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

This service is delivered differently in each area of the county. This information relates to the former district of Scarborough. 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 Scarborough area.

Temporary delay in responding

We have recently changed our planning system. As a result of the impacts of this we are currently working through a validation backlog. This means applications are taking approximately five 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 while we work through this change.

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Apply for planning permission in the Scarborough area

The easiest way to submit an application is online, via the Planning Portal website. You can complete the application form, attach supporting documents and pay fees online, saving you the cost of printing and posting.