How long do planning decisions take near Ferrensby?

The average planning decision time near Ferrensby is 69 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 Ferrensby?

The planning approval rate near Ferrensby is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ferrensby?

The most common type of planning application near Ferrensby is outline applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ferrensby?

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Ferrensby, North Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ferrensby, North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire · England · settlement

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

About Ferrensby

Ferrensby is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, with a population of 187 as recorded in the 2011 census. Situated approximately 3 miles northeast of Knaresborough and conveniently close to the A1(M) motorway, it offers easy access to regional amenities. The village features local attractions such as a balloon centre and a maze, making it an appealing area for potential development and planning applications.

Population: 166 (2021)

District: Harrogate

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £331,385 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Yorkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Harrogate and Knaresborough
LSOA: Harrogate 007D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ferrensby.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Ferrensby based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Ferrensby.

26/03359/CLOPUD - Low Hall Copgrove Lane Farnham North Yorkshire HG5 9JF
Changes to Windows and Other Alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-23
26/02316/FUL - Providence Farm Harrogate Road Ferrensby North Yorkshire HG5 0QB
Conversion and alteration of 2no. former barns to form 1no. dwelling with annex.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-05-26
- Land To The West Of Harrogate Road Ferrensby North Yorkshire HG5 9JG
Permission in principle for residential development of up to 5 self/custom build dwellings and a Local Area for Play (LAP)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-03-25
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- Providence Farm Harrogate Road Ferrensby Knaresborough North Yorkshire HG5 0QB
Prior notification for the conversion and alterations to existing barn (Building 1) at Providence Farm, to form 1no. dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2023-09-06
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- 4 Slingsby Close Ferrensby Knaresborough North Yorkshire HG5 0TW
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2023-08-08
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A brief summary of Ferrensby in North Yorkshire

Property prices in Ferrensby show an average sale price of £331,385, 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 Ferrensby a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Ferrensby

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Ferrensby. Of these, 50% 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 Ferrensby.

At 69 days on average, decisions near Ferrensby slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Ferrensby were outline applications (4), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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