How long do planning decisions take near Hessay?

The average planning decision time near Hessay is 57 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 Hessay?

The planning approval rate near Hessay is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hessay?

The most common type of planning application near Hessay is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hessay?

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Hessay, North Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hessay, North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Hessay are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Hessay

Hessay is a village and civil parish located in the City of York unitary authority area, approximately 4.7 miles (7.5 km) west of York, North Yorkshire. This quaint village offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, blending rural charm with proximity to the urban amenities of York.

Population: 268 (2021)

District: City of York

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Area Information

Admin district: York
Parliamentary constituency: York Central
LSOA: York 012F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hessay.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hessay based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Hessay.

AOD/26/00125 - Curlew Fields Farm New Road Hessay York YO26 8JS
Condition 3 (LEMP) of 25/02535/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: York | Date: 2026-04-29
- Curlew Fields Farm New Road Hessay York YO26 8JS
Condition 3 (LEMP) of 25/02535/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: York | Date: 2026-04-29
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- The Old School House Shirbutt Lane Hessay York YO26 8JT
Erection of single storey extension extending 5.7 metres beyond the rear wall of the origional house, with a height to the eaves of 2.3 metres and a total height of 3.4 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: York | Date: 2026-02-02
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- Curlew Fields Farm New Road Hessay York YO26 8JS
Condition 3 (LEMP) of 25/00786/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: York | Date: 2025-10-07
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- Curlew Fields Farm New Road Hessay York YO26 8JS
Condition 3 (LEMP) of 25/01451/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: York | Date: 2025-10-07
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A brief summary of Hessay in North Yorkshire

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

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Planning Activity in Hessay

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Hessay. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hessay may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 57 days on average, decisions near Hessay slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Hessay were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (1), telecoms (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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