Before you carry out any development you must find out whether planning permission is required. 

Some proposals are ‘permitted development’ and may not require planning permission, you can find out whether or not planning permission is required by completing and returning our  permitted development form (available to download) which has been specially designed to deal with such enquiries. Please also check out our General Planning Page which gives advice to assits you.

We ask for the location of the property and a sketch to scale of your proposal. No fee is required.  We check the site history of the address and reply in writing to tell you if planning permission is required.

You may return this Permitted Development Form via Email to planning@cravendc.gov.uk 

If permission is required, you can apply online via the Planning Portal.  Alternatively, you may view and download the relevant planning application forms and  schedule of fees form, from this site. You will need to submit plans drawn to a metric scale as per the validation requirements, you may choose to get an architect to draw these for you.

If permission is not required you will receive written confirmation and we will retain a record of your enquiry.  This will be of value to you should you decide to sell your property or if the Council receives enquiries about the work being carried out.

The Planning Portal provides a helpful resource in establishng whether planning permission is needed.  Learn more about whether planning permission is needed, and how to apply. The planning portal also has a fee calculator to assist you.