Colton, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Colton, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Colton are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Colton
Colton is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, approximately seven miles south-west of York and near the town of Tadcaster. As of the 2011 census, Colton had a population of 212, making it a small but vibrant community, relevant for those exploring planning applications in the area.
Population: 164 (2021)
District: Selby
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £343,068 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Wetherby and Easingwold
- LSOA: Selby 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Colton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Colton.
- 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 Colton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
118 planning applications found near Colton.
- - Lady Flat Farm Lady Flat Lane Colton North Yorkshire LS24 8ES
Prior approval for the change of use of agricultural building to flexible commercial use
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Selby | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 2 Bottom Cottages Main Street Colton North Yorkshire LS24 8EP
Lawful development certificate for proposed demolition of existing single-storey rear/side extensions, making good exposed openings, erection of a two-storey rear extension to the rear of the existing
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Selby | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - Walnut Lodge Main Street Colton North Yorkshire LS24 8EP
Application for consent to crown lift canopy over access road (Old Lane Court) to 5.2m above ground level, lateral reduce western limbs to provide a minimum of a 2.4m clearance from the end elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Selby | Date: 2025-08-20
View full details - - 2 Bottom Cottages Main Street Colton North Yorkshire LS24 8EP
Demolition of existing single storey side/rear extension and erection of two storey end extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Selby | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - Land N453962 E443777 Braegate Lane Colton
Prior notification for general purpose agricultural shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Selby | Date: 2025-07-21
View full details - - Land N453962 E443777 Braegate Lane Colton
Prior notification for general purpose agricultural shed
Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: Selby | Date: 2025-06-06
View full details - - 1 Main Street Colton North Yorkshire LS24 8EP
Erection of two storey side/rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Selby | Date: 2025-03-04
View full details - - Land At Stonebridge Farm Main Street Colton North Yorkshire
Reserved Matters application for residential development (including appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) and the Discharge of Conditions of 05 (surface water & foul sewage), 06 (RPA), 08A (archa
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Selby | Date: 2024-09-27
View full details - - Lady Flat Farm Lady Flat Lane Colton North Yorkshire LS24 8ES
Conversion of existing buildings into two dwellings
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Selby | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - Camp Site At Home Farm Main Street Colton North Yorkshire LS24 8EP
Conversion of farm shop to short term holiday let accommodation and erection of extension to it serving as a toilet/shower block for the caravan site
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Selby | Date: 2024-07-15
View full details - - 2 Bottom Cottages Main Street Colton North Yorkshire LS24 8EP
Two storey rear and side extension and internal alterations
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Selby | Date: 2024-06-27
View full details - - 1 Main Street Colton North Yorkshire LS24 8EP
Pitched roof to replace flat roof to side of property and erection of single storey pitched roof rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Selby | Date: 2024-03-26
View full details - - 5 Old Lane Court Colton North Yorkshire LS24 8JQ
Erection of first floor extension to the rear elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Selby | Date: 2024-03-04
View full details - - Ye Olde Sun Inne Main Street Colton North Yorkshire LS24 8EP
Five day notice to fell 1No Willow tree and 1No Ash tree covered by TPO 2/2017 (part retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Selby | Date: 2024-02-08
View full details - - Bottom Cottages Main Street Colton Tadcaster North Yorkshire LS24 8EP
Demolition of the existing single storey side extension and rear conservatory and erection of a two storey side extension and two storey and single storey rear extensions including first floor balcony
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Selby | Date: 2023-06-07
View full details - - Land At Stonebridge Farm Main Street Colton Tadcaster North Yorkshire
Outline application for residential development including access (all other matters reserved)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Selby | Date: 2023-01-03
View full details - - Lady Flat Farm Lady Flat Lane Colton Tadcaster North Yorkshire LS24 8ES
Prior notification for the change of use of agricultural building to 3 dwelling (Use Class C3) and associated operational development
Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: Selby | Date: 2022-11-10
View full details - - Lady Flat Farm Lady Flat Lane Colton Tadcaster North Yorkshire LS24 8ES
Prior notification for the change of use of agricultural building to 3 dwelling (Use Class C3) and associated operational development
Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: Selby | Date: 2022-07-25
View full details - - The Barn Manor Farm Court Colton Tadcaster North Yorkshire LS24 8BF
Conversion of carport/garage to habitable space
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Selby | Date: 2022-04-28
View full details - - Ye Olde Sun Inne Main Street Colton Tadcaster North Yorkshire LS24 8EP
Erection of 1 No dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Selby | Date: 2022-04-06
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A brief summary of Colton in North Yorkshire
Colton is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, approximately seven miles south-west of York and near the town of Tadcaster. As of the 2011 census, Colton had a population of 212, making it a small but vibrant community, relevant for those exploring planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 164 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Selby district.
Property prices in Colton show an average sale price of £343,068, 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 Colton a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Colton includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Colton
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Colton. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 156 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Colton.
With an average of 156 days, decisions near Colton take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 6-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Colton were full planning applications (5), other applications (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 42% 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, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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