Planning Advice

Pre-Application Advice

Submitting Applications

The National Park Authority encourages the submission of your application electronically via the national Planning Portal. The Portal assists by providing a structured way to complete the forms, checks the planning fee and allows the completed process to be completed on line (or partially on line if your prefer). The Planning Portal also provides a range of planning and Building Control guidance. The Portal can be accessed here.

Please note as from 17 January 2018 the fee for planning applications schedule has been amended. The updated table of fees can be found on the Planning Portal where you can download the latest guide to fees for planning applications in England.

Planning surgeries

These are held at Porlock Lovelace Centre (every third Monday of the month between 10am – midday) and Lynton Town Hall (every first Wednesday of the month between 10am-midday). No appointment is needed to attend these surgeries, however any information which can be sent through in advance will assist planning officers to research and advise. Draft proposals can also be sent in to Exmoor House by post or e-mail and officers are happy to then meet in the office or on site as appropriate.