Thornton-in-Craven, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thornton-in-Craven, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Thornton-in-Craven are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Thornton-in-Craven
Thornton-in-Craven is a picturesque village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, just 1 mile north of Earby and close to the Lancashire border. The village is conveniently situated along the A56 road and is traversed by the iconic Pennine Way, making it an attractive area for potential development and planning applications. Nearby Barnoldswick adds to the local amenities and community appeal.
Population: 447 (2021)
District: Craven
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £317,399 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Skipton and Ripon
- LSOA: Craven 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Thornton-in-Craven.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thornton-in-Craven.
- 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 Thornton-in-Craven based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
418 planning applications found near Thornton-in-Craven.
- 26/03323/TCON - Risebrig Church Road Thornton In Craven North Yorkshire BD23 3TN
Works to trees in Thornton in Craven Conservation Area: Felling of 4.no Birch (T1 - T4) situated to south east corner of curtilage
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-24 - - Risebrig Church Road Thornton In Craven North Yorkshire BD23 3TN
Works to trees in Thornton in Craven Conservation Area: Felling of 4.no Birch (T1 - T4) situated to south east corner of curtilage
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - Elmtree House Colne And Broughton Road Thornton In Craven North Yorkshire BD23 3TU
Works to trees in Thornton in Craven Conservation Area: Removal of 1 x Holly, 1 x Goat Willow, 1 x varigated shrub (G1); Removal 1 x Holly (T1); Reduce back and re-shape 1 x Beech (T2).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - 26/03310/TCON - Elmtree House Colne And Broughton Road Thornton In Craven North Yorkshire BD23 3TU
Works to trees in Thornton in Craven Conservation Area: Removal of 1 x Holly, 1 x Goat Willow, 1 x varigated shrub (G1); Removal 1 x Holly (T1); Reduce back and re-shape 1 x Beech (T2).
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-18 - - Peel House Colne And Broughton Road Thornton In Craven North Yorkshire BD23 3TU
Beech tree to the rear of Peel House. Reduce crown 20-25% as the tree is encroaching on sheds, walls and garden. Crossing branches to be removed.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - 26/03013/TCON - Peel House Colne And Broughton Road Thornton In Craven North Yorkshire BD23 3TU
Beech tree to the rear of Peel House. Reduce crown 20-25% as the tree is encroaching on sheds, walls and garden. Crossing branches to be removed.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-11 - - Junction Of Colne And Broughton Road With Stockbridge Lane Thornton In Craven Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 3ST
Works to TPO No. 5/1970 Thornton-in-Craven: T1 - semi mature Lime tree, to be crown lifted to 2.4m above ground level, to achieve statutory highway clearance.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Windyridge Church Road Thornton In Craven North Yorkshire BD23 3TU
Works to trees in Thornton in Craven conservation area: 1no. Goat willow (T1) to be reduced to a 1.8m standing stem
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Adjacent 16 Booth Bridge Lane Thornton In Craven North Yorkshire BD23 3TE
Planning in principle for two to three new homes with new landscaping
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 2 Thornton House Old Road Thornton In Craven North Yorkshire BD23 3TB
Approval of details secured by condition no's 3 and 4 of listed building consent reference: CRAZA23/24917/LBC.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 13 Booth Bridge Lane Thornton In Craven Skipton BD23 3TE
Works to trees in Thornton in Craven conservation area Fell 1no. Conifer (T1) and 1no. Hawthorn (T2).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - CRAZA25/27483/TCA - Thornton Hill Nursing Home Church Road Thornton In Craven Skipton BD23 3TN
Works to trees in Thornton Conservation Area Fell 1no. T1&T2 - Conifer
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Thornton Hill Nursing Home Church Road Thornton In Craven Skipton BD23 3TN
Works to trees in Thornton Conservation Area Fell 1no. T1&T2 - Conifer
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Thornton Hill Nursing Home Church Road Thornton In Craven Skipton BD23 3TN
Works to trees in Thornton Conservation Area Fell 1no. T1&T2 - Conifer
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 4 The Summit Thornton In Craven Skipton BD23 3TL
Full planning permission for 3 no. dwellings with associated works
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Land Off Booth Bridge Lane Thornton In Craven Skipton BD23 3TB
Application to determine if prior approval is required under Schedule 2, Part 6 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) (England) 2015 (as amended) for a new farm access
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Land Off Booth Bridge Lane Thornton In Craven Skipton BD23 3TB
Application to determine if prior approval is required under Schedule 2, Part 6 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) (England) 2015 (as amended) for a new farm access
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Booth Bridge Lane Thornton In Craven BD23 3TH
Approval of details secured by condition 3 - construction management plan of planning reference 2021/23441/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Land Off Booth Bridge Lane Thornton In Craven Skipton BD23 3TB
Application to determine if prior approval is required under Schedule 2, Part 6 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) (England) 2015 (as amended) for a new farm access
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - Land Off Booth Bridge Lane Thornton In Craven Skipton BD23 3TB
Application to determine if prior approval is required under Schedule 2, Part 6 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) (England) 2015 (as amended) for a new farm access
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-10-07
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A brief summary of Thornton-in-Craven in North Yorkshire
Thornton-in-Craven is a picturesque village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, just 1 mile north of Earby and close to the Lancashire border. The village is conveniently situated along the A56 road and is traversed by the iconic Pennine Way, making it an attractive area for potential development and planning applications. Nearby Barnoldswick adds to the local amenities and community appeal. The settlement has a population of approximately 447 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Craven district.
Property prices in Thornton-in-Craven show an average sale price of £317,399, 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 Thornton-in-Craven a particularly low-crime area.
Thornton-in-Craven has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Earby, No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Thornton-in-Craven
In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near Thornton-in-Craven. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Thornton-in-Craven.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Thornton-in-Craven were full planning applications (23), tree works (17), outline applications (9). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 52 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 25 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 32 applications
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