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Planning in Acaster Selby

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About Acaster Selby

Acaster Selby is a charming village located in North Yorkshire, England, approximately 6 miles south of York along the west bank of the River Ouse. It forms part of a joint civil parish with Appleton Roebuck and is positioned near Stillingfleet across the river, with Appleton Roebuck just 1.3 miles to the northwest. This scenic location offers potential for various planning applications, benefiting from its proximity to larger urban centres while maintaining a tranquil village atmosphere. The settlement has a population of approximately 41 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Selby district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Acaster Selby a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Acaster Selby has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Acaster Selby planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Acaster Selby, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.