Hovingham, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hovingham, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Hovingham
Hovingham is a prominent village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, nestled on the edge of the picturesque Howardian Hills. Situated approximately 7 miles south of Kirkbymoorside, this area is notable for its scenic landscapes and potential planning opportunities.
Population: 376 (2021)
District: Ryedale
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £312,714 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Thirsk and Malton
- LSOA: Ryedale 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hovingham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hovingham.
- 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 Hovingham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Hovingham.
- - Beckside Cottage Brookside Hovingham YO62 4LG
Removal of no. 1 Lawson Cypress tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Ryedale | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Boggitts Cottage Park Street Hovingham North Yorkshire YO62 4JZ
Erection of rear lean-to extension, internal alterations, sash window refurbishment, rear joinery replacement, chimney repairs, installation of external oil boiler and formation of rear parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Ryedale | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Boggitts Cottage Park Street Hovingham North Yorkshire YO62 4JZ
Erection of rear lean-to extension, internal alterations, sash window refurbishment, rear joinery replacement, chimney repairs, installation of external oil boiler and formation of rear parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ryedale | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Hovingham Tea Rooms Park Street Hovingham North Yorkshire YO62 4JZ
Variation of condition 06 of planning approval 93/00690/OLD dated 31.03.93 to allow for a change in the wording for opening hours between 08:00 and 00:00 daily
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Ryedale | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Hovingham Bakery Brookside Hovingham North Yorkshire YO62 4LG
Installation of replacement lantern to roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Ryedale | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Worsley Arms Hotel Main Street Hovingham North Yorkshire YO62 4LA
Erection of 35no. residential dwellinghouses (Use Class C3), with associated parking, junction improvements, open space and landscaping. Repair and restoration of Worsley Arms, Hotel Cottages (2 and 4
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Ryedale | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Brook House Market Square Hovingham YO62 4JX
Replace single glazing with heritage double glazing but retaining the original wooden sash windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Ryedale | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - Swallows Cottage High Street Hovingham North Yorkshire YO62 4LA
Installation of 3no. double glazed UPVC windows on front elevation and 1no. double glazed UPVC rear door and window as replacement to existing single glazed windows and door (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Ryedale | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - Westfield House 12 Mossburn Drive Hovingham YO62 4LY
Sectional fell of one dead cherry tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Ryedale | Date: 2024-01-30
View full details - - Hovingham Church Of England Primary School Main Street Hovingham YO62 4LF
T1 and T2 Taxus Baccata (Yew) - Reduce crown of trees to be in line with the eaves of the school and T3- Betula Pendula (Silver Birch) - Fell due to the tree leaning towards the school
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Ryedale | Date: 2023-07-21
View full details - - Cherry Tree Cottage Church Street Hovingham YO62 4JY
T1-Silver Birch Tree- 20 % Crown thinning to allow more light through the tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Ryedale | Date: 2023-07-20
View full details - - Land North Of Brookside Hovingham
Fell 2no. Picea Abies
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Ryedale | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Hovingham in North Yorkshire
Hovingham is a prominent village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, nestled on the edge of the picturesque Howardian Hills. Situated approximately 7 miles south of Kirkbymoorside, this area is notable for its scenic landscapes and potential planning opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 376 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Ryedale district.
Property prices in Hovingham show an average sale price of £312,714, 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 Hovingham a particularly low-crime area.
Hovingham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hovingham. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Hovingham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wath Quarry SSSI; 9 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Howardian Hills. 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, Hovingham 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 Hovingham
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Hovingham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 89 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hovingham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 89 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Hovingham were listed building and heritage (4), full planning applications (2), tree works (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
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