Open Digital Planning
Open Digital Planning
Peak District National Park Authority is working with other Local Planning Authorities to shape a more efficient, data-driven planning system. Supported by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), the Open Digital Planning community are united in transforming planning for the benefit of everyone.
There are currently five datasets we are required to publish as being part of the project. A explanation of each dataset with links for more informatin and current PDNPA data are below.
Article 4 Direction
An Article 4 Direction removes or restricts national Permitted Development Rights within a specific site or area. This can range from an individual part of a settlement to the local planning authority’s whole area and there are examples of both in the Peak District National Park..
Peak District National Park Article 4 Direction documentation and datasets
Brownfield Land
Brownfield Land is land that has been previously developed and occupied by a permanent structure and associated fixed surface infrastructure, and is now vacant, derelict, or underused.
Peak District National Park Brownfield land information, documentation and datasets
Conservation Areas
A Conservation Area is a designated zone of special architectural or historic interest, protecting the character and appearance of locations like historic town centres, villages, or unique streetscapes.
Peak District National Park Conservation Areas documentation and datasets
Listed Buildings
A listed building is a structure deemed of special national architectural or historic interest, protecting it within the planning system. It requires owners to obtain Listed Building Consent for most alterations, extensions, or demolitions, inside or out, to protect its character. Listing covers the entire building and sometimes attached structures.
Peak District National Park Listed Buildings documentation and datasets
Tree Preservation Orders
A Tree Preservation Order is a legal order made by a local planning authority in England to protect specific trees, groups of trees, or woodlands that provide significant amenity value to an area
Peak District National Park Listed Buildings documentation and datasets