Towthorpe, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Towthorpe, North Yorkshire.
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Planning applications in Towthorpe are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Towthorpe
Towthorpe is a quaint hamlet located within the Strensall with Towthorpe civil parish, under the jurisdiction of the City of York in North Yorkshire. Situated approximately 5 miles (8 km) north of York, it is conveniently positioned between the larger communities of Huntington and Strensall, making it a relevant area for those exploring planning applications in the region.
Population: 1,967 (2001)
District: Strensall with Towthorpe
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £305,410 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: York
- Parliamentary constituency: York Outer
- LSOA: York 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Towthorpe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Towthorpe.
- 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 Towthorpe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Towthorpe.
- - BHE Self Storage Self Storage Facility Lambshill Towthorpe Moor Lane Strensall York YO32 9SR
Change of use of agricultural land to the siting of 104 storage containers (use class B8) - retrospective (resubmission)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: York | Date: 2023-11-14
View full details - - Lambshill Towthorpe Moor Lane Strensall York YO32 9SR
Erection of agricultural livestock building
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: York | Date: 2014-06-20
View full details - - Lambshill Towthorpe Moor Lane Strensall York YO32 9SR
Extension to rear of existing farm building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: York | Date: 2011-10-24
View full details - - Lambshill Towthorpe Moor Lane Strensall York YO32 9SR
Extension to existing agricultural building
Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: York | Date: 2011-01-07
View full details - - Lambshill Towthorpe Moor Lane Strensall York YO32 9SR
Agricultural livestock building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: York | Date: 2010-07-06
View full details - - Lambshill Towthorpe Moor Lane Strensall York YO32 9SR
Agricultural building
Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: York | Date: 2010-05-28
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A brief summary of Towthorpe in North Yorkshire
Towthorpe is a quaint hamlet located within the Strensall with Towthorpe civil parish, under the jurisdiction of the City of York in North Yorkshire. Situated approximately 5 miles (8 km) north of York, it is conveniently positioned between the larger communities of Huntington and Strensall, making it a relevant area for those exploring planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,967 (2001 estimate). It sits within the Strensall with Towthorpe district.
Property prices in Towthorpe show an average sale price of £305,410, 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 Towthorpe a particularly low-crime area.
Towthorpe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Towthorpe. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Towthorpe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Strensall Common SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Strensall Common. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Towthorpe 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 Towthorpe
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Towthorpe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Towthorpe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Towthorpe were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% 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
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Earswick planning applications
- Strensall planning applications
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- Moor End planning applications
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- Wigginton planning applications
- New Earswick planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.