Over Silton, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Over Silton, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Over Silton
Over Silton is a small village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, approximately 6 miles east of Northallerton and adjacent to the North York Moors. With a population that was recorded as 70 in the 2011 Census and a subsequent decline to 60 by 2015, the village is part of the civil parish of Nether Silton, which encompasses its demographic data. This tranquil location may present opportunities for planning applications related to rural development and community projects.
Population: 74 (2021)
District: Hambleton
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Town Insights
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: Skipton and Ripon
- LSOA: Harrogate 003D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Over Silton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Over Silton.
- 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 Over Silton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Over Silton.
- 821064 - NORTH COTTAGE OVER SILTON VILLAGE OVER SILTON YO7 2LJ
verification check of conditions 14 and 14 of Listed Building consent approval NYM/2021/0918
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Land at North Farm, Over Silton
change of use of agricultural land to gundog training facility
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - North Farm, Over Silton Village, Over Silton
verification check of conditions 5, 7, 10 and 18 of planning approval NYM/2022/0230
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2025-03-05
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A brief summary of Over Silton in North Yorkshire
Over Silton is a small village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, approximately 6 miles east of Northallerton and adjacent to the North York Moors. With a population that was recorded as 70 in the 2011 Census and a subsequent decline to 60 by 2015, the village is part of the civil parish of Nether Silton, which encompasses its demographic data. This tranquil location may present opportunities for planning applications related to rural development and community projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 74 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Hambleton district.
Property prices in Over Silton 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 Over Silton a particularly low-crime area.
Over Silton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Nether Silton. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Over Silton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): North York Moors SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North York Moors; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): North York Moors; 1 National Parks: NORTH YORK MOORS. 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, Over Silton 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 Over Silton
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Over Silton. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Over Silton.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Over Silton were discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1), amendments (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
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