Middleham, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Middleham, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Middleham
Middleham is a historic market town and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, nestled in the picturesque Wensleydale region of the Yorkshire Dales. Situated on the south side of the valley, it lies upstream from where the River Ure meets the River Cover. With a settlement history dating back to Roman times, Middleham was documented as Medelai in the 1086 Domesday Book, making it a notable location for planning applications within the area.
Population: 777 (2021)
District: Richmondshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £286,550 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Thirsk and Malton
- LSOA: Hambleton 006D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Middleham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Middleham.
- 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 Middleham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Middleham.
- - Ure View East View Back Lane Middleham Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 4PA
Full planning permission for the replacement of existing white uPVC windows, patio doors, and the front door with white powder-coated aluminium units within the same structural openings (north elevati
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Danby House West End Middleham Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 4QH
Full planning permission for internal alterations and refurbishment of existing dwelling, plus side extension to ground floor and updated vehicular access / driveway
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Hill House West End Middleham Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 4QG
Notice of intention for works to two Holly trees (1,2), a Yew tree (3) and an Apricot tree (4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Danby House West End Middleham Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 4QH
Notice of intention to fell one holm oak
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - The Hall West End Middleham Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 4QQ
Notice of intention to reduce the height of the remaining Leylandii trees after Northern Powergrid have reduced the height of those trees in contact with or within a specified distance of the high-vol
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 56 The Springs Middleham Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 4RB
Full planning permission for demolition of existing garage and construction of new garage with utility room & general reconfiguration
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - The Hall West End Middleham Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 4QQ
Notice of intention to carry out works to 18no. trees (labelled A, B and 1-16 - mixture of Sycamore, Beech and Lime)
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Hazeldene Kirkgate Middleham Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 4PG
Retrospective permission for the fitting of an electrical meter box in the front garden curtilage of the property and planning permission for replacement of windows to first and second floor level to
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Waterford House 19 Kirkgate Middleham Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 4PG
Listed Building Consent for Replacement Roof Covering to Single Slope of Kitchen Roof with Bradstone Old Quarried Stone Roofing
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - Foxter House 34A Market Place Middleham Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 4NP
listed building consent for replacement of 3No existing timber sash windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - Foxter House 34A Market Place Middleham Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 4NP
full planning permission for replacement of 3No existing timber sash windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - Warwick Cottage West End Middleham Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 4QL
Listed Building Consent for Use of Existing Holiday Cottage as Unrestricted Residential Dwelling and Erection of Boundary Fence to Divide Curtilage
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - Warwick Cottage West End Middleham Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 4QL
Full Planning Permission for Use of Existing Holiday Cottage as Unrestricted Residential Dwelling and Erection of Boundary Fence to Divide Curtilage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - Castle Keep Castle Hill Middleham Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 4QR
Listed Building Consent to Replace Natural Stone Roof on Both Sides of Property with New Stone Slates and Ridges Add a Natural Coping Stone to Gable End and Add Two 800x800 Conservation Windows to Rea
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2024-04-19
View full details - - Castle Cottage West End Middleham Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 4QL
Full Planning Permission for Internal Alterations Including Repurposed Garage into new Kitchen and Dining Space, Larger Opening between new Kitchen and Existing Dwelling. New External Chimney Stack
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2024-01-05
View full details - - Waterford House 19 Kirkgate Middleham Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 4PG
Listed Building Consent for Replacement of One Slope of Kitchen Roof with Greys Reproduction Random Diminishing Natural Weathered Stone Slate
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2023-08-18
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A brief summary of Middleham in North Yorkshire
Middleham is a historic market town and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, nestled in the picturesque Wensleydale region of the Yorkshire Dales. Situated on the south side of the valley, it lies upstream from where the River Ure meets the River Cover. With a settlement history dating back to Roman times, Middleham was documented as Medelai in the 1086 Domesday Book, making it a notable location for planning applications within the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 777 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Richmondshire district.
Property prices in Middleham show an average sale price of £286,550, 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 Middleham a particularly low-crime area.
Middleham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Middleham, Spennithorne. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Middleham includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: YORKSHIRE DALES. 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, Middleham 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 Middleham
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Middleham. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 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 Middleham.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Middleham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Middleham were full planning applications (10), tree works (4), listed building and heritage (3). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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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.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.