Planning permission in Yorkshire Dales

In the last 12 months, 92.9% of home project applications were approved in Yorkshire Dales (99 decided): extensions, loft conversions and similar work. A typical home project decision takes about eight weeks (median 56 days).

Across all application types, 94.3% of 1,868 applications decided since May 2023 were approved. Based on Yorkshire Dales's public planning register. Data last updated: 30 April 2026.

2,230Total applications

1,868Decided

94.3%Approval rate (of decided)

1,761 Approved+107 Refused+142 Withdrawn+20 Pending+200 Outcome not determined=2,230 Total

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By Development Category

All applications on record, not only the last 12 months.

Category	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Full planning applications	489	434	55	88.8%
Home extensions and alterations (householder)	395	380	15	96.2%
Discharging planning conditions	269	268	1	99.6%
Listed Building Consent	233	221	12	94.8%
Changing a planning condition (S73)	122	120	2	98.4%
Prior Approval Part 6 (Agricultural)	80	74	6	92.5%
Minor amendment to an approved scheme (S96a)	47	46	1	97.9%
Camp Site Temporary Use - PD	33	33	0	no refusals recorded
General Permitted Development	23	23	0	no refusals recorded
Other*	177	162	15	mixed types

Camp Site Temporary Use - PD: no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

General Permitted Development: no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

* Other combines smaller categories: Certificate of lawfulness (existing use) (18), Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development) (14), Modify Planning Obligation (13), Modify Planning Obligation INFORMAL REQUEST (13), Phone masts and telecoms (12), Full Major (10), Environmental Impact Assessment (7), Permission in Principle (7), Habitats Regulations Application (5), Outline Planning (4), Advertisement Consent (4), Camp Site Temporary Use - Prior Approval (4), Reserved matters (detail after outline approval) (3).

Quarterly Trend

The most recent three years. Earlier decisions are included in the totals above but not in this chart.

Quarter	Decided	Approved	Approval rate
Q3 2023	53	52	98.1%
Q4 2023	170	166	97.6%
Q1 2024	186	177	95.2%
Q2 2024	170	160	94.1%
Q3 2024	157	147	93.6%
Q4 2024	165	158	95.8%
Q1 2025	144	136	94.4%
Q2 2025	184	175	95.1%
Q3 2025	187	172	92.0%
Q4 2025	156	139	89.1%
Q1 2026	138	128	92.8%
Q2 2026	67	64	95.5%

By Ward

All wards, across all years.

Ward	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
No ward data available

Frequently asked questions

What is the planning approval rate in Yorkshire Dales?

In the last 12 months, 92.9% of home project applications (extensions, loft conversions and similar work) were approved in Yorkshire Dales, based on 99 decided applications. Across all application types, 94.3% of 1,868 applications decided since May 2023 were approved.

How long does a planning decision take in Yorkshire Dales?

The median time from submission to decision for home project applications decided in Yorkshire Dales in the last 12 months was 56 days (about eight weeks). Times vary case by case.

Do I need planning permission in Yorkshire Dales?

It depends on the project and the property. Many home projects fall under permitted development rights, but constraints such as conservation areas, listed buildings and Article 4 directions change what needs permission at a specific address. See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.

Do I need a planning consultant in Yorkshire Dales?

Many home projects do not need one. A straightforward extension on an unconstrained property is often handled directly with the council, or with an architect or agent preparing the drawings. A consultant is more likely to earn their fee where the site is constrained, the council has refused similar schemes, or an appeal is in prospect. Understanding your property's constraints and the council's recent decisions first makes any conversation with a professional a better-informed one.

Planning guides

Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights, Article 4 directions and planning costs.

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