The services provided by the Council relating to the development and use of land.



Planning Portal - The Council strongly encourages applicants to submit and pay for planning applications to us online.

Craven District Council provides a variety of services relating to the development and use of land. 

1. For the whole District, the Council provides both  Building Control and Local Land Charges services. To view the Building Contol On Line Register's Web pages please follow the Building Control link or click HERE 
2. For the District OUTSIDE of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the Council is local planning authority and provides Development Control services (including being able to apply for planning permission online).
3. Prepares Planning Policy for the area OUTSIDE the Yorkshire Dales National Park, including the Local Development Framework.
4. For the District WITHIN the Yorkshire Dales National Park, please visit the planning pages of the the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority as Development Control services and Planning Policy is prepared for the National Park area by the National Park Authority.

Breaches of Planning - who to contact?

If you want to tell us about a possible breach of planning control please download the
PLANNING ENFORCEMENT COMPLAINT FORM.

Post the completed form to Planning Enforcement at the address below or attach it to an email and send it to planningenforcement@cravendc.gov.uk

If you simply want to discuss a potential breach of planning with a member of the Council's staff, telephone the department on 01756 706265.

• You do not need to leave you name or contact details if you do not wish to do so.
• All matters concerning breach of planning are taken seriously and investigated when necessary.

You may of course visit the Planning reception, which is situated at Granville Street, Skipton.

Alternatively, you may prefer to request your local Councillors to take up your complaint on your behalf.

All written complaints should be addressed as follows:
Craven District Council
Granville Street
Skipton
North Yorkshire
BD23 1PS
Fax: 01756 700658