Skipton, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Skipton, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Skipton are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £317,399 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Skipton and Ripon
- LSOA: Craven 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
636 planning applications found near Skipton.
- 26/03473/TPO - 30 Hayton Way Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1DQ
Works to trees with a Preservation Order: Crown reduction of 1no. Sycamore tree (T5) and 1no. Beech tree (T6) of TPO no. 160/2007
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-07-06 - - 30 Hayton Way Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1DQ
Works to trees with a Preservation Order: Crown reduction of 1no. Sycamore tree (T5) and 1no. Beech tree (T6) of TPO no. 160/2007
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - 5 Rockwood Close Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1UG
Works to a trees the subject of a Tree Preservation Order: T1 (Limetilia): Remove due to having fungus at the base; T2 (Limetilia): Remove due to having bracket fungus (ganoderma) at the base. (TPO No
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - 26/03289/TPO - 5 Rockwood Close Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1UG
Works to a trees the subject of a Tree Preservation Order: T1 (Limetilia): Remove due to having fungus at the base; T2 (Limetilia): Remove due to having bracket fungus (ganoderma) at the base. (TPO No
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-19 - 26/03311/TCON - 1 Bay Horse Court Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1JS
T1 Birch Tree in roadside garden. Reduce by approx. 1 - 1.25m all around to bring back into shape and away from pole lines.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-18 - - 1 Bay Horse Court Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1JS
T1 Birch Tree in roadside garden. Reduce by approx. 1 - 1.25m all around to bring back into shape and away from pole lines.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - Greenways Harewood Road Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1QR
G1 - group of 4 conifers - Fell G2 - group of deciduous trees - reduce full canopy on property vertical side back to boundary (away from greenways garden) T1 - Prunus - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - 26/02866/TCON - Greenways Harewood Road Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1QR
G1 - group of 4 conifers - Fell G2 - group of deciduous trees - reduce full canopy on property vertical side back to boundary (away from greenways garden) T1 - Prunus - Fell
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-05 - 26/02815/DISCON - Garden 3 Gainsborough Court Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1QG
Application to discharge conditions 4 (external walling) and 9 (surface water) of application CRAZA23/25361/FUL Approved plans (Constuction of single storey detatched dwelling with off street parking
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-03 - - 2 Keighley Road Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 2NS
Advertisement consent for external illuminated signage to restaurant frontage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - 26/02620/TCON - Christ Church Cross Street Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 2AH
Works to trees in Skipton Conservation Area: Pruning of 1.no Prunus Serrulata (Japanese Flowering Cherry) (T1) and 1.no Acer Platanoides (Norway Maple) (T2) situated in the grounds of Church
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-05-22 - - Christ Church Cross Street Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 2AH
Works to trees in Skipton Conservation Area: Pruning of 1.no Prunus Serrulata (Japanese Flowering Cherry) (T1) and 1.no Acer Platanoides (Norway Maple) (T2) situated in the grounds of Church
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - 26/02394/TPO - 40-42 High Street Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1JX
TPO reference 742-31-1984. Works to trees in Skipton conservation area remove rubbing branches of Lime Tree and one small snapped branch.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-05-18 - 26/02477/TPO - Holy Trinity Church Mill Bridge Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1NJ
Works to trees with a Preservation Order: Crown lift (to 2.4m) of 2no. Oak trees (T12, T13 of TPO no. 69/1990)
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-05-18 - 26/02478/TPO - Holy Trinity Church Mill Bridge Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1NJ
Works to trees subject of a Tree Preservation Order: Removal of deadwood and overhanging branch of 1no. Copper Plum tree (T11 of TPO no. 69/1990)
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-05-18 - 26/02486/FUL - 2 Keighley Road Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 2NS
Installation of commercial kitchen extraction and ventilation system.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-05-15 - - 2 Keighley Road Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 2NS
Installation of commercial kitchen extraction and ventilation system.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - 86 High Street Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1JJ
Section 73 application to vary condition 5 (operating hours) of approval CRAZA25/27370/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-05-14
View full details - 26/02462/DVCON - 86 High Street Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1JJ
Section 73 application to vary condition 5 (operating hours) of approval CRAZA25/27370/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-05-14 - - 40-42 High Street Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1JX
TPO reference 742-31-1984. Works to trees in Skipton conservation area remove rubbing branches of Lime Tree and one small snapped branch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-05-12
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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 £317,399, 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, 312 planning applications were submitted near Skipton. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 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.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Skipton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Skipton were tree works (97), full planning applications (92), listed building and heritage (40). 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, 53 medium-scale applications, 243 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 111 applications
- Refused: 33 applications
- Withdrawn: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 162 applications
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