How long do planning decisions take near Bedale?

The average planning decision time near Bedale is 60 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 Bedale?

The planning approval rate near Bedale is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bedale?

The most common type of planning application near Bedale is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bedale?

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Bedale, North Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bedale, North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire · England · settlement

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

About Bedale

Bedale is a charming market town and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, nestled along the scenic Bedale Beck, a tributary of the River Swale. The area predominantly features an agricultural sector complemented by small traditional trades, while tourism continues to grow in significance. Situated 7 miles northeast of Northallerton, 26 miles northeast of Middlesbrough, and 31 miles south-southeast of York, Bedale offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility for planning applications.

Population: 3,288 (2021) · Area: 682.1 km²

District: Hambleton

Website: http://www.bedale.com

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £293,199 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Yorkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Richmond and Northallerton
LSOA: Richmondshire 006A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bedale.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bedale based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

15 planning applications found near Bedale.

- The Old Stables 5B North End Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 1AF
Application for the conversion of existing garage into habitable accommodation and erection of new garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-05-15
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- 2 Albert Row Market Place Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 2AA
Listed Building consent for the replacement of single glazed wooden rear kitchen window and part retrospective consent for Two identical front sash windows that of the living room on the ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-01-22
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- Oak House 35 North End Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 1AQ
Application for listed building consent for the conversion and change of use from offices to residential apartments
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-01-22
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- Oak House 35 North End Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 1AQ
Conversion and change of use from offices to residential apartments
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-01-22
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- 17 South End Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 2BJ
Construction of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-01-16
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- Wycar House 16 Wycar Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 1EP
Works to fell Eucalyptus tree impacting garden wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-01-09
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- 18 North End Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 1AB
Application for works to fell a tree and grind stump in a Conservation area. (Sycamore tree)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-01-07
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- Holly Trees Wycar Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 1EP
Application for works to fell two Cypress trees in a Conservation area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-11-12
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- Black Swan 19 Market Place Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 1ED
Application for advertisement consent for 1x external illuminated new hanging pictorial sign- 2x non illuminated amenity boards, Set of individual housename letters non illuminated, 1no amenity board
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-10-03
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- Black Swan 19 Market Place Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 1ED
Application for Listed building consent for signage on and around the pub.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-10-03
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- Woodrow 8 North End Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 1AB
New extension, re-roofing and replacing lead flashings, new dormer window, re-building and/or repairing existing chimneys, repairing and re-pointing defective brickwork, removing walls and forming new
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-06-18
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- Chantry Hall North End Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 1AF
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2024-09-16
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- Former Wilbert Farm Development Sandhill Lane Aiskew North Yorkshire DL8 1AU
Non material amendment for previously approved application 21/00220/REM - Boundary alignment alterations. Addition of PV in line with AD Part L updates.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2023-07-14
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- 18 North End Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 1AB
Change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2023-03-17
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- 3 Albert Row Market Place Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 2AA
Listed Building Consent to renew existing rear (north elevation) painted timber framed frosted sash kitchen window; and renew the solid timber front door with a timber door
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Bedale in North Yorkshire

Bedale covers an area of approximately 682.1 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Bedale show an average sale price of £293,199, 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 Bedale a particularly low-crime area.

Bedale has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bedale. 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bedale planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.bedale.com. 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 Bedale

In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Bedale. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Bedale.

At 60 days on average, decisions near Bedale slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Bedale were full planning applications (10), tree works (6), listed building and heritage (3). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.

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