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Planning in Little Smeaton (WF8)

Approved
88%
21 of 22 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Little Smeaton (WF8) in the last 24 months, from North Yorkshire Council's planning register.

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About Little Smeaton (WF8)

Little Smeaton is a settlement located in North Yorkshire, England. The settlement has a population of approximately 51 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Hambleton district.

Property prices in Little Smeaton show an average sale price of £191,010, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Little Smeaton has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Little Smeaton 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Little Smeaton, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Little Smeaton. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (12), tree works (8), outline applications (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Little Smeaton (WF8)?
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Little Smeaton (WF8). The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Little Smeaton (WF8)?
The average planning decision time near Little Smeaton (WF8) is 75 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 Little Smeaton (WF8)?
The planning approval rate near Little Smeaton (WF8) is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Little Smeaton (WF8)?
The most common type of planning application near Little Smeaton (WF8) is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Little Smeaton (WF8)?
You can search and track planning applications near Little Smeaton (WF8) on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.