West Burton, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Burton, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in West Burton are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About West Burton
West Burton is a picturesque village located in Bishopdale, a scenic side valley of Wensleydale in North Yorkshire's Yorkshire Dales. Situated approximately 6.2 miles southwest of Leyburn and 22.3 miles west of Northallerton, it is the largest settlement within the civil parish of Burton-cum-Walden, making it a key area for potential planning applications and rural development initiatives.
Population: 303
District: Burton-cum-Walden
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Richmond and Northallerton
- LSOA: Richmondshire 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Burton.
- 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 West Burton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near West Burton.
- - Garth Cottage, West Burton, Leyburn, DL8 4JU
Non material amendment to planning permission R/54/58F in respect of addition of a chimney and change from window to door on south elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 3 King Garth, West Burton, Leyburn, DL8 4JU
Informal request to remove the Section 106 Legal Agreement (dated 04 March 2025) attached to planning permission R/54/9L, from the dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Finsbury House, Front Nook, West Burton, Leyburn, DL8 4JX
Full planning permission for sub-division of Finsbury House to form two separate dwellings
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-04-25
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A brief summary of West Burton in North Yorkshire
West Burton is a picturesque village located in Bishopdale, a scenic side valley of Wensleydale in North Yorkshire's Yorkshire Dales. Situated approximately 6.2 miles southwest of Leyburn and 22.3 miles west of Northallerton, it is the largest settlement within the civil parish of Burton-cum-Walden, making it a key area for potential planning applications and rural development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 303. It sits within the Burton-cum-Walden district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes West Burton a particularly low-crime area.
West Burton has one conservation area within its boundaries: West Burton. 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 West Burton includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: YORKSHIRE DALES. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in West Burton
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near West Burton. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 148 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near West Burton.
With an average of 148 days, decisions near West Burton take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near West Burton were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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