How long do planning decisions take near Blubberhouses?

The average planning decision time near Blubberhouses is 45 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 Blubberhouses?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Blubberhouses?

The most common type of planning application near Blubberhouses is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Blubberhouses?

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Blubberhouses, North Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Blubberhouses, North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Blubberhouses are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Blubberhouses

Blubberhouses is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the picturesque Washburn Valley of North Yorkshire, with an estimated population of just 40 as of 2015. Nestled within the Nidderdale National Landscape and adjacent to the Yorkshire Dales National Park, it is conveniently located along the A59 road, which connects Harrogate and Skipton. The area is also notable for its proximity to a Roman road and the Fewston Reservoir, making it an interesting site for planning applications related to rural development and conservation.

Population: 32 (2021)

District: Harrogate

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £357,676 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Leeds
Parliamentary constituency: Leeds North West
LSOA: Leeds 004B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Blubberhouses.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Blubberhouses based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Blubberhouses.

- Scaife Hall Farm Skaife Hall Farm Blubberhouses North Yorkshire LS21 2PL
Prior notification of the demolition of an agricultural barn.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-12-23
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- Cricket Ground Hardisty Hill To Kex Gill Road Blubberhouses North Yorkshire LS21 2NX
Felling of 2 No. Ash (T690 and T691) of Tree Preservartion Order 44/2008
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-12-02
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- The Manor House Blubberhouses Otley North Yorkshire LS21 2NU
Erection of side extension to existing garage, installation of solar panels, formation of new hardstanding and repositioning of boundary wall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2024-12-02
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A brief summary of Blubberhouses in North Yorkshire

Property prices in Blubberhouses show an average sale price of £357,676, 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 Blubberhouses a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Blubberhouses includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Nidderdale; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Pennine Moors; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): North Pennine Moors. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Blubberhouses

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Blubberhouses. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

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

The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Blubberhouses were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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