Burton Leonard, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burton Leonard, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Burton Leonard
Burton Leonard is a civil parish and village located in North Yorkshire, England, approximately 7 miles south of Ripon. The population has seen fluctuations over the years, with 690 residents recorded in the 2011 Census, down to an estimated 670 in 2015. This small community presents opportunities for planning applications within a tranquil rural setting, reflecting the area's evolving demographic.
Population: 694 (2021)
District: Harrogate
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £331,002 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Skipton and Ripon
- LSOA: Harrogate 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Burton Leonard.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burton Leonard.
- 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 Burton Leonard based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Burton Leonard.
- - Cobweb Cottage Scarah Lane Burton Leonard North Yorkshire HG3 3RS
Fell 2 no. Holly trees (T2 and T6), fell 1 no. Cherry tree (T3) , fell 1 no. Conifer tree (T5), coppice to approximately 15 cm 1 no. Viburnum tree (T1), crown reduction to 1 no. Apple tree (T4) by 1.5
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 2 Burnett Close Burton Leonard North Yorkshire HG3 3TX
Fell 1 No Eucalyptus (T1) in Burton Leonard Conservation area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Kayes Farm Copgrove Road Burton Leonard North Yorkshire HG3 3SJ
Erection of 1no. Bungalow to replace existing Annex. Erection of single storey extension to existing cottage and erection of boundary wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Church Lane Burton Leonard North Yorkshire HG3 3SD
Crown reduction (by 3m) on east side of 1no. Beech (T1) and crown reduction of 1no. Sycamore (by 2m) on east side (T2) and removal of low over extending branch on east side of Tree Preservation Order
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Top-o-the-hill Station Lane Burton Leonard North Yorkshire HG3 3RU
Approval of details required under condition 6 (Construction Management Plan) of planning permission HGTZC25/01123/FUL - Removal of existing sun room, two storey curved bay to front elevation and two
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - The Lilacs Copgrove Road Burton Leonard Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 3SJ
Change of use of Offices (Class E) to Single Dwelling (Class C3). Works to include minor external alterations, erection of a single storey detached double garage and installation of boundary wall and
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - The Lilacs Copgrove Road Burton Leonard Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 3SJ
Change of use of Offices (Class E) to Single Dwelling (Class C3). Works to include minor external alterations, erection of a single storey detached double garage and installation of boundary wall and
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - Orchard Cottage Station Lane Burton Leonard Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 3RW
Erection of a part two-storey, part single-storey extension to the south elevation and a part single-storey, part first-floor extension to the north elevation. Internal alterations, creation of an ext
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Norcroft 2 Peter Lane Burton Leonard Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 3RZ
Erection of single storey side / rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2024-12-02
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Church Lane Burton Leonard Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 3SD
1no. Walnut Tree - top crown reduction by 30%, within Burton Leonard Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2024-01-08
View full details - - 2 Pinfold High Peter Lane Burton Leonard Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 3RZ
Demolition of existing garage, side extensions to be replaced with 2 no. side extensions. Installation of 16 solar panels to the south east elevation main roof and air source heat pump to the south we
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2023-10-03
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A brief summary of Burton Leonard in North Yorkshire
Burton Leonard is a civil parish and village located in North Yorkshire, England, approximately 7 miles south of Ripon. The population has seen fluctuations over the years, with 690 residents recorded in the 2011 Census, down to an estimated 670 in 2015. This small community presents opportunities for planning applications within a tranquil rural setting, reflecting the area's evolving demographic. The settlement has a population of approximately 694 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Harrogate district.
Property prices in Burton Leonard show an average sale price of £331,002, 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 Burton Leonard a particularly low-crime area.
Burton Leonard has one conservation area within its boundaries: Burton Leonard. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Burton Leonard includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Burton Leonard Lime Quarry SSSI. 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 Burton Leonard
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Burton Leonard. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Burton Leonard may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Burton Leonard were full planning applications (5), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
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