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Planning in Topcliffe

Approved
87%
13 of 14 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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About Topcliffe

Topcliffe is a village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, located along the River Swale and adjacent to the A167 and A168 roads. Approximately 5 miles southwest of Thirsk and 11 miles south of Northallerton, it has a population of 1,489. The village is notable for its proximity to an army barracks and a Royal Air Force airfield, which may influence local planning considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,237 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Hambleton district.

Topcliffe covers an area of approximately 1700.9 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 Topcliffe show an average sale price of £314,561, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Topcliffe 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 Topcliffe, 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, 25 planning applications were submitted near Topcliffe. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (12), listed building and heritage (5), tree works (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Topcliffe?
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Topcliffe. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Topcliffe?
The average planning decision time near Topcliffe is 59 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 Topcliffe?
The planning approval rate near Topcliffe is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Topcliffe?
The most common type of planning application near Topcliffe is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Topcliffe?
You can search and track planning applications near Topcliffe on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.