Masham, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Masham, North Yorkshire.
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About Masham
Masham is a charming market town and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, with a population of 1,205 as recorded in the 2011 census. Known for its rich heritage and vibrant community, Masham presents various opportunities for planning applications, particularly in areas related to local development and conservation.
Population: 1,112 (2021)
District: Harrogate
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £304,459 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Skipton and Ripon
- LSOA: Harrogate 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Masham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Masham.
- 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 Masham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Masham.
- - Sunnyside 27 Red Lane Masham North Yorkshire HG4 4HH
Fell: 1 no. Holly tree (T1); 1 no. Yew tree (T2); 1 no. Fir tree (T3); 2 no. Laurel trees (T5), crown reduction of 12 no. Leylandi trees (T4) (by 4.5 metres to 5.5 metres) within Masham Conservation A
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 6 Swinton Terrace Masham North Yorkshire HG4 4HS
Crown reduction, lateral reduction and crown lift (by 0.5 -1 metres) of 1 no. Yew tree (T1) in Masham Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Telephone Box Little Market Place Masham North Yorkshire
BT consultation on the proposed removal of public payphone services and lock the kiosks (01765 689287) listed.
Status: Undecided | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Brookside 12 Rodney Terrace Masham Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 4JA
Lateral reduction (to give 3m clearance of adjacent property and 10m clearance of neighbouring roof) of 1no. Maple Tree (G1) of Tree Preservation Order 25/2019.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2024-12-13
View full details - - 7 Leyburn Road Masham Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 4ER
Variation of condition application to vary Condition 4 (opening hours) of planning approval 12/02128/DVCON, allowed at appeal (13/00008/AACPP), for the variation of condition 2, 11 and 12 of planning
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2024-08-08
View full details - - 10 Park Street Masham Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 4HN
Retrospective alterations to flat roof at the rear and fenestration (amended)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2024-07-22
View full details - - Masham Church Of England Primary School Market Place Masham Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 4EG
Listed Building Consent for the formation of a new structural opening to an internal gable wall to form a doorway linking two classrooms; Removal of timber boarding to right hand side of chimney breas
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2024-05-27
View full details - - Yoredale 8 Silver Street Masham Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 4DX
Changes to fenestration including installation of new light wells and general alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Masham in North Yorkshire
Masham is a charming market town and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, with a population of 1,205 as recorded in the 2011 census. Known for its rich heritage and vibrant community, Masham presents various opportunities for planning applications, particularly in areas related to local development and conservation. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,112 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Harrogate district.
Property prices in Masham show an average sale price of £304,459, 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 Masham a particularly low-crime area.
Masham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Masham. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Masham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Mar Field Fen SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Nidderdale. 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, Masham 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 Masham
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Masham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 93 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Masham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 93 days, decisions near Masham take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Masham were tree works (4), full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
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