Melsonby, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Melsonby, North Yorkshire.
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About Melsonby
Melsonby is a village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, situated just 1.2 miles west of the A1(M) motorway and north of the A66. This proximity to major transport routes makes it a relevant area for planning applications, providing easy access to surrounding regions while maintaining a rural character.
Population: 705 (2021)
District: Richmondshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £960,080 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Richmond and Northallerton
- LSOA: Richmondshire 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Melsonby.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Melsonby.
- 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 Melsonby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Melsonby.
- - 29 West Road Melsonby Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 5ND
Full planning permission for porch to the front elevation, two additional rooflights and remove a tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 51 Moor Road Melsonby Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 5PF
Full planning permission for the creation of a new single car driveway
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Melsonby Farm 53 West Road Melsonby Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 5ND
Notice of intention for works to trees: Reduce in height and crown lift to 4no. Silver Birch trees and reduce 1no. Elm tree
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Melsonby Methodist Primary School West Road Melsonby Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 5ND
Listed Building Consent for replacement of duo-pitched roof covering, rainwater goods to 2no. elevations with like-for-like replacements and removal and re-fixing of coping stones to 2no. gable parape
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - Allotment Site Rear Of 15 West Road Melsonby Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 5ND
Notice of intention to remove pole, associated spans of overhead line and a stay wire
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2025-03-07
View full details - - Spencer House 37 West Road Melsonby Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 5ND
Full Planning Permission for Replacement and repair of Windows
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2024-02-23
View full details - - Spencer House 37 West Road Melsonby Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 5ND
Listed Building Consent for Replacement and repair of Windows (revised details attached 19.12.24)
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2024-02-23
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A brief summary of Melsonby in North Yorkshire
Melsonby is a village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, situated just 1.2 miles west of the A1(M) motorway and north of the A66. This proximity to major transport routes makes it a relevant area for planning applications, providing easy access to surrounding regions while maintaining a rural character. The settlement has a population of approximately 705 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Richmondshire district.
Property prices in Melsonby show an average sale price of £960,080, 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 Melsonby a particularly low-crime area.
Melsonby has one conservation area within its boundaries: Melsonby. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Melsonby 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 Melsonby
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Melsonby. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 Melsonby.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Melsonby were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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.