Humming Birds Nursery 1 Back Lane Sowerby Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1NQ

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• HAMZB26/00896/FUL Granted

  Humming Birds Nursery 1 Back Lane Sowerby Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1NQ

  Retention of a small, simple, lightweight ancillary stock-storage structure in the narrow side passage at the side/rear of the existing convenience store, measuring approximately 6.5 m x 2.4 m x 2.3 m maximum height. The construction is deliberately minimal: a basic timber frame (C24-graded softwood) covered with light-grey profiled metal sheeting to the side and roof, a single timber-framed access door, and a translucent polycarbonate light-panel to the rear for daylight. There are no new foundations ? the structure sits directly on the existing concrete yard. There is no excavation, no masonry, no internal lining, no fitted ceiling, no new flooring, no plumbing, no drainage connections, no heating, no lighting other than the daylight panel, and no machinery. It is, in effect, a simple weather shelter for stock ? and it is wholly reversible: the whole thing could be unbolted and removed in a day, leaving the yard exactly as it was. The structure is used solely as back-of-house stock storage to support the day-to-day operation of the convenience store. The additional reserve storage it provides is essential to the practical viability of the shop, enabling stock to be replenished promptly and the shop to continue serving Sowerby residents reliably. The convenience store is a much-valued local amenity, and this modest storage shelter genuinely supports its day-to-day operation. There is no change of use, no increase in publicly accessible sales floorspace, no alteration to the principal (front) elevation of the shop, and no change to staffing or opening hours. The application is submitted retrospectively to regularise the position, following the site visit by Mr Dave Seavers of the Council's planning team. The applicant is willing to accept reasonable planning conditions (for example, on cladding colour or fire-resistance to the boundary lining).

  Decided 31 Jul 2026 Full applications

1. 19 May 2026

   Received by North York Moors National Park

2. 30 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 31 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 2 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

North York Moors National Park granted permission on 31 July 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• Humming Birds Nursery 1 Back Lane Sowerby Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1NQ

  HAMZB26/00896/FUL Submitted 19 May 2026 50 yards away

  Retention of a small, simple, lightweight ancillary stock-storage structure in the narrow side passage at the side/rear of the existing convenience store, measuring approximately 6.5 m x 2.4 m x 2.3 m maximum height. The construction is deliberately minimal: a basic timber frame (C24-graded softwood) covered with light-grey profiled metal sheeting to the side and roof, a single timber-framed access door, and a translucent polycarbonate light-panel to the rear for daylight. There are no new foundations ? the structure sits directly on the existing concrete yard. There is no excavation, no masonry, no internal lining, no fitted ceiling, no new flooring, no plumbing, no drainage connections, no heating, no lighting other than the daylight panel, and no machinery. It is, in effect, a simple weather shelter for stock ? and it is wholly reversible: the whole thing could be unbolted and removed in a day, leaving the yard exactly as it was. The structure is used solely as back-of-house stock storage to support the day-to-day operation of the convenience store. The additional reserve storage it provides is essential to the practical viability of the shop, enabling stock to be replenished promptly and the shop to continue serving Sowerby residents reliably. The convenience store is a much-valued local amenity, and this modest storage shelter genuinely supports its day-to-day operation. There is no change of use, no increase in publicly accessible sales floorspace, no alteration to the principal (front) elevation of the shop, and no change to staffing or opening hours. The application is submitted retrospectively to regularise the position, following the site visit by Mr Dave Seavers of the Council's planning team. The applicant is willing to accept reasonable planning conditions (for example, on cladding colour or fire-resistance to the boundary lining).

  Granted Full applications 14 docs

• Humming Birds Nursery 1 Back Lane Sowerby Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1NQ

  ZB26/00896/FUL Submitted 19 May 2026 50 yards away

  Retention of a small, simple, lightweight ancillary stock-storage structure in the narrow side passage at the side/rear of the existing convenience store, measuring approximately 6.5 m x 2.4 m x 2.3 m maximum height.

  Granted Full applications 26 docs

• Humming Birds Nursery 1 Back Lane Sowerby Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1NQ

  ZB26/00896/FUL Submitted 19 May 2026 50 yards away

  Retention of a small, simple, lightweight ancillary stock-storage structure in the narrow side passage at the side/rear of the existing convenience store, measuring approximately 6.5 m x 2.4 m x 2.3 m maximum height.

  Granted Full applications 26 docs

• Church Lodge 70 Front Street Sowerby Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1JF

  ZB24/01861/FUL Submitted 23 Sep 2024 100 yards away

  Single-storey replacement rear extension , enlargement of the rear dormer windows, front stone wall replaced with low brick wall and iron railings, replacement front door awning. Replacement of all windows with timber windows as amended 7.11.2024

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 9 docs
  Small domestic

• Church Lodge 70 Front Street Sowerby Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1JF

  ZB24/01861/FUL Submitted 23 Sep 2024 100 yards away

  Single-storey replacement rear extension , enlargement of the rear dormer windows, front stone wall replaced with low brick wall and iron railings, replacement front door awning. Replacement of all windows with timber windows as amended 7.11.2024

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 21 Front Street Sowerby Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1JG

  ZB25/01492/FUL Submitted 11 Aug 2025 100 yards away

  Application for single storey side extension, alterations to fenestration and external wall finishes.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 25/03723/FUL Granted

  Land Comprising Field At 435972 455656 Abbey Road Knaresborough North Yorkshire

  Erection of single self-build dwelling and construction of agricultural storage barn, with associated works.

  Received 24 Oct, published by the council 3 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 25/03985/FUL Granted

  Garages Park Avenue Knaresborough North Yorkshire

  Demolition of former single-storey domestic garages and replacement with 1 No. new self-build dwelling, with vehicle parking for both the proposed dwelling and no. 20 Park Avenue, landscape works, boundary treatment and gates (Revised Scheme).

  Received 14 Nov, published by the council 2 Aug 2026 Full applications
• ZE26/00067/FUL Granted

  High Penhowe Farm Burythorpe North Yorkshire YO17 9LT

  Erection of 5no. dwellings, 2no. five-bedroom and 3no. four-bedroom properties, with associated infrastructure, following the demolition of existing modern portal-framed barns.

  Received 30 Jan, published by the council 2 Aug 2026 Full applications
• ZD26/00513/FULL Awaiting decision

  High Jervaulx Farm Jervaulx Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 4PG

  Full planning permission for conversion of single storey agricultural buildings to 2 dwellings

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01183/FUL Withdrawn

  Roseneath The Acres Sutton In Craven North Yorkshire BD20 7AT

  Full planning permission to demolish existing house and the construction of two new self and custom build dwellings with garages

  Received 10 Mar, published by the council 2 Aug 2026 Full applications