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Planning in Wheldrake

Approved
100%
11 of 11 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Wheldrake in the last 24 months, from City of York Council's planning register.

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About Wheldrake

Wheldrake is a village and civil parish situated 7 miles southeast of York, within the City of York unitary authority in North Yorkshire, England. As of the 2011 census, the population of the parish was 2,107, reflecting a growth from 1,909 in 2001. This growth may impact local planning applications and community development initiatives in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,092 (2021 estimate). It sits within the City of York district.

Property prices in Wheldrake show an average sale price of £305,410, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Wheldrake area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Wheldrake a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Wheldrake has 12 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wheldrake 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.wheldrake.net.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Wheldrake, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Wheldrake. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

The most common types were tree works (8), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wheldrake?
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Wheldrake. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Wheldrake?
The average planning decision time near Wheldrake is 50 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 Wheldrake?
The planning approval rate near Wheldrake is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Wheldrake?
The most common type of planning application near Wheldrake is tree works applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Wheldrake?
You can search and track planning applications near Wheldrake on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.