Masham, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Masham, North Yorkshire.
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Planning applications in Masham are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £375,438 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Skipton and Ripon
- LSOA: Harrogate 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
529 planning applications found near Masham.
- - 24 Market Place Masham North Yorkshire HG4 4EB
Fell 1 no Birch, 1 no Sycamore and 1 no Lilac (TG1) within Masham conservation area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - 26/03356/TCON - 24 Market Place Masham North Yorkshire HG4 4EB
Fell 1 no Birch, 1 no Sycamore and 1 no Lilac (TG1) within Masham conservation area
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-23 - - Park House Park Square Masham North Yorkshire HG4 4HF
Studio extension with provision of 24no. solar panels to existing workshops
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - Bay Horse Inn 5 Silver Street Masham North Yorkshire HG4 4DX
Listed building consent for minor roof repairs including reroofing of the front and rear main roof slope retaining and reusing existing tiles, rebedding of the existing ridge tiles, replacement of cra
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 8 Chapman Lane Masham North Yorkshire HG4 4HP
Proposed garage conversion with raised roof to create new guest suite, changes to fenestration and alterations to boundary walls.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 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: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | 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: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - The Mill House Millgate Masham North Yorkshire HG4 4EZ
Felling of 2 no. Larch (G1), 1 no. Elm (T2), 1 no. Cypress (T3), 1 no. Willow (T4) and 1 no. Sorbus (T5). Referenced with (X and Species on submitted plan). Within Masham Conservation Area. T5 Sorbus
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Tigh Nan Drium 7 Millgate Masham North Yorkshire HG4 4EQ
Rear/side single-storey ground-floor extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2025-10-13
View full details - - Site Of Masham Auction Mart Leyburn Road Masham North Yorkshire
Modification of S106 Legal Agreement relating to planning permission 21/04470/FULMAJ for erection of 20no. Dwellinghouses with associated access and landscaping; to reduce S106 financial contributions
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - Site Of Masham Auction Mart Leyburn Road Masham North Yorkshire
Non material amendment to planning permission 21/04470/FULMAJ for Erection of 20no. Dwellinghouses with associated access and landscaping; to allow revised site plan removing reference to affordable h
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2025-09-25
View full details - - Wensleydale Garage 10 Leyburn Road Masham North Yorkshire HG4 4ER
Erection of additional workshop
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - St Nicholas House 3-5 Market Place Masham North Yorkshire HG4 4DZ
Listed Building Consent for change of use of first floor to residential including alterations to first and second floor (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - St Nicholas House 3-5 Market Place Masham North Yorkshire HG4 4DZ
Change of use of first floor to residential including alterations to first and second floor (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - 6 Market Place Masham North Yorkshire HG4 4EB
Change of use from annex to single dwelling with associated extension and boundary treatments
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2025-07-09
View full details - - Chapel House 8 Morton Row Masham North Yorkshire HG4 4HR
Erection of single storey rear extension. Proposed replacement roof covering. Installation of 2no. roof lights to front and 2no. roof lights to rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2025-06-27
View full details - - 9 Quaker Terrace Masham Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 4EH
Application of Monocouche Render system to front and rear elevation of property of neutral (soft white/cream) colour.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - 1 Swinburn Court Masham Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 4HJ
Crown thinning (by 3m) of 1 no Weeping Willow tree (T1) within Masham Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-03-03
View full details - - 3 Swinburn Court Masham Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 4HJ
Crown reduction (by 2m to provide clearance of adjacent property) of 1 no Sycamore (T1) of Tree Preservation Order 24/2021.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-02-24
View full details - - 3 Swinburn Court Masham Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 4HJ
Crown reduction (by 2m) of 2 no. Cherry trees (T2 and T3) within Masham Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-02-24
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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 £375,438, 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, 40 planning applications were submitted near Masham. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Masham maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 82 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Masham were full planning applications (13), tree works (13), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 6 medium-scale applications, 31 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 26 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 10 applications
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