How long do planning decisions take near Borrowby (YO7)?

The average planning decision time near Borrowby (YO7) is 50 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 Borrowby (YO7)?

The planning approval rate near Borrowby (YO7) is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Borrowby (YO7)?

The most common type of planning application near Borrowby (YO7) is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Borrowby (YO7)?

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Borrowby (YO7), North Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Borrowby (YO7), North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Borrowby (YO7) are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

Population: 384 (2021) · Area: 640.5 km²

District: Hambleton

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £314,561 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Yorkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Thirsk and Malton
LSOA: Hambleton 009C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Borrowby (YO7).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Borrowby (YO7).

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 Borrowby (YO7) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Borrowby (YO7).

- High View Back Lane Borrowby Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 4QQ
Application for works to fell a tree in a conservation area. Bay Tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-03-12
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- Risebrough House Borrowby Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 4QQ
Proposed Upgrades to Outbuildings, Riseborough House, Borrowby
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-01-26
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- Land Off Back Lane Borrowby North Yorkshire
Prior notification for the construction of an agricultural building for storage of hay, straw and feed size 18m x 12m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-12-17
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- High View Back Lane Borrowby Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 4QQ
Repairs and alterations to outbuilding. Replacement of roof. Installation of new guttering with rain water collection. Replacement of existing window. Creation of new open sided area by removal of doo
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-07-15
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- Rye House Borrowby Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 4QL
Application for Listed Building Consent to replace conservatory, create lean to extension, internal alterations,convert stable to annexe and repair of outbuildings.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2024-10-31
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A brief summary of Borrowby (YO7) in North Yorkshire

Borrowby (YO7) is a settlement located in North Yorkshire, England. The settlement has a population of approximately 384 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Hambleton district.

Borrowby (YO7) covers an area of approximately 640.5 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Borrowby (YO7) show an average sale price of £314,561, 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 Borrowby (YO7) a particularly low-crime area.

Borrowby (YO7) has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Borrowby, Knayton. 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 Borrowby (YO7) includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Borrowby (YO7) 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 Borrowby (YO7)

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Borrowby (YO7). Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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 Borrowby (YO7).

The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Borrowby (YO7) were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 4 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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