How long do planning decisions take near Wigglesworth?

The average planning decision time near Wigglesworth is 50 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wigglesworth?

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

How can I track planning applications near Wigglesworth?

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Wigglesworth, North Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wigglesworth, North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire · England · settlement

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

About Wigglesworth

Wigglesworth is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, with a population of 379 as recorded in the 2011 Census. Nestled between Long Preston and Slaidburn, it serves as a strategic point for local planning applications, and is just 5 miles south of Settle, while the nearby village of Rathmell is situated 2 miles to the north.

Population: 332 (2021)

District: Craven

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Area Information

Admin district: North Yorkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Skipton and Ripon
LSOA: Craven 006D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wigglesworth.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wigglesworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Wigglesworth in North Yorkshire

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

Wigglesworth has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Wigglesworth includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Ribble (Long Preston Deeps) SSSI. 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 Wigglesworth

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Wigglesworth. The average decision time was 50 days.

The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Wigglesworth were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (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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