How long do planning decisions take near Clapham?

The average planning decision time near Clapham is 49 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Clapham?

The most common type of planning application near Clapham is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Clapham?

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Clapham, North Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Clapham, North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire · England · settlement

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

About Clapham

Clapham is a picturesque village located within the civil parish of Clapham cum Newby in North Yorkshire, England. Nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, it is situated 6 miles north-west of Settle and is easily accessible via the A65 road, making it an attractive area for planning applications related to rural development and tourism.

District: Clapham cum Newby

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £226,034 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Lancaster
Parliamentary constituency: Morecambe and Lunesdale
LSOA: Lancaster 005A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Clapham.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Clapham.

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 Clapham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Clapham.

- Barn House, Riverside, Clapham, Lancaster, LA2 8DS
Householder planning permission for the erection of an accessible garden structure to be utilised as a home office within the current private garden, with a ramped access from the existing house via t
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2026-01-30
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- Bishopswood, Church Avenue, Clapham, Lancaster, LA2 8EA
Householder planning permission for replacement windows and doors
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-11-18
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- Ingleborough Estate Woodlands, Clapham Drive, Clapham, Lancaster, LA2 8DU
Full planning permission to open the private lake embankment to visitors to Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail by providing a limestone gravel surface and safety fencing
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2023-03-29
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A brief summary of Clapham in North Yorkshire

Property prices in Clapham show an average sale price of £226,034, 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 Clapham a particularly low-crime area.

Clapham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Clapham, No data available for publication by HE. 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 Clapham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ingleborough SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Forest Of Bowland; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Ingleborough Complex; 1 National Parks: YORKSHIRE DALES. 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 Clapham

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Clapham. The average decision time was 49 days.

The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Clapham were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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