Downholme, North Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Downholme, North Yorkshire.

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

About Downholme

Downholme is a quaint village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, located about 4 miles west of Richmond and 16 miles from Northallerton, near the picturesque Yorkshire Dales. With a small population of around 50, as estimated by North Yorkshire County Council in 2015, Downholme offers a unique rural setting for potential planning applications, particularly for those interested in development within close-knit communities.

Population: 43 (2021)

District: Richmondshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £960,080 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Yorkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Richmond and Northallerton
LSOA: Richmondshire 005D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Downholme.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Downholme based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Downholme in North Yorkshire

Property prices in Downholme show an average sale price of £960,080, 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 Downholme a particularly low-crime area.

Downholme has one conservation area within its boundaries: Downholme. 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 Downholme includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lower Swaledale Woods and Grasslands SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.

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

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