Great Ouseburn, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Ouseburn, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Great Ouseburn are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Great Ouseburn
Great Ouseburn is a charming village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, just 4 miles southeast of Boroughbridge. With a population of 598 as of the 2011 census, the village is in proximity to Aldwark to the northeast, making it an appealing location for potential planning applications in the area.
Population: 623 (2021)
District: Harrogate
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Area Information
- Admin district: York
- Parliamentary constituency: York Central
- LSOA: York 018A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Ouseburn.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Ouseburn.
- 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 Ouseburn based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
219 planning applications found near Great Ouseburn.
- - Townend Farm Main Street Great Ouseburn North Yorkshire YO26 9RG
Fell 1 No Cherry (TA) In Great Ouseburn conservation area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - 26/02527/TCON - Townend Farm Main Street Great Ouseburn North Yorkshire YO26 9RG
Fell 1 No Cherry (TA) In Great Ouseburn conservation area.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-05-18 - - Fieldhead Main Street Great Ouseburn North Yorkshire YO26 9RG
Approval of details under Condition 3 (roof slate) and 7 (electric gates) of planning permission HGTZC24/01524/FUL Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 1no. replacement dwelling with associ
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Broadway Main Street Great Ouseburn North Yorkshire YO26 9RG
Installation of 24x600W PV module ground mounted solar array for domestic electricity generation, with associated cabling running under the driveway to connect to a battery sited within an existing ga
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Meadow Bank 11 Springfield Rise Great Ouseburn North Yorkshire YO26 9SE
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for removal of existing conservatory and erection of a single-storey side extension to provide an integrated utility room and garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Rosecroft Main Street Great Ouseburn North Yorkshire YO26 9RG
Fell 1 no. Laurel tree (T1) and fell 1 no. Elderberry tree (T2) in Great Ouseburn Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - White Cottage Main Street Great Ouseburn York North Yorkshire YO26 9RF
Felling of 6no. Leylandiiall (marked in blue on submitted plan) and crown reduction (by 10m) of 7no. Leylandii (marked in red on submitted plan) within Harrogate Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - White Cottage Main Street Great Ouseburn York North Yorkshire YO26 9RF
Felling of 6no. Leylandiiall (marked in blue on submitted plan) and crown reduction (by 10m) of 7no. Leylandii (marked in red on submitted plan) within Harrogate Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - Broadway Main Street Great Ouseburn York North Yorkshire YO26 9RG
Felling of 1 no Plane tree (T1) within Great Ouseburn Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-02-27
View full details - - Fieldhead Main Street Great Ouseburn York North Yorkshire YO26 9RG
Lateral reduction of 1 no. Birch of the lower crown on the house side to gain a maximum of 2m clearance from the building within TPO No. 49/2023 (HAR) G1.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - Heronshaw Cottage Church Field Lane Great Ouseburn York North Yorkshire YO26 9SG
Lateral reduction (to give 2m clearance of property roof) of 1 no. Birch (T1) within Great Ouseburn Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - Tannery House Carr Side Road Great Ouseburn York North Yorkshire YO26 9RW
Single storey rear extension. Raised external terrace area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-01-27
View full details - - 1 Poplar View Cottages Main Street Great Ouseburn York North Yorkshire YO26 9RF
Replacement of wooden windows with Upvc.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - 5 Springfield Rise Great Ouseburn York North Yorkshire YO26 9SE
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for existing extension above garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2024-09-26
View full details - - Starling Cottage Main Street Great Ouseburn York North Yorkshire YO26 9RG
Timber fence to garden. Small timber outbuilding. Replacement of gravel with paving slabs (retrospective).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2024-08-19
View full details - - Land Comprising Field At 444278 462042 Branton Lane Great Ouseburn North Yorkshire
Felling of 1no. Ash tree within Tree Preservation Order 88/2017.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - Land Comprising Field At 444278 462042 Branton Lane Great Ouseburn North Yorkshire
Felling of 1no. Ash tree within Tree Preservation Order 88/2017.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - Post Office Main Street Great Ouseburn York North Yorkshire YO26 9RG
Alterations to annexe and change of use (of utility room and courtyard) from residential to cafe. Erection of glazed pergola in courtyard; and installation of awning to shopfront.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - Fieldhead Main Street Great Ouseburn York North Yorkshire YO26 9RG
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 1no. replacement dwelling with associated external works including landscaping, driveway, and replacement gates.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2024-05-08
View full details - - 8 Carr Side Road Great Ouseburn York North Yorkshire YO26 9RW
Two storey rear extension and single storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2024-03-26
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A brief summary of Great Ouseburn in North Yorkshire
Great Ouseburn is a charming village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, just 4 miles southeast of Boroughbridge. With a population of 598 as of the 2011 census, the village is in proximity to Aldwark to the northeast, making it an appealing location for potential planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 623 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Harrogate district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Great Ouseburn a particularly low-crime area.
Great Ouseburn has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Great Ouseburn, Little Ouseburn. 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 Great Ouseburn includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Upper Dunsforth Carrs SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Great Ouseburn
In the last 24 months, 66 planning applications were submitted near Great Ouseburn. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Great Ouseburn.
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 Great Ouseburn were tree works (21), full planning applications (16), discharge of conditions (13). 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, 1 large-scale (major) development, 10 medium-scale applications, 51 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 39 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 23 applications
Nearby Towns
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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.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.