This website makes extensive use of JavaScript. For a richer experience please enable JavaScript in your browser.

High contrast version - your agreement to receive cookies is required

To view a high contrast version of our website we will need to give your computer two cookies. These are functional cookies - they do not collect any of your personal data, but simply remember that you agree to receiving the colour scheme cookies and that you want this website to have a high contrast colour scheme.

If you would like to turn on the high contrast function and receive the cookies, click on the 'accept' button. You will be able to delete the cookies at any time from your machine. If you do not want these cookies or no longer want the site to appear in high contrast colours, click the 'cancel' button. If you do not accept the cookie this function will not work.

We are asking your permission to place these cookies on your machine as part of the European e-Privacy Directive which applies to all sites in the UK. You can find out more about the Directive, the cookies we use on our website and how you can control cookies at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/privacypolicy.htm#cookies.

Resizing the text size - your agreement to receive cookies is required

To change the size of the text on our website we will need to give your computer two cookies. These are functional cookies. One remembers that you have agreed to receiving the text size cookie while the other one remembers what size of text you have chosen to view the site with. Neither of the cookies collect any of your personal data.

If you would like to change the text size and receive the cookies, click on the 'accept' button. You will be able to delete the cookies at any time from your machine. If you do not want the cookies or no longer want the site to appear with different sized text, click the 'cancel' button. If you do not accept the cookies this function will not work.

We are asking your permission to place these cookies on your machine as part of the European e-Privacy Directive which applies to all sites in the UK. You can find out more about the Directive, the cookies we use on our website and how you can control cookies at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/privacypolicy.htm#cookies.

Building conservation advice

The Built Heritage Conservation Team

Stalling Busk Church Stalling Busk Church
Wrap

The Built Heritage Conservation Team seeks to conserve and enhance the historic built environment of the Yorkshire Dales National Park for the appreciation and enjoyment of residents, tourists, and also for the generations who will follow us.

In order to achieve this goal the Built Heritage Conservation Team performs the following duties:

  • Maintaining up to date policies and proposals relating to conservation issues in the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority Local Plan

  • Supporting policies within the local plan with more detailed advice through the publication of Supplementary Planning Guidance, such as Conservation Area Character Statements and Guidance Notes

  • A continual process of reviewing existing and potential conservation areas and their boundaries

  • Maintaining records of the listed buildings within the Authority’s boundaries

  • Providing advice to owners, purchasers and developers on the restoration and enhancement of listed buildings, development within conservation areas and works to all aspects of the historic built environment

  • Work with the Development Control Service to assess planning applications, and applications for listed building or conservation area consent

  • Working with the Enforcement Service to resolve infringements of planning law relating to listed buildings and conservation areas.

Contact details

Built Heritage Conservation Team
Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority
Yoredale
Bainbridge
Leyburn
North Yorkshire
DL8 3EL

0300 456 0030

info@yorkshiredales.org.uk

Like this page? Share it:

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Malham Cove, © Príamo Melo.
Hardraw Force waterfall, © Britainonview / Martin Brent.
Limestone pavement, © Britainonview / Martin Brent.
Twisleton Scars, © Martin Priestley.
Swaledale sheep, © Britainonview.
Hay meadow in Malham, © Rick at Fortybelowzero.

Sorry to interrupt, but what do you think of this website?

You could win a luxury picnic hamper packed to the brim with delicious local produce that you could enjoy in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. All you have to do is fill in our quick survey.

Start linksend