How long do planning decisions take near Kirkby Malzeard?

The average planning decision time near Kirkby Malzeard is 48 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Kirkby Malzeard?

The planning approval rate near Kirkby Malzeard is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Kirkby Malzeard?

The most common type of planning application near Kirkby Malzeard is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kirkby Malzeard?

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Kirkby Malzeard, North Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kirkby Malzeard, North Yorkshire.

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About Kirkby Malzeard

Kirkby Malzeard is a charming village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England. Renowned for its rich dairy heritage, the village has hosted a creamery producing Wensleydale cheese for nearly a century, originally established by Mrs. Mason and later managed by Kit Calvert, the Milk Marketing Board, and currently by the Wensleydale Creamery. This longstanding tradition of cheese production may play a role in local planning applications, particularly concerning agricultural and commercial developments.

Population: 909 (2021)

District: Harrogate

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Area Information

Admin district: North Yorkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Skipton and Ripon
LSOA: Harrogate 004F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Kirkby Malzeard based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Kirkby Malzeard.

- Wateredge Long Swales Lane Kirkby Malzeard North Yorkshire HG4 3RJ
Prior approval for the erection of a general purpose agricultural building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-03-02
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- Arundel House Galphay Road Kirkby Malzeard North Yorkshire HG4 3RX
The erection of an enclosed glazed canopy to the rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-12-02
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- The Grange Back Lane Kirkby Malzeard North Yorkshire HG4 3RY
Fell 1 no. Ash (T2) and lateral reduction and prune pendulous growth (to give 1.5m clearance of building) of 1 no. Ash (T1) subject to Tree Preservation Order 34/2015 G5.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-09-05
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A brief summary of Kirkby Malzeard in North Yorkshire

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Kirkby Malzeard includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Nidderdale. 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 Kirkby Malzeard

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Kirkby Malzeard. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 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 Kirkby Malzeard.

The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Kirkby Malzeard were discharge of conditions (4), tree works (3), full planning applications (2).

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

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