Dartmoor National Park Authority is the Local Planning Authority for the 954 square kilometres of upland moorland, river valleys and historic settlements within Dartmoor in Devon. The National Park was designated in 1951, one of the first in England, and is characterised by open granite tors, blanket bog, deep wooded combes and scattered rural villages. Development is tightly controlled, with a strong presumption in favour of conserving and enhancing landscape character, heritage assets and biodiversity. Most proposals relate to agricultural buildings, rural diversification, sensitive residential alterations, replacement dwellings, small-scale affordable housing for local needs, and tourism accommodation. Major housing estates and large commercial schemes are rarely supported. Planning applications are assessed against the Dartmoor Local Plan, National Planning Policy Framework policies specific to National Parks, and statutory duties giving great weight to landscape and scenic beauty. We can advise on residential, rural enterprise and heritage-led schemes within Dartmoor.
Dartmoor National Park LPA recorded the following performance metrics over the last year:Applications Processed: 293 (national avg: 996)
Approval Rate: 86% (national avg: 88%)
Apps Decided on Time: 56% (national avg: 59%)
We can prepare and submit carefully structured Planning Applications to Dartmoor National Park LPA, ensuring proposals are professionally presented, policy compliant, and strategically positioned to maximise approval. Our services include:
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years of experience. We guide clients through every stage of the planning process, reducing risk and improving outcomes. We regularly assist with:
If you are considering a development in Dartmoor National Park, early professional advice can significantly improve your prospects of securing Planning Permission. Every planning package we submit is tailored to the Dartmoor National Park Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in order to maximise your prospects of success.
Dartmoor National Park Authority is the Local Planning Authority for the 954 square kilometres of upland moorland, river valleys and historic settlements within Dartmoor in Devon. The National Park was designated in 1951, one of the first in England, and is characterised by open granite tors, blanket bog, deep wooded combes and scattered rural villages. Development is tightly controlled, with a strong presumption in favour of conserving and enhancing landscape character, heritage assets and biodiversity. Most proposals relate to agricultural buildings, rural diversification, sensitive residential alterations, replacement dwellings, small-scale affordable housing for local needs, and tourism accommodation. Major housing estates and large commercial schemes are rarely supported. Planning applications are assessed against the Dartmoor Local Plan, National Planning Policy Framework policies specific to National Parks, and statutory duties giving great weight to landscape and scenic beauty. We can advise on residential, rural enterprise and heritage-led schemes within Dartmoor.
Dartmoor National Park LPA recorded the following performance metrics over the last year:Applications Processed: 293 (national avg: 996)
Approval Rate: 86% (national avg: 88%)
Apps Decided on Time: 56% (national avg: 59%)
We can prepare and submit carefully structured Planning Applications to Dartmoor National Park LPA, ensuring proposals are professionally presented, policy compliant, and strategically positioned to maximise approval. Our services include:
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years of experience. We guide clients through every stage of the planning process, reducing risk and improving outcomes. We regularly assist with:
If you are considering a development in Dartmoor National Park, early professional advice can significantly improve your prospects of securing Planning Permission. Every planning package we submit is tailored to the Dartmoor National Park Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in order to maximise your prospects of success.
