Knaresborough, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Knaresborough, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Knaresborough are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Knaresborough
Knaresborough is a historic market and spa town located on the banks of the River Nidd in North Yorkshire, just three miles east of Harrogate. Previously part of the Borough of Harrogate until April 2023, Knaresborough offers a unique blend of rich heritage and modern amenities, making it a notable area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 15,718 (2021)
District: Harrogate
Website: http://www.knaresborough.co.uk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £331,385 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Harrogate and Knaresborough
- LSOA: Harrogate 007C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Knaresborough.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Knaresborough.
- 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 Knaresborough based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Knaresborough.
- 26/02961/FUL - Fairhaven 3 Manor Road Knaresborough North Yorkshire HG5 0BN
Extension of existing garden room to create residential annexe.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-09 - 26/02831/FUL - 28 Hambleton Grove Knaresborough North Yorkshire HG5 0DB
Front dormer extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-03 - - 28 Hambleton Grove Knaresborough North Yorkshire HG5 0DB
Front dormer extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - 26/02667/FUL - Flat 1 12 High Street Knaresborough North Yorkshire HG5 0EQ
Replacement of Timber Windows with uPVC and the addition of ventilation.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-05-27 - - Vacant Land East Of Hambleton Grove Hambleton Grove Knaresborough North Yorkshire HG5 0DB
Section 73 application for the Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Drawings) of Planning Permission HGT19/00129/FULMAJ (Erection of 14 no. apartments with undercroft parking and associated landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 17 Hambleton Court Knaresborough North Yorkshire HG5 0DG
Erection of a single storey rear extension. Re-cladding of existing dormer window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - Units 6B & 7 Hambleton Grove Industrial Estate Hambleton Grove Knaresborough Hambleton Grove Industrial Estate Hambleton Grove Knaresborough
Retrospective permission for the change of use from builders merchants to storage and distribution (B8)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - HGTZC25/01158/FUL - Scope 25A High Street Knaresborough North Yorkshire HG5 0ET
Change of use to floors 1, 2 & 3 from commercial to residential ( 3 Flats)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - Units 6 To 7 Hambleton Grove Industrial Estate Hambleton Grove Knaresborough North Yorkshire HG5 0DB
Retrospective change of use of builders merchants' to storage and distribution.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2023-11-13
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A brief summary of Knaresborough in North Yorkshire
Knaresborough is a historic market and spa town located on the banks of the River Nidd in North Yorkshire, just three miles east of Harrogate. Previously part of the Borough of Harrogate until April 2023, Knaresborough offers a unique blend of rich heritage and modern amenities, making it a notable area for planning applications and development opportunities. The Town has a population of approximately 15,718 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Harrogate district.
Property prices in Knaresborough show an average sale price of £331,385, 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 Knaresborough a particularly low-crime area.
Knaresborough has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Scriven, Knaresborough. 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 Knaresborough includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hay-a-Park 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, Knaresborough planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.knaresborough.co.uk. 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 Knaresborough
In the last 24 months, 61 planning applications were submitted near Knaresborough. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Knaresborough.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Knaresborough were discharge of conditions (14), full planning applications (12), tree works (12).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 6 medium-scale applications, 43 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 39 applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.