Hunton, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hunton, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hunton are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hunton
Hunton is a charming village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, approximately 3 miles south of Catterick Garrison and 6 miles northwest of Bedale. With a population of 414 recorded in the 2011 census, the village's name, derived from Old English, signifies "the town of the huntsmen" or a place for keeping hunting hounds. This historical backdrop makes Hunton a notable area for potential planning applications, reflecting both its rural character and community needs.
Population: 431 (2021)
District: Richmondshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £278,780 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Richmond and Northallerton
- LSOA: Richmondshire 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hunton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hunton.
- 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 Hunton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Hunton.
- - Daisy Roots 12 Greenacres Hunton Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 1QZ
Full planning permission for single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Land At Bedale Road Hunton North Yorkshire
Variation of condition number(s): 1(b)(d) attached to planning permission 22/00869/FULL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Canaans Farm Leyburn Road Hunton Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 1QL
Certificate of lawfulness proposed for single storey sunroom extension 4.0m deep x 4.8m wide. 2.8m high
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - Land At Bedale Road Hunton North Yorkshire
Full Planning Permission for 7 No New Dwellings Comprising of a Mixture of Two, Three and Four Bedroomed Houses, Respected Curtilage, Parking Areas and Associated Access Bridge and Road to Serve the D
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2022-12-20
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A brief summary of Hunton in North Yorkshire
Hunton is a charming village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, approximately 3 miles south of Catterick Garrison and 6 miles northwest of Bedale. With a population of 414 recorded in the 2011 census, the village's name, derived from Old English, signifies "the town of the huntsmen" or a place for keeping hunting hounds. This historical backdrop makes Hunton a notable area for potential planning applications, reflecting both its rural character and community needs. The settlement has a population of approximately 431 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Richmondshire district.
Property prices in Hunton show an average sale price of £278,780, 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 Hunton a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Hunton includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Hunton 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 Hunton
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Hunton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hunton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Hunton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Hunton were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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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.