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Planning in Upper Dunsforth

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About Upper Dunsforth

Upper Dunsforth is a quaint village situated in the civil parish of Dunsforths, North Yorkshire. Notably referenced in the Domesday Book of 1086, it has historical roots as Doneforde/Dunesford/Dunesforde, making it a point of interest for those researching planning applications in this historically rich area. It sits within the Dunsforths district.

Property prices in Upper Dunsforth show an average sale price of £305,410, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Upper Dunsforth area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Upper Dunsforth a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Upper Dunsforth has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Upper Dunsforth 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.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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