Whitwell, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whitwell, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Whitwell are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Whitwell
Whitwell is a small village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, approximately 6.5 miles northwest of Northallerton. With a population of fewer than 100 residents as of the 2011 Census, it falls within the civil parish of Great Langton, making it a quaint and low-density area for potential planning applications.
Population: 31 (2021)
District: Hambleton
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Richmond and Northallerton
- LSOA: Richmondshire 001E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whitwell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whitwell.
- 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 Whitwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Whitwell.
- - Whitwell Grange Whitwell Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 6BE
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Extension to an existing calf house and alterations/repairs to existing young stock housing.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - Manor House Farm Whitwell North Yorkshire
Agricultural prior notification for a steel portal framed extension to an existing grain store replacing 3 old steel framed grain store
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2023-07-21
View full details - - Manor House Whitwell Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 6AZ
Construction of a replacement pig finishing building built over new underground sealed concrete slurry tanks to improve the pig rearing enterprise at Whitwell Farm
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2021-07-26
View full details - - Manor House Whitwell North Yorkshire DL10 6AZ
Construction of an agricultural storage building (for manure)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2011-11-11
View full details - - Whitwell Grange Whitwell North Yorkshire DL10 6BE
Construction of an agricultural livestock building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2010-11-19
View full details - - Whitwell Grange Scorton Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 6BE
Application for Prior Notification for construction of livestock building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2008-08-01
View full details - - Whitwell Farm Whitwell North Yorkshire DL10 6AZ
Two storey and single storey extension to existing dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2005-10-14
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A brief summary of Whitwell in North Yorkshire
Whitwell is a small village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, approximately 6.5 miles northwest of Northallerton. With a population of fewer than 100 residents as of the 2011 Census, it falls within the civil parish of Great Langton, making it a quaint and low-density area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 31 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Hambleton district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Whitwell a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whitwell 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.
Planning Activity in Whitwell
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Whitwell. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 23 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Whitwell may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 23 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Whitwell were outline applications (1), amendments (1).
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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