Long Preston, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Long Preston, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Long Preston are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 737 (2021)
District: Craven
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £318,592 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Skipton and Ripon
- LSOA: Craven 009C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Long Preston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Long Preston.
- 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 Preston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Long Preston.
- - Maypole Barn, Main Street, Long Preston, BD23 4PH
Approval of details reserved by conditions 3.i) – part (window sill/surround details) and 7. (pre-commencement bird check) of C/52/193C
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Maypole Barn, Main Street, Long Preston, BD23 4PH
Approval of details reserved by Condition 12 (dust mitigation measures) of C/52/93C
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 3 Greengate Terrace, Long Preston, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 4PL
Householder planning permission for erection of two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and rear infill extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 9 Main Street, Long Preston, Skipton, BD23 4ND
Approval of details reserved by conditions 6 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan - HMMP), 8 (details of the external facing, roofing, rainwater, pipe work, door and window materials) & 16 (Remedia
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Tranmere Grange, Tranmere Court, Long Preston, Skipton BD23 4PW
Full planning permission for demolition of existing detached garage and construction of a detached two storey dwelling with associated parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - Kirk Lea House, 19A/19B Main Street, Long Preston, BD23 4ND
Non-material amendment to planning permission C/52/695C in respect of amendments to the design of the approved single storey extension (omit lantern roof light)
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2023-06-09
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A brief summary of Long Preston in North Yorkshire
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 £318,592, 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 Preston a particularly low-crime area.
Long Preston has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Long Preston, No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Long Preston includes 1 National Parks: YORKSHIRE DALES. 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 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.
Planning Activity in Long Preston
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Long Preston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 32 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Long Preston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 32 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Long Preston were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2), outline applications (2).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
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