How long do planning decisions take near Swinton (YO17)?

The average planning decision time near Swinton (YO17) 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 Swinton (YO17)?

The planning approval rate near Swinton (YO17) is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Swinton (YO17)?

The most common type of planning application near Swinton (YO17) is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Swinton (YO17)?

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Swinton (YO17), North Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Swinton (YO17), North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Swinton (YO17) are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

Population: 573 (2021)

District: Ryedale

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £301,250 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Yorkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Thirsk and Malton
LSOA: Ryedale 004B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Swinton (YO17).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swinton (YO17).

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 Swinton (YO17) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Swinton (YO17).

- Pamanda East Street Swinton North Yorkshire YO17 6SH
Erection of oak framed canopy to front of existing garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Ryedale | Date: 2026-01-08
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- Lynton 120 Racecourse Road Swinton 9999
Application for Lawful Development certificate re: proposed gable end buildup with dormer to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Rotherham | Date: 2025-05-21
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- New York Bakery Ltd Meadow Way Swinton 9999
Discharge of condition 5 imposed by planning application RB2024/0725
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rotherham | Date: 2024-12-10
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- Zetechnics Main Street Amotherby North Yorkshire YO17 6TA
Erection of an extension to existing workshop to form a storage area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Ryedale | Date: 2023-10-27
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- Pear Tree Croft 43 West Street Swinton Malton North Yorkshire YO17 6SP
Erection of a single storey flat roofed extension and the erection of a garden store to the existing detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Ryedale | Date: 2023-09-06
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A brief summary of Swinton (YO17) in North Yorkshire

Swinton (YO17) is a settlement located in North Yorkshire, England. The settlement has a population of approximately 573 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Ryedale district.

Property prices in Swinton (YO17) show an average sale price of £301,250, 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 Swinton (YO17) a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Swinton (YO17) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The Ings, Amotherby SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Howardian Hills. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Swinton (YO17)

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Swinton (YO17). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Swinton (YO17) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Swinton (YO17) were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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