Thorpe Underwood, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thorpe Underwood, North Yorkshire.
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Planning applications in Thorpe Underwood are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Thorpe Underwood
Thorpe Underwood is a civil parish located approximately 10 miles north of York in North Yorkshire, England, with a population of 793 as of the 2011 census. The parish is bordered by several communities, including Aldwark, Green Hammerton, and Whixley, and shares governance through the Little Ouseburn Grouped Parish Council alongside Little Ouseburn and Kirby Hall. This tranquil settlement offers a unique blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it a point of interest for planning applications in the region.
District: Thorpe Underwoods
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Wetherby and Easingwold
- LSOA: Harrogate 016A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Thorpe Underwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thorpe Underwood.
- 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 Thorpe Underwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Thorpe Underwood.
- - Queen Ethelburgas College Thorpe Green Lane Thorpe Underwood North Yorkshire YO26 9SS
Lateral reduction of 1 no. Oak tree (T43) shown as (T001 on plan submitted with application) by 0.5 -1 metre of Tree Preservation Order 23/1996.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Queen Ethelburgas College Thorpe Green Lane Thorpe Underwood North Yorkshire YO26 9SS
Felling of 2 ash trees (G100), felling of Common Beech (T014) and felling of 3 no. Scots Pine (T015, T127, T128) under TPO 23/1996
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - Queen Ethelburgas College Thorpe Green Lane Thorpe Underwood York North Yorkshire YO26 9SS
Siting of floodlights to light playing fields as approved by permission 6.97.14.CJ.FULMAJ.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2013-09-30
View full details - - Queen Ethelburgas College Thorpe Green Lane Thorpe Underwood York North Yorkshire YO26 9SS
Erection of two storey school building with mansard roof containing additional floor of accommodation and formation of hardstanding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2013-09-28
View full details - - Queen Ethelburgas College Thorpe Green Lane Thorpe Underwood York North Yorkshire YO26 9SS
Re-organisation of playing fields and formation of 2 artificial grass pitches, 8 tennis courts, 6 netball/ basketball courts and installation of lighting on masts of 8m, 12m and 16m high and 2.75m hig
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2013-02-28
View full details - - Queen Ethelburgas College Thorpe Green Lane Thorpe Underwood York North Yorkshire YO26 9SS
Formation of car park, coach park and recycling area, erection of service buildings and formation of vehicular access.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2009-08-05
View full details - - Queen Ethelburgas College Thorpe Green Lane Thorpe Underwood York North Yorkshire YO26 9SS
Formation of coach park, with horse box area, recycling area, new and amended vehicular accesses.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2008-08-19
View full details - - Queen Ethelburgas College Thorpe Underwood Hall Thorpe Green Lane Thorpe Underwood York North Yorkshire YO26 9SS
Retention of helicopter landing pad.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2008-08-04
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A brief summary of Thorpe Underwood in North Yorkshire
Thorpe Underwood is a civil parish located approximately 10 miles north of York in North Yorkshire, England, with a population of 793 as of the 2011 census. The parish is bordered by several communities, including Aldwark, Green Hammerton, and Whixley, and shares governance through the Little Ouseburn Grouped Parish Council alongside Little Ouseburn and Kirby Hall. This tranquil settlement offers a unique blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it a point of interest for planning applications in the region. It sits within the Thorpe Underwoods district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Thorpe Underwood a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Thorpe Underwood includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Thorpe Underwood
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Thorpe Underwood. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Thorpe Underwood.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Thorpe Underwood slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Thorpe Underwood were tree works (2). 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 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.
Nearby Towns
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