Aldfield, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Aldfield, North Yorkshire.
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About Aldfield
Aldfield is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, approximately three miles west of Ripon. Known for its proximity to the historic Fountains Abbey—part of its estate since 1356—the village has a small population of around 80 residents as of 2013. Aldfield is served by the Fountains Abbey Parish Council, which also includes the nearby parishes of Studley Roger and Lindrick with Studley Royal, making it an integral part of the local planning landscape.
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Skipton and Ripon
- LSOA: Harrogate 004F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Aldfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Aldfield.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Aldfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Aldfield.
- - Fryers Barn Moor Lane To Studley Royal Aldfield North Yorkshire HG4 3BQ
Single storey ground floor extension, new detached garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-12-16
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A brief summary of Aldfield in North Yorkshire
Aldfield is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, approximately three miles west of Ripon. Known for its proximity to the historic Fountains Abbey—part of its estate since 1356—the village has a small population of around 80 residents as of 2013. Aldfield is served by the Fountains Abbey Parish Council, which also includes the nearby parishes of Studley Roger and Lindrick with Studley Royal, making it an integral part of the local planning landscape.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Aldfield a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Aldfield includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Nidderdale. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Aldfield 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.
Planning Activity in Aldfield
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Aldfield.
The most common application types near Aldfield were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.