Preston-under-Scar, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Preston-under-Scar, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Preston-under-Scar
Preston-under-Scar is a charming village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, about 2 miles west of Leyburn. With a population that grew from 120 in 2001 to 170 in 2011, this historically rich village is noted in the Domesday Book as belonging to Thorfin of Ravensworth. Its name, derived from Old English and Old Norse, translates to "Priest's farm under rock," reflecting its unique heritage, making it an interesting area for potential planning applications.
Population: 169 (2021)
District: Richmondshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £315,220 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Richmond and Northallerton
- LSOA: Richmondshire 006D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Preston-under-Scar.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Preston-under-Scar.
- 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 Preston-under-Scar based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Preston-under-Scar.
- - Low Barn Preston Under Scar Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 4AQ
Notice of intention to perform a 30% Crown Reduction on a single mature Birch tree, having consulted with a professional arborist
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Wensley Quarry, Scarth Nick Road, Leyburn, DL8 4AT
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition no. 19 of Planning Permission Ref. C1/12/00765/CM which relates to foul and surface water drainage and interceptors
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Prospect House Preston Under Scar Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 4AQ
Full Planning Permission for Single Storey Extension to Front of Property; Conversion and Extension of Outbuilding to Create Sun Room/Annexe
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2023-05-17
View full details - - Keldholme Preston Under Scar Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 4AQ
Discharge of Condition 14 Attached to Planning Permission 20/00956/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Preston-under-Scar in North Yorkshire
Preston-under-Scar is a charming village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, about 2 miles west of Leyburn. With a population that grew from 120 in 2001 to 170 in 2011, this historically rich village is noted in the Domesday Book as belonging to Thorfin of Ravensworth. Its name, derived from Old English and Old Norse, translates to "Priest's farm under rock," reflecting its unique heritage, making it an interesting area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 169 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Richmondshire district.
Property prices in Preston-under-Scar show an average sale price of £315,220, 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 Preston-under-Scar a particularly low-crime area.
Preston-under-Scar has one conservation area within its boundaries: Preston under Scar. 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 Preston-under-Scar includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Thowker Corner SSSI, Lovely Seat - Stainton Moor SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Pennine Moors; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): North Pennine 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, Preston-under-Scar 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 Preston-under-Scar
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Preston-under-Scar. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Preston-under-Scar may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Preston-under-Scar were tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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