How long do planning decisions take near Wescoe Hill?

The average planning decision time near Wescoe Hill is 69 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Wescoe Hill?

The planning approval rate near Wescoe Hill is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wescoe Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Wescoe Hill is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wescoe Hill?

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Wescoe Hill, North Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wescoe Hill, North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Wescoe Hill are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Leeds
Parliamentary constituency: Leeds North East
LSOA: Leeds 015C

Crime Statistics

1 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wescoe Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wescoe Hill.

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 Wescoe Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Wescoe Hill.

- Agricultural Buildings Wescoe Hill Lane Weeton North Yorkshire LS17 0EZ
Works to trees of Tree Preservation Order 25/0003/TPORDR Fell group of Leyland Cypress (G21) Fell 2no. Ash (T115 & T150) Fell 1no. Variegated Balsam Poplar (T82) Fell 2no Leyland Cypress (T50 & T54) F
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-03-24
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A brief summary of Wescoe Hill in North Yorkshire

Wescoe Hill is a settlement located in North Yorkshire, England.

Neighbourhood safety in Wescoe Hill is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Wescoe Hill has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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.

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Planning Activity in Wescoe Hill

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Wescoe Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wescoe Hill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 69 days on average, decisions near Wescoe Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Wescoe Hill were full planning applications (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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