Richmond, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Richmond, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Richmond are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 8,079 (2021)
District: Richmondshire
Website: https://www.richmond.org/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £960,080 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Richmond and Northallerton
- LSOA: Richmondshire 001E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Richmond.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Richmond.
- 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 Richmond based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
32 planning applications found near Richmond.
- - 87 Gilling Road Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 5AW
Full planning permission for construction of Double Garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 4 Conan Gardens Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 4PH
Full planning permission for demolition of garage, construction of lean-to single storey extension at rear of house and construction of garden store
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 18 Lyons Road Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 4NS
Notice of intention to carry out works to pollard tree to maintain the management of its size in its location between the neighbouring property - Contorted Willow -Tree T1
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 2 Roper Court Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 4DF
Full planning permission for proposed side sunlounge
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Abbey View 1 Dundas Street Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 7AB
Full planning permission for conversion of Maisonette to form two Apartments
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Abbey View 1 Dundas Street Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 7AB
Listed building consent for conversion of Maisonette to form two Apartments
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 3 Castlefields Close Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 4US
Full planning permission for proposed rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 1 Dresser Close Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 4UD
Variation of condition 4 attached to planning permission ZD25/00239/FULL to alter the colour of the windows, doors and frames in the proposed sun lounge
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 9 Stanley Grove Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 5AU
Full planning permission for 2 Storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - 20 Pikepurse Lane Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 4PS
Full planning permission for a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - 6 Chestnut Close Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 4NU
Notice of intention for removal of a Leyland cypress hedge, hawthorn and laburnum
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - Bolton Crofts 42 Quakers Lane Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 4AX
Notice of intention for the complete removal of T1 - Mature Lawson Cypress covered by 1971/76/TPO
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2025-05-09
View full details - - Rooftops Montessori Nursery School Queens Road Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 4AE
Full planning permission for work to extend garden to north to create nature garden and proposed single storey timber building to be used as a nature garden room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 1 Dresser Close Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 4UD
Full planning permission for proposed single storey rear sun lounge
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - The Friary Surgery Richmond Community Hospital Queens Road Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 4AJ
5 day notice to remove a tree with advanced ash dieback which is no longer safe to be retained
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2025-03-07
View full details - - 11 Beechfield Road Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 4PJ
Full planning permission for removal of conservatory and construction of single storey rendered extension with GRP roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 3 Castlekeep Close Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 4YX
Non material amendment to allow alteration to south west elevation with existing door opening being widened as location for re-cycled patio door of planning permission ZD24/00390/FULL construction of
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - 8 Pottergate Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 4AB
Discharge of condition 3 attached to ZD23/00536/LBC - details in respect of the rooflights
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - 2 Castlekeep Close Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 4YX
Full planning permission for demolition of an existing UPVC conservatory and replace with a single storey extension producing a garden room / snug
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - 29 Lyons Road Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 4UA
Full planning permission to replace all 5 sash windows to the front elevation of the property
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2024-08-30
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A brief summary of Richmond in North Yorkshire
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 £960,080, 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 Richmond a particularly low-crime area.
Richmond has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Richmond Hill, Easby, Richmond Racecourse, Richmond. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Richmond includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Gingerfields SSSI, Richmond Meadows SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Pennine Dales Meadows. 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, Richmond planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.richmond.org/. 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 Richmond
In the last 24 months, 69 planning applications were submitted near Richmond. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Richmond maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Richmond were full planning applications (31), listed building and heritage (18), tree works (8). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 68 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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 30 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 33 applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.