Bolton-on-Swale, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bolton-on-Swale, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bolton-on-Swale 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-on-Swale
Bolton-on-Swale is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, with a population of approximately 70 residents as estimated by North Yorkshire County Council in 2015. Its small size and rural character may influence planning applications, making it an area of interest for those looking to develop or invest in local projects.
Population: 67 (2021)
District: Richmondshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £616,457 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Richmond and Northallerton
- LSOA: Richmondshire 001E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bolton-on-Swale.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bolton-on-Swale.
- 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-on-Swale based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Bolton-on-Swale.
- - 1 East View Bolton On Swale Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 6AQ
Full planning permission for replacement of timber windows for UPVC heritage windows x7 windows along front elevation only
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Village Farm Bolton On Swale Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 6AQ
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed formation of an agricultural slurry lagoon
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Land East Of Old Waste Water Treatment Works Bolton Road Scorton North Yorkshire DL10 6TE
Outline application for erection of up to two self-build dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Land East Of Old Waste Water Treatment Works Bolton Road Scorton North Yorkshire DL10 6TE
Outline application for erection of 4no. self-build dwellings
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - Field View Bolton Road Scorton Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 6AG
Full planning permission for attached double garage on east elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - Bolton Old Hall Bolton On Swale Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 6AQ
Full application for the conversion of a detached storage building into Low Key Tourist Accommodation (Flood Resilience Measures statement for the outbuilding at Bolton Old Hall added 12 Feb 2025) (Ad
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2024-09-04
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A brief summary of Bolton-on-Swale in North Yorkshire
Bolton-on-Swale is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, with a population of approximately 70 residents as estimated by North Yorkshire County Council in 2015. Its small size and rural character may influence planning applications, making it an area of interest for those looking to develop or invest in local projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 67 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Richmondshire district.
Property prices in Bolton-on-Swale show an average sale price of £616,457, 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-on-Swale a particularly low-crime area.
Bolton-on-Swale has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bolton on Swale, Scorton. 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-on-Swale includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Swale Lakes 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, Bolton-on-Swale 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.
Planning Activity in Bolton-on-Swale
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Bolton-on-Swale. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 214 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Bolton-on-Swale.
With an average of 214 days, decisions near Bolton-on-Swale take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 8-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Bolton-on-Swale were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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