Brafferton, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Brafferton, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Brafferton are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Brafferton
Brafferton is a village located in North Yorkshire, England, now part of the parish of Brafferton and Helperby. The population grew from 257 in 2001 to 311 by the 2011 Census. As of April 1, 2019, Brafferton was merged with Helperby, expanding its administrative boundaries and community resources, which may influence local planning applications and developments in the area.
Population: 311 (2011) · Area: 971.1 km²
District: Brafferton and Helperby
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Wetherby and Easingwold
- LSOA: Hambleton 010A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Brafferton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brafferton.
- 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 Brafferton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
275 planning applications found near Brafferton.
- - 8 St Peters Close Brafferton York North Yorkshire YO61 2NP
Application for the installation of 16 solar panels on rear roof, 6 solar panels to front of roof of property, battery and backup gateway. Construct pergola and shed/sunroom to rear of property. (prop
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - Church Gate House Brafferton York North Yorkshire YO61 2NZ
Application to reduce Laurel tree by 8ft in a conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 2 Pritchett Drive Brafferton York North Yorkshire YO61 2AD
Application for the construction of a conservatory to the rear of the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Alveley 3 Birchwood Gardens Brafferton York North Yorkshire YO61 2QN
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area - Cherry Blossom tree routine pruning, crown reduction down to 8 metres and thinning out
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Laurel Farm Brafferton York North Yorkshire YO61 2NZ
Listed Building Consent for Replacement of existing building for the use as a Gym and a garage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Laurel Farm Brafferton York North Yorkshire YO61 2NZ
Application for replacement of existing outbuilding for use as a gym and garages.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - St Peter's Brafferton Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School School Terrace Brafferton York North Yorkshire YO61 2PA
Application for the installation of an external air source heat pump and associated enclosure
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 10 High Farm Cottages Raskelf Road Helperby York North Yorkshire YO61 2PG
Application for the construction of a rear infill extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-11-27
View full details - - 2 Chestnut Row Raskelf Road Brafferton York North Yorkshire YO61 2PE
Application for the formation of off-street parking and retrospective application for the construction of a dropped curb.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Church Gate House Brafferton York North Yorkshire YO61 2NZ
Works to trees in a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-04-07
View full details - - The Stables Potter House Raskelf Road Brafferton York North Yorkshire YO61 2PQ
Retrospective change of use from holiday let to domestic annexe
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - St Peter's Brafferton Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School School Terrace Brafferton York North Yorkshire YO61 2PA
External air source heat pump and enclosure and replacement of windows and doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-03-18
View full details - - 10 High Farm Cottages Raskelf Road Helperby York North Yorkshire YO61 2PG
Two Storey Side Extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-02-27
View full details - - St Peter's Brafferton Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School School Terrace Brafferton York North Yorkshire YO61 2PA
Application for works to five trees in a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-01-27
View full details - - Land Off Broad Ford Drive Brafferton North Yorkshire
Construction of 27 dwellings including associated infrastructure, open space and landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - The Cottage 6 Bridge Street Brafferton York North Yorkshire YO61 2NX
Construction of a single storey extension to rear. Replacement of existing pitched roofs over kitchen and conservatory with a new single 'double pitched' roof. Changes to fenestration. External Landsc
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-01-07
View full details - - Wesley House Bridge Street Helperby York North Yorkshire YO61 2NU
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - fell plum tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-01-06
View full details - - Old Manor House Boroughbridge Road Brafferton York North Yorkshire YO61 2PB
Application to demolish existing conservatory and replace with a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2024-12-13
View full details - - Endrick House 5 The Orchards Brafferton York North Yorkshire YO61 2NR
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2024-11-28
View full details - - 10 High Farm Cottages Raskelf Road Helperby York North Yorkshire YO61 2PG
Proposed single storey rear extension and porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2024-10-30
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A brief summary of Brafferton in North Yorkshire
Brafferton is a village located in North Yorkshire, England, now part of the parish of Brafferton and Helperby. The population grew from 257 in 2001 to 311 by the 2011 Census. As of April 1, 2019, Brafferton was merged with Helperby, expanding its administrative boundaries and community resources, which may influence local planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 311 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Brafferton and Helperby district.
Brafferton covers an area of approximately 971.1 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Brafferton a particularly low-crime area.
Brafferton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Brafferton and Helperby. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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, Brafferton 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 Brafferton
In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Brafferton. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Brafferton.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Brafferton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Brafferton were full planning applications (19), tree works (15), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 5 medium-scale applications, 34 smaller schemes were submitted.
14 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 9 were dismissed (31% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 34 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 3 applications
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