How long do planning decisions take near Wistow?

The average planning decision time near Wistow is 64 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 Wistow?

The planning approval rate near Wistow is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wistow?

The most common type of planning application near Wistow is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wistow?

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Wistow, North Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wistow, North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire · England · settlement

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

About Wistow

Wistow is a quaint village and civil parish located just north of Selby in North Yorkshire, England. According to the 2011 Census, the population stood at 1,333, reflecting a growth from 1,135 in 2001, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications and local development initiatives.

Population: 1,255 (2021)

District: Selby

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £264,595 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Yorkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Selby
LSOA: Selby 005D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wistow.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wistow based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Wistow.

- Plantation House Cawood Road Wistow North Yorkshire YO8 3XB
Discharge of conditions 03 (scheme), 05 (schedule of works), 06 (Construction Management Plan), 07 (highways), 08 (highways), 10 (highways), 11 (highways), 12 (roof), 13 (materials), 14 (drainage), 15
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Selby | Date: 2026-04-21
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- Clematis Cottage Church Hill Wistow North Yorkshire YO8 3UU
Dropped kerb highway access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Selby | Date: 2026-02-12
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- 8 Jubilee Road Wistow North Yorkshire YO8 3YP
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Selby | Date: 2026-02-06
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- Hollytree Cottage Garman Carr Lane Wistow North Yorkshire YO8 3UW
Discharge of conditions 03 (materials), 04 (surface water) and 09 (landscaping) of approval ZG2023/0615/FUL Erection of 2 No detached dwellings and garages
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Selby | Date: 2024-01-26
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- Plantation House Cawood Road Wistow Selby North Yorkshire YO8 3XB
Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 9 No dwellings [Use Class C3]
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Selby | Date: 2023-04-19
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A brief summary of Wistow in North Yorkshire

Property prices in Wistow show an average sale price of £264,595, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Wistow includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Burr Closes, Selby 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 Wistow

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Wistow. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

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

At 64 days on average, decisions near Wistow slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Wistow were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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