How long do planning decisions take near Sharow?

The average planning decision time near Sharow is 41 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 Sharow?

The planning approval rate near Sharow is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Sharow?

The most common type of planning application near Sharow is tree works applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Sharow?

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Sharow, North Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sharow, North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire · England · settlement

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About Sharow

Sharow is a village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, approximately 1 mile northeast of Ripon. Its name, rooted in Old English, signifies a boundary hill-spur, reflecting the village's distinctive topography. With a population of 556 recorded in the 2011 Census, it saw a slight decrease to an estimated 540 by 2015, making it a small but significant community for planning considerations in the region.

Population: 574 (2021)

District: Harrogate

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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 002D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sharow.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Sharow based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Sharow.

- The Half Moon Inn Sharow Lane Sharow North Yorkshire HG4 5BP
Use of the whole premises as a single dwelling house.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-02-17
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- Sharow Cross House Sharow Lane Sharow North Yorkshire
Part conversion of existing double garage to habitable space
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-12-02
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- The Half Moon Inn Sharow Lane Sharow Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 5BP
Use of building as a single dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2024-04-19
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A brief summary of Sharow in North Yorkshire

Property prices in Sharow 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 Sharow a particularly low-crime area.

Sharow 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.

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Planning Activity in Sharow

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Sharow. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sharow may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Sharow were tree works (5), discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (3). 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, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.

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