On these pages you can view applications, apply for planning permission, seek advice, find details of Planning Committee meetings and learn more about our plans and policies.
Find out how we will deal with your planning application by reading our Development Management Charter.
You can also find out more about the planning application process from our list of Frequently Asked Questions.
We also have information on appeals against planning decisions and planning enforcement
What’s New
Planning Fees Increase from 1 April 2025
Planning application fees increased from 1 April 2025 as outlined in the document linked to below on the planning portal:
https://ecab.planningportal.co.uk/uploads/english_application_fees.pdf
This is a National increase set by the Government.
The YDNPA Planning Enquiry Service fees will also be increased and the new fees will be payable from 1 April 2025.
All fees are subject to VAT (currently 20%). The figure below includes VAT.
| DEVELOPMENT CATEGORY | SERVICE A New Cost | SERVICE B New Cost |
| Major development | £400 | £800 |
| Intermediate Scale development | £350 | £650 |
| Small Scale development: | £275 | No Service B for this category. |
| Listed building advice | No increase | |
| Permitted Development Enquiry | No increase |
Please email planning@yorkshiredales.org.uk if you have any queries.
Biodiversity Net Gain
Biodiversity Net Gain is now required for all planning applications for major and minor developments (subject to some exemptions).
Validation requirement details: Local information requirements : Yorkshire Dales National Park
Government Guidance: Biodiversity net gain – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Further information: Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) : Yorkshire Dales National Park
New permitted development for 60 day campsites
National permitted development rights allow for the use of land as a campsite for up to 60 calendar days per year. However these rights include a number of caveats.
The site cannot accommodate more than 50 pitches and includes ‘any moveable structures reasonably necessary for the purposes of the permitted use’. Toilets and waste disposal facilities must be provided.
If your land is on a SSSI, on the site of a listed building or scheduled monument then this permitted development right does not apply. It also doesn’t apply to caravans.
To benefit from this permitted development right you must notify us prior to commencement, every calendar year and include:
- A site plan
- Details of the siting of toilet and waste disposal facilities
- The dates on which the site will be in use
If your site is within flood zone 2 or 3 you will also need to apply to us for prior approval and include a flood risk assessment.
NB: If your site falls with the river Eden SAC/SSSI catchment, please contact us as you may require planning permission.
To discuss with us, please see our Planning Advice Service webpage.