Low Worsall, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Low Worsall, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Low Worsall
Low Worsall is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, just 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Yarm and adjacent to High Worsall. Its small size and rural character make it a unique area for planning applications, offering opportunities for local development amidst picturesque surroundings.
Population: 266 (2021) · Area: 544.5 km²
District: Hambleton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £345,177 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stockton-on-Tees
- Parliamentary constituency: Stockton West
- LSOA: Stockton-on-Tees 022C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Low Worsall.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Low Worsall.
- 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 Low Worsall based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Low Worsall.
- - The Willows Village Road Low Worsall Yarm North Yorkshire TS15 9PJ
Application for additional dormer to south side, new Juliet balcony to east elevation, new bi-folding doors to east and south elevations. Removal of chimney stack and replace with flue vent. Internal
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 14 Tofts Close Low Worsall Yarm North Yorkshire TS15 9QA
Removal or Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) to previously approved application ZB24/01183/FUL (Proposed two storey side and rear extension as amended 27 July 2024)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-05-19
View full details - - 4 Manor Close Low Worsall Yarm North Yorkshire TS15 9QE
Application for two storey extension to front and rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - 11 Tofts Close Low Worsall Yarm North Yorkshire TS15 9QA
Two storey and Single storey extension to front and rear and re rendering of exterior as amended 23 August 2023
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2023-08-09
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A brief summary of Low Worsall in North Yorkshire
Low Worsall is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, just 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Yarm and adjacent to High Worsall. Its small size and rural character make it a unique area for planning applications, offering opportunities for local development amidst picturesque surroundings. The settlement has a population of approximately 266 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Hambleton district.
Low Worsall covers an area of approximately 544.5 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Low Worsall show an average sale price of £345,177, 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 Low Worsall a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Low Worsall includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Low Worsall 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 Low Worsall
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Low Worsall. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Low Worsall.
The average decision period of 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Low Worsall were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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