Planning Policies

The AONB's Joint Advisory Committee does not have the power to determine planning applications as all applications in the AONB are dealt with by local authorities.  Although the planning authorities follow policies designed to protect the AONB's landscape in line with national government policy, there are only very limited additional planning restrictions in the AONB that have the effect of reducing the level of development that is permitted without planning consent.
 
The Joint Advisory Committee is a consultee of the local planning authorities on mainly large-scale applications for planning permission that would be likely to have a significant impact on the AONB's environment. These include:
  • All applications for mines, quarries and waste disposal
  • All applications for utilities and other infrastructure (including telecommunications development, renewable energy installations and cross country pipelines)
  • All major road proposals
  • Residential development involving >10 dwellings
  • Non-residential development of >1000 m2  floorspace
  • Development of a novel nature which may have an effect on landscape character
For further information about planning issues except minerals and waste disposal contact the local planning authorities in Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmond.  For further information about minerals and waste disposal planning issues contact North Yorkshire County Council.  (hyper link the councils)