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Planning in Thornton-in-Craven

Approved
93%
38 of 40 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Thornton-in-Craven in the last 24 months, from North Yorkshire Council's planning register.

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Around Thornton-in-Craven

Postcode districts

BD23 402 applications in the last 12 monthsBB18 73 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: North Yorkshire Council

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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. 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Thornton-in-Craven 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Thornton-in-Craven, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Thornton-in-Craven. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (17), tree works (13), outline applications (8).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Thornton-in-Craven?
In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Thornton-in-Craven. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Thornton-in-Craven?
The average planning decision time near Thornton-in-Craven is 47 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 Thornton-in-Craven?
The planning approval rate near Thornton-in-Craven is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Thornton-in-Craven?
The most common type of planning application near Thornton-in-Craven is full planning applications, with 17 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Thornton-in-Craven?
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