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Planning in Long Preston

Approved
90%
19 of 21 decided
Decision time
about 13 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Long Preston in the last 24 months, from North Yorkshire Council's planning register.

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Around Long Preston

Postcode districts

BD23 403 applications in the last 12 monthsBD24 66 applications in the last 12 monthsLA2 414 applications in the last 12 monthsBB18 73 applications in the last 12 monthsBB12 127 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: North Yorkshire Council

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About Long Preston

Long Preston is a charming village and civil parish situated in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales of North Yorkshire, England. Located along the A65 road, it is conveniently positioned 12 miles from Skipton and 4 miles from Settle. With a population that grew from 680 in 2001 to 742 in 2011, Long Preston offers a growing community that may be of interest for planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 737 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Craven district.

Property prices in Long Preston show an average sale price of £317,399, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Long Preston area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Long Preston a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Long Preston has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Long Preston 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 Long Preston, 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, 24 planning applications were submitted near Long Preston. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 89 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (8), tree works (4), discharge of conditions (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Long Preston?
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Long Preston. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Long Preston?
The average planning decision time near Long Preston is 89 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 Long Preston?
The planning approval rate near Long Preston is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Long Preston?
The most common type of planning application near Long Preston is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Long Preston?
You can search and track planning applications near Long Preston on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.