Unauthorised development will be investigated by the Enforcement/Trees Team.

Contact the Council if you think that development is being carried out either: 

1.  without planning permission
2.  not in accordance with the approved plans

If the Council issue an enforcement notice you have the right to appeal

Pro-Active Enforcement Monitoring

The Council have a policy of pro-active monitoring of sites.  Random applications are picked and sites are visited by the Enforcement Officer to ensure compliance with planning conditions. 

The Council Do Not

1. Deal with neighbour disputes
2. Investigate land ownership/boundary disputes
3. Control parking or other activities carried out within the highway

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