Planning permission in Yorkshire Dales National Park

In the last 12 months, 92.6% of home project applications were approved in Yorkshire Dales National Park (94 decided): extensions, loft conversions and similar work. A typical home project decision takes about eight weeks (median 56 days).

Across all application types, 94.5% of 2,081 applications decided since January 2023 were approved. Based on Yorkshire Dales National Park's public planning register. Data last updated: 23 August 2026.

2,648Total applications

2,081Decided

94.5%Approval rate (of decided)

1,966 Approved+115 Refused+167 Withdrawn+25 Pending+375 Outcome not determined=2,648 Total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	558	499	59	89.4%
Home extensions and alterations (householder)	462	444	18	96.1%
Discharging planning conditions	291	290	1	99.7%
Listed Building Consent	271	258	13	95.2%
Changing a planning condition (S73)	123	121	2	98.4%
Barn to home conversion (prior approval, Class Q)	77	71	6	92.2%
Minor amendment to an approved scheme (S96a)	54	53	1	98.1%
Camp Site Temporary Use - PD	32	32	0	no refusals recorded
General Permitted Development	24	24	0	no refusals recorded
Other*	189	174	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) (17), Full Planning (Major) (14), Modify Planning Obligation (13), Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development) (13), Modify Planning Obligation INFORMAL REQUEST (13), Phone masts and telecoms (12), Environmental impact screening and scoping (7), Prior approval (permitted development) (5), Habitats Regulations Application (5), Outline Planning (5), Approval of details reserved by condition (5), Permission in Principle (5), Reserved matters (detail after outline approval) (4), Advertisement Consent (4), Non Material Minor Amendment (1).

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	66	63	95.5%
Q4 2023	184	180	97.8%
Q1 2024	192	183	95.3%
Q2 2024	176	165	93.8%
Q3 2024	162	152	93.8%
Q4 2024	166	159	95.8%
Q1 2025	147	139	94.6%
Q2 2025	185	176	95.1%
Q3 2025	188	173	92.0%
Q4 2025	157	140	89.2%
Q1 2026	138	128	92.8%
Q2 2026	26	26	100.0%
Q3 2026 (quarter in progress)	3	3	sample too small

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 National Park?

In the last 12 months, 92.6% of home project applications (extensions, loft conversions and similar work) were approved in Yorkshire Dales National Park, based on 94 decided applications. Across all application types, 94.5% of 2,081 applications decided since January 2023 were approved.

How long does a planning decision take in Yorkshire Dales National Park?

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

Do I need planning permission in Yorkshire Dales National Park?

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 National Park?

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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