Hackforth, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hackforth, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hackforth are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hackforth
Hackforth is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, approximately 4 miles north of Bedale. Surrounded by the charming settlements of Langthorne and Crakehall, Hackforth offers a rural setting that may be of interest to those exploring planning applications in the area.
Population: 186 (2021) · Area: 924.3 km²
District: Hambleton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £449,882 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Thirsk and Malton
- LSOA: Hambleton 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hackforth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hackforth.
- 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 Hackforth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Hackforth.
- - 2 Brookside Hackforth Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 1NX
Application for a dropped kerb parking space on land which is currently a front garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Southfields Silver Street Hackforth Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 1NT
Change of use from garage / store to residential annex and holiday let with extension . Proposed detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2024-04-15
View full details - - Silver Street Hackforth Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 1NS
Outline application with some matters reserved (considering access) for the construction of one dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2023-09-19
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A brief summary of Hackforth in North Yorkshire
Hackforth is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, approximately 4 miles north of Bedale. Surrounded by the charming settlements of Langthorne and Crakehall, Hackforth offers a rural setting that may be of interest to those exploring planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 186 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Hambleton district.
Hackforth covers an area of approximately 924.3 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Hackforth show an average sale price of £449,882, 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 Hackforth a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Hackforth includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Hackforth 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 Hackforth
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Hackforth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hackforth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Hackforth slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Hackforth were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Hornby planning applications
- East Appleton planning applications
- Langthorne planning applications
- Little Crakehall planning applications
- West Appleton planning applications
- Kirkbridge planning applications
- Tunstall planning applications
- Patrick Brompton 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.