Bishopthorpe, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bishopthorpe, North Yorkshire.
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About Bishopthorpe
Bishopthorpe is a picturesque village and civil parish located just three miles south of York, within the City of York unitary authority area in North Yorkshire. Home to a population of 3,174, which rose to 3,237 by the 2011 Census, the village is situated near the River Ouse and features a designated conservation area established in 1989, encompassing Main Street and the Palace, alongside other green spaces. This blend of community and heritage makes Bishopthorpe a significant area for planning applications.
Population: 3,332 (2021)
District: City of York
Website: http://bishopthorpe.net/bishnet/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £312,714 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: York
- Parliamentary constituency: York Outer
- LSOA: York 024F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bishopthorpe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bishopthorpe.
- 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 Bishopthorpe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Bishopthorpe.
- - Grassed Area Fronting The Junction Of Beech Avenue And Maple Avenue Bishopthorpe York
Installation of a telecommunications base station comprising a 17.5m monopole supporting 6 no proposed antennas and 2no. new 300mm dishes, together with 2no. equipment cabinets and ancillary developme
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: York | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 38 Church Lane Bishopthorpe York YO23 2QG
Erection of railings on top of new boundary wall and construction of two pairs of gate piers with entrance gates
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: York | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Bosun's Restaurant Ferry Lane Bishopthorpe York YO23 2SB
Siting of 5no. outdoor seating pods (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: York | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 24 Croft Court Bishopthorpe York YO23 2RU
Single storey side extension and enlarged porch extension to front elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: York | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - Bishopthorpe Library Main Street Bishopthorpe York YO23 2RB
Replacement windows to South and West elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: York | Date: 2024-06-24
View full details - - Ebor Hotel 46 Main Street Bishopthorpe York YO23 2RB
External works to include erection of wall to front boundary and extended dropped kerb crossing
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: York | Date: 2024-04-05
View full details - - 58 Acaster Lane Bishopthorpe York YO23 2SG
Remove 1 no. limb and dead wood of 1 no. Oak protected by TPO 4/1987 and Fell 1 no. Silver Birch - protected by TPO 2/1989
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: York | Date: 2023-06-21
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A brief summary of Bishopthorpe in North Yorkshire
Bishopthorpe is a picturesque village and civil parish located just three miles south of York, within the City of York unitary authority area in North Yorkshire. Home to a population of 3,174, which rose to 3,237 by the 2011 Census, the village is situated near the River Ouse and features a designated conservation area established in 1989, encompassing Main Street and the Palace, alongside other green spaces. This blend of community and heritage makes Bishopthorpe a significant area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,332 (2021 estimate). It sits within the City of York district.
Property prices in Bishopthorpe show an average sale price of £312,714, 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 Bishopthorpe a particularly low-crime area.
Bishopthorpe has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bishopthorpe, Middlethorpe. 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 Bishopthorpe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Naburn Marsh SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bishopthorpe planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://bishopthorpe.net/bishnet/. 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 Bishopthorpe
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Bishopthorpe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bishopthorpe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Bishopthorpe slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bishopthorpe were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.