Skirethorns, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Skirethorns, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Skirethorns are administered by North Yorkshire Council. View the full North Yorkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Skirethorns
Skirethorns is a picturesque hamlet situated within the civil parish of Threshfield in Wharfedale, North Yorkshire, England. Nestled in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, it lies just west of Threshfield village, approximately 6 miles south of Kettlewell and 8 miles north of Skipton. Notably, the nearby Threshfield Quarry, despite its name, is actually located within Skirethorns, making the area relevant for planning applications related to both residential development and quarry activities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Skipton and Ripon
- LSOA: Craven 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Skirethorns.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Skirethorns.
- 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 Skirethorns based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Skirethorns.
- - Yorkshire Camps, Netherside Hall, Threshfield, Skipton, BD23 5PP
Full planning permission for erection of multi-use facility and associated ground works and parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-06-19
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A brief summary of Skirethorns in North Yorkshire
Skirethorns is a picturesque hamlet situated within the civil parish of Threshfield in Wharfedale, North Yorkshire, England. Nestled in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, it lies just west of Threshfield village, approximately 6 miles south of Kettlewell and 8 miles north of Skipton. Notably, the nearby Threshfield Quarry, despite its name, is actually located within Skirethorns, making the area relevant for planning applications related to both residential development and quarry activities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Skirethorns a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Skirethorns includes 6 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Far Mains and Far Limekiln Close Meadows SSSI, Meadow Croft, Skythorns SSSI, Bastow Wood SSSI and 3 more; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Craven Limestone Complex; 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, Skirethorns 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 Skirethorns
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Skirethorns.
The most common application types near Skirethorns were full planning applications (4). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 2 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.