Find out if you need planning permission and apply in the Richmondshire area

You generally need planning permission if you want to build something new, make major alterations to a building, or change the use of a building.

To find out if you need planning permission for a home improvement or a large scale commercial project, please visit the Planning Portal.

Advice and guides for planning in the Richmondshire area.

Changes have been made to the way in which we operate our planning service. This has been brought on by acute pressure on the service as a result of exceptionally high workloads.