How long do planning decisions take near Old Thirsk?

The average planning decision time near Old Thirsk is 80 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 Old Thirsk?

The planning approval rate near Old Thirsk is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Old Thirsk?

The most common type of planning application near Old Thirsk is full planning applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Old Thirsk?

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Old Thirsk, North Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Old Thirsk, North Yorkshire.

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About Old Thirsk

Thirsk, a market town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, is renowned for its vibrant racecourse and its portrayal as the fictional village of Darrowby in the works of local author James Herriot. This charming town offers a blend of historical significance and modern amenities, making it an interesting area for planning applications.

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £362,552 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Yorkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Wetherby and Easingwold
LSOA: Hambleton 009D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Old Thirsk.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Old Thirsk.

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 Old Thirsk based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

12 planning applications found near Old Thirsk.

- 4 Nursery Gardens Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1FT
Application for the replacement of timber windows and doors with PVCu alternatives. The replacement of timber gutter facia and dormer cladding facias with PVCu alternative (Excluding front porch). The
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-04-28
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- 9A St Giles Close Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3BU
Application for the construction of a single storey side extension to east elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-03-30
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- 1 To 36 Excluding 14 Nursery Gardens Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1FT
Application to seek permission for the replacement of timber windows and doors with UPVC 35No flats and dwellings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-03-10
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- Street Record Nursery Mews Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1GJ
Notification to reduce Silver Birch (tag no. 86) crown by 4-5m and adjacent branchwork by 2-3m. To thin dense new growth to apporpiate growth points and raise lower crown to approx 4m leavinf smaller
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-02-19
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- Lyndhurst 8 Sutton Road Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1DJ
Construction of a new dwelling attached to the western gable of the existing dwelling following demolition of existing garage and conservatory, detached garage to new dwelling and existing dwelling an
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-12-30
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- 99 St James Green Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1AH
Application to replace doors to the front and back of the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-12-10
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- Taxassist Accountants 7 Finkle Street Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1DA
Application for Consent to Display an Advertisement(s): 1 No. Non illuminated Replacement fascia sign and 1 No. non illuminated hanging projection sign and window graphics to advertise the business wi
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-10-29
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- Street Record Nursery Gardens Thirsk North Yorkshire
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area. 4 x Cherry Trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-10-17
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- Thirsk Old Bridge Bridge Street Thirsk North Yorkshire
Notification of Proposed Works to Trees in a Conservation Area: Willow's 1221, 1222 and 1223 reduce pollard regeneration by 50% in length, remove growth over highway. Willow's 1224, 1225, 1226, 1227 a
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-09-08
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- Towlers (Thirsk) Ltd 66 - 68 Market Place Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1LW
Application for the installation two fascia mounted trough cool white lights on 150mm wall brackets
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-04-23
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- Adjacent To The Car Park Williams Court Ingramgate Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1GX
Urgent request for the removal of 2no trees due to recent storms (wishing to commence removal 30th January 2024 subject to agreement). Instructed by Property Management Company CPM Compton Property Ma
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2024-01-26
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- 10 Sutton Road Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1DJ
Application for advertisement consent for 2 no. illuminated fascia signs, window graphics and panel graphics as amended by revised plan recieved 5 July 2023
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Old Thirsk in North Yorkshire

Property prices in Old Thirsk show an average sale price of £362,552, 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 Old Thirsk a particularly low-crime area.

Old Thirsk has one conservation area within its boundaries: Thirsk and Sowerby. 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, Old Thirsk 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 Old Thirsk

In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Old Thirsk. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Old Thirsk may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 80 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 Old Thirsk were full planning applications (15), tree works (9), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.

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