Harmby, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Harmby, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Harmby
Harmby is a quaint village and civil parish situated in Lower Wensleydale, just one mile southeast of Leyburn in North Yorkshire. Located approximately three miles east of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Harmby shares strong community ties with the nearby village of Spennithorne, including a joint sports association, making it an attractive area for potential development and planning opportunities.
Population: 375 (2021)
District: Richmondshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £315,220 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Richmond and Northallerton
- LSOA: Richmondshire 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Harmby.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Harmby.
- 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 Harmby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Harmby.
- - Land To The West Of Curlew Close Harmby North Yorkshire
Variation application for the removal of condition 7 attached to planning permission ZD25/00170/OUT
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Land To The West Of Curlew Close Harmby North Yorkshire
Approval of reserved matters (layout, scale, appearance and landscaping) further to application ZD25/00170/OUT for the erection of 6no. dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Craken House Farm Mill Lane Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5HF
Notice of Caravan Temporary Site Notification under the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960. No. of outfits: 30
Status: Permitted | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Methodist Chapel Chapel Lane Harmby North Yorkshire
Variation of condition 1 attached to planning permission 22/00430/FULL to substitute the original approved drawings with the revised drawings submitted as part of this application, which show the amen
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - Land Between Play Area And Allotments And Gardens Harmby North Yorkshire
Full planning permission for the erection of a timber construction workshop and storage building
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - Manor Barn Harmby Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5PD
Full planning permission for siting of a timber summerhouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - Craken House Mill Lane Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5HF
Notice of Caravan Rally - Maximum Number of Units Per Night 50 Including all Tents and Caravans (from 1/8/25 to 10/8/25) 9 Nights Only
Status: Permitted | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - Craken House Mill Lane Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5HF
Notice of Caravan Tempoary Campsite Notification - Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 (not Expected to Exceed 30 Outfilts)
Status: Undecided | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2023-11-22
View full details - - Craken House Farm Mill Lane Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5HF
Consultation with Local Planning Authority in Respect of a Temporary Holiday Site (Maximum Number of Units Per Night 75) Including all Tents and Caravans)
Status: Permitted | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2023-07-12
View full details - - Allotments And Gardens Harmby North Yorkshire
Full Planning Permission to Widen Existing Gateway to Allow Vehicle Access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2023-05-19
View full details - - Field Opposite Leyburn Business Park Harmby Road Leyburn North Yorkshire
Non Material Amendments to Planning Permission 20/00153/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2023-03-21
View full details - - Craken House Mill Lane Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5HF
Caravan Rally Notification not Exceeding 30 Outfits
Status: Permitted | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2023-01-06
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A brief summary of Harmby in North Yorkshire
Harmby is a quaint village and civil parish situated in Lower Wensleydale, just one mile southeast of Leyburn in North Yorkshire. Located approximately three miles east of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Harmby shares strong community ties with the nearby village of Spennithorne, including a joint sports association, making it an attractive area for potential development and planning opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 375 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Richmondshire district.
Property prices in Harmby show an average sale price of £315,220, 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 Harmby a particularly low-crime area.
Harmby has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Leyburn, Middleham, Spennithorne. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Harmby 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 Harmby
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Harmby. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Harmby maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Harmby were full planning applications (4), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Spennithorne planning applications
- Leyburn planning applications
- Middleham planning applications
- Bellerby planning applications
- Ulshaw planning applications
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.