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Planning in Penhill

Approved
90%
36 of 37 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Penhill in the last 24 months, from Swindon Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Penhill

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About Penhill

Penhill, located 5.5 miles southwest of Leyburn in the Pennines, North Yorkshire, is a notable geographical feature that dominates the southern aspect of Wensleydale and the northern side of Coverdale. Shaped by glacial activity during the last ice age, its summit plateau includes a trig point, small tarns, and a historic beacon at its eastern end, which was part of a warning system against a potential Spanish invasion. This distinctive landscape may influence planning applications in the surrounding area due to its natural features and historical significance.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Penhill 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Penhill, 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, 55 planning applications were submitted near Penhill. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (17), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Penhill?
In the last 24 months, 55 planning applications were submitted near Penhill. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Penhill?
The average planning decision time near Penhill is 48 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 Penhill?
The planning approval rate near Penhill is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Penhill?
The most common type of planning application near Penhill is full planning applications, with 17 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Penhill?
You can search and track planning applications near Penhill on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.