Bishopthorpe, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bishopthorpe, North Yorkshire.
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Planning applications in Bishopthorpe are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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Area Information
- Admin district: York
- Parliamentary constituency: York Outer
- LSOA: York 024B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
13 planning applications found near Bishopthorpe.
- - St Andrews Church Church Lane Bishopthorpe York YO23 2QG
Crown lift 1no. Sweet Chestnut, 1no. Norway Maple, and 1no. Sycamore to 3m above ground level; Reduce lateral canopy of 1no. Beech tending toward church hall by 2 - 2.5m; Reduce crown of 1no. False Ac
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: York | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - 26/01112/TCA - St Andrews Church Church Lane Bishopthorpe York YO23 2QG
Crown lift 1no. Sweet Chestnut, 1no. Norway Maple, and 1no. Sycamore to 3m above ground level; Reduce lateral canopy of 1no. Beech tending toward church hall by 2 - 2.5m; Reduce crown of 1no. False Ac
Status: Undecided | Council: York | Date: 2026-06-16 - 26/00973/FUL - 14 Garbett Way Bishopthorpe York YO23 2SF
Single storey rear extension, porch to front and enlargement of rear dormer
Status: Undecided | Council: York | Date: 2026-05-29 - - 3 The Courtyard Bishopthorpe York YO23 2RD
Non material amendment to permitted application 26/00453/FUL for alterations to front porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: York | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - 26/00915/NONMAT - 3 The Courtyard Bishopthorpe York YO23 2RD
Non material amendment to permitted application 26/00453/FUL for alterations to front porch
Status: Undecided | Council: York | Date: 2026-05-18 - - Moor Lane Construction Unit 1 Moor Lane Bishopthorpe York
Conditions 5, 8 and 14 of 24/00911/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: York | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 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 - - Wall Of Sound Ltd 32 Sim Balk Lane Bishopthorpe York YO23 2QQ
Display of 1no. externally illuminated fascia sign and 1no. non-illuminated sign board.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: York | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - 3 Acaster Lane Bishopthorpe York YO23 2SA
Draw back one limb from 1no. Lime tree up to 2 metres away from neighbouring property - protected by Tree Preservation Order no. 7/1980
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: York | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - 1 Ferry Lane Bishopthorpe York YO23 2SB
2.4m crown reduction and deadwood removal from 1no. Horse Chestnut - tree in a conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: York | Date: 2024-10-28
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.
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, 16 planning applications were submitted near Bishopthorpe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 59 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 discharge of conditions (4), tree works (3), amendments (2).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 11 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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