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You may download applications forms from the links below or use our Planning Portal online submission service. |
Local Validation Criteria
From 6th April 2008 our Local Validation
Criteria manual (443kb pdf) applies to all planning
applications. It explains what information is needed at the
start of the planning process to help us register your application
(different applications require different kinds of information).
You should refer to this document before submitting your
application.
Please find also our Schedule of
Amendments (15kb pdf) (updated August 2010) to the above
Local Validation Criteria manual, which explains the changes that
have been made, and from when they apply.
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 (60kb) | Most applications require a fee. | ||
| PLANNING APPLICATIONS | |||
| A | Planning Application Pack comprises 3 main documents: | ||
| 1. | Checklist & Notes (196kb) | ||
| 2. | We provide six different
Planning Application Forms. Please ensure that you download
the correct form and its related help notes.
There are also a number of forms for other types of applications which are listed lower down this page. |
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| a | Planning Permission (588kb) | Help
Notes (89kb) |
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| b | Householders Planning Application Form
(372kb) |
Help Notes (44kb) |
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| c | Outline
Planning Permission With All Matters Reserved (594kb) |
Help
Notes (56kb) |
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| d | Outline Planning Permission With Some Matters Reserved (672kb) | Help
Notes (88kb) |
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| e | Approval of Reserved Matters following Outline
Approval (333kb) |
Help Notes (33kb) | |
| f | Removal or Variation of a Condition following grant
of planning permission (337kb) |
Help Notes (19kb) | |
| 3. | Neighbour Notification Certificate (31kb) | ||
| There are also a number of other documents listed below which may apply to your application. Please refer to the notes. | |||
| i | Notice under Article 6 (87kb) | To be served by the applicant on an owner or tenant of land covered by non householder planning applications | |
| ia | Notice under Article 6 (81kb) | To be served by the applicant on an owner or tenant of land covered by householder planning applications | |
| ii | Design & Access Statement (340kb) | 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. | |
| iii | Provision of Open Space in Connection with New Housing Development SPD 2006 (updated 2009) (220kb). A Guide for Developers. | Applies to all applications for new residential development that result in a net gain in residential units. | |
| iv | Provision for Village Halls in connection with New Housing Development SPD 2006 (updated 2009)(280kb) 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. | |
| v | 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. | |
| vi | 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. | |
| vii | Affordable Housing - Planning Guidance for Developers and Planners (1.8Mb) 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) | |
| viii | 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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| ix | '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. | |
| x | Protected Species, Wildlife & Habitats - Ecological Survey & Assessment (1.5Mb) | 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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Validation Certificate for Reducing Travel by Car
and Accessibility (Policy TRA1b)(188kb)
Validation Certificate for Transport
Assessment/Transport Statement/Travel Plans (Policy
TRA1c)(169kb)
Validation Certificate for Sustainable Construction
and Design (Policy EQ1)(35kb)
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These are three new validation certificates that require
completion prior to submission of any planning applications as a
result of the operation of Policies TRA1 and EQ1 of the Local
Development Framework, Core Strategy.
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| OTHER APPLICATION FORMS | |||
| B | Householder Planning Check Form (211kb) |
We strongly recommend that you submit this form to get an official decision on whether your own domestic project requires the following permissions:
Submit 1 copy. Fee of £35 required. |
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| C | Listed Building Consent Form (398kb) Help Notes (46kb) and if applicable:
Design & Access Statement (927kb)
Notice under Article 6 (89kb) |
For demolition, alteration or
extension of a listed building (including varying or discharging
conditions of any existing consent). Submit 4
copies. No fee required.
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.
To be served by the applicant on an owner or tenant of land covered by listed building applications |
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| D | Conservation
Area Consent Form (340kb) 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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| E | Application for Consent to Display An
Advertisement (348kb) Help Notes (27kb) |
Submit 4 copies. Fee required. | |
| F |
Application for Tree Works: Works to Trees subject
to a Preservation Order and/or Notification of Proposed Works to
Trees in Conservation Areas (334kb) |
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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| G | Hedgerow Removal Notice (327kb) Help Notes (26kb) |
Submit 4 copies. No fee required. | |
| H | Application for Prior Notification of Agricultural or Forestry Development: There are four different forms and related notes as listed below. Four copies of the forms must be submitted and most applications will require a fee. | ||
| a | Proposed Building (341Kb) | Help
Notes (20kb) |
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| b | Proposed
Road (332kb) |
Help
Notes (19kb) |
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| c | Excavation/Waste Material (337kb) |
Help Notes (20kb) |
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| d | Proposed
Fish Tank (Cage) (329kb) |
Help Notes (19kb) | |
| I | Application for Prior Notification of Proposed
Development by Telecommunications Code System Operators
(324kb) Help Notes (24kb) |
Submit 4 copies. Fee
required.
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| J | Application for Prior Notification of Proposed
Demolition (322kb) Help Notes (19kb) |
Submit 4 copies. Fee required. |
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| K | Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness For An
Existing Use or Operation or Activity in Breach of A Planning
Condition (397kb) Help Notes (36kb) |
Submit 4 copies. Fee
required.
DCLG publication: A User's Guide (external link) |
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| L | Application for
a Certificate of Lawfulness For A Proposed Use or Development
(348kb) Help Notes (23kb) |
Submit 4 copies. Fee required.
DCLG publication: A User's Guide (external link) |
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| M | Section 257 Stopping up/diversion of footpaths/bridleways (20kb) | Submit 5 copies. Recovery of costs applies - see Note 5 on the form. | |
| N | Modification or discharge of planning obligation (21kb) | Submit 5 copies. No fee required. | |
| O | Application for Extensions to the Time Limits for
Implementing Planning Permission and Associated Listed Building
And/Or Conservation Area Consents (312kb) and Help Notes (44kb) Guidance Notes (15kb) |
Submit 4 copies. Fee required. | |
| P | Application for a Non-material Amendment following
a Grant of Planning Permission (258kb) and Help Notes (30kb) Guidance Notes (12kb) |
Submit 4 copies. Fee: for a
householder development £25, or, in any other case,
£170. Please submit a copy of the original approved plan and a proposed amended plan. |
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| Q | High Hedges Complaint Form (31kb) |
Submit 1 copy. Fee required. |
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| R | Chimney Height application form | Any commercial or industrial boiler or furnace needs prior approval for the height of the chimney. This is based on the type and amount of pollutants coming out of that chimney. Contact Environmental Protection for enquires. | |
| S | Discharge of
Planning Conditions (323kb) and
Help Notes (19kb) |
To be used from 1st April 2010 onwards. Submit 4 copies. Fee required. |
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Where do I send forms to?
Completed forms should be sent to:
Harrogate Borough Council Planning Services
PO Box 708
Harrogate
HG1 9LX
PO Box 708
Harrogate
HG1 9LX
Need Help?
If you need any help completing your
application forms please telephone Planning Enquiries on 01423
556666.