Skipton, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Skipton, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · Town
About Skipton
Skipton, a vibrant market town in North Yorkshire, lies on the banks of the River Aire and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, just 27 miles northwest of Leeds and 38 miles west of York. With a population of 15,042 as of the 2021 Census, it has gained recognition as one of the best and happiest places to live in the UK. Its rich history and picturesque surroundings make it an appealing location for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 15,369 (2021)
District: Craven
Website: http://www.skiptontowncouncil.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £318,592 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Skipton and Ripon
- LSOA: Craven 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Skipton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Skipton.
- 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 Skipton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Skipton.
- - St. Stephens Castle View Terrace Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1NT
I am formally notifying you of an application under the ecclesiastical exemption from listed building control as prescribed through The Ecclesiastical Exemption (Listed Buildings and Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - High Corn Mill Chapel Hill Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1NL
Listed building consent for two replacement windows (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Unit 2 The Old Fire Station 37 Coach Street Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1LH
Proposed illuminated "Mess Room" sign to south elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Champions Church Carleton Road Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 2AU
Single storey side extension to existing church comprising ancillary community space
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Unit 2 The Old Fire Station 37 Coach Street Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1LH
Listed building consent for new door opening, illuminated "guinness" sign, outdoor up and down lights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Land West Of Navigation House Back Bridge Street Skipton North Yorkshire
Application to discharge conditions 3 (materials) and 5 (stone wall/structural report) of planning reference 2022/24311/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 19 Hall Croft Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1PG
Works to trees in Skipton conservation area: Pollarding of 7 no. Sycamores
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Oakleigh 2 Granville Close Bright Street Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1QE
Works to trees in Skipton Conservation Area: 2 no. Malus domestica (apple tree; T2 & T3) to reduce by 30%, 1 no. Prunus avium (cherry trees; T1) to reduce-pollard back to previous growth knuckles
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 1 Hirds Yard Skipton BD23 2AF
Works to trees in Skipton conservation area: Fell 1no. singular ornamental tree (T1)
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Glista Mill Broughton Road Skipton BD23 1FL
Listed building consent for internal works to install fibre optic cabling and associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - Skipton Girls High School Gargrave Road Skipton BD23 1QL
Works to trees the subject of a Tree Preservation Order Sycamore on bank adjacent to pavilion/beehive area: Remove lowest branch with break-out tear (150mm dia x 5m long). Crown lift branches over pav
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - Sandyland Sports Centre, Playing Fields Carleton New Road Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 2AZ
Lawful Development Certificate (for a proposed use) in respect of a shipping container
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Christ Church Cross Street Skipton BD23 2AH
Works to trees in Skipton Conservation Area - Lateral reduction (by 2m to create 3m clearance of property) of 1 Cherry (T1) and lateral reduction (by 2m to create 3m clearance of property) including r
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Sandyland Sports Centre, Playing Fields Carleton New Road Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 2AZ
Lawful Development Certificate (for a proposed use) in respect of a shipping container
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-01-29
View full details - - Skipton Girls High School Gargrave Road Skipton BD23 1QL
Works to trees the subject of a Tree Preservation Order involving crown lift, pruning, and felling as per Tree Condition Report.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-01-07
View full details - - 5 Spindle Mill Skipton BD23 1NY
Construction of first floor deck on south east elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - 20 Salisbury Street Skipton BD23 1NQ
Rear dormer
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - Skipton Railway Station Broughton Road Skipton BD23 1RT
Removal of 6 no. life expired customer information screens, all to be replaced by new models in the same locations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Craven | Date: 2023-08-23
View full details - - Skipton General Hospital Keighley Road Skipton BD23 2RJ
The replacement of existing dilapidated single glazed timber and aluminium framed sliding sash, fixed and casement windows.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Skipton in North Yorkshire
Skipton, a vibrant market town in North Yorkshire, lies on the banks of the River Aire and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, just 27 miles northwest of Leeds and 38 miles west of York. With a population of 15,042 as of the 2021 Census, it has gained recognition as one of the best and happiest places to live in the UK. Its rich history and picturesque surroundings make it an appealing location for planning applications and development opportunities. The Town has a population of approximately 15,369 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Craven district.
Property prices in Skipton show an average sale price of £318,592, 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 Skipton a particularly low-crime area.
Skipton has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Skipton includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Skipton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.skiptontowncouncil.gov.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 Skipton
In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near Skipton. Of these, 54% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 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 Skipton.
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 Skipton were tree works (15), full planning applications (9), listed building and heritage (9). 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 medium-scale applications, 43 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.