Topcliffe, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Topcliffe, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Topcliffe are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 1,237 (2021) · Area: 1700.9 km²
District: Hambleton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £314,561 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Thirsk and Malton
- LSOA: Hambleton 003C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Topcliffe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Topcliffe.
- 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 Topcliffe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
171 planning applications found near Topcliffe.
- - Orchard House 77 Long Street Topcliffe Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3RL
Application for works to tree subject to a Tree Preservation Order. 25/00026/TPO2. Cherry tree - amended to crown lift up to 3 metres on 05.05.2026
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Front Street Topcliffe Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3RU
Conversion and alteration of existing coach house to ancillary residential accommodation, erection of an oak-framed cart shed, alterations to gates and boundary treatment, and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Front Street Topcliffe Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3RU
Conversion and alteration of existing coach house to ancillary residential accommodation, erection of an oak-framed cart shed, alterations to gates and boundary treatment, and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - The Stables Long Street Topcliffe Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3RL
Application for the construction of a single storey extension to the rear and retrospective application for a greenhouse and landscaping in the rear garden as amended
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Cotters House Long Street Topcliffe Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3RL
Application for works to tree in a conservation area. Hawthorn reduce it to approximately 4m tall and 2.5m in width.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Orchard House 77 Long Street Topcliffe Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3RL
Application for works to trees in a Conservation area. Cherry tree (prunus) and Holly tree (ilex).
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Columba Cottage 35 - 36 Church Street Topcliffe Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3PA
Demolition of existing conservatory and porch and replacement with new single storey rear extensions and rear canopy.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-10-13
View full details - - The Mount Church Street Topcliffe Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3PA
Conversion of an existing outbuilding associated with The Mount, into ancillary residential accommodation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Hall Farm Front Street Topcliffe Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3RJ
Listed building within a Conservation area consent for Garden structures and installation of solar panels on existing garage within the curtilage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Hall Farm Front Street Topcliffe Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3RJ
Application for Garden structures and installation of solar panels on existing garage within the curtilage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - The Pinfold Front Street Topcliffe Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3RJ
Application for Installation of 4nr rooflights in north facing roof slope
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-06-17
View full details - - Mill Rise Front Street Topcliffe Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3RU
Application for demolition of existing single garage and store to front of dwelling. Replaced with a single storey link and larger garage. Demolition of existing single storey conservatory to rear of
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-03-19
View full details - - The Mount Church Street Topcliffe Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3PA
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - Hall Farm Front Street Topcliffe Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3RJ
Application for Listed Building consent to repoint brickwork and replace damaged bricks including chimney stack.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - Hall Farm Front Street Topcliffe Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3RJ
Application for Listed Building Consent for installation of underfloor heating,replace skirting and architrave and replace utility[ units as amended by revised details received 24 March 2025]
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2024-11-15
View full details - - 4 Greenfield Close Topcliffe Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3FS
Application for works to a tree with a Tree Preservation Order- 2004/06
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2024-09-17
View full details - - Littlewoods Front Street Topcliffe Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3RU
Application for works to a tree in a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2024-09-05
View full details - - Mill Rise Front Street Topcliffe Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3RU
Demolition of existing single garage and store to front of dwelling. Replaced with a single storey link and larger garage. Demolition of existing single storey conservatory to rear of dwelling. Replac
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2024-08-27
View full details - - The Pinfold Front Street Topcliffe Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3RJ
Addition of 1 no. dormer window to front north elevation as amended by revised plans received 16 October 2024
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2024-08-14
View full details - - Beech House Front Street Topcliffe Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3RJ
Application to works to a tree in Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2024-06-04
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A brief summary of Topcliffe in North Yorkshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Topcliffe a particularly low-crime area.
Topcliffe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Topcliffe. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
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.
Planning Activity in Topcliffe
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Topcliffe. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Topcliffe.
The average decision period of 83 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Topcliffe were full planning applications (14), tree works (6), listed building and heritage (4). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.
7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (29% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 5 applications
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