Sutton, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sutton, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
Population: 3,721 (2021)
District: Craven
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £449,868 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wakefield
- Parliamentary constituency: Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
- LSOA: Wakefield 011C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sutton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sutton.
- 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 Sutton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Sutton.
- - 7 Byram Park Avenue Byram West Yorkshire WF11 9EH
Change of use of land to residential garden (curtilage), retention of a predominantly grassed, permeable surface, retention of a limited gravel area (approx. 100m²) and replacement of fencing with wal
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Selby | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Yorkshire Water Plc, Pollution Control Works, Sutton Lane, Selby, Knottingley, WF11 9ND
Erection of 1no ferric dosing kiosk and associated works within the existing Waste Water Treatment Works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Sutton in North Yorkshire
Sutton is a settlement located in North Yorkshire, England. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,721 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Craven district.
Property prices in Sutton show an average sale price of £449,868, 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 Sutton a particularly low-crime area.
Sutton 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sutton 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 Sutton
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Sutton. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 126 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 Sutton.
With an average of 126 days, decisions near Sutton take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Sutton were full planning applications (3), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 75% 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.
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.