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Planning in Morton-on-Swale

Approved
100%
11 of 11 decided
Decision time
about 13 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Morton-on-Swale in the last 24 months, from North Yorkshire Council's planning register.

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Around Morton-on-Swale

Postcode districts

DL7 117 applications in the last 12 monthsDL9 17 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: North Yorkshire Council

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About Morton-on-Swale

Morton-on-Swale is a village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, approximately 4 miles west of Northallerton along the A684 road. Positioned near the River Swale and just under a mile from Ainderby Steeple, this picturesque village offers a quaint setting for potential development and planning opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 691 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Hambleton district.

Morton-on-Swale covers an area of approximately 622.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Morton-on-Swale show an average sale price of £275,423, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Morton-on-Swale 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Morton-on-Swale, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Morton-on-Swale. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 94 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (5), tree works (5), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Morton-on-Swale?
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Morton-on-Swale. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Morton-on-Swale?
The average planning decision time near Morton-on-Swale is 94 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Morton-on-Swale?
The planning approval rate near Morton-on-Swale is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Morton-on-Swale?
The most common type of planning application near Morton-on-Swale is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Morton-on-Swale?
You can search and track planning applications near Morton-on-Swale on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.