How long do planning decisions take near Barlow?

The average planning decision time near Barlow is 53 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Barlow?

The planning approval rate near Barlow is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Barlow?

The most common type of planning application near Barlow is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Barlow?

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Barlow, North Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Barlow, North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Barlow are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Barlow

Barlow is a quaint village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, situated approximately 16 miles south of York. As of recent estimates, it has a population ranging from 800 to 900 residents and around 300 houses, making it a small but growing community. This demographic information may be relevant for those considering planning applications or developments in the area.

Population: 750 (2021)

District: Selby

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Area Information

Admin district: North Yorkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Selby
LSOA: Selby 009C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Barlow.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barlow.

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 Barlow based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Barlow.

- 49 Park Road Barlow North Yorkshire YO8 8ES
Erection of a single storey rear family annexe extension to existing detached dwelling to create additional living accommodation
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Selby | Date: 2024-11-08
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- The Old Chapel Park Road Barlow North Yorkshire YO8 8ES
Erection of a timber shed (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Selby | Date: 2023-11-22
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A brief summary of Barlow in North Yorkshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Barlow a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Barlow 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 Barlow

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Barlow. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Barlow.

The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Barlow were full planning applications (1), telecoms (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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