Little Ribston, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Ribston, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Little Ribston 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 Ribston
Little Ribston is a picturesque village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, situated along the River Nidd, approximately 4 miles from Wetherby and 3 miles from Knaresborough. Notably, it is the birthplace of the Ribston Pippin apple, first planted by Sir Henry Goodricke in the 18th century, with a preserved tree stump still found in Ribston Park. The village supports a vibrant community, featuring two cricket teams that compete in local leagues, while the nearest pub is The Bay Horse located in nearby Kirk Deighton.
Population: 207 (2021)
District: Harrogate
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £453,055 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Wetherby and Easingwold
- LSOA: Leeds 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Ribston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Ribston.
- 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 Ribston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
107 planning applications found near Little Ribston.
- - Pippin House 4 North View Little Ribston North Yorkshire LS22 4ES
Loft conversion with dormer window and velux window to the rear of the property only - with matching materials and slate tiles.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - The House Of Green Ginger Knaresborough Road Little Ribston North Yorkshire LS22 4ET
Prior notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension. The proposed extension would extend 7.1 metres beyond an original rear wall, have a height to the eaves of 2.8 metres and a maxim
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Land Comprising Field At 438788 453204 Wetherby Road Little Ribston North Yorkshire
Outline application for three self build houses with all matters reserved except access from the public highway.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2023-08-08
View full details - ZC23/02972/OUT - Land Comprising Field At 438788 453204 Wetherby Road Little Ribston North Yorkshire
Outline application for three self build houses with all matters reserved except access from the public highway.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2023-08-08
View full details - - New Stone Bungalow Knaresborough Road Little Ribston Wetherby North Yorkshire LS22 4ET
Erection of 2no. front facing dormer extensions and porch/canopy.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2023-06-06
View full details - - 4 Garfield Terrace Knaresborough Road Little Ribston Wetherby North Yorkshire LS22 4TU
Certificate of lawfulness. Rear dormer with new internal staircase
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2023-05-30
View full details - - 1 Green Garth Little Ribston Wetherby North Yorkshire LS22 4WS
Conversion of existing garage into sitting room with extension to provide new double garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2023-05-03
View full details - - Frog Bank Knaresborough Road Little Ribston Wetherby North Yorkshire LS22 4ET
Approval of details under Condition no 3 (Materials Sample) and Condition 4 (Window and Door details) of Planning Permission 21/00614/FUL - Erection of detached double garage with first floor studio/a
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2023-02-02
View full details - - New Stone Bungalow Knaresborough Road Little Ribston North Yorkshire LS22 4ET
Raising of roof height 900mm to create additional living space, installation of 2no. front dormer extensions and 4no. rear dormer extensions, erection of 1no. single storey rear extension and 1no. sin
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2022-11-18
View full details - - The Paddocks Knaresborough Road Little Ribston North Yorkshire LS22 4ET
Erection of one dwelling house, including a detached garage and access.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2022-09-02
View full details - - West View Knaresborough Road Little Ribston North Yorkshire LS22 4ET
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) to allow increase size of garage to Plot 2 to reserved matters application 20/04819/REM - Reserved matters application for erection of 2 dwellings (Access, Ap
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2022-03-17
View full details - - New Stone Bungalow Knaresborough Road Little Ribston LS22 4ET
Erection of first floor extension, 2no. single storey extensions and alterations to fenestration. (Revised Scheme)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2021-11-26
View full details - - West View Knaresborough Road Little Ribston LS22 4ET
Non-material amendment to allow increase size of garage to Plot 2 to reserved matters application 20/04819/REM - Reserved matters application for erection of 2 dwellings (Access, Appearance, Landscapi
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2021-10-22
View full details - - West View Knaresborough Road Wetherby North Yorkshire
Change of use of paddock to domestic garden associated with dwelling approved under permission 20/04819/REM.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2021-10-21
View full details - - New Stone Bungalow Knaresborough Road Little Ribston LS22 4ET
Rear dormer extension Single storey rear extension Single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2021-10-19
View full details - - Grange House Wetherby Road Little Ribston Wetherby North Yorkshire LS22 4EP
Approval of details required under Condition 4 (landscaping) of Planning Permission 20/00007/REM: Reserved matters application for the erection of 2 no. dwellings with appearance, layout, scale and la
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2021-07-20
View full details - - West View Knaresborough Road Little Ribston LS22 4ET
Non-material amendment to allow installation of stone copings and red pantiles in lieu of slate to roof of Plot 2 to reserved matters application 20/04819/REM - Reserved matters application for erecti
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2021-06-02
View full details - - Land Comprising Field At 438770 453388 Wetherby Road Little Ribston North Yorkshire
Non-material amendment to allow enlargening of front driveways and accesses for dwellings to planning permission 20/02095/REM - Reserved matters application for the erection of 2 no. dwellings with ac
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2021-03-29
View full details - - West View Knaresborough Road Little Ribston LS22 4ET
Approval of details required under Condition 5 (site compound plan) and Condition 6 and 7 (Phase 2 ground investigative report) of Outline Permission 17/05082/OUT (APP/E2734/W/18/3204965).
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2021-03-04
View full details - - Land East Of Grange House Wetherby Road Little Ribston Wetherby North Yorkshire LS22 4EP
Approval of details required under condition 5 (evidence of building distance from sewer), condition 6 (drainage systems; foul and surface water separation), and condition 7 (details of surface water
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2021-01-04
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A brief summary of Little Ribston in North Yorkshire
Little Ribston is a picturesque village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, situated along the River Nidd, approximately 4 miles from Wetherby and 3 miles from Knaresborough. Notably, it is the birthplace of the Ribston Pippin apple, first planted by Sir Henry Goodricke in the 18th century, with a preserved tree stump still found in Ribston Park. The village supports a vibrant community, featuring two cricket teams that compete in local leagues, while the nearest pub is The Bay Horse located in nearby Kirk Deighton. The settlement has a population of approximately 207 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Harrogate district.
Property prices in Little Ribston show an average sale price of £453,055, 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 Little Ribston a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Little Ribston includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Ribston
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Little Ribston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Little Ribston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Little Ribston were outline applications (2).
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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