IMPORTANT: From 11 April 2024, the District Council has taken the decision to temporarily suspend the pre-application service for a period of 2 months due to a high increase in workloads and vacancies within the Development Management team. We aim to re-start the service from 12 June 2024. Our apologies for any inconvenience.
From 1 April 2017 the Local Planning Authority introduced a (fee paying) Pre-Application Advice Service. This service allows property owners, or their agent etc. to obtain advice from the Authority prior to making a formal application.
Pre-app charging schedule April 2024
This service should also be used for proposed development enquiries relating to the pre-purchase of land/buildings.
The more information you can provide about your proposal the more detailed our advice to you will be. We aim to respond to your enquiry within the time scales set out in the schedule attached above and below. It may be necessary in some circumstances to extend these time periods, particularly where consultation with other organisations is required, however, this will be agreed with you beforehand.
Please note there is no facility to refund any fees paid for this service.
Before you go any further – consider this important question!
Does your query relate to a property or land within the Peak District National Park. If it does please seek advice from the Peak District National Park Authority - the relevant planning authority for your enquiry.
Where can I obtain some free advice?
The planning portal website contains some useful advice on permitted development rights and the need for planning permission. The Local Plan pages also contain useful information on Development Plan policies that are applicable to the Derbyshire Dales District.
