Upper Poppleton, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Poppleton, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Upper Poppleton
Upper Poppleton is a charming village and civil parish located within the City of York unitary authority in North Yorkshire. Nestled next to the River Ouse and adjacent to Nether Poppleton, it lies just west of York, conveniently accessible via the A59 to Harrogate and serviced by Poppleton railway station on the Harrogate Line. As of the 2011 Census, the population stands at 1,997, reflecting a slight increase from 2001, and prior to 1996, Upper Poppleton was part of the Borough of Harrogate, making it an area of interest for planning applications.
Population: 2,081 (2021)
District: City of York
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £312,714 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: York
- Parliamentary constituency: York Central
- LSOA: York 016A
Crime Statistics
10 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- anti-social-behaviour: 5
- violent-crime: 4
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Poppleton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Poppleton.
- 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 Upper Poppleton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Upper Poppleton.
- - 1 Oak Villa Hodgson Lane Upper Poppleton York YO26 6EA
Fell 1no. Yew tree; Remove section of Laurel hedge in a Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: York | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 14 Fairway Drive Upper Poppleton York YO26 6HE
Condition 3 (materials) of 24/01697/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: York | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 2 Brackenhills Upper Poppleton York YO26 6DH
Certificate of proposed development for a single storey side extension, as detailed in plan drawings no. 1108.PDR120, 1108.PDR121 and 1108.PDR110.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: York | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 1 Pear Tree Avenue Upper Poppleton York YO26 6HH
Single storey rear and side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: York | Date: 2025-12-05
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A brief summary of Upper Poppleton in North Yorkshire
Upper Poppleton is a charming village and civil parish located within the City of York unitary authority in North Yorkshire. Nestled next to the River Ouse and adjacent to Nether Poppleton, it lies just west of York, conveniently accessible via the A59 to Harrogate and serviced by Poppleton railway station on the Harrogate Line. As of the 2011 Census, the population stands at 1,997, reflecting a slight increase from 2001, and prior to 1996, Upper Poppleton was part of the Borough of Harrogate, making it an area of interest for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,081 (2021 estimate). It sits within the City of York district.
Property prices in Upper Poppleton show an average sale price of £312,714, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 10 crimes reported in the Upper Poppleton area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Upper Poppleton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Nether Poppleton, Upper Poppleton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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, Upper Poppleton 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 Upper Poppleton
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Upper Poppleton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Upper Poppleton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Upper Poppleton were full planning applications (5), tree works (5), telecoms (2). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.