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Temporary delay in responding

We are currently working through a validation backlog. This means applications are taking approximately four weeks from receipt to be validated. This is also impacting on our ability to respond to permitted development and other general enquiries.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Find out if you need planning permission and apply in the Ryedale area

This service is delivered differently in each area of the county. This information relates to the former district of Ryedale. Looking for information in another area of the county? You can change the location here.

Find out whether your home improvement or large scale commercial project needs planning permission or building regulations approval in the Ryedale area.

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Do I need planning permission in the Ryedale area?

Not all building projects need planning permission in Ryedale. Find out if your project needs planning permission as well as where to find advice about permitted development.

Apply for planning permission in the Ryedale area

Use our online Planning Portal to submit your planning application and pay your planning fee. Find out more about how to apply for planning, how much it costs, and where to go for advice.

National and local validation requirement for planning applications in the Ryedale area

To help you with your planning application, we have put together lots of help and advice so that you know exactly which extra bits of information to send us with your application. You’ll find lots of useful planning validation guidance below.

Pre-planning application advice in the Ryedale area

We offer really helpful pre-application planning advice. Find out the benefits of pre-application planning advice and how to request it.

Planning decisions in the Ryedale area

We always issue a decision notice on all planning applications. You can find out more about how the planning process works and what to expect.

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