If within the park, then you will need to apply to the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority.
All applications need to be accompanied by national validation requirements, and national information requirements.
Applicants are encouraged to submit applications electronically through the Planning Portal login.
Advise on specific validation requirements provided below.
Site location plan
Required for all applications.
- this shows the application site in relation to the surrounding area and identifies any other sites, which may be in the same ownership
- typically, the scale for the location plan is 1:1250 or 1:2500 and this should identify sufficient roads and buildings on land adjoining the application site to ensure the exact location of the site is clear
- the application site should be edged clearly with a continuous red line and include all land necessary to carry out the development including land required for access to the site from a public highway, visibility splays, landscaping, car parking and open areas around buildings
- a blue line around any other land owned by the applicant close to or adjoining the application site
- although not a requirement of legislation, the inclusion of a linear scale bar is also useful, particularly in the case of electronic submissions
- be based on an up-to-date digital map
Site layout/block plan
All applications involving changes to a site layout require a site layout or block plan showing both the existing site layout and the proposed layout.
A site layout plan shows a detailed layout of the whole site and the relationship of the proposed works with the boundary of the property, nearby roads and neighbouring buildings.
Block plans should:
- be to a scale of 1:200 or 1:500
- show the proposed works shaded
- show the proposed building(s), all existing buildings and structures, the garden and other open areas
- include details of all trees, for example, position, spread and species (for example, oak, ash)
- show the whole boundary of the property, indicating the position and height of all boundary walls and fences
- show the position and size of existing and proposed hard-surfaced areas, for example parking spaces, turning areas, paths
- identify any buildings to be demolished
- identify trees to be felled
- show all roads/footpaths/public rights of way adjoining the site
- show immediate adjacent properties and buildings
- show the direction of the north
Existing and proposed elevation drawings
Required for new buildings/extensions or modifications to existing elevations are proposed.
Elevations show its existing/proposed external appearance and should:
- be drawn using an identified metric scale (typically 1:50)
- show all relevant measurements or include a scale bar on the drawing
- display a title box stating the title of the drawing, the drawing number, the date, the nature of the proposed development, the site address and the scale of the drawing
- clearly identify all existing and proposed works
Existing and proposed floor plans
These are required:
- if new buildings/extensions are proposed
- where a change of use of floorspace within an existing building is proposed
- where listed building consent is sought for internal works
Floor plans show existing/proposed internal layout/use and:
- be drawn using an identified metric scale (typically 1:50)
- show all relevant measurements or include a scale bar on the drawing
- display a title box stating the title of the drawing, the drawing number, the date, the nature of the proposed development, the site address and the scale of the drawing
- clearly identify all proposed internal works where listed building consent is sought
Design and access statement
When is a design and access statement required?
All applications for major development,
Applications for development in a designated area, where the proposed development consists of:
- one or more dwellings; or
- a building or buildings with a floor space of 100 square metres or more
- applications for listed building consent.
A design and access statement must:
(a) explain the design principles and concepts that have been applied to the development;
(b) demonstrate the steps taken to appraise the context of the development and how the design of the development takes that context into account;
(c) explain the policy adopted as to access, and how policies relating to access in relevant local development documents have been taken into account;
(d) state what, if any, consultation has been undertaken on issues relating to access to the development and what account has been taken of the outcome of any such consultation; and
(e) explain how any specific issues which might affect access to the development have been addressed
Attention is also drawn to the requirement under the local list for a crime impact statement for specified types of development, such statements should be incorporated in the design and access statement.
Biodiversity net gain
The biodiversity net gain process is built around the pre-commencement condition, which is when the full details of the metric calculations and of the measures to be taken to secure 10% net gain are required. However, enough information will need to be submitted with the planning application for the authority to be satisfied that a suitable net gain solution exists for that development.
The biodiversity information submitted with the planning application should include the metric calculations, and pre- and post-development habitat maps, showing details of the development of habitat creation to achieve net gain. This work should be undertaken by an experienced Ecologist and will allow the pre-commencement condition to be discharged without delay.
Minimum validation requirements:
- correctly completed application form · completed statutory biodiversity metric. Guidance on statutory biodiversity metric tools and guides can be found on the government website
- statement: Confirming if the biodiversity value of the on-site habitat is lower on the date of the application (or earlier date) because of degradation/result of ‘trashing’ in which case the value must be immediately before degradation and evidence to support this
- description of any on-site irreplaceable habitats: on land to which the application relates and exists on the date of application
- plan (at a recognised scale): with North identified showing on-site habitat on the date of application, including irreplaceable habitat. This should be shown within the red outline, not blue, on the site location plan
Further information regarding this can be found on our biodiversity net gain page.
Planning application fee
Planning fees are set nationally, and the cost of making a planning application varies depending on the proposal. Further information regarding fees can be found on our planning application guide page.
The correct fee must be sent in with your application, otherwise, your application will be delayed. Any receipt issued by the Planning Portal or us for the payment of fees does not mean that the application is valid. You will be sent a letter which will either formally acknowledge receipt of the application or explain why it is invalid.
Planning Portal applications: The payment of the fee will be requested by the Planning Portal direct to you or your agent and payment much be made through the Planning Portal, otherwise your application will be held back. If submitting applications directly to us, please contact PlanEnquiries.ric@northyorks.gov.uk for your unique reference number and options on how payments can be made.