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About Cattal

Cattal is a charming village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, situated approximately 6 miles east of Knaresborough and 12 miles west of York, along the scenic River Nidd. Despite its small size, Cattal benefits from a railway station on the Harrogate line, offering an hourly service to York and Leeds, making it an attractive location for planning applications related to residential and commercial development. The settlement has a population of approximately 119 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Harrogate district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Cattal area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Cattal a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Cattal has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cattal 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Cattal, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.