Danby, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Danby, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Danby
Danby is a village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, with a population of 1,411 as recorded in the 2011 census, showing a decline from 1,515 in 2001. This picturesque area is notable for its historical significance and natural beauty, making it an important consideration for planning applications in the region.
Population: 1,252 (2021)
District: Scarborough
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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 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Danby.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Danby.
- 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 Danby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Danby.
- - 2 Ainthorpe Court, Easton Lane, Ainthorpe
removal of window and insertion of French doors
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Hollin Top Farm, Danby
verification check of condition 3, 4 and 8 of planning approval NYM/2025/0077
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - 11 Dale End, Danby
construction of replacement single storey wraparound extension (part retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - west of Congrave Farm, 40 Ainthorpe Lane, Danby
improvements to field access including laying a tarmac surface
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - Hollin Top Farm, Danby
erection of agricultural building for storage and livestock housing purposes
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2025-02-03
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A brief summary of Danby in North Yorkshire
Danby is a village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, with a population of 1,411 as recorded in the 2011 census, showing a decline from 1,515 in 2001. This picturesque area is notable for its historical significance and natural beauty, making it an important consideration for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,252 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Scarborough district.
Property prices in Danby 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 Danby a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Danby includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): North York Moors SSSI; 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, Danby 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 Danby
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Danby. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 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 Danby.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Danby slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Danby were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 71% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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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.