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Planning in Strensall

Approved
78%
21 of 26 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Strensall in the last 24 months, from City of York Council's planning register.

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About Strensall

Strensall is a village located within the Strensall with Towthorpe civil parish, part of the City of York unitary authority in North Yorkshire, England. Situated on the River Foss, it lies to the north of York and northeast of Haxby. As of the 2001 census, Strensall had a population of 3,815 and encompasses an area of 2,908 acres, making it a significant locality for potential planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,815 (2001 estimate). It sits within the Strensall with Towthorpe district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Strensall a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Strensall has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Strensall 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Strensall, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Strensall. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

The most common types were telecoms (5), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (2).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Strensall?
In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Strensall. The approval rate is 78%.
How long do planning decisions take near Strensall?
The average planning decision time near Strensall is 45 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 Strensall?
The planning approval rate near Strensall is 78%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Strensall?
The most common type of planning application near Strensall is telecoms, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Strensall?
You can search and track planning applications near Strensall on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.