Muker, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Muker, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Muker
Muker is a picturesque village and civil parish located at the western end of Swaledale in North Yorkshire, within the stunning Yorkshire Dales. Known for its scenic beauty, Muker offers potential for various planning applications, particularly in the areas of conservation and development that complement its rural charm.
Population: 263 (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 005E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Muker.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Muker.
- 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 Muker based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
29 planning applications found near Muker.
- - Swaledale Woollens, Strawbeck, Muker, Richmond, DL11 6QG
Full planning permission for change of use from shop with flat above to a single dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - Store and Garage, Muker, Richmond, DL11 6QH
Full planning permission for conversion of a disused store and garage into a two-bedroom dwelling for a holiday let (Easting: 390972 Northing: 497924)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2023-06-12
View full details - - Usha Gap, Muker
full planning permission for erection of replacement farm building to provide sheep housing, feeding area and storage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2020-09-07
View full details - - Muker Literary Institute, Muker
full planning permission for installation of handrail, fixed to the disabled access ramp, to ensure Health & Safety compliance
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2020-07-31
View full details - - Usha Gap Bridge, Muker
listed building consent to take down and re-build three sections of the bridge parapet
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2020-02-13
View full details - - Stoneleigh, Muker
householder planning permission for erection of porch to front elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2019-09-19
View full details - - Kisdon, Muker
full planning permission for raising roof to facilitate loft conversion together with installation of 5 No. rooflights to north elevation and 1 No. rooflight to south elevation and erection of porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2018-08-29
View full details - - Usha Gap, Muker
full planning permission for roofing over sheep pens
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2016-11-30
View full details - - Kisdon, Muker
notification under part 6 of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) (England) 2015 for erection of agricultural storage building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2015-11-12
View full details - - Usha Gap Bridge, Muker
listed building consent for taking down and rebuilding of bridge parapet
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2015-06-24
View full details - - Muker Literary Institute, Muker
listed building consent for re-roofing; replacing gutters; re-pointing; repair of 3 No. windows; replace 2 No. windows and internal re-plastering at lower ground floor level
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2015-04-29
View full details - - Crake Holme, Muker
full planning permission for installation of 16 solar panels to roof (4kW)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2014-08-06
View full details - - Usha Gap, Muker
full planning permission for change of use of existing agricultural buildings to provide toilet and shower facilities, laundry, wash up area and erection of new building to provide 'The Hub' route pla
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2014-01-22
View full details - - Usha Gap Caravan & Camp Site, Muker
certificate of lawfulness for use of land as caravan and camp site
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2012-10-09
View full details - - Brookside, Muker
full planning permission for replacement of profiled metal sheet roof with a steeper pitched sandstone slate roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2011-08-04
View full details - - Lane Farm, Muker
full planning permission for conversion of existing ground floor store into lounge
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2011-07-27
View full details - - Stoneleigh, Muker
full planning permission for the erection of extensions and alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2011-06-27
View full details - - Ravensghyll, Muker
full planning permission for removal of agricultural occupancy condition
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2007-11-20
View full details - - Usha Gap, Muker
full planning permission for creation of vehicular access
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2006-01-06
View full details - - Ravensghyll, Muker
full planning permission for relaxation of agricultural occupancy condition 3 of YD1/6/1C for further 5 years to allow use as holiday accommodation
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2005-11-01
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A brief summary of Muker in North Yorkshire
Muker is a picturesque village and civil parish located at the western end of Swaledale in North Yorkshire, within the stunning Yorkshire Dales. Known for its scenic beauty, Muker offers potential for various planning applications, particularly in the areas of conservation and development that complement its rural charm. The settlement has a population of approximately 263 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Richmondshire district.
Property prices in Muker 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 Muker a particularly low-crime area.
Muker has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Muker, Swaledale and Arkengarthdale barns and walls. 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 Muker includes 5 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Arkengarthdale, Gunnerside and Reeth Moors SSSI, Muker Meadows SSSI, Mill Holme Meadow, Thwaite SSSI and 2 more; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 5 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Pennine Moors, North Pennine Dales Meadows; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): North Pennine Moors; 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, Muker 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 Muker
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Muker. The average decision time was 73 days.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Muker were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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