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Planning in Birkin

Only 2 decisions near Birkin in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Birkin in the last 24 months, from City of York Council's planning register.

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 124 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Selby district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Birkin area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Birkin a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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

To comment on or object to a planning application near Birkin, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Birkin.

The most common types were full planning applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Birkin?
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Birkin.
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?
You can search and track planning applications near Birkin on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.