Finghall, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Finghall, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Finghall
Finghall, a village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, is situated in lower Wensleydale, south of the A684 road. Located approximately 6.2 miles west of Bedale and 5 miles east of Leyburn, this quaint village offers a unique setting for potential planning applications in the area.
Population: 166 (2021)
District: Richmondshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Thirsk and Malton
- LSOA: Hambleton 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Finghall.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Finghall.
- 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 Finghall based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Finghall.
- - Spruce Gill Farm Church Lane Finghall Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5NA
Full planning permission for conversion of existing agricultural building to 1 no. dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) including internal alterations, removal of lean-to extension, external openings, associa
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Southwick Farm Hargill Lane Finghall Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5NB
Application to determine if prior approval is required for conversion of an agricultural building to form Class B2 / B8 workshop
Status: Rejected | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - Casetta Hargill Lane Finghall Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5NB
Full planning permission for demolition of existing garage and one number chimney, alterations to driveway to include new turning area, construction of new single storey extension including garage, ho
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Southwick Grange Hargill Lane Finghall Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5NB
Non-material amendment to application 22/00010/OUT (appeal ref: APP/V2723/W/22/3300410) to amend the garage for dwelling 2 to a double garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Queens Head Finghall Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5ND
Full planning permission for alteration and extension of the guest house at the rear for use as ancillary living accommodation associated with the Public House and Guest House
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - Spruce Gill Farm Church Lane Finghall Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5NA
Full Planning Permission for Extension of Existing Agricultural Building to Provide a New Muck Store with Concrete Yard Area to Front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2024-03-20
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A brief summary of Finghall in North Yorkshire
Finghall, a village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, is situated in lower Wensleydale, south of the A684 road. Located approximately 6.2 miles west of Bedale and 5 miles east of Leyburn, this quaint village offers a unique setting for potential planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 166 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Richmondshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Finghall a particularly low-crime area.
Finghall has one conservation area within its boundaries: Finghall. 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 Finghall includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Finghall 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.
Planning Activity in Finghall
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Finghall. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 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 Finghall.
The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Finghall were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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