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You may download applications forms from the links below or use our Planning Portal online submission service. |
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Online Forms
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You can now submit and pay for planning applications via the Planning Portal. Please refer to the sections below on this page to ensure all relevant information is submitted. If you are in any doubt as to what to submit please contact Planning Enquiries on Tel: 01423 556666. |
Downloadable Forms
The forms and notes are available in pdf format and will open in a new browser window for you to download. Please print and complete the required number of copies and submit with plans and fee if required.
| Scale of Fees (80kb) |
Most applications require a fee. *** |
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| Planning Application Pack comprises 3 main documents: | ||
| 1. | Checklist & Notes (215kb) | |
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Application Form: Planning Permission (98kb) |
Submit 4 copies. Most applications require a fee. |
| 3. | Neighbour Notification Certificate (31kb) | |
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| Notice under Article 6 ( 320 kb) | To be served by the applicant on an owner or tenant of land covered by the planning application | |
| Design & Access Statement (927kb) | Required from 10 Aug 2006, a Statement to explain the process which has led to the development proposal and to justify its design in a structured way. | |
| Provision of Open Space in Connection with New Housing Development SPD 2006 (68kb). A Guide for Developers. | Applies to all applications for new residential development that result in a net gain in residential units. | |
| Provision for Village Halls in connection with New Housing Development SPD 2006 (55kb) A Guide for Developers. | Applies to all applications for new residential development in the District's rural areas that result in a net gain in residential units. | |
| Requirements for pre-application community involvement as set out in a summary leaflet (57kb). | Developers are now required to undertake community involvement for significant planning applications. | |
| a leaflet about The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (128kb)based upon one published by the Disability Rights Commission | The Act applies to you if you provide goods or services to the public. | |
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Affordable Housing - Planning Guidance for Developers and Planners (245kb) to be read in conjunction with: |
Related to affordable housing planning policies contained in the Harrogate District Local Plan (as adopted 2001 and altered 2004) | |
| Affordable Housing pro forma (200kb) |
1 copy of this form must be submitted with any planning
application which generates an affordable housing requirement under
the Harrogate District Local Plan's affordable housing planning
policies. It must be countersigned by the Council's Housing
Development Officer before the planning application is
submitted.
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| 'Extra Care Housing Proposal pro forma + Precedent Extra Care Accommodation Unilateral Undertaking' (42kb) |
1 completed copy of this pro forma must be submitted with any planning application for 'extra care' or 'close care' housing. Unless box 3 of the pro forma is ticked, 1 completed copy of the 'Unilateral Undertaking' must also be submitted with any such planning application. |
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Many types of planning application require the submission of
the Tables 1 & 2 in this document to ensure that Biodiveristy
has been considered - and in some cases an Ecological Survey
and Assessment is required.
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| Householder Planning Check Form (134kb) |
We strongly recommend that you submit this form to get an
official decision on whether your own domestic project requires
planning permission. Submit 1 copy. No fee
required. *** |
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| Listed
Building Consent Form (101kb) Help Notes (46kb) |
For demolition, alteration or extension of a listed building
(including varying or discharging conditions of any existing
consent). Submit 4 copies. No fee required.
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Design & Access Statement (927kb)
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Required from 10 Aug 2006, a Statement to explain the
process which has led to the development proposal and to justify
its design in a structured way.
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| Conservation Area Consent Form (93kb) Help Notes (32kb) |
For the demolition of unlisted buildings within a Conservation
Area. Submit 4 copies. No fee
required. If you wish to check the general boundary of the
Conservation Area go to our Conservation
Area publications page. The pdf files here each contain a
map showing the Conservation Area boundary. See also The Control of Demolition in Conservation Areas - A
brief guide for developers (130kb).
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| Application
for Consent to Display An Advertisement (96kb) Help Notes (27kb) |
Submit 4 copies. Fee required. *** |
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Application for Tree Works: Works to Trees subject
to a Preservation Order and/or Notification of Proposed Works to
Trees in Conservation Areas (89kb) |
Submit 4 copies if Works to a Protected Tree and 2 copies
if Works to Trees in Conservation Areas. No fee
required. If you wish to check the boundary of the
Conservation Area go to our Conservation Area publications page.
The pdf files here each contain a map showing the Conservation Area
boundary.
If you wish to check if tree(s) subject to a Tree Preservation
Order please telephone Planning Enquiries on 01423 556666.
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| Hedgerow
Removal Notice (87kb) Help Notes (26kb) |
Submit 4 copies. No fee required. *** |
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Application for Prior Notification of Agricultural or Forestry
Development: Select below |
Submit 4 copies. Most applications require a fee.
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| Application
for Prior Notification of Proposed Development by
Telecommunications Code System Operators (87kb) Help Notes (24kb) |
Submit 4 copies. Fee required.
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| Application
for Prior Notification of Proposed Demolition (87kb) Help Notes (19kb) |
Submit 4 copies. Fee required. *** |
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| Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness For An
Existing Use or Operation or Activity in Breach of A Planning
Condition (105kb) Help Notes (36kb) |
Submit 4 copies. Fee required. DCLG publication: A User's Guide (external link) *** |
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| Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness For A
Proposed Use or Development (91kb) Help Notes (23kb) |
Submit 4 copies. Fee required. DCLG publication: A User's Guide (external link) *** |
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| Section 257 Stopping up/diversion of footpaths/bridleways (20kb) |
Submit 5 copies. Recovery of costs applies - see Note 5 on the form. *** |
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| Modification or discharge of planning obligation (21kb) |
Submit 5 copies. No fee required. *** |
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| Joint application for Planning Permission and Highway Authority Licence to Use Highway for Consumption of Food and Drink and the Placing of Tables and Chairs etc on the Footway (23Kb) and |
Submit 8 copies. Fee required.
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| Guidance Notes to the Placing of Tables and Chairs etc. on the Footway (25kb), and | ||
| Neighbour Notification Certificates (31kb). |
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| High Hedges Complaint Form (31kb) |
Submit 1 copy. Fee required. *** |
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Where do I send forms to?
Completed forms should be sent to:
Department of Development Services
Knapping Mount
West Grove Road
Harrogate
HG1 2AE