Giggleswick, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Giggleswick, North Yorkshire.
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About Giggleswick
Giggleswick is a picturesque village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, just under a mile north-west of Settle, separated by the River Ribble. The village is home to the notable Giggleswick School, making it an area of interest for educational and community planning applications.
Population: 1,254 (2021)
District: Craven
Website: http://www.giggleswick-pc.org/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £332,409 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Skipton and Ripon
- LSOA: Craven 003D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Giggleswick.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Giggleswick.
- 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 Giggleswick based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Giggleswick.
- - Deep Green New Street To Langcliffe Road Langcliffe North Yorkshire BD24 9LY
Works to trees in Langcliffe conservation area Sycamore (Si) selective pruning to prevent further damage. Holly (Hi) low value (C2 Grade) replace with 2no holly. Row of beech hedge/trees and 1 sycamor
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - The Mains House, The Mains, Giggleswick, BD24 0AX
Full planning application for erection of dwelling house with integral garage (self-build) including installation of an ASHP and solar panels
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 10, Meadow Rise, Giggleswick, Settle, BD24 0EF
Householder planning permission for installation of solar panels to front and rear elevations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Land at Stackhouse Lane, Giggleswick, Settle, BD24 0DL
Informal request to modify the Section 106 Legal Agreement (dated 3 December 2024) attached to planning permission C/31/659A for Craven Community Land Trust to take over the ownership and management o
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Holly Bank Bankwell Road Giggleswick North Yorkshire BD24 0AP
Application to discharge conditions 3 (sample panel), 4 (materials) & 5 (accesses) and informatives 3, 4 and 5 (BNG) of planning reference ZA25/26820/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 10 Northfields Crescent Settle North Yorkshire BD24 9JP
Householder permission for the construction of a porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - 1 Northfields Crescent Settle BD24 9JP
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness to establish commencement and implementation of planning permission 2020/22212/OUT
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - Land at Stackhouse Lane, Giggleswick, Settle, BD24 0DL
Full planning permission for construction of 9no. residential dwellings with associated landscaping and drainage works (amended site area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2023-12-01
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A brief summary of Giggleswick in North Yorkshire
Giggleswick is a picturesque village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, just under a mile north-west of Settle, separated by the River Ribble. The village is home to the notable Giggleswick School, making it an area of interest for educational and community planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,254 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Craven district.
Property prices in Giggleswick show an average sale price of £332,409, 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 Giggleswick a particularly low-crime area.
Giggleswick has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Settle, Settle - Carlisle Railway, No data available for publication by HE, Langcliffe. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Giggleswick includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lord's Wood and Pasture SSSI, Giggleswick Scar and Kinsey Cave SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Forest Of Bowland; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Giggleswick planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.giggleswick-pc.org/. 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 Giggleswick
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Giggleswick. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Giggleswick may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Giggleswick were tree works (9), full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (6). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Stackhouse planning applications
- Settle planning applications
- Langcliffe planning applications
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- Feizor planning applications
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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.