Meetings take place every four weeks and are currently scheduled for 27 July, 24 August, 21 September, 19 October, 16 November,14 December 2009, 11 January 2010, 8 February, 8 March, 6 April and 4 May.

Committee papers are made available five working days before each meeting.

The Committee deals with all development control and associated issues including tree matters and enforcement connected to the development of that part of the District outside the Yorkshire Dales National Park.  The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority is responsible for planning policy and development control within the Park area.