Wighill, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wighill, North Yorkshire.
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About Wighill
Wighill is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Wetherby, West Yorkshire, near the picturesque River Wharfe. The village features the White Swan Inn, a public house that has been a local fixture since its reopening in 2009 after a two-year hiatus, making it a notable point of interest for residents and visitors alike.
Population: 200 (2021)
District: Harrogate
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Wetherby and Easingwold
- LSOA: Selby 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wighill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wighill.
- 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 Wighill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Wighill.
- - 2 The Mount Wighill Tadcaster North Yorkshire LS24 8BQ
Dropped kerb to highway to provide access to hardstanding to the front of the dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2024-04-24
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A brief summary of Wighill in North Yorkshire
Wighill is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Wetherby, West Yorkshire, near the picturesque River Wharfe. The village features the White Swan Inn, a public house that has been a local fixture since its reopening in 2009 after a two-year hiatus, making it a notable point of interest for residents and visitors alike. The settlement has a population of approximately 200 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Harrogate district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wighill a particularly low-crime area.
Wighill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Newton Kyme. 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 Wighill includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Wighill
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Wighill.
The most common application types near Wighill were outline applications (1).
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