How long do planning decisions take near Exelby?

The average planning decision time near Exelby is 16 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Exelby?

The planning approval rate near Exelby is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Exelby?

The most common type of planning application near Exelby is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Exelby?

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Exelby, North Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Exelby, North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire · England · settlement

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About Exelby

Exelby is a quaint village located in North Yorkshire, England, just 2 miles southeast of Bedale and half a mile west of the A1(M) motorway. Part of the civil parish of Exelby, Leeming and Londonderry, it boasts a close-knit community with a population of 2,788 across the parish, while Exelby itself comprises around 80 homes. The village's name, rooted in Old Danish or Old Norse, translates to "Eskil's farm" or "Eskil's settlement," reflecting its historical significance.

Population: 2,005 (2021) · Area: 1338.4 km²

District: Hambleton

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £319,867 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Yorkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Richmond and Northallerton
LSOA: Richmondshire 006E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Exelby.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Exelby based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Exelby.

- Lamb Hill Exelby Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 2HQ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Landscaping and BNG) for previously approved application ZB24/00343/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2024-05-16
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A brief summary of Exelby in North Yorkshire

Exelby covers an area of approximately 1338.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Exelby show an average sale price of £319,867, 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 Exelby a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Exelby

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Exelby. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 16 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Exelby may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 16 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Exelby were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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