High Bentham, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near High Bentham, North Yorkshire.
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About High Bentham
High Bentham is a civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, home to a population of 3,027 as recorded in the 2011 Census. This area, sometimes referred to as Higher Bentham, includes the town of High Bentham and the nearby village of Low Bentham, making it a notable location for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £226,034 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Skipton and Ripon
- LSOA: Craven 001C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near High Bentham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near High Bentham.
- 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 High Bentham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near High Bentham.
- 26/02042/PNX - 57 Goodenber Road High Bentham North Yorkshire LA2 7JE
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed garden room
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-05-07 - - Jubilee Buildings Main Street High Bentham Lancaster LA2 7HR
Full planning permission for the subdivision of existing dwelling to form two dwellings
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 18 Main Street High Bentham Lancaster LA2 7HL
Prior approval for proposed conversion of bank premises (Class E) to form mixed use ground floor retail unit (Class E) and flatted dwelling (Class C3) to upper floors
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - Land East Of Bank Head Robin Lane High Bentham
Application to discharge condition 5 (Highway Drawings) of planning permission reference: ZA23/25018/FUL issued on 04.10.2023
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Craven | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - Bakehouse To Rear 38 Main Street High Bentham Lancaster LA2 7HN
Change of use from commercial to residential to convert the bakehouse into 2 no. 1-bedroom flats
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2023-10-17
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A brief summary of High Bentham in North Yorkshire
High Bentham is a civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, home to a population of 3,027 as recorded in the 2011 Census. This area, sometimes referred to as Higher Bentham, includes the town of High Bentham and the nearby village of Low Bentham, making it a notable location for planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in High Bentham show an average sale price of £226,034, 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 High Bentham a particularly low-crime area.
High Bentham has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, High Bentham 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 High Bentham
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near High Bentham. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 High Bentham.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near High Bentham were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.