Sexhow, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sexhow, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Sexhow
Sexhow is a small hamlet and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, approximately 5 miles west of Stokesley. With a population estimated at just 20 residents in 2015, it offers a tranquil rural setting along the River Leven. The name originates from Old Norse, meaning "the hill of Sekk," reflecting its historical roots. For those considering planning applications in the area, understanding the limited scale of development and community needs in such a small population may be beneficial.
Population: 15 (2021)
District: Hambleton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £345,177 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Richmond and Northallerton
- LSOA: Hambleton 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sexhow.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sexhow.
- 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 Sexhow based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Sexhow.
- - Hutton Tower 2 East Side Hutton Rudby Yarm North Yorkshire TS15 0DB
Porch Extension and Entrance Reinstatement , Facade Restoration (Gable Wall), Selective Window Replacement and construction of a Detached Garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Hutton Tower 2 East Side Hutton Rudby Yarm North Yorkshire TS15 0DB
Porch Extension and Entrance Reinstatement , Facade Restoration (Gable Wall), Selective Window Replacement and construction of a Detached Garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 12 Levenside Hutton Rudby Yarm North Yorkshire TS15 0EX
Application to replace existing flat roof with tiled pitched roof and re-roof existing lean-to roof across front of Dwelling. Including notification of the removal of no2 trees.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Wynd House The Wynd Hutton Rudby Yarm North Yorkshire TS15 0ES
Works to remove and maintain numerous trees in line with recommendations from preliminary arboricultural assessment dated 2020.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Bay Horse Inn 1 North Side Hutton Rudby Yarm North Yorkshire TS15 0DA
Application for Listed Building consent for spanning cable onto the corner of the building and providing into the attic through a new drilled hole, fit a DCB unit in the attic, run approx 5m of intern
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 10 Levenside Hutton Rudby Yarm North Yorkshire TS15 0EX
Notification of works to trees in a Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - Rudby Green Farm Rudby Bank Hutton Rudby Yarm North Yorkshire TS15 0HB
Listed Building Consent for Internal and external alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2023-12-20
View full details - - Rudby Green Farm Rudby Bank Hutton Rudby Yarm North Yorkshire TS15 0HB
Internal and external alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2023-12-20
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A brief summary of Sexhow in North Yorkshire
Sexhow is a small hamlet and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, approximately 5 miles west of Stokesley. With a population estimated at just 20 residents in 2015, it offers a tranquil rural setting along the River Leven. The name originates from Old Norse, meaning "the hill of Sekk," reflecting its historical roots. For those considering planning applications in the area, understanding the limited scale of development and community needs in such a small population may be beneficial. The settlement has a population of approximately 15 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Hambleton district.
Property prices in Sexhow show an average sale price of £345,177, 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 Sexhow a particularly low-crime area.
Sexhow has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hutton Rudby. 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 Sexhow 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sexhow planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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 Sexhow
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Sexhow. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sexhow may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sexhow were tree works (7), full planning applications (6), listed building and heritage (2). 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, 1 medium-scale application, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.