Long Drax, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Long Drax, North Yorkshire.
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About Long Drax
Long Drax is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, approximately 2 miles northeast of Drax. As of the 2011 census, it had a modest population of 125 residents, making it a small but distinct community within the region, relevant for local planning applications and developments.
Population: 109 (2021)
District: Selby
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £211,894 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Goole and Pocklington
- LSOA: East Riding of Yorkshire 038C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Long Drax.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Long Drax.
- 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 Long Drax based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Long Drax.
- - STREET RECORD Main Road Long Drax North Yorkshire
Lawful development certificate for proposed improvements and repairs to existing flood defence
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Selby | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - Hawthorne House High Street Barmby On The Marsh East Riding Of Yorkshire DN14 7HS
Installation of replacement windows to front, sides and rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - Old School House Langrick Road Long Drax North Yorkshire YO8 8NH
Outline planning with all matters reserved for a single detached 3 bedroom house
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Selby | Date: 2023-12-01
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A brief summary of Long Drax in North Yorkshire
Long Drax is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, approximately 2 miles northeast of Drax. As of the 2011 census, it had a modest population of 125 residents, making it a small but distinct community within the region, relevant for local planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 109 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Selby district.
Property prices in Long Drax show an average sale price of £211,894, 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 Long Drax a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Long Drax includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Derwent SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Derwent. 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, Long Drax 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 Long Drax
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Long Drax. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Long Drax may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Long Drax slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Long Drax were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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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.