Castleton, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Castleton, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Castleton
Castleton is a picturesque village located on the River Esk in the North York Moors, within the civil parish of Danby, North Yorkshire. Situated 7.1 miles southeast of Guisborough, the village is notable for the remnants of a medieval castle on Castle Hill, believed to have been abandoned in favour of the nearby Danby Castle. This charming area offers potential for planning applications that enhance its historical and natural appeal.
District: Danby
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £266,448 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Scarborough and Whitby
- LSOA: Scarborough 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Castleton.
- 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 Castleton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Castleton.
- 821036 - 19-20 SUNNYSIDE CASTLE CLOSE CASTLETON WHITBY YO21 2ER
Sycamore x 5 - crown lift up to 5m to allow more light in to garden; reduce overhanging branches by up to 2m, to appropriate growth points, where necessary following crown lift.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - rear of 27 High Street, Castleton
construction of replacement building for domestic garaging and storage purposes
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Former Central Garage, High Street, Castleton
demolition of barn and erection of substation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - Ellerstang 33 Church Street Castleton Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 2EJ
Trees in Conservation Area - Fell 2 ash trees badly affected by ash dieback to leave stumps up to 2m in height
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2025-07-27
View full details - - Former Central Garage, High Street, Castleton
installation of 7 no. pole mounted and 5 no. building mounted CCTV cameras to approved petrol filling station
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - land south east of Park Nook Farm, Langburns Bank, Castleton
demolition of existing storage building and construction of workshop building with parking provision to support tree surgery business together with landscaping
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - April Cottage, High Street, Castleton
Listed Building consent for installation of light fitting above front door
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - Park Nook Farm, Langburns Bank, Castleton
construction of single storey extension to dwelling, conversion of outbuildings to provide additional living accommodation, and change of the occupancy from agricultural workers dwelling to local occu
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Castleton in North Yorkshire
Castleton is a picturesque village located on the River Esk in the North York Moors, within the civil parish of Danby, North Yorkshire. Situated 7.1 miles southeast of Guisborough, the village is notable for the remnants of a medieval castle on Castle Hill, believed to have been abandoned in favour of the nearby Danby Castle. This charming area offers potential for planning applications that enhance its historical and natural appeal. It sits within the Danby district.
Property prices in Castleton show an average sale price of £266,448, 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 Castleton a particularly low-crime area.
Castleton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Castleton. 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 Castleton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): North York Moors SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North York Moors; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): North York Moors; 1 National Parks: NORTH YORK MOORS. 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, Castleton 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 Castleton
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Castleton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Castleton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 79 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Castleton were full planning applications (5), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.