How long do planning decisions take near Birkin?

The average planning decision time near Birkin is 68 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 Birkin?

The planning approval rate near Birkin is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Birkin?

The most common type of planning application near Birkin is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Birkin?

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Birkin, North Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Birkin, North Yorkshire.

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About Birkin

Birkin is a quaint village and civil parish located in the south-west of North Yorkshire, England, just north of the River Aire and close to Beal. It is approximately 4 miles from the nearest town, Knottingley, in West Yorkshire. With a population of 141 recorded in the 2011 census, Birkin is now under the administration of the unitary North Yorkshire Council, following its previous governance by the district of Selby until 2023.

Population: 124 (2021)

District: Selby

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £206,190 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wakefield
Parliamentary constituency: Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
LSOA: Wakefield 011A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Birkin.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Birkin based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Birkin.

- Hall Garth Farm Main Street Birkin West Yorkshire WF11 9LN
Alterations and extension to form single storey sun room and walled patio
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Selby | Date: 2026-03-24
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- Birkin Fisheries And Cafe Haddlesey Road Birkin West Yorkshire WF11 9LS
Demolition of existing single storey tea room and adjacent toilet building and erection of a new single storey tea room with an attached male/female and disabled toilet block
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Selby | Date: 2025-05-21
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A brief summary of Birkin in North Yorkshire

Property prices in Birkin show an average sale price of £206,190, 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 Birkin a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Birkin

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Birkin. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Birkin may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 68 days on average, decisions near Birkin slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Birkin were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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