Stape, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stape, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Stape
Stape is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, with a population of fewer than 100 residents according to the 2011 Census. As of 2015, local estimates suggested the population had slightly increased to around 120. This small community, which falls under the civil parish of Cropton, may be of interest to those investigating planning applications in the area due to its rural character and limited population growth.
Population: 108 (2021)
District: Ryedale
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £290,120 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Thirsk and Malton
- LSOA: Ryedale 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stape.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stape.
- 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 Stape based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Stape.
- 820858 - Former Stape Inn, Keys Beck Road, Stape
construction of side and rear extensions, alterations to car port to facilitate use as additional living accommodation, construction of gabion retaining wall and creation of patio and parking areas
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2026-01-05
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A brief summary of Stape in North Yorkshire
Stape is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, with a population of fewer than 100 residents according to the 2011 Census. As of 2015, local estimates suggested the population had slightly increased to around 120. This small community, which falls under the civil parish of Cropton, may be of interest to those investigating planning applications in the area due to its rural character and limited population growth. The settlement has a population of approximately 108 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Ryedale district.
Property prices in Stape show an average sale price of £290,120, 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 Stape a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Stape includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: NORTH YORK MOORS. 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, Stape 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 Stape
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Stape. The average decision time was 64 days.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Stape slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Stape were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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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.