How long do planning decisions take near Riccall?

The average planning decision time near Riccall is 59 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 Riccall?

The planning approval rate near Riccall is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Riccall?

The most common type of planning application near Riccall is tree works applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Riccall?

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Riccall, North Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Riccall, North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire · England · settlement

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About Riccall

Riccall is a village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, situated 3.5 miles north of Selby and 9 miles south of York. Historically significant for the landing of Harold Hardrada's forces in 1066, it also housed an RAF base during World War II. Additionally, the village was the site of Riccall Mine, which operated from the late 1970s to the early 2000s as part of the Selby Coalfield, providing a context for potential planning applications related to historical and land use developments in the area.

Population: 2,520 (2021)

District: Selby

Website: http://www.riccall.co.uk

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £312,714 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: York
Parliamentary constituency: York Outer
LSOA: York 023C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Riccall.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Riccall based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Riccall.

- 2 Main Street Riccall York YO19 6PX
Two storey side extension and rear extensions, rear single storey extension, new drive and gates
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Selby | Date: 2026-04-08
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- 1 Park View Mews Main Street Riccall York YO19 6PX
Proposed detached double garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Selby | Date: 2026-03-12
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- 5 Selby Road Riccall North Yorkshire YO19 6QP
Demolition of part of existing outbuilding and replace with single storey rear extension, proposed front porch extension and alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Selby | Date: 2026-03-06
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- 4 Beckwith Hall Drive Riccall North Yorkshire YO19 6SY
Application for consent to reduce 5No Yew trees (T2 - T6) by approximately 1m and remove 1No branch to 1No Yew tree (T2) covered by TPO 5/1980
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Selby | Date: 2026-01-20
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- Doctors Surgery Main Street Riccall York YO19 6QD
Laterally reduce crown over neighbours roof to give 3m clearance to 1 No Sycamore and 1 No Ash (T1 and T2), crown lift over road way to 5m to 2 No Sycamore (T3 and T4) protected by Tree Preservation O
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Selby | Date: 2025-04-23
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A brief summary of Riccall in North Yorkshire

Property prices in Riccall show an average sale price of £312,714, 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 Riccall a particularly low-crime area.

Riccall has one conservation area within its boundaries: Riccall. 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, Riccall planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.riccall.co.uk. 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 Riccall

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Riccall. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 Riccall.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Riccall slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Riccall were tree works (4), full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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