Bolton Abbey, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bolton Abbey, North Yorkshire.
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Planning applications in Bolton Abbey are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bolton Abbey
Bolton Abbey Estate, located in Wharfedale, North Yorkshire, is named after the historic Bolton Priory, a 12th-century Augustinian monastery. The priory was dissolved in 1539 during King Henry VIII's Dissolution of the Monasteries and remains a significant landmark within the picturesque Yorkshire Dales, adjacent to the village of Bolton Abbey. This area is notable for its rich history and natural beauty, making it an important consideration for planning applications and developments in the region.
Population: 95 (2021)
District: Craven
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £317,399 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Skipton and Ripon
- LSOA: Craven 007C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bolton Abbey.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bolton Abbey.
- 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 Bolton Abbey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
38 planning applications found near Bolton Abbey.
- - Bolton Abbey Village Car Park Bolton Abbey Skipton BD23 6EX
Full planning permission for the installation of automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) equipment.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - The Beeches Cavendish Memorial To Bolton Bridge Bypass Bolton Abbey Skipton BD23 6EX
Works to trees in Bolton Abbey conservation area reduction of Apple T1 by 2-3m, Reduction of Cherry T2 by 3-4m, Reduction of Apple T3 by 2-3m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-01-13
View full details - - Tithe Barn, Bolton Abbey
full planning permission for temporary change of use from a wedding venue to mixed use of wedding venue and restaurant
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2020-07-15
View full details - - Tithe Barn, Bolton Abbey
full planning permission for removal of existing hardstanding car parking spaces and erection of timber storage sheds with slate roofing to match existing
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2019-07-11
View full details - - Land off B6160 between Bolton Abbey and Bolton Bridge
full planning permission for construction of new field access to land
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2018-09-14
View full details - - Tithe Barn, Bolton Abbey, Skipton
consent to display 2 No. non-illuminated signs
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2018-08-20
View full details - - Mitford Cottages, Bolton Abbey
full planning permission for change of use of agricultural land to residents' car park
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2018-04-11
View full details - - Devonshire Arms, Bolton Abbey
listed building consent for erection of three new one and two storey accommodation blocks to provide 14 suites, alterations to the eastern elevation of the east wing, creation of a new lobby to access
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2017-05-11
View full details - - The Devonshire Arms, Bolton Abbey
EIA screening opinion in respect of the erection of three new one and two storey accommodation blocks to provide 14 suites, alterations to eastern elevation of east wing, creation of a new new lobby t
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2017-05-11
View full details - - Devonshire Arms, Bolton Abbey
full planning permission for erection of three new one and two storey accommodation blocks to provide 14 suites, alterations to the eastern elevation of the east wing, creation of a new lobby to acces
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2017-05-11
View full details - - Tithe Barn, Bolton Abbey
full planning permission for refurbishment and change of use of Tithe Barn from agricultural storage (use class B8) to a wedding barn (use class D2), and demolition of existing ancillary structures wi
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2017-01-30
View full details - - Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel, Bolton Abbey
full planning permission for erection of two new accommodation blocks to provide 24 suites, demolition of the Herbert Royle suite, alterations to eastern elevation of east wing, new lobby to access re
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2016-02-11
View full details - - Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel, Bolton Abbey
listed building consent for the demolition of the Herbert Royle suite, alterations to eastern elevation of east wing and new lobby to access reception
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2016-02-11
View full details - - Tithe Barn, Bolton Abbey
EIA screening opinion for use of barn to provide a wedding venue (and possibly conference facility); provision of related car parking (c.80 spaces) and new single lane access to/from the B6160
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2015-07-06
View full details - - Appletree Cottage, 2 The Green, Bolton Abbey
listed building consent for erection of single storey extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2015-07-03
View full details - - Appletree Cottage, 2 The Green, Bolton Abbey
full planning permission for erection of single storey extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2015-07-03
View full details - - Devonshire Arms Hotel, Bolton Abbey
full planning permission for installation of biomass plant and creation of field access
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2015-01-16
View full details - - Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel, Bolton Abbey
full planning permission for erection of external timber bar and 3 no 4x4m parasols to rear of existing brasserie
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2014-03-14
View full details - - Lane House Farm, Beamsley
notification under part 6 of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) 1995 for erection of extension to agricultural building for storage
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2013-11-08
View full details - - The Devonshire Arms, Bolton Abbey
listed building consent to re-roof existing single storey L-shaped conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2012-08-09
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A brief summary of Bolton Abbey in North Yorkshire
Bolton Abbey Estate, located in Wharfedale, North Yorkshire, is named after the historic Bolton Priory, a 12th-century Augustinian monastery. The priory was dissolved in 1539 during King Henry VIII's Dissolution of the Monasteries and remains a significant landmark within the picturesque Yorkshire Dales, adjacent to the village of Bolton Abbey. This area is notable for its rich history and natural beauty, making it an important consideration for planning applications and developments in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 95 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Craven district.
Property prices in Bolton Abbey show an average sale price of £317,399, 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 Bolton Abbey a particularly low-crime area.
Bolton Abbey has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bolton Abbey, No data available for publication by HE. 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 Bolton Abbey includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI; 11 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Pennine Moors; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): North Pennine Moors; 1 National Parks: YORKSHIRE DALES. 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 Bolton Abbey
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Bolton Abbey. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bolton Abbey may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bolton Abbey were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (4), outline applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
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