How long do planning decisions take near Wharfe?

The average planning decision time near Wharfe is 36 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 Wharfe?

The planning approval rate near Wharfe is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wharfe?

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

How can I track planning applications near Wharfe?

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Wharfe, North Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wharfe, North Yorkshire.

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About Wharfe

Wharfe is a quaint hamlet located approximately a mile northeast of Austwick in North Yorkshire, with the postcode LA2 8DQ. Nestled in Crummackdale, it is the sole settlement in the area, where Austwick Beck winds through before joining the River Wenning. The hamlet lies within the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park and is adjacent to the notable Norber erratics, showcasing glacially transported boulders, while the nearby Moughton Fell rises to 1,400 feet, offering expansive common land for grazing.

District: Austwick

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Area Information

Admin district: Lancaster
Parliamentary constituency: Morecambe and Lunesdale
LSOA: Lancaster 002C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wharfe.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wharfe based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Wharfe.

- GR 377786 469241 Dam House Barn, Austwick Road, Austwick, LA2 8DQ
Notification under Reg 5 of the Overhead Lines (Exemption) Regulations 2009 for proposed works to install one span of overhead aerial bundled conductor (ABC) (Ref: LRC/N-3235/BG)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Other | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-08-07
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A brief summary of Wharfe in North Yorkshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wharfe a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Wharfe includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ingleborough SSSI, Oxenber and Wharfe Woods SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Ingleborough Complex; 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 Wharfe

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Wharfe. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 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 Wharfe.

The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Wharfe were full planning applications (1), other applications (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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