Yearsley, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Yearsley, North Yorkshire.
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About Yearsley
Yearsley is a quaint village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, with a population of fewer than 100 residents as recorded in the 2011 Census. Nestled between the market towns of Easingwold and Helmsley, it falls under the civil parish of Brandsby-cum-Stearsby, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications and rural development in the region.
Population: 117 (2021)
District: Hambleton
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Wetherby and Easingwold
- LSOA: Hambleton 010B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Yearsley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Yearsley.
- 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 Yearsley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Yearsley.
- - Wombwell House Well Lane Yearsley York North Yorkshire YO61 4SL
Application for Listed Building Consent to replace all 5 windows at front of property and 1 window on the east side of property to wood framed slimline double glazed sash windows as amended 19.06.2025
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2024-11-20
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A brief summary of Yearsley in North Yorkshire
Yearsley is a quaint village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, with a population of fewer than 100 residents as recorded in the 2011 Census. Nestled between the market towns of Easingwold and Helmsley, it falls under the civil parish of Brandsby-cum-Stearsby, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications and rural development in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 117 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Hambleton district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Yearsley a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Yearsley includes 10 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Howardian Hills. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Yearsley 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.
Planning Activity in Yearsley
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Yearsley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 218 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Yearsley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 218 days, decisions near Yearsley take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 8-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Yearsley were listed building and heritage (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Brandsby planning applications
- Ampleforth planning applications
- Crayke planning applications
- Gilling East planning applications
- Stearsby planning applications
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- Oulston planning applications
- Stillington planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.