Gargrave, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gargrave, North Yorkshire.
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Planning applications in Gargrave are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Gargrave
Gargrave is a large village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, located approximately 4 miles northwest of Skipton along the A65. Nestled on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, it features the River Aire and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal running through it. With a population of 1,755 recorded in the 2011 census, Gargrave transitioned from the West Riding of Yorkshire to the Craven district until 2023, when it became part of the unitary North Yorkshire Council, making it a focal point for local planning applications.
Population: 1,738 (2021)
District: Craven
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £318,592 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Skipton and Ripon
- LSOA: Craven 009A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gargrave.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gargrave.
- 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 Gargrave based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Gargrave.
- 26/02081/FUL - Croft House 19 High Street Gargrave North Yorkshire BD23 3RA
Householder consent for a detached garage/store
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-05-07 - - 68 High Street Gargrave North Yorkshire BD23 3LX
Listed building consent for replacement of fibreglass roof over bow window, first elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 3 Knowles House Skipton Road Gargrave North Yorkshire BD23 3SA
Householder permission for entrance/porch extension, replacement of glazing to sunroom with stone cavity wall, windows and double doors, together with external shed and summerhouse.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - 18 South Street Gargrave Skipton BD23 3RT
Listed building consent for external works including replacement windows and doors and formation of new window and door openings
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-02-07
View full details - - 42 Eshton Road Gargrave Skipton BD23 3PN
Application to vary condition no. 2 (Approved Plans) of planning application ZA23/25370/VAR to allow widening of access
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Craven | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - 4 Meadowcroft Gargrave Skipton BD23 3SN
Construction of detached garage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2024-06-12
View full details - - 6 South Street Gargrave Skipton BD23 3RT
Proposed sun room to rear elevation and detached garden room
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Craven | Date: 2023-11-24
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A brief summary of Gargrave in North Yorkshire
Gargrave is a large village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, located approximately 4 miles northwest of Skipton along the A65. Nestled on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, it features the River Aire and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal running through it. With a population of 1,755 recorded in the 2011 census, Gargrave transitioned from the West Riding of Yorkshire to the Craven district until 2023, when it became part of the unitary North Yorkshire Council, making it a focal point for local planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,738 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Craven district.
Property prices in Gargrave show an average sale price of £318,592, 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 Gargrave a particularly low-crime area.
Gargrave has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Gargrave includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: YORKSHIRE DALES. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Gargrave
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Gargrave. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Gargrave may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Gargrave slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Gargrave were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 20% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
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