Little Ayton, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Ayton, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Little Ayton are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Little Ayton
Little Ayton is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, just south of Great Ayton. With a population of fewer than 100 residents as recorded in the 2011 Census, it is part of the civil parish of Easby within the Hambleton district. This small community may present unique planning opportunities and considerations for developers and local authorities.
Population: 112 (2021)
District: Hambleton
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Richmond and Northallerton
- LSOA: Hambleton 001E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Ayton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Ayton.
- 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 Little Ayton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Little Ayton.
- - Woodhouse Farm Great Ayton North Yorkshire TS9 6HZ
Retrospective change of use from agricultural land to dog exercise park with the siting of a shipping container on a concrete base
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Farm Shop Woodhouse Farm Great Ayton North Yorkshire TS9 6HZ
Retrospective change of use of silage clamps and slurry lagoon to form car parking and four units for pottery painting, dog grooming, bicycle sales , service and repair and sweet shop plus butchery un
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Heatherley, Dikes Lane, Great Ayton
removal of window and construction of dormer window to facilitate loft conversion
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - Brookside Farm Great Ayton Middlesbrough North Yorkshire TS9 6HZ
Prior approval for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to 1 dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Little Ayton in North Yorkshire
Little Ayton is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, just south of Great Ayton. With a population of fewer than 100 residents as recorded in the 2011 Census, it is part of the civil parish of Easby within the Hambleton district. This small community may present unique planning opportunities and considerations for developers and local authorities. The settlement has a population of approximately 112 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Hambleton district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Little Ayton a particularly low-crime area.
Little Ayton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Great Ayton. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Little Ayton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cliff Ridge SSSI; 11 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: NORTH YORK MOORS. 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 Little Ayton
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Little Ayton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Little Ayton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Little Ayton were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 83% 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, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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