Scawton, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Scawton, North Yorkshire.
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About Scawton
Scawton is a quaint village in North Yorkshire, situated just east of Sutton Bank and north of the A170 road, approximately 5 miles from Helmsley. Rich in history, it was the site of the Battle of Old Byland on Scawton Moor and features a road that historically connected the nearby abbeys of Byland and Rievaulx. With a small population of 84 in 1961, Scawton offers a unique blend of rural charm and historical significance, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development in the region.
District: Old Byland and Scawton
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Property Prices
Average property sale price: £362,552 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Thirsk and Malton
- LSOA: Hambleton 008D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Scawton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Scawton.
- 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 Scawton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Scawton.
- 821077 - OLD RECTORY FARM MAIN STREET SCAWTON YO7 2HG
verification check of condition three of planning approval NYM/2026/0666 and conditions four, ten, 11 and 16 of Listed Building consent NYM/2025/0667
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2026-04-10
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A brief summary of Scawton in North Yorkshire
Scawton is a quaint village in North Yorkshire, situated just east of Sutton Bank and north of the A170 road, approximately 5 miles from Helmsley. Rich in history, it was the site of the Battle of Old Byland on Scawton Moor and features a road that historically connected the nearby abbeys of Byland and Rievaulx. With a small population of 84 in 1961, Scawton offers a unique blend of rural charm and historical significance, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development in the region. It sits within the Old Byland and Scawton district.
Property prices in Scawton show an average sale price of £362,552, 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 Scawton a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Scawton includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: NORTH YORK MOORS. 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 Scawton
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Scawton.
The most common application types near Scawton were discharge of conditions (1).
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