Lower Dunsforth, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Dunsforth, North Yorkshire.
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About Lower Dunsforth
Lower Dunsforth is a village located in the civil parish of Dunsforths in North Yorkshire, England. With historical roots dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086, it features notable architecture, including St Mary's Church, which was reconstructed in the 1860s and boasts a distinctive buttressed spire. This charming village may present various opportunities for planning applications, given its rich history and community infrastructure.
District: Dunsforths
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Property Prices
Average property sale price: £312,714 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: York
- Parliamentary constituency: York Central
- LSOA: York 012F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Dunsforth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Dunsforth.
- 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 Lower Dunsforth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Lower Dunsforth.
- - School House Ings Road Lower Dunsforth York North Yorkshire YO26 9SA
Non material amendment to planning permission 22/02435/FUL to add two new windows to first floor bedroom, single personnel door to garage and Velux windows to first floor bedroom, en suite and lobby.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - Greenfield Farm Lower Dunsforth York North Yorkshire YO26 9RZ
Replacement of windows with bifold doors to East elevation and extension to existing detached garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-02-26
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A brief summary of Lower Dunsforth in North Yorkshire
Lower Dunsforth is a village located in the civil parish of Dunsforths in North Yorkshire, England. With historical roots dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086, it features notable architecture, including St Mary's Church, which was reconstructed in the 1860s and boasts a distinctive buttressed spire. This charming village may present various opportunities for planning applications, given its rich history and community infrastructure. It sits within the Dunsforths district.
Property prices in Lower Dunsforth show an average sale price of £312,714, 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 Lower Dunsforth a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Lower Dunsforth includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Upper Dunsforth Carrs SSSI. 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, Lower Dunsforth 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 Lower Dunsforth
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Lower Dunsforth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lower Dunsforth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lower Dunsforth were full planning applications (2), amendments (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
- 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.