requirements are in place.