What types of planning applications are most common near West Stonesdale?

The most common type of planning application near West Stonesdale is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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West Stonesdale, North Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near West Stonesdale, North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in West Stonesdale 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 Stonesdale

West Stonesdale is a picturesque hamlet nestled in the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire, conveniently located near Keld and Tan Hill. Approximately 10 miles from both Grinton and Askrigg, it features the scenic Stonesdale Beck, which flows south to the River Swale. A road connects West Stonesdale to Tan Hill, and nearby, visitors can find the stunning Currack Force waterfall, a notable landmark that cascades 23 feet before joining the Swale, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications.

District: Muker

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £616,457 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Yorkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Richmond and Northallerton
LSOA: Richmondshire 005E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near West Stonesdale.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Stonesdale.

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 Stonesdale based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near West Stonesdale.

- West Stonesdale Cottage, Stonesdale Lane, West Stonesdale, Richmond, DL11 6EA
Full planning permission for change of use of land to rear from agricultural to domestic and erection of rear extension; conversion of part of outbuilding to living accommodation and provision of new
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2026-01-07
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A brief summary of West Stonesdale in North Yorkshire

Property prices in West Stonesdale show an average sale price of £616,457, 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 West Stonesdale a particularly low-crime area.

West Stonesdale has one conservation area within its boundaries: Swaledale and Arkengarthdale barns and walls. 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 Stonesdale includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Mallerstang-Swaledale Head SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Pennine Moors; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): North Pennine Moors; 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 Stonesdale

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near West Stonesdale.

The most common application types near West Stonesdale 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.

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