Ireby, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ireby, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

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

About Ireby

Ireby is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located on the border of Lancashire and North Yorkshire, within the City of Lancaster and near the Yorkshire Dales. Once home to a population of 78 as recorded in the 2001 Census, Ireby is now considered part of a larger grouping with Leck in the 2011 Census. Its name, translating to "Town of the Irish Vikings," reflects its rich historical roots, making it a unique area for planning applications and community development.

Population: 79 (2021)

District: Lancaster

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Area Information

• Admin district: North Yorkshire
• Parliamentary constituency: Skipton and Ripon
• LSOA: Craven 001D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Ireby based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Ireby.

1. - Dale House, Ireby, Carnforth, LA6 2JQ
   Lawful development certificate (existing use) to confirm the lawful use of the property as a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3)
   Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2026-06-03
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2. - Old Hall, Old Hall Road, Ireby, LA6 2JZ
   Lawful development certificate (existing use) in respect of use of the stables, continually and uninterrupted, for purposes ancillary to the Old Hall including storage of furniture, garden equipment,
   Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2023-10-06
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A brief summary of Ireby in Lancashire

Ireby is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located on the border of Lancashire and North Yorkshire, within the City of Lancaster and near the Yorkshire Dales. Once home to a population of 78 as recorded in the 2001 Census, Ireby is now considered part of a larger grouping with Leck in the 2011 Census. Its name, translating to "Town of the Irish Vikings," reflects its rich historical roots, making it a unique area for planning applications and community development. The settlement has a population of approximately 79 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Lancaster district.

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

Ireby has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ireby, No data available for publication by HE. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Ireby includes 1 National Parks: YORKSHIRE DALES. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Ireby

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Ireby.

The most common application types near Ireby were amendments (1).

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