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Sheep judging at Muker Show, Swaledale

Advice surgeries


Our free planning surgeries allow you to get detailed planning information from a qualified planner. Please ring  to make an appointment.

Southern Area Team (Craven): 01969 652350 - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED

Every Thursday from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority Offices, Colvend, Grassington

Northern Area Team (Richmondshire & South Lakeland): 01969 652349 - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED

Fortnightly on a Wednesday from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at Sedbergh Community Office, Sedbergh

Fortnightly on a Wednesday from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority Offices, Yoredale, Bainbridge

Fortnightly on a Thursday from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at Hudson House, Reeth

Unfortunately it is difficult for our planning officers to take telephone calls at these venues so please contact the Planning Service if you would like to speak to a planning officer over the telephone.

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