Ripon, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ripon, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · City
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: £304,459 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Skipton and Ripon
- LSOA: Harrogate 003C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
45 planning applications found near Ripon.
- - 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: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-04-28
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: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 68A Allhallowgate Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1LE
Fell 8 no. Sycamore trees in Ripon Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Ripon Community House 75 Allhallowgate Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1LE
External repairs to fascias, pointing, chimney stacks and pots, leadwork, rainwater goods, door header in the annexe, and repair of door frames. Works to annexe roof to include re-use of existing slat
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 16 Fishergate Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1DY
Change of Use from retail (Use Class E) to cinema (Sui Generis), including repairs to flat roof. Shop frontage to remain with structural repairs. Existing openings remain the same.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 26 Westgate Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2BQ
Internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Ripon City Band Room 1A High St Agnesgate Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1QR
Removal of overhanging boughs on the northwest side of 1No. Willow in Ripon Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 20 Fishergate Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1DY
Display of 1no. halo-illuminated alumnium fascia sign (inifinity symbol and 'sustain' lettering) and non-illuminated acrylic lettering (Halls of Ripon) to rear elevation of shop.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - North Yorkshire Timber Company Limited Trinity Lane Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2AL
Approval of Phase 2 Land Contamination Assessment and Remediation Strategy under conditions 3 and 4 of planning permission HGTZC23/02034/FULMAJ for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - The Beeches Magdalens Road Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1HU
Approval of details required under condition 5 (RPA fencing) and condition 8 (land contamination remediation strategy) of planning permission HGT22/04873/FUL - Conversion of existing agricultural buil
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 8 The Crescent Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2JB
Demolition of existing outbuilding and replacement with new garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 8 The Crescent Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2JB
Demolition of existing outbuilding and replacement with new garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - North Yorkshire Timber Company Limited Trinity Lane Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2AL
Non-material amendment to allow alterations to approved plans of planning permission HGTZC23/02034/FULMAJ Full planning application for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of thirteen dw
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - North Yorkshire Timber Company Limited Trinity Lane Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2AL
Approval of details under condition 11 (detailed highway engineering drawings) condition 14 (Energy statement) condition 17 (landscaping scheme) condition 18 (external wall and roof materials) and con
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 6 Metcalfes Court North Street Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1EP
Re-pollarding of 1no. Ash Tree withing Ripon Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 67 Allhallowgate Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1LE
Fell 1 No Fir in Ripon conservation area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 6 Queen Street Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1EG
Part conversion of shop premises to a dwelling including attic conversion and installation of dormer window
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - St Annes Hospital Medieval Remains High St Agnesgate Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1QR
Fell 1 no. Conifer tree (T1), (referenced X on plan submitted with application) in Ripon Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - The Workhouse Museum Allhallowgate Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1LE
Listed Building Consent for extensive window and door refurbishments and partial replacements and Isolated internal downtaking to paritions on the first floor.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 12 Primrose Close Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1EH
Felling of 1no. Lime tree (T4) within Ripon Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-12-02
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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 £304,459, 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, 65 planning applications were submitted near Ripon. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Ripon.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Ripon slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ripon were tree works (17), full planning applications (16), discharge of conditions (11). 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, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 6 medium-scale applications, 56 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 41 applications
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