How long do planning decisions take near Yafforth?

The average planning decision time near Yafforth is 41 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 Yafforth?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Yafforth?

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

How can I track planning applications near Yafforth?

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Yafforth, North Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Yafforth, North Yorkshire.

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About Yafforth

Yafforth is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, approximately 1 mile west of Northallerton. Situated along the B6271 road connecting Northallerton to Scorton, this village had a population of 174 according to the 2011 census, making it a small yet vibrant community for potential planning applications.

Population: 159 (2021) · Area: 536.9 km²

District: Hambleton

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Area Information

Admin district: North Yorkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Richmond and Northallerton
LSOA: Hambleton 005A

Crime Statistics

4 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 2
other-theft: 1
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Yafforth.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Yafforth based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Yafforth.

- The Mount East Lane Yafforth Northallerton North Yorkshire DL7 0LN
Householder Application for Planning Permission for works or extension to a dwelling: Proposed removal of existing conservatory and replaced with a new brick conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-07-18
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A brief summary of Yafforth in North Yorkshire

Yafforth covers an area of approximately 536.9 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Neighbourhood safety in Yafforth is generally good, with just 4 crimes reported in the most recent period.

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Planning Activity in Yafforth

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Yafforth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

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

The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Yafforth were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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