How to apply

What you need to do

• Fill in the appropriate application form – choose from the list below
• Provide the correct fee and certificates
• Provide the necessary plans
• Include the information listed in our checklists. Please check you send us everything requested to avoid unnecessary delays

You can apply:

• using the Planning Portal (opens in new window)
• Download an application form from the pages linked to below
• Ask for a paper copy by calling in to one of our offices or calling 01539 724555

New forms from 6 April 2008

Please use the forms linked to below. After 6 April 2008, you won't be able to submit applications on the old style forms. You can tell the difference from the front page, as the old style forms have a "Office Use Only" grid in the top right-hand corner.

Types of Application

Householder Planning Permission

If you want to extend your home or alter it in some way that requires permission, please read:

• Householder Checklist and Form
• Conservation Area Householder Checklist and Form
• Listed Building Householder Checklist and Form

Tip: If you are planning to alter a listed building, please use the Listed Building Householder Checklist and Form.

Full Planning Permission

Use these forms if you need approval for some form of building or engineering works, or a change of use of land or buildings.

• Full Planning Permission Checklist and Form
• Full Planning Permission and Conservation Area Consent Checklist and Form
• Full Planning Permission for Listed Building Checklist and Form
• Full Planning Permission and Advertisement Consent Checklist and Form

Listed Building and Conservation Area Consent

You may require consent for works to Listed Buildings or demolishing structures in Conservation Areas.

• Listed Building Checklist and Form
• Conservation Area Demolition Checklist and Form

Advertisement Consent Application

For when you want to display adverts on land or buildings.

• Advertisement Consent Checklist and Form
• Advertisement and Listed Building Consent Checklist and Form

Outline Planning Permission

This can be used for the approval of a development in principle. More information is then submitted later in a separate application known as a Reserved Matters application.

• Outline - Some Matters Reserved Checklist and Form
• Outline - All Matters Reserved Checklist and Form

Reserved Matters Applications

These applications include the outstanding information from an Outline Application or the submission of further information to comply with a condition of a previous permission.

• Reserved Matters Checklist and Form
• Approval of Details Reserved by Condition Checklist and Form

Lawful Development Certificate

Lawful Development Certificates establish that an existing or proposed development or use is lawful.

• Lawful Development - Existing Use Checklist and Form
• Lawful Development - Proposed Use Checklist and Form

Prior Notification (Notice of Intention) Applications

Certain Permitted Developments may require our prior approval, including agricultural buildings, telecommunications development and some demolition works.

• Agricultural or Forestry Development - Building - Checklist and Form
• Agricultural or Forestry Development - Road - Checklist and Form
• Agricultural or Forestry Development - Excavation and Waste Material - Checklist and Form
• Agricultural or Forestry Development - Fish Tank and Cage Checklist and Form
• Telecommunications Checklist and Form
• Proposed Demolition Checklist and Form

Removal or Variation of Conditions

Use this application form if you wish to apply for the removal or variation of a condition on a previously approved permission.

• Removal or Variation of Condition Checklist and Form

Fees

Central government sets the fees for planning consent, which vary depending on the type and size of development: Planning Application Fees (opens Document Library)

Or you can use the Planning Portal's fee calculator (opens in new window) to work out how much your application will cost. Cheques should be made payable to the Lake District National Park Authority. Please remember to include your fee payment as otherwise your application will not be valid.

Contact us

If you’d like to discuss your proposal before making an application please call our Duty Planner 9.30am - 12.30pm Monday to Friday on 01539 724555. Please check in advance if you wish to contact a particular member of staff. Alternatively you can speak to a planner in person at a planning surgery - view planning surgery locations and times.