Washfold, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Washfold, North Yorkshire.
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About Washfold
Marrick is a village and civil parish located in lower Swaledale within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, approximately 9 miles west of Richmond, North Yorkshire. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Hurst and Washfold, with a total population of 148 recorded in the 2011 Census. This picturesque area offers a unique setting for planning applications, influenced by its rural charm and natural surroundings.
District: Marrick
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £960,080 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: Bishop Auckland
- LSOA: County Durham 067G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Washfold.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Washfold.
- 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 Washfold based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Washfold.
- - Caravan The Old School Slack Hills Road Hurst North Yorkshire DL11 7NW
Full planning permission for retention of static caravan as holiday accommodation, change of use of land to domestic use, associated with The Old School and holiday let (RETROSPECTIVE)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - Green Dragon Farm Hurst Richmond North Yorkshire DL11 7NW
Full Planning Permission for Construction of Single Storey Garage / Store
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2023-08-16
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A brief summary of Washfold in North Yorkshire
Marrick is a village and civil parish located in lower Swaledale within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, approximately 9 miles west of Richmond, North Yorkshire. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Hurst and Washfold, with a total population of 148 recorded in the 2011 Census. This picturesque area offers a unique setting for planning applications, influenced by its rural charm and natural surroundings. It sits within the Marrick district.
Property prices in Washfold show an average sale price of £960,080, 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 Washfold a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Washfold includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Washfold 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 Washfold
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Washfold. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 188 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Washfold may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 188 days, decisions near Washfold take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 7-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Washfold were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- Grinton planning applications
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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.