Bell Busk, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bell Busk, North Yorkshire.
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About Bell Busk
Bell Busk is a hamlet in North Yorkshire, England, located at the southern end of Malhamdale where the River Aire meets Otterburn Beck. Situated approximately 7 miles northwest of Skipton, the area formerly featured a railway station connecting Skipton and Hellifield, which may be relevant for any planning applications considering transport links or historical infrastructure.
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Skipton and Ripon
- LSOA: Craven 009A
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bell Busk.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bell Busk.
- 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 Bell Busk based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
106 planning applications found near Bell Busk.
- - Thack Cottage, Bell Busk, Skipton, BD23 4DU
Approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (external lighting details) & 5 (scheme of landscaping) of C/19/56E/GPDO
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-09-25
View full details - - Godfrey House Bell Busk BD23 4DT
Householder permission for rear extension incorporating terrace and rear dormer
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - Godfrey House Bell Busk North Yorkshire BD23 4DT
Works to trees in Bell Busk conservation area. Fell G1 - Cypress/Hawthorn hedge and crown reduction of T1 Cherry by 3m and reshaping.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-06-03
View full details - - Thack Cottage, Bell Busk, Skipton, BD23 4DU
Prior approval is required under Schedule 2, Part 6 of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) (England) 2015 for erection of general purpose agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2024-11-27
View full details - - Stable Croft Mark House Lane Bell Busk Skipton BD23 4DU
Proposed first floor extension above garage and conversion of half the garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2024-08-08
View full details - - Thack Cottage, Mark House Lane, Bell Busk, BD23 4DU
Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 6 of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) (England) 2015 for a proposed general purpose agricultural building
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2024-06-27
View full details - - Esh Bottom Bell Busk Skipton BD23 4DU
Conversion of part of former printworks to enlarge existing dwelling, new bedroom, shower and utility rooms, new rear porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2024-03-21
View full details - - Esh Bottom Bell Busk Skipton BD23 4DU
Conversion of part of former printworks to enlarge existing dwelling, new bedroom, shower and utility rooms, new rear porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Craven | Date: 2023-12-18
View full details - - Esh Bottom Bell Busk Skipton BD23 4DU
Conversion of part of former printworks to enlarge existing dwelling, new bedroom, shower and utility rooms, new rear porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2023-12-18
View full details - - Agricultural Building Hesper Farm Bell Busk Skipton BD23 4DU
Change of use of agricultural buildings to four small business units (Use Class B2, B8, E(g)(i), (ii) and (iii)).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2023-09-21
View full details - - The Mill Bell Busk Skipton BD23 4DU
Change of use garages and workshops to 3 No. 3-bedroom holiday lets
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2023-07-12
View full details - - Mill Bridge Bell Busk Skipton BD23 4DU
Replacement conservatory to side.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2023-04-28
View full details - - The Old Station Station House Bell Busk Skipton BD23 4DT
Erection of greenhouse, measuring 12ft x 6ft (7ft 9in tall)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2023-02-07
View full details - - The Old Station Station House Bell Busk Skipton BD23 4DT
T1 - Lime, Reduce in height from 16m to 13m and reduce radially all round from 7m to 5m and remove epicormic growth. T2 - Beech, Reduce in height from 14m to 12m and radially all round from 7m to 5m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Craven | Date: 2023-01-26
View full details - - Raven Flatt Bell Busk Skipton BD23 4DT
Removal of concrete from part of existing driveway and replacing the part level with the gable end of the outbuilding with reclaimed setts and the remainder with 2cm limestone chippings.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Craven | Date: 2022-08-04
View full details - - Raven Flatt Bell Busk Skipton BD23 4DT
Remove 1 no. Cherry
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Craven | Date: 2022-05-16
View full details - - Metcalfe Models And Toys Esh Bottom Bell Busk BD23 4DU
T1 Fir - Fell. T2 Fir - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Craven | Date: 2021-11-16
View full details - - Allotments Field Rock Quarry Disused To Red Bridge Bell Busk
T1 Silver Birch - Remove due to excessive shading, proximity to houses, damage to border wall & fungal disease. No direct replacement but ongoing planting of fruit trees across the allotments which ar
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Craven | Date: 2021-08-12
View full details - - Godfrey House Bell Busk BD23 4DT
Application to vary condition no. 2 (Approved Plans) of planning approval referenced 2020/21546/HH granted 22 June 2020.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Craven | Date: 2021-04-07
View full details - - Raven Flatt Barn Bell Busk Skipton BD23 4DT
Garage extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2021-03-04
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A brief summary of Bell Busk in North Yorkshire
Bell Busk is a hamlet in North Yorkshire, England, located at the southern end of Malhamdale where the River Aire meets Otterburn Beck. Situated approximately 7 miles northwest of Skipton, the area formerly featured a railway station connecting Skipton and Hellifield, which may be relevant for any planning applications considering transport links or historical infrastructure.
Neighbourhood safety in Bell Busk is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Bell Busk has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bell Busk, No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Bell Busk includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Haw Crag Quarry SSSI; 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.
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Planning Activity in Bell Busk
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Bell Busk. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 96 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 Bell Busk.
With an average of 96 days, decisions near Bell Busk 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 Bell Busk were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 43% 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, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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