Drax, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
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Discharge of condition 02 (materials) of approval ZG2024/0331/S73 Section 73 application to vary condition 02 (approved plans) of approval 2018/0057/FULM The proposed erection of an extension to a nursing home and the proposed erection of a detached building to the nursing home granted on 29 June 2018
Change of use to a dwelling, and erection of a two storey rear extension
Discharge of conditions 31 (CPP), 32 (CMS), 33 (trees) and 34 (landscaping) of approval 2022/0711/EIA Hybrid Planning Application comprising two parts: (Part 1) Outline planning application (all matters reserved) for the construction of a converter station at Drax, Selby; (Part 2) full planning application for the installation of high voltage direct current (HVDC) underground cables from the River Ouse to the converter station and high voltage alternating current (HVAC) underground cables from the converter station to the existing Drax Substation as well as all associated temporary works including compounds, accesses and bellmouths as part of the construction of Scotland-England Green Link 2 (SEGL2), a two gigawatt (GW) reinforcement of the electricity transmission system between Peterhead, Scotland and Drax, England. [Installation of underground HVDC cables from Mean Low Water Springs (MLWS) at Fraisthorpe, East Riding to the River Ouse and associated temporary works relating to land in an adjoining authority]
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Drax is a village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, approximately 6 miles (10 km) southeast of Selby. It is primarily recognized for housing the Drax power station, a significant facility in the region, making it a focal point for any planning applications related to energy and infrastructure developments in the area. The other has a population of approximately 515 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Selby district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Drax 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 (May 2026). This makes Drax a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Drax 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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