Kirk Smeaton, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kirk Smeaton, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Kirk Smeaton
Kirk Smeaton is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the southern part of North Yorkshire, England, near the borders of South and West Yorkshire. Its strategic location makes it an interesting area for planning applications, offering potential for development and community growth within a picturesque rural setting.
Population: 390 (2021)
District: Selby
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £230,897 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wakefield
- Parliamentary constituency: Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
- LSOA: Wakefield 023E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kirk Smeaton.
- 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 Kirk Smeaton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Kirk Smeaton.
- - Wendover House Went Edge Road Kirk Smeaton West Yorkshire WF8 3JS
Single storey rear extension and external alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Selby | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Watermill Farm Main Street Kirk Smeaton West Yorkshire WF8 3JY
Application for consent to crown reduce 1No Cherry tree (T1) and fell 1No Tree of Heaven (T2) covered in the conservation area
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Selby | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Laffore Middlefield Lane Kirk Smeaton West Yorkshire WF8 3JU
Two storey side extension and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Selby | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Kirk Smeaton C Of E Primary School Main Street Kirk Smeaton West Yorkshire WF8 3JY
Application for consent to crown lift to 3m and prune 1 No. branch by 2m to 1 No. Lime tree (09MG), crown lift to 3m and remove any epicormic growth from the stem up to 3m to 1 No. Lime tree (09MH), t
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Selby | Date: 2025-10-24
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A brief summary of Kirk Smeaton in North Yorkshire
Kirk Smeaton is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the southern part of North Yorkshire, England, near the borders of South and West Yorkshire. Its strategic location makes it an interesting area for planning applications, offering potential for development and community growth within a picturesque rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 390 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Selby district.
Property prices in Kirk Smeaton show an average sale price of £230,897, 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 Kirk Smeaton a particularly low-crime area.
Kirk Smeaton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Kirk Smeaton, Little Smeaton. 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 Kirk Smeaton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Brockadale SSSI. 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, Kirk Smeaton 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 Kirk Smeaton
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Kirk Smeaton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Kirk Smeaton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Kirk Smeaton were tree works (3), full planning applications (2), telecoms (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.