Settle, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Settle, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Settle are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Settle
Settle is a charming market town and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, with a rich historical background rooted in the West Riding of Yorkshire. The town's population grew from 2,421 in 2001 to 2,564 in 2011, reflecting its appeal as a desirable place to live and work. For those researching planning applications, Settle offers a blend of rural character and community growth potential.
Population: 2,712 (2021)
District: Craven
Website: http://www.settle.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £371,790 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Skipton and Ripon
- LSOA: Craven 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Settle.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Settle.
- 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 Settle based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Settle.
- 26/03069/DISCON - 37 Duke Street Settle North Yorkshire BD24 9DJ
Application to discharge condition 3 (window) of planning reference CRAZA23/24905/LBC
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-16 - 26/02910/FUL - Boots The Chemist Market Place Settle North Yorkshire BD24 9ED
Full planning permission to replace existing shopfront including replacement/refurbishment of shopfront elements, installation of new glazing and framing to existing retail unit.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-12 - - 37 Duke Street Settle North Yorkshire BD24 9DJ
Application to discharge condition 3 (window) of planning reference CRAZA23/24905/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - 26/02924/TCON - Giggleswick School Craven Bank Lane Giggleswick North Yorkshire BD24 0DE
Remove - T2, T8, T10, T17, T79, T168, T172, T173, T174, T42, G45, T230, T192, T154, T161. G41 - Remove trees (info in tree survey) G43 - (info in tree survey) G47 - Remove Ash. G178 - (info in tree su
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-11 - 26/02550/TCON - The Vicarage Bankwell Road Giggleswick North Yorkshire BD24 0AP
Works to trees in Giggleswick Conservation Area: Reduce and reshape canopy (by 2m) of 1no. Apple tree. Reduce height (by 3m) of 2no. Leyland Cypress trees
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-05-27 - 26/02084/FUL - 10 Bond Lane Settle North Yorkshire BD24 9BW
Householder permission for a two storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-05-05 - 26/02103/LB - Rallinbrow Bankwell Road Giggleswick North Yorkshire BD24 0AP
Listed building consent for the removal of the masonary paint
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-05-05 - - 10 Sowarth Industrial Estate Settle BD24 9AG
Approval of details secured by condition 3 (Noise Management) of planning permission ref: CRAZA25/27148/FUL granted for a change of use from Class B(2) to Class E(d) gym.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - E H Booth And Co Ltd New Road Sowarth Industrial Estate Settle North Yorkshire
Section 73 application to vary condition 3 (tree protection) of planning permission CRAZA24/26454/FUL decided 25.03.2025, for alterations to tree protection method
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Friends Meeting House 21 Kirkgate Settle North Yorkshire BD24 9DX
Works to trees in Settle conservation area T1 Yew Reduce height and spread by 30%.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - The Old White Horse Market Place Settle North Yorkshire
Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of application: CRA2018/19735/COU granted consent for the change of use and alterations and conversion from retail, storage and warehouse to
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Harrison Playing Fields Bankwell Road Giggleswick BD24 0AP
Works to trees in Giggleswick conservation area - 1 no. Ash tree with die back to be removed and replaced (T1). 1no. Sycamore tree height reduction by 6m (T5). 1no. Beech tree height reduction by 5m a
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Rallinbrow Bankwell Road Giggleswick North Yorkshire BD24 0AP
Listed building consent for repairs to the lintel between the front (road side) section of the house with the rear of the house.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Rallinbrow Bankwell Road Giggleswick North Yorkshire BD24 0AP
Listed building consent to replace the roof slates with solar slates to front elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - Rallinbrow Bankwell Road Giggleswick North Yorkshire BD24 0AP
Listed building consent to replace the render and remove the pebbledash.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - Parish Rooms Bankwell Road Giggleswick
Approval of details secured by condition no. 3 (parking area details) of planning approval reference: ZA24/26025/FUL and listed building consent reference: ZA24/26026/LBC and condition no. 4 (window d
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-11-16
View full details - - 23 Carleton Avenue Skipton BD23 2TE
Householder permission for single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - Arkendale 19 Church Street Settle BD24 9JH
Householder permission for a single storey rear sun room. Solar panels to southwest and southeast main house roofs with rooflight over sun room extension. Raised patio area to rear.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - The Wickets Kirkgate Settle BD24 9FN
Works to Trees the subject to a Tree Preservation Order No. 241 2016 (Settle): T2 - Yew and T3 - Holly - Reduce in height from 7m to 4m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - The Wickets Kirkgate Settle BD24 9FN
Works to a tree in Settle Conservation Area: Fell T1 - Weeping Ash.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-02-26
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A brief summary of Settle in North Yorkshire
Settle is a charming market town and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, with a rich historical background rooted in the West Riding of Yorkshire. The town's population grew from 2,421 in 2001 to 2,564 in 2011, reflecting its appeal as a desirable place to live and work. For those researching planning applications, Settle offers a blend of rural character and community growth potential. The Town has a population of approximately 2,712 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Craven district.
Property prices in Settle show an average sale price of £371,790, 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 Settle a particularly low-crime area.
Settle has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Settle, No data available for publication by HE, Langcliffe. 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 Settle includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Ribble (Long Preston Deeps) SSSI, Lord's Wood and Pasture SSSI, Giggleswick Scar and Kinsey Cave SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Forest Of Bowland; 1 National Parks: YORKSHIRE DALES. 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, Settle planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.settle.co.uk/. 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 Settle
In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Settle. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Settle.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Settle were full planning applications (9), tree works (9), discharge of conditions (8). Full planning applications account for 23% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 29 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.