Thirn, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thirn, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Thirn
Thirn is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, approximately 3 miles (5 km) south-west of Bedale and near the scenic River Ure. This charming area offers potential for various planning applications, reflecting its rural character and community-focused environment.
Population: 82 (2021) · Area: 901.9 km²
District: Hambleton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £304,459 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Skipton and Ripon
- LSOA: Harrogate 004D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Thirn.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thirn.
- 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 Thirn based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Thirn.
- - Sunnycroft Thirn Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 4AU
Application for a non material amendment following a grant of planning application ZB25/00612/FUL - Reduction in extension size to allow for a wider side passage aligned to site dimensions. Increase i
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Farm Building To North Of Thirn Farm Thirn Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 4AU
Change of use of farm building and curtilage to dwelling including replacement exterior walls and roof (retention of steel structure)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-05-05
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A brief summary of Thirn in North Yorkshire
Thirn is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, approximately 3 miles (5 km) south-west of Bedale and near the scenic River Ure. This charming area offers potential for various planning applications, reflecting its rural character and community-focused environment. The settlement has a population of approximately 82 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Hambleton district.
Thirn covers an area of approximately 901.9 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Thirn show an average sale price of £304,459, 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 Thirn a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Thirn includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Thirn 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 Thirn
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Thirn. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 101 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Thirn may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 101 days, decisions near Thirn take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Thirn were outline applications (1), amendments (1).
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Related Planning Guides
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