Forcett, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Forcett, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Forcett are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Forcett
Forcett is a quaint village located in North Yorkshire, England, just 8 miles south of Staindrop along the B6274 road. Situated near the border with County Durham, it is surrounded by nearby villages such as Eppleby, Caldwell, and Aldbrough, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications.
Population: 92 (2021)
District: Richmondshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £616,457 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Richmond and Northallerton
- LSOA: Richmondshire 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Forcett.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Forcett.
- 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 Forcett based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Forcett.
- - Home Farm Forcett Hall Road Forcett Richmond North Yorkshire DL11 7SB
Notice of Intention for Proposed Relocation of Existing Agricultural Shed to Provide Extension to Second Agricultural Shed on the Same Site to Allow for Continued Storage of Machinery and Equipment
Status: Referred | Type: Other | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Forcett in North Yorkshire
Forcett is a quaint village located in North Yorkshire, England, just 8 miles south of Staindrop along the B6274 road. Situated near the border with County Durham, it is surrounded by nearby villages such as Eppleby, Caldwell, and Aldbrough, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 92 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Richmondshire district.
Property prices in Forcett show an average sale price of £616,457, 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 Forcett a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Forcett 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, Forcett 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 Forcett
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Forcett. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Forcett may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Forcett slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Forcett were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- Eppleby planning applications
- Caldwell planning applications
- Aldbrough St John planning applications
- East Layton planning applications
- West Layton planning applications
- Gainford planning applications
- Piercebridge planning applications
- Ovington planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.