Ripon, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ripon, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · City
Planning applications in Ripon are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ripon
Ripon is a historic cathedral city and civil parish situated in North Yorkshire, England. Nestled at the confluence of the River Ure's tributaries, the Laver and Skell, Ripon offers a unique blend of heritage and natural beauty, making it a relevant area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 16,590 (2021)
District: Harrogate
Website: http://www.ripon-internet.com/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £375,438 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Skipton and Ripon
- LSOA: Harrogate 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ripon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ripon.
- 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 Ripon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
341 planning applications found near Ripon.
- 26/03146/TPO - 1 Dawson Grange North Street Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1JZ
Works to 1 no Horse Chestnut (T1) Crown Lift 5m clearance on garage side and 4m clearance and property side and Lateral Reduction of 1.5m on lower norther-eastern canopy and selective pruning if exten
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-16 - 26/03123/LB - 8 Kirkgate Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1PA
Listed Building Consent for the Retention of existing flue and external re-decoration works. (Part Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-16 - - 1 Dawson Grange North Street Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1JZ
Works to 1 no Horse Chestnut (T1) Crown Lift 5m clearance on garage side and 4m clearance and property side and Lateral Reduction of 1.5m on lower norther-eastern canopy and selective pruning if exten
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - 8 Kirkgate Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1PA
Listed Building Consent for the Retention of existing flue and external re-decoration works. (Part Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - Chapter House 11 Williamson Drive Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1AY
Fell 1 no. Silver Birch tree (T5 on submitted plan) and crown reduction of 4 no. Himalayan Birch trees (T1-T4 on submitted plan) by 2 metres plus root trimming, of Tree Preservation Order 40/2018 (G1)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - 26/02521/FUL - 9 Princess Road Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1HW
Erection of single storey extension including 4 velux windows.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-05-22 - - 9 Princess Road Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1HW
Erection of single storey extension including 4 velux windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 9 Fishergate Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1EA
External alteration and repair to existing timber shop front, replacement of the first floor windows to the Main Elevation, removal of the existing chimney stack.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - 4 Finkle Street Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1LA
Proposed alterations to existing dental surgery including alterations to fenestration, addition of disabled access ramp, formation of accessible parking space, addition of render/cladding to external
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-05-14
View full details - - 1 Royal Mail Finkle Street Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1AA
Fell 1 no. Maple tree (T1) In Ripon Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-05-13
View full details - 26/02427/TCON - 1 Royal Mail Finkle Street Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1AA
Fell 1 no. Maple tree (T1) In Ripon Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-05-13 - - North Yorkshire Timber Company Limited Trinity Lane Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2AL
Approval of details under condition 11 (detailed engineering drawings) of planning permission HGTZC23/02034/FULMAJ Full planning application for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of th
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - St Agnes Lodge 16 High St Agnesgate Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1QR
Crown reduction (by 1m) of 1 no Yew (T1). Crown thinning (by 5%) of 1 no Himalayan Birch (T2) In Ripon conservation area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 83 Allhallowgate Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1LE
Roof replacement and external alterations comprising removal of the existing roof valley and formation of a continuous roof plane, reinstatement of shutter opening, and associated gutter and downpipe
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - North Yorkshire Timber Company Limited Trinity Lane Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2AL
Section 73 application to allow alterations to ground floor frontages and installation of PV panels to rear roofslopes through the variation of Condition 2 (Approved drawings) of Planning Permission H
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - 2 Princess Road Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1HW
Fell 2 No Silver Birch (T1 and T2) and Fell 1 No Eucalyptus (T3) In Ripon conservation area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Hemingways 23 Kirkgate Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1PB
Listed Building consent for the reconstruction of the outer leaf of brickwork to the north elevation above first floor lintel level, including replacement of the failed outer-leaf lintel; replacement
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 38A Kirkgate Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1PB
Provision of partition walls to new en-suites, in line ridge vent, relocated door, concealing of pipes and retention of secondary glazing in association with use as a holiday let.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Street Record Low Skellgate Close Ripon North Yorkshire
Installation of 1no. 75kW electric vehicle charging unit serving two parking bays, with associated electrical cabinet and ancillary infrastructure.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - St Wilfrids Community Centre Coltsgate Hill Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2AB
To install 10 x Solar PV panels on the 1st floor flat roof of St Wilfrid's Community Centre Ripon
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-04-14
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A brief summary of Ripon in North Yorkshire
Ripon is a historic cathedral city and civil parish situated in North Yorkshire, England. Nestled at the confluence of the River Ure's tributaries, the Laver and Skell, Ripon offers a unique blend of heritage and natural beauty, making it a relevant area for planning applications and development opportunities. The City has a population of approximately 16,590 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Harrogate district.
Property prices in Ripon show an average sale price of £375,438, 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 Ripon a particularly low-crime area.
Ripon has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ripon. 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 Ripon includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ripon Parks SSSI. 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, Ripon planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.ripon-internet.com/. 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 Ripon
In the last 24 months, 229 planning applications were submitted near Ripon. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Ripon maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ripon were tree works (71), full planning applications (51), discharge of conditions (39). 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, 6 large-scale (major) developments, 39 medium-scale applications, 178 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 130 applications
- Refused: 20 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 74 applications
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