How long do planning decisions take near Heslington?

The average planning decision time near Heslington is 65 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Heslington?

The planning approval rate near Heslington is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Heslington?

The most common type of planning application near Heslington is amendment applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Heslington?

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Heslington, North Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Heslington, North Yorkshire.

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About Heslington

Heslington is a suburban village and civil parish located within the City of York district in North Yorkshire, England, situated southeast of York's city centre. Historically, it was part of the Derwent Rural District before 1974 and then the Selby district until 1996, when it became integrated into the unitary authority of the City of York. This evolving administrative landscape makes Heslington a notable area for planning applications, reflecting its development and growth within the region.

Population: 6,219 (2021)

District: City of York

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Area Information

Admin district: York
Parliamentary constituency: York Central
LSOA: York 019D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Heslington.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Heslington.

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 Heslington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Heslington.

- 5 Main Street Heslington York YO10 5EA
Variation of condition 2 of permitted application 24/01377/FULM to alter the approved plans and elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: York | Date: 2026-01-26
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- 5 Main Street Heslington York YO10 5EA
Internal and external alterations to improve energy efficiency (including MVHR, secondary glazing and wall insulation) and redecoration
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: York | Date: 2025-09-17
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- University House Spring Lane Heslington York YO10 5DZ
Demolition of vacant dwelling house
Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: York | Date: 2025-02-21
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- University Of York Heslington Hall University Road Heslington York YO10 5DD
To carry out all tree work as detailed in the submitted schedule on trees protected by Tree Preservation Order 42 - including felling of 3no. trees [one retrospective following failure], pruning 1no t
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: York | Date: 2024-02-21
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- The Hayloft 12 Holburns Croft Heslington York YO10 5DP
Fell 1 no. Walnut and crown lift 1 no. Silver Birch - trees in a conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: York | Date: 2023-12-20
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A brief summary of Heslington in North Yorkshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Heslington a particularly low-crime area.

Heslington has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Osbaldwick, The Retreat and Heslington Road, Heslington. 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.

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Planning Activity in Heslington

In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Heslington. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 Heslington.

At 65 days on average, decisions near Heslington slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Heslington were amendments (14), discharge of conditions (8), full planning applications (6).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 37 smaller schemes were submitted.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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