Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire.
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Planning applications in Boroughbridge are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Boroughbridge
Boroughbridge is a historic town and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, approximately 16 miles north-west of York. Once situated along the main A1 road connecting London to Edinburgh, the town now benefits from a bypass, while still maintaining its charm beside the River Ure. This strategic location makes it an area of interest for planning applications, particularly in relation to infrastructure and development.
Population: 3,883 (2021)
District: Harrogate
Website: http://www.boroughbridge.org.uk
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Wetherby and Easingwold
- LSOA: Harrogate 005D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Boroughbridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Boroughbridge.
- 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 Boroughbridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
371 planning applications found near Boroughbridge.
- 26/03344/TCON - Peggy Beck Florence Court Boroughbridge North Yorkshire YO51 9NU
Fell 1 no Cherry Tree (T1) Within Boroughbridge conservation area.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-23 - - The Stoneyard 12 Fishergate Boroughbridge North Yorkshire YO51 9AL
Crown lift (by 2m) of 1 No. Sycamore (T1 on submitted plan) of Tree Preservation Order No. R39/2026 (HAR)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - 26/02893/TPO - The Stoneyard 12 Fishergate Boroughbridge North Yorkshire YO51 9AL
Crown lift (by 2m) of 1 No. Sycamore (T1 on submitted plan) of Tree Preservation Order No. R39/2026 (HAR)
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-08 - - 10 Mallard Walk Boroughbridge North Yorkshire YO51 9LQ
Fell 1 no Cypress Tree (T4 on location plan submitted with application) in Boroughbridge Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - 26/02864/TCON - 10 Mallard Walk Boroughbridge North Yorkshire YO51 9LQ
Fell 1 no Cypress Tree (T4 on location plan submitted with application) in Boroughbridge Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-05 - - 10 Mallard Walk Boroughbridge North Yorkshire YO51 9LQ
Fell 3 no. Cypress trees (T1, T2 and T3 on location plan submitted with application) in Boroughbridge Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - 26/02757/TCON - 10 Mallard Walk Boroughbridge North Yorkshire YO51 9LQ
Fell 3 no. Cypress trees (T1, T2 and T3 on location plan submitted with application) in Boroughbridge Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-01 - 26/02576/TCON - 43 High Street Boroughbridge North Yorkshire YO51 9AW
Fell 3 no Spruce (T1, T2 and T3) in Boroughbridge conservation area.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-05-28 - - 43 High Street Boroughbridge North Yorkshire YO51 9AW
Fell 3 no Spruce (T1, T2 and T3) in Boroughbridge conservation area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - Old Mill House Horsefair Boroughbridge North Yorkshire YO51 9HP
Lateral reduction of 1 no. Beech tree (T1) by 2 metres from property for clearance, within the Boroughbridge Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 6 Oak Close Boroughbridge North Yorkshire YO51 9FZ
Lateral reduction of 5 no. Sycamore trees G1 by 3 metres (over garden) of Tree Preservation Order 14/1991 G1.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 1 Chestnut Drive Boroughbridge North Yorkshire YO51 9FW
Trim new growth back on inside of the mixed hedge (from 5m to 3m) of Ash, Sycamore, Elder and Thorn (G1) subject to Tree Preservation Order 26/01425/TPO (see red line shown in attached photo)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 1 The Stoneyard 12 Fishergate Boroughbridge North Yorkshire YO51 9AL
Crown reduction of 5 metres and lateral reductions of 3 metres to the west aspect and 2 metres to remaining aspects to provide clearance from property, to 1 no. Sycamore tree in Boroughbridge Conserva
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Cherry Trees 22 Mallard Walk Boroughbridge North Yorkshire YO51 9LQ
Fell 3 no. Conifer trees (T1, T2 and T3 on submitted plan) In Boroughbridge Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Birch Cottage Horsefair Boroughbridge North Yorkshire YO51 9AA
Crown reduction (from 10m to 7.5m) of 1no. Beech (T1) to create clearance from phone line and neighbouring property in Boroughbridge Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - The Shrubberies Church Lane Boroughbridge North Yorkshire YO51 9BA
Crown reduction and removal of dead branches of 1 no Beech (T1) facilitating a clearance of 2 metres. Crown reduction, Crown lift and removal of dead branches of 1 no Beech (T2) facilitating a clearan
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - Southside Springfield Road Boroughbridge North Yorkshire YO51 9AZ
Proposed single dwelling on land adjacent to Southside.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 14 Fishergate Boroughbridge North Yorkshire YO51 9AL
Felling of 1 no. Sycamore (T1) within Tree Preservation Order 22/1998.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 5 St James Square York Road Boroughbridge North Yorkshire
Approval of details under Condition 3 (Finishes and Ironmongery schedule) of planning permission 25/03213/LB: Listed Building Consent for the Replacement of rear elevation window with external door, p
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2025-11-05
View full details - - Crown Hotel Bridge Street Boroughbridge North Yorkshire YO51 9LB
Fell 1 No Ash (T1). Lateral reduction (by 1.5m to lower to mid-canopy) of 4 No. Sycamore (T2, T3, T4 and T5) in Boroughbridge Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2025-10-15
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A brief summary of Boroughbridge in North Yorkshire
Boroughbridge is a historic town and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, approximately 16 miles north-west of York. Once situated along the main A1 road connecting London to Edinburgh, the town now benefits from a bypass, while still maintaining its charm beside the River Ure. This strategic location makes it an area of interest for planning applications, particularly in relation to infrastructure and development. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,883 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Harrogate district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Boroughbridge a particularly low-crime area.
Boroughbridge has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Aldborough, Boroughbridge. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Boroughbridge planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.boroughbridge.org.uk. 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 Boroughbridge
In the last 24 months, 94 planning applications were submitted near Boroughbridge. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 Boroughbridge.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Boroughbridge slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Boroughbridge were tree works (46), full planning applications (18), discharge of conditions (17). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 16 medium-scale applications, 72 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 52 applications
- Refused: 15 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 25 applications
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