Great Smeaton, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Smeaton, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Great Smeaton
Great Smeaton is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, perched on elevated terrain near the River Wiske, a tributary of the River Swale. With a population of 187 as recorded in the 2011 census, this charming locale may offer unique opportunities for planning applications and developments in a serene rural setting.
Population: 194 (2021) · Area: 622.1 km²
District: Hambleton
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Great Smeaton.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Richmond and Northallerton
- LSOA: Hambleton 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Smeaton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Smeaton.
- 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 Smeaton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
140 planning applications found near Great Smeaton.
- - Unit 4 North Moor Road Northallerton North Yorkshire DL6 2GQ
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 9 (CMP), 10 (DMP), For previously approved application ZB23/02459/REM
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Land Adjacent The East House Great Smeaton North Yorkshire
Construction of one self build dwelling, with integral garage and gardens utilising existing access and drive (Amended red line dated 06/02/2026)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-10-09
View full details - - 8 Church Garth Great Smeaton Northallerton North Yorkshire DL6 2HW
Application for conversion of existing loft storage space to create 2no bedrooms with the inclusion of 5no roof windows, minor internal alterations, replacement of conservatory roof with insulated til
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - Land South West Of Smeaton East Farm Great Smeaton North Yorkshire
Application for Variation of Condition 3 (Highway Crossing) - (Gradients) for previously approved application reference ZB24/00338/MRC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-06-05
View full details - - New Rectory Great Smeaton Northallerton North Yorkshire DL6 2EP
Application for works to Trees in a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2024-05-03
View full details - - Land Adjacent The East House Great Smeaton North Yorkshire
Construction of a dwelling, with integral garage and gardens utilising existing access and drive.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - Land South West Of Smeaton East Farm Great Smeaton North Yorkshire
Application Reference Number: 22/01074/REM-Reserved matters application for residential development of 5 dwellings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2024-02-16
View full details - - The Orchard Great Smeaton Northallerton North Yorkshire DL6 2HS
Works to fell and works to trees in a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2023-11-22
View full details - - Land Adjacent The East House Great Smeaton North Yorkshire
Construction of two highly energy efficient dwellings, with garaging and gardens utilising the existing access and drive as amended by plans and email on 24 August 2023.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2023-04-26
View full details - - St Eloys Church Great Smeaton North Yorkshire DL6 2EP
Works to a Sycamore tree in a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2023-01-20
View full details - - The East House Great Smeaton Northallerton North Yorkshire DL6 2EP
Works to trees in a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2022-11-23
View full details - - The East House Great Smeaton Northallerton North Yorkshire DL6 2EP
The tree is number T20 (Birch) on the information we have in regards to the TPO but the Arborist has called it T4 within the report he has submitted and states the tree is in poor condition, with seve
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2022-11-23
View full details - - The East House Great Smeaton Northallerton North Yorkshire DL6 2EP
Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order 22/00003/TPO2
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2022-11-18
View full details - - 2A Thorpe Row Great Smeaton Northallerton North Yorkshire DL6 2EU
Works to and works to fell trees in a Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2022-10-18
View full details - - Land South West Of Smeaton East Farm Great Smeaton North Yorkshire
Modification of conditions 2 (plans (landscaping)) and 3 (Drainage) from previously approved application 22/01074/REM-Reserved matters application for residential development of 5 dwellings with some
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2022-10-04
View full details - - 1 Church View Great Smeaton Northallerton North Yorkshire DL6 2EL
Conversion of existing garage/studio to form ancillary living accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2022-07-29
View full details - - 2A Thorpe Row Great Smeaton Northallerton North Yorkshire DL6 2EU
Works to fell and works to trees in a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2022-06-20
View full details - - Land South West Of Smeaton East Farm Great Smeaton North Yorkshire
Reserved matters application for residential development of 5 dwellings with some matters reserved (considering access from Northallerton Road)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2022-05-03
View full details - - Ash Lea Hambleton Court Great Smeaton Northallerton North Yorkshire DL6 2HR
Works to and works to fell trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2022-02-22
View full details - - Land Adjacent The East House Great Smeaton North Yorkshire
Construction of 3no dwellings, garages and gardens off an existing private drive
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2022-01-26
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Great Smeaton in North Yorkshire
Great Smeaton is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, perched on elevated terrain near the River Wiske, a tributary of the River Swale. With a population of 187 as recorded in the 2011 census, this charming locale may offer unique opportunities for planning applications and developments in a serene rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 194 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Hambleton district.
Great Smeaton covers an area of approximately 622.1 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 Smeaton a particularly low-crime area.
Great Smeaton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Great Smeaton. 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 Smeaton includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Smeaton 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.
Planning Activity in Great Smeaton
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Great Smeaton. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 126 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Great Smeaton.
With an average of 126 days, decisions near Great Smeaton take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Great Smeaton were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
12 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 9 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Little Smeaton planning applications
- Birkby planning applications
- Sockburn planning applications
- Hornby planning applications
- Hutton Bonville planning applications
- Girsby planning applications
- Eryholme planning applications
- Danby Wiske planning applications
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.