Balne, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Balne, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Balne
Balne is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, just south of Selby. The population has seen a slight decline from 231 in 2001 to 224 in 2011. Strategically positioned, Balne is bordered to the north-east by the East Riding of Yorkshire and to the south by the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster in South Yorkshire, making it a notable area for planning applications and rural development.
Population: 244 (2021)
District: Selby
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £206,687 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Selby
- LSOA: Selby 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Balne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Balne.
- 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 Balne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Balne.
- - Blackthorn Farm Balne Moor Road Balne DN14 0EN
Prior approval for the change of use of agricultural building to an equine veterinary clinic (sui generis/commercial use)
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Selby | Date: 2026-02-11
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A brief summary of Balne in North Yorkshire
Balne is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, just south of Selby. The population has seen a slight decline from 231 in 2001 to 224 in 2011. Strategically positioned, Balne is bordered to the north-east by the East Riding of Yorkshire and to the south by the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster in South Yorkshire, making it a notable area for planning applications and rural development. The settlement has a population of approximately 244 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Selby district.
Property prices in Balne show an average sale price of £206,687, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Balne a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Balne includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Balne 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 Balne
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Balne. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Balne may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Balne were full planning applications (1), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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.