How long do planning decisions take near Sutton-on-the-Forest?

The average planning decision time near Sutton-on-the-Forest is 65 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 Sutton-on-the-Forest?

The planning approval rate near Sutton-on-the-Forest is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Sutton-on-the-Forest?

The most common type of planning application near Sutton-on-the-Forest is tree works applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Sutton-on-the-Forest, North Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sutton-on-the-Forest, North Yorkshire.

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About Sutton-on-the-Forest

Sutton-on-the-Forest is a charming village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, situated 8 miles north of York and 4.4 miles southeast of Easingwold. Its proximity to these towns makes it a noteworthy area for planning applications, offering a peaceful rural setting with convenient access to nearby urban amenities.

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Area Information

Admin district: North Yorkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Wetherby and Easingwold
LSOA: Hambleton 010C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sutton-on-the-Forest.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sutton-on-the-Forest.

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-on-the-Forest based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

11 planning applications found near Sutton-on-the-Forest.

- Elmer Cottage Main Street Sutton On The Forest York North Yorkshire YO61 1DW
Application for works to trees in a conservation area. T1 - Spruce (remove) T2 Leylandii (reduce to hedge height) T3 Cypress (remove 2 x trees) and T4 Meribelle (reduce to 6ft)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-03-20
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- Sandford Stillington Road Sutton On The Forest York North Yorkshire YO61 1EJ
Application for works to trees in a conservation area T1 - Damson tree (reduce by no more than 1.5 meters)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-03-20
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- The Vicarage Main Street Sutton On The Forest York YO61 1DW
Notification of works to T7 Sycamore T9 Beech T16 Maple T17 Horse Chestnut as outlined in report Enviroscope tree report 808-134A.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-02-18
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- 3 Jacobs Court Sutton On The Forest York North Yorkshire YO61 1EW
Application to vary section 106 agreement - Change the affordable property scheme from shared equity to shared ownership for previously approved application 05/00377/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-02-12
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- Newton House Farm York Road Sutton On The Forest York North Yorkshire YO61 1DZ
Application for consent to demolish conservatory and replace with single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-02-02
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- Newton House Farm York Road Sutton On The Forest York North Yorkshire YO61 1DZ
Application for Listed Building consent to demolish conservatory and replace with single storey rear extension and remove an internal staircase within the kitchen.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-02-02
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- Blue Stone Cottage Main Street Sutton On The Forest York North Yorkshire YO61 1DP
Application for Listed Building consent for re-roofing and repoint/maintenance to chimneys.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-01-27
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- Pear Tree House Main Street Sutton On The Forest North Yorkshire YO61 1DW
Application for works to fell 2no trees in a Conservation area. T1 contorted willow. T2 birch tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-11-17
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- Chestnut House York Road Sutton On The Forest York North Yorkshire YO61 1DZ
Listed building consent for the Installation of an EV Charger
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-10-08
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- East View Stillington Road Sutton On The Forest North Yorkshire YO61 1EJ
Application for Outline Planning Permission with some matters reserved (appearance landscape and scale) for the construction of four Dwellings
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2024-10-30
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- Chestnut House York Road Sutton On The Forest York North Yorkshire YO61 1DZ
T1 Yew: Fell to ground level, as the tree has outgrown it's position and is affecting two adjacent holly trees. T2-7 Conifer and yews: Lower by 2m to match yew hedge on other side of the garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2024-08-08
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A brief summary of Sutton-on-the-Forest in North Yorkshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Sutton-on-the-Forest a particularly low-crime area.

Sutton-on-the-Forest has one conservation area within its boundaries: Sutton-on-the-Forest. 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.

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Planning Activity in Sutton-on-the-Forest

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Sutton-on-the-Forest. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Sutton-on-the-Forest maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 65 days on average, decisions near Sutton-on-the-Forest slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Sutton-on-the-Forest were tree works (5), listed building and heritage (3), discharge of conditions (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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