Leyburn, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Leyburn, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Leyburn
Leyburn is a charming market town and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, overlooking the northern bank of the River Ure in the picturesque Wensleydale region. Historically part of the North Riding of Yorkshire, its name reflects its origins, meaning "clearing by the stream." As of the 2011 census, Leyburn had a population of 2,183, with a slight increase to an estimated 2,190 in 2015, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 2,410 (2021)
District: Richmondshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £315,220 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Richmond and Northallerton
- LSOA: Richmondshire 006F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Leyburn.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Leyburn.
- 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 Leyburn based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
20 planning applications found near Leyburn.
- ZD26/00469/APSL - Fire Station High Street Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5AQ
Prior approval for Installation of roof mount solar mount photovoltaic panels on an existing pitched roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Fire Station High Street Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5AQ
Prior approval for Installation of roof mount solar mount photovoltaic panels on an existing pitched roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 1A Cliff Drive Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5EX
Notice of intention to raise the crown to 4mtrs above the footpath/driveway and the highway. It will only be approx. 6 branches, no bigger than 100ml. It is only 1 tree which is a sycamore covered by
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Public Conveniences Market Place Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5AW
Advertisement consent for the installation of an outdoor digital display screen to be mounted on the end elevation of the building in a portrait orientation
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Public Conveniences Market Place Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5AW
Full planning permission for refurbishment and alteration of the former public convenience at Kelberdale Terrace to create the Leyburn Tourist and Heritage Hub with an integrated fully accessible toil
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Leyburn Hall Commercial Square Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5BP
Notice of intention for T1 - mature small leaved Lime - full removal and T2 - group of semi mature Beech trees - full removal
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 43 Park View Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5HN
Full planning permission for conversion of existing garage to form bedroom/en-suite
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 7 High Street Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5AQ
Full planning permission for change of use of ground floor commercial unit from Class E to a small-scale bar (Sui Generis) with ancillary small-plate warm food provision, low-level background music on
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - Harmby Business Park Harmby Road Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5QA
Full planning permission for new Industrial Units
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Lowood House Market Place Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5BJ
Notice of intention to fell two cherry trees to ground level and remove all arisings (Prunus spp.)- driveway to Lowood House and proposed works: to Leyland cypress (x Cuprocyparis leylandii) Selective
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 7 High Street Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5AQ
Full planning permission for internal and external alterations to the ground floor to subdivide the existing single commercial unit - to be split into 2 Commercial Units and 1 Holiday Flat with a C1 C
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - The Town Hall Market Place Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5AN
Listed building consent for existing timber double glazed roof windows replaced with 1180mm x 750mm Velux Conservation roof windows, existing chimneys repaired and re-pointed with lime mortar, lead fl
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - The Old School House Richmond Road Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5DL
Full planning permission for replacement of multiple existing timber windows on the ground floor and first floor with Lifetime Casement UPVC windows and installation of south-facing solar panels on th
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - 27 Commercial Square Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5BP
Full planning permission for proposed change of use from Class E(a) to 'Sui generis' for hot food takeaways (for the sale of hot food where consumption of that food is mostly undertaken off the premis
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - Secret Garden House Grove Square Moor Road Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5AG
Listed building consent to apply a drybase plaster membrane to provide damp proof course to the building (RETROSPECTIVE)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2024-05-01
View full details - - 125 Dale Grove Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5GA
Full Planning Permission for Dormer Extension to the Rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2023-06-21
View full details - - Maythorne Farm Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5HL
Full Planning Permission for a New Slurry Tower Store to Support the Farming Enterprise
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2023-06-14
View full details - - Workshop At High Street Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5AQ
Non Material Amendment to Planning Permission 22/00323/FULL
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2023-05-24
View full details - - 72B High Street Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5AQ
Full Planning Permission for Front Roof Elevation to be Stripped of Existing Concrete Hardrow Slates, New Breathable Felt and Laths, and Fit New Concrete Slates, Colour Dark Sone
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2023-05-17
View full details - - Former Police Station High Street Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5AQ
Full Planning Permission for Change of Use from Police Station and rear outbuilding (sui generis) to Residential Short Term Lets (use class C1/C3), including Demolition of Rear Two Storey Extension an
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Leyburn in North Yorkshire
Leyburn is a charming market town and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, overlooking the northern bank of the River Ure in the picturesque Wensleydale region. Historically part of the North Riding of Yorkshire, its name reflects its origins, meaning "clearing by the stream." As of the 2011 census, Leyburn had a population of 2,183, with a slight increase to an estimated 2,190 in 2015, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,410 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Richmondshire district.
Property prices in Leyburn show an average sale price of £315,220, 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 Leyburn a particularly low-crime area.
Leyburn has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Leyburn, Leyburn Quarry Hills. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Leyburn 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 Leyburn
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Leyburn. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Leyburn.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Leyburn slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Leyburn were full planning applications (8), tree works (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.