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Planning in Richmond

Approved
92%
59 of 64 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Richmond in the last 24 months, from North Yorkshire Council's planning register.

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About Richmond

Richmond is a market town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, strategically positioned where Swaledale meets the Vale of Mowbray. With a population of 8,413 as of the 2011 census, it lies 13 miles northwest of Northallerton and 41 miles northwest of York, making it a key location for planning applications in the region. The town has a population of approximately 8,079 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Richmondshire district.

Property prices in Richmond show an average sale price of £616,457, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Richmond has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Richmond 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.richmond.org/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Richmond, 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, 116 planning applications were submitted near Richmond. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (30), listed building and heritage (18), discharge of conditions (7). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Richmond?
In the last 24 months, 116 planning applications were submitted near Richmond. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Richmond?
The average planning decision time near Richmond is 73 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 Richmond?
The planning approval rate near Richmond is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Richmond?
The most common type of planning application near Richmond is full planning applications, with 30 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Richmond?
You can search and track planning applications near Richmond on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.