Austwick, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Austwick, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Austwick
Austwick is a charming village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, approximately 5 miles (8 km) northwest of Settle. Nestled on the edge of the picturesque Yorkshire Dales National Park, Austwick presents a unique opportunity for planning applications in a scenic rural setting.
Population: 453 (2021)
District: Craven
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Area Information
- Admin district: Lancaster
- Parliamentary constituency: Morecambe and Lunesdale
- LSOA: Lancaster 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Austwick.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Austwick.
- 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 Austwick based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Austwick.
- - Land off Pant Lane, Austwick, North Yorkshire, LA2 8BH
Informal request to modify the existing Section 106 Agreement dated 21 June 2023 together with supplemental agreement dated 27 February 2024 relating to C/04/148M to; 1. Enable the homes to be let as
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - Land on the south-west side of Pant Head Gardens, Pant Lane, Austwick, LA2 8FE
Approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (surface water drainage scheme), 6i) (stonework sample), 7 (scheme of landscaping and biodiversity enhancement), 8 (visibility splays), 9 (access details),
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2023-10-03
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A brief summary of Austwick in North Yorkshire
Austwick is a charming village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, approximately 5 miles (8 km) northwest of Settle. Nestled on the edge of the picturesque Yorkshire Dales National Park, Austwick presents a unique opportunity for planning applications in a scenic rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 453 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Craven district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Austwick a particularly low-crime area.
Austwick has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Austwick includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Austwick and Lawkland Mosses SSSI, Ingleborough SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Forest Of Bowland; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Ingleborough Complex; 1 National Parks: YORKSHIRE DALES. 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, Austwick 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 Austwick
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Austwick. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 120 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Austwick may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 120 days, decisions near Austwick take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Austwick were discharge of conditions (1).
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