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

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• HAMZB26/00896/FUL Decided

  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).

  Submitted 19 May 2026 Full applications

1. 19 May 2026

   Received by North Yorkshire

2. 30 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 31 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 4 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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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

• 26/03286/FUL Decided

  Glen Cottage Carr Lane Scalby Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0SB

  Widening and alterations to decking, bay window to rear, replacement of garage and adjoining shed with granny annexe and raising of area of garden to form level lawn with retaining walls. Installation of new sewage treatment plant with associated drainage field

  Received 19 Jun, published by the council 4 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/03547/FUL Decided

  Forge Mill House Farlington To Seven Oaks Farlington North Yorkshire YO61 1NW

  Single storey rear extension, replacement of existing outbuildings (log store and car port) with a new log store and car port, front porch enlargement, replacement of all existing fenestration, front facade change of treatment and front bay window revision.

  Received 29 Jun, published by the council 4 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/04260/FUL Decided

  Castle Courtyard Shopping Centre Market Place Knaresborough North Yorkshire HG5 8AE

  Creation of internal bin store with external door, replacing bay window and ancillary works.

  Received 23 Jul, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/07326/FUL Awaiting decision

  11 Park Road Cross Hills North Yorkshire BD20 8AY

  Construction of detached dwelling with off street parking, private amenity area including widening of access and associated infrastructure

  Received 27 Oct, published by the council 3 Nov 2026 Full applications
• 26/07330/FUL Awaiting decision

  8 St Ronans Road Harrogate North Yorkshire HG2 8LE

  Demolition of existing side extension and erection of single storey side/ rear extension.

  Received 27 Oct, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Full applications