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Planning in Forest Lane Head

Approved
100%
10 of 10 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Forest Lane Head in the last 24 months, from North Yorkshire Council's planning register.

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Around Forest Lane Head

Postcode districts

HG2 217 applications in the last 12 monthsHG1 291 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: North Yorkshire Council

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About Forest Lane Head

Forest Lane Head is a settlement located in North Yorkshire, England.

Property prices in Forest Lane Head show an average sale price of £324,634, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Forest Lane Head area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Forest Lane Head a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Forest Lane Head has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Forest Lane Head 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Forest Lane Head, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Forest Lane Head. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (6), outline applications (5), full planning applications (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Forest Lane Head?
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Forest Lane Head. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Forest Lane Head?
The average planning decision time near Forest Lane Head is 45 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 Forest Lane Head?
The planning approval rate near Forest Lane Head is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Forest Lane Head?
The most common type of planning application near Forest Lane Head is discharge of conditions, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Forest Lane Head?
You can search and track planning applications near Forest Lane Head on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.