Dartmoor National Park Authority

Development Management

Development Management Review

The Authority is currently undertaking a review of the Development Management Service.  The review has been running since October 2008 and new ways of working are currently being trialed within the service.  

Telephone - Current arrangements are that the Planning Technician will be the first point of contact for all planning enquiries.  When it is necessary to speak to a Planning Officer they will be available throughout the day for planning queries and enquiries about their specific planning applications.

Visiting the offices - The Planning Technician and Planning Officers will be available at the offices at Parke for general enquires. If however, it is necessary that you speak with a specific officer it is advised that you make an appointment to ensure their availability.

To speak to the Planning Technician, or to arrange an appointment with an officer please call 01626 832093.     

Current arrangements are that all new planning applications, queries, pre-application advice etc. will be dealt with under the new ways of working.

Whilst the review will lead to improved customer service your patience is appreciated during this trial period.   

For further information and advice please use the links to the left of this page or visit the Planning Portal web site.

Development Management is that part of the Town and Country Planning system which deals with proposals and applications of all kinds. It enables the Authority to assess the acceptability of developments in relation to Government and local policies, taking account of other relevant factors, and tries to reconcile the many and varied interests which often exist in relation to even the most, apparently, straightforward proposal. It involves:

• providing advice and information in respect of specific proposals and the planning system in general;
• considering planning applications of all kinds; including applications for listed building consent, conservation area consent or advertisement consent;
• considering proposals which are, effectively, granted 'outline permission' by the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order, but nevertheless have to be 'notified' to the Authority so that it has the opportunity to influence design, location or both;
• stating the Authority's case in respect of appeals to the Secretary of State;
• monitoring development to ensure that approved plans are complied with or necessary amendments are dealt with properly;
• investigating apparent breaches of control and taking enforcement action, where necessary, to remedy an unacceptable breach.

For more detailed advice on Development Management and procedures, see the Development Control Charter.

Page updated 30 January 2009