How long do planning decisions take near Saxton?

The average planning decision time near Saxton is 29 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 Saxton?

The planning approval rate near Saxton is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Saxton?

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

How can I track planning applications near Saxton?

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Saxton, North Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Saxton, North Yorkshire.

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About Saxton

Saxton is a quaint village located in the civil parish of Saxton with Scarthingwell in North Yorkshire, England, approximately 14 miles south-west of York and 12 miles east of Leeds. With a small population of around 250 residents, it offers a rural setting while being close to the nearby town of Tadcaster, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and developments.

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Area Information

Admin district: North Yorkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Wetherby and Easingwold
LSOA: Selby 002A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Saxton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Saxton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Saxton.

- Saxton C Of E Primary School Dam Lane Saxton North Yorkshire LS24 9QF
Reduce crown all round by up to 2m to suitable points, crown has many poor limbs and tear outs in a heavily used area to 1 No Walnut (T1) protected by Tree Preservation Order 32/1989
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Selby | Date: 2026-05-05
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- School Farm Dam Lane Saxton North Yorkshire LS24 9QF
Lawful development certificate for existing use of the Garden Cottage as a full time dwelling for more than 10 years
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Selby | Date: 2025-11-11
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- Saxton Riding School Coldhill Lane Saxton North Yorkshire
Discharge of Condition 08 (highways), 09 (highways) and 16 (remediation works) of approval 2021/0584/FUL Erection of 4 No. dwellings with associated garaging and garaging to existing house include acc
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Selby | Date: 2025-10-27
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- The Forge Main Street Saxton North Yorkshire LS24 9PY
Application for consent to fell 1No Leylandii tree and re-plant with 1No Cornus Kausa tree in the conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Selby | Date: 2025-04-28
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- Village Farm Main Street Saxton North Yorkshire LS24 9PY
Section 19 application to vary condition 03 (plans) of approval 8/67/36D/LB RENEWAL OF LISTED BUILDING CONSENT 8/67/36B/LB DATED 22.03.90 FOR THE CONVERSION/EXTENSION OF EXISTING DWELLING TO FORM TWO
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Selby | Date: 2024-11-29
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- Meadowcroft Coldhill Lane Saxton North Yorkshire LS24 9TA
Five day notice to fell 1 No Elm tree protected by TPO No 33/1989
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Selby | Date: 2024-08-25
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- 2 Saxton Court Saxton Tadcaster North Yorkshire LS24 9TB
Installation of 2No catslide dormer windows and 1No rooflight
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Selby | Date: 2023-06-22
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A brief summary of Saxton in North Yorkshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Saxton a particularly low-crime area.

Saxton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Saxton. 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 Saxton includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Saxton

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Saxton. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 29 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 Saxton.

The average decision time of 29 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Saxton were tree works (4), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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