Embsay, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Embsay, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Embsay
Embsay is a charming village located in North Yorkshire, England, and is part of the civil parish of Embsay with Eastby, which includes the nearby hamlet of Eastby. According to the 2011 census, the combined population of the parish stands at 1,871, making it a close-knit community ripe for various planning opportunities.
Population: 1,758
District: Embsay with Eastby
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £318,592 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Skipton and Ripon
- LSOA: Craven 009D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Embsay.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Embsay.
- 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 Embsay based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
391 planning applications found near Embsay.
- - 25, Brackenley Drive, Embsay, Skipton, BD23 6QN
Householder planning permission for erection of single storey lean-to rear extension to create larger kitchen dining room
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 14, Rockville Drive, Embsay, Skipton, BD23 6NS
Non material amendment to planning permission C/26/789A in respect of changes to the approved plans, to remove the first floor extension on the north elevation, which negates the need for demolition a
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 25, Brackenley Drive, Embsay, Skipton, BD23 6QN
Lawful Development Certificate (for a proposed use or development) in respect of erection of 4m x 4m rear ground floor kitchen extension over 2m from boundary
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 39, Millholme Rise, Embsay, Skipton, BD23 6NU
Householder planning permission for erection of two storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Land adjacent to 34 Brackenley Lane, Embsay, Skipton, BD23 6NP
Full planning permission for construction of a detached dwelling (self-build) and new access; installation of an air source heat pump to north elevation and solar panels to south facing roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 29 East Lane Embsay Skipton BD23 6QX
Works to trees the subject to a Tree Preservation Order: Pollard 2no. Ash trees (T115, T116 of TPO No. 2 (1971))
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-11-05
View full details - - 9, Sawley Close, Embsay, Skipton, BD23 6QY
Householder planning permission to raise the roof height of existing attached single storey garage to accommodate additional 1st floor habitable space, with the addition of two dormer windows to front
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 28 West Lane Embsay Skipton BD23 6RL
Householder permission for 2 storey side extension projecting to a gable front and rear with single storey rear living room extension. Ground floor lean-to extension to front elevation.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-10-09
View full details - - 21, Dales Avenue, Embsay, Skipton, BD23 6PE
Householder planning permission for erection of single storey side extension to provide bedroom and wet room facility, conversion of existing garage to form garden room, raised rear external terrace a
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - Rowans Main Street Embsay Skipton BD23 6RE
Erection of single storey gable extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-08-20
View full details - - 26 Elm Tree Square Embsay North Yorkshire BD23 6RA
Works to trees the subject of a tree preservation area T1- Sycamore - 5 metre crown lift
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - Embsay Railway Station East Lane Embsay Skipton BD23 6QX
Full planning permission for change of use of land (retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-07-08
View full details - - Cravenwood Embsay Skipton BD23 6PH
Full planning permission for partial change of use dwellinghouse to form 2.no holiday lets (retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-06-02
View full details - - 26 Elm Tree Square Embsay North Yorkshire BD23 6RA
Works to trees in Embsay conservation area 5M crown lift and 20% crown reduction of (T1) Sycamore
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - Sawley Croft, Brackenley Lane, Embsay, BD23 6NW
Householder planning permission for extensions and alterations to existing bungalow and to extend upwards via provision of new first floor to include dormer windows and erection of detached storage bu
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - 5, Rockville Drive, Embsay, Skipton, BD23 6NR
Section 73 application to vary Condition 2 (drawings/documents) of C/26/713A (Householder planning permission for demolition of existing single storey flat roof rear extension, erection of proposed do
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-03-18
View full details - - 22 West Lane Embsay Skipton BD23 6RL
House holder permission for the construction of a double garage with room above
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-02-07
View full details - - 3 Skipton Road Embsay Skipton BD23 6QT
Works to trees the subject of a Tree Preservation Order (TPO No. 2 (1971) Embsay-with-Eastby): T1 Hornbeam and T3 Sycamore - Remove close to ground level and treat stumps with herbicide to inhibit reg
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - 3 Skipton Road Embsay Skipton BD23 6QT
Works to trees the subject of a Tree Preservation Order (TPO No. 2 (1971) Embsay-with-Eastby): T1 Hornbeam and T3 Sycamore - Remove close to ground level and treat stumps with herbicide to inhibit reg
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - 22 West Lane Embsay Skipton BD23 6RL
House holder permission for the construction of a double garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-02-04
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A brief summary of Embsay in North Yorkshire
Embsay is a charming village located in North Yorkshire, England, and is part of the civil parish of Embsay with Eastby, which includes the nearby hamlet of Eastby. According to the 2011 census, the combined population of the parish stands at 1,871, making it a close-knit community ripe for various planning opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,758. It sits within the Embsay with Eastby district.
Property prices in Embsay show an average sale price of £318,592, 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 Embsay a particularly low-crime area.
Embsay has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Embsay, 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 Embsay includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Pennine Moors; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): North Pennine Moors; 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 Embsay
In the last 24 months, 72 planning applications were submitted near Embsay. Of these, 62% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 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 Embsay.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Embsay slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Embsay were full planning applications (38), discharge of conditions (15), tree works (11). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 19 medium-scale applications, 53 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 16 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 46 applications
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