Bilbrough, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bilbrough, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Bilbrough
Bilbrough is a village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, approximately 6 miles (10 km) south-west of York and just outside the city boundary. The population has seen modest growth, from 319 residents in the 2001 Census to 348 in 2011, making it a small yet developing community for those considering planning applications in the area.
Population: 348 (2021)
District: Selby
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Area Information
- Admin district: York
- Parliamentary constituency: York Central
- LSOA: York 017D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bilbrough.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bilbrough.
- 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 Bilbrough based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Bilbrough.
- - Spring Cottage Main Street Bilbrough YO23 3PH
Reduce spread by 1.8 metres to 2 No Cherry trees (T1 and T2), reduce canopy height by 1.8 metres and lateral prune to maintain form to 1 No Maple tree (T3), reduce branch work by 2 metres to 1 No Will
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Selby | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Redhill House Cat Lane Bilbrough YO23 3PJ
Partial demolition and erection of 5 No. detached dwellings including 1 No. self build unit with associated vehicular access and landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Selby | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - Rose Cottage Main Street Bilbrough YO23 3PH
Listed building consent for erection of lean-to shed, erection four port bin storage and erection of wood store, removal of upper walls and roof of brick built garden building, removal of ivy hedge an
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Selby | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - Grey Gables Cat Lane Bilbrough YO23 3PN
Outline application (all matters reserved) for erection of a detached house and garage
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Selby | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - The Rectory 2 Back Lane Bilbrough YO23 3PL
Reduce the crown by approximately 3m, thin the crown by 30% and lift the crown by 4m above the ground to 1 No Oak tree protected by Tree Preservation Order 3/1986
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Selby | Date: 2024-11-12
View full details - - Hazlewood House Back Lane Bilbrough YO23 3PL
Erection of an alleyway shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Selby | Date: 2024-10-31
View full details - - Redlake House Redhill Field Lane Bilbrough York YO23 3PG
Erection of single storey rear extension to enlarge drawing room and breakfast area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Selby | Date: 2023-06-14
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A brief summary of Bilbrough in North Yorkshire
Bilbrough is a village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, approximately 6 miles (10 km) south-west of York and just outside the city boundary. The population has seen modest growth, from 319 residents in the 2001 Census to 348 in 2011, making it a small yet developing community for those considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 348 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Selby district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bilbrough a particularly low-crime area.
Bilbrough has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bilbrough, Askham Richard. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bilbrough 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 Bilbrough
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Bilbrough. Of these, 25% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 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 Bilbrough.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Bilbrough slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bilbrough were tree works (3), full planning applications (2), outline applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
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