Great Ayton, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Ayton, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Great Ayton
Great Ayton is a charming village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, situated just north of the scenic North York Moors and bisected by the River Leven. With a population of 4,346 as recorded in the 2021 Census, the area presents a blend of natural beauty and community, making it an interesting location for planning applications and developments.
Population: 4,454 (2021) · Area: 1451.3 km²
District: Hambleton
Website: http://www.great-ayton.org.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Richmond and Northallerton
- LSOA: Hambleton 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Ayton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Ayton.
- 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 Great Ayton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Great Ayton.
- - 40 Roseberry Crescent Great Ayton Middlesbrough North Yorkshire TS9 6ER
Application for the construction of a Single storey side extension, Garage conversion, replace flat roof with pitched tiles roof and velux windows, render walls
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 31 Langbaurgh Close Great Ayton Middlesbrough North Yorkshire TS9 6QH
Application for single storey extension to rear and new roof to existing rear offshoot.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 7 California Grove Great Ayton Middlesbrough North Yorkshire TS9 6RW
Application for works to a tree subject to a Tree Preservation Order 1997/06 - Horse Chestnut
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - 73 Wheatlands Great Ayton Middlesbrough North Yorkshire TS9 6EE
Removal or Variation of Condition 2 to previously approved application ZB24/00290/FUL (Proposed single storey side extension as amended 6 March 2024)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - Langbaurgh Hall Great Ayton Middlesbrough North Yorkshire TS9 6QQ
Conversion of former stables and coach houses to 4 holiday cottages.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2024-04-17
View full details - - 70 Roseberry Crescent Great Ayton Middlesbrough North Yorkshire TS9 6EP
Partial demolition of existing dwelling to allow for single storey extension to rear, Raising roof height, Addition of roof windows to side, Detachment from adjoining property with alterations/making
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2023-07-14
View full details - - 108 Newton Road Great Ayton Middlesbrough North Yorkshire TS9 6DG
Demolition of existing covered area with open front and replace with single storey kitchen extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Great Ayton in North Yorkshire
Great Ayton is a charming village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, situated just north of the scenic North York Moors and bisected by the River Leven. With a population of 4,346 as recorded in the 2021 Census, the area presents a blend of natural beauty and community, making it an interesting location for planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,454 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Hambleton district.
Great Ayton covers an area of approximately 1451.3 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Great Ayton a particularly low-crime area.
Great Ayton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Great Ayton. 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 Great Ayton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Langbaurgh Ridge SSSI, Cliff Ridge SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: NORTH YORK MOORS. 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, Great Ayton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.great-ayton.org.uk/. 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 Great Ayton
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Great Ayton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 87 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Great Ayton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 87 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Great Ayton were full planning applications (10), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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