Grewelthorpe, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Grewelthorpe, North Yorkshire.
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About Grewelthorpe
Grewelthorpe is a picturesque village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, located 3 miles south of Masham and 6.2 miles north of Ripon. Nestled within the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the village presents a charming setting that may influence local planning applications and developments in the area.
Population: 518 (2021)
District: Harrogate
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £304,459 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Thirsk and Malton
- LSOA: Hambleton 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Grewelthorpe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Grewelthorpe.
- 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 Grewelthorpe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Grewelthorpe.
- - Hackfall Woodland - Car Park Access Location HG4 3DE
Fell 2 no. Birch and 1 no. Sycamore. Pollarding of 15 no. Sessile Oak and 7no. Small-leaved Lime. Coppicing scrub species between Fisher Hall and river view. Coppicing of Hazel, Wych Elm, Hawthorn, Ho
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-10-02
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A brief summary of Grewelthorpe in North Yorkshire
Grewelthorpe is a picturesque village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, located 3 miles south of Masham and 6.2 miles north of Ripon. Nestled within the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the village presents a charming setting that may influence local planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 518 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Harrogate district.
Property prices in Grewelthorpe show an average sale price of £304,459, 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 Grewelthorpe a particularly low-crime area.
Grewelthorpe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hackfall. 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 Grewelthorpe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hack Fall Wood SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Nidderdale. 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, Grewelthorpe 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 Grewelthorpe
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Grewelthorpe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Grewelthorpe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Grewelthorpe were tree works (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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