How long do planning decisions take near Wheldrake?

The average planning decision time near Wheldrake is 61 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 approximately 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?

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Wheldrake, North Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wheldrake, North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire · England · settlement

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

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.

Population: 2,092 (2021)

District: City of York

Website: http://www.wheldrake.net

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £312,714 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: York
Parliamentary constituency: York Outer
LSOA: York 023D

Crime Statistics

1 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wheldrake.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wheldrake based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Wheldrake.

26/00957/CPD - 27 Courtneys Wheldrake York YO19 6BR
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed development of a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: York | Date: 2026-05-27
- 27 Courtneys Wheldrake York YO19 6BR
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed development of a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: York | Date: 2026-05-26
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- 3 Greengales Court Wheldrake York YO19 6BX
Single storey front extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: York | Date: 2024-08-02
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A brief summary of Wheldrake in North Yorkshire

Property prices in Wheldrake show an average sale price of £312,714, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

Wheldrake has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wheldrake. 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 Wheldrake includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Derwent Ings SSSI, River Derwent SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 4 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Lower Derwent Valley, River Derwent; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Lower Derwent Valley; 3 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Lower Derwent Valley. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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

Planning Activity in Wheldrake

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Wheldrake. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

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

At 61 days on average, decisions near Wheldrake slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Wheldrake were tree works (8), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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