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Planning in Womersley

Approved
73%
8 of 11 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Womersley in the last 24 months, from North Yorkshire Council's planning register.

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Around Womersley

Postcode districts

DN6 142 applications in the last 12 monthsDN14 268 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: North Yorkshire Council

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About Womersley

Womersley is a village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, with a population of 515 as recorded in the 2011 census, up from 363 in 2001. Situated near the towns of Selby, Askern, and Pontefract, Womersley is conveniently positioned close to the borders of South and West Yorkshire, making it an area of interest for various planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 411 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Selby district.

Property prices in Womersley show an average sale price of £179,268, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Womersley area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Womersley a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Womersley has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Womersley 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Womersley, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Womersley. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

The most common types were tree works (6), full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (5).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Womersley?
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Womersley. The approval rate is 73%.
How long do planning decisions take near Womersley?
The average planning decision time near Womersley is 46 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 Womersley?
The planning approval rate near Womersley is 73%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Womersley?
The most common type of planning application near Womersley is tree works applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Womersley?
You can search and track planning applications near Womersley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.