Planning issues

CPRE Peak District and South Yorkshire has a longstanding tradition of monitoring and providing feedback on planning applications throughout the Peak District and South Yorkshire.
Over the years, we have celebrated significant achievements, successfully halting inappropriate developments and preserving the natural beauty of our countryside.
Our small team of volunteers monitor applications across the region, but due to limited resources, we strongly encourage local residents to get involved and make their voices heard regarding developments in their area.
Useful resources
Planning guide
Our planning guide has been produced by CPRE, the countryside charity and NALC, to help everyone navigate and understand the planning application process in England. This guide condenses technical info simply to help make understanding the planning system accessible to everyone. It will help you understand the key planning issues and present your views effectively. CPRE and NALC launch new guide to planning for the public – CPRE Peak District and South Yorkshire
Planning issues
On our website you will find information about how to influence an application, fight an appeal and organise a campaign. Planning issues – CPRE Peak District and South Yorkshire. This includes information about:
Together, we can continue to protect and enhance the landscapes we cherish.

Planning in our area
We work with community groups, local parishes and CPRE Peak District and South Yorkshire members to advise on planning applications which affect the Peak District and South Yorkshire countryside. Occasionally, we share details of our responses on our website and social media. However, please be aware that we are a very small team and currently limited in our capacity to respond to all planning applications. We strongly advise you to take action if you are concerned about an application in your local area.
Planning updates