Consultation: Local validation checklist

Consultation: Local validation checklist

Introduction

Dartmoor National Park Authority is reviewing the Planning Application Validation Checklist and would like your views.

The checklist sets out the information required when submitting a planning application to Dartmoor National Park Authority. Ensuring this information is clear and up to date helps applicants and agents, and helps the Authority process applications more efficiently.

We’ve made a number of updates to reflect current guidance and improve clarity. We hope the revised checklist is clear and easy to use.

We are also proposing to add new requirements for certain developments:

  • A Carbon Reduction Statement
  • Energy Efficiency Report
  • An Accessible and Adaptable Dwellings Statement

The consultation runs until from 14 July until 25 August 2025.

View the draft checklist

We welcome comments from anyone with an interest in the planning process, especially applicants, agents, developers, community groups, and local residents.


Please read each part and give us any feedback by returning the on-line questionnaire below:

Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*).
About you
Are your responding as: *
Understanding and accessibility
Is the draft Validation Checklist format clear and easy to understand *
General Comments
Do you have any other comments or suggestions on the draft Validation Checklist? *
If answered yes, which section do you wish to comment on?