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Yorkshire Dales National Park planning applications

2,671 applications. 89% approved. 56 days to decide.

As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 2,671 planning applications from Yorkshire Dales National Park. 1,136 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 89% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

1,136
Decided 12 months to July 2026
2,671
New applications 12 months to July 2026
1,533
Awaiting decision

Latest applications

Data to July 2026

  • ZD26/00482/PDN Awaiting decision

    Barn Closes Field Maison Dieu Richmond North Yorkshire

    Notice of intention to operate a temporary pop-up campsite for a maximum of 30 days, covering the dates 1 -15 August and 18-31 August inclusive. Maximum pitches - 50 across both fields combined

    Submitted 29 Jul 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/04378/DVCON Awaiting decision

    The Grain Store Farlington To District Boundary Farlington North Yorkshire YO61 1NW

    Application for variation of condition 3 (approved plans) to previously approved application reference number: ZB23/01590/OUT Application for Outline Planning Permission with some matters reserved (considering Access) for the construction of detached dwelling (Self Build)

    Submitted 28 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • 26/04309/PNA Awaiting decision

    Moor Close Norwood Lane To Moor Close Beckwithshaw North Yorkshire HG3 1QT

    Prior notification for portal frame extensions to an existing agricultural building.

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/04356/PBR Awaiting decision

    Higher Sheep Wash Lower Sheep Wash To Bull Hurst Rathmell North Yorkshire BD24 0JU

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed conversion of an agricultural building to single dwelling

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026
  • 26/04279/ADV Awaiting decision

    Fisher Medical Centre Millfields Coach Street Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1EU

    Advertisement consent for 1.no non-illuminated fascia sign

    Submitted 24 Jul 2026 Advertising
  • ZE26/00627/CAT Awaiting decision

    The Granary Main Street Ampleforth North Yorkshire YO62 4DA

    2no. Ash trees to be reduced, T1 to be lightly reduced by 1-2 metres, with focus on lower branches and T2 to be reduced by approx 6 metres to hedge level.

    Submitted 24 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/04293/TPO Awaiting decision

    Wentworth Grange 17 Borrage Lane Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2PZ

    Remove decayed central stem down to trunk of 1 no Willow (T2) within Tree preservation order 01/1978

    Submitted 24 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/04235/TPO Awaiting decision

    The Old Vicarage Church Lane Burton Leonard North Yorkshire HG3 3SD

    Fell 1 no Ash (T1) within Tree Preservation Order 3/1984

    Submitted 23 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/04244/FUL Awaiting decision

    65 Long Meadow Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1BP

    Householder consent for single storey extension

    Submitted 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/04226/FUL Awaiting decision

    6 Lords Drive Giggleswick Settle North Yorkshire BD24 0FL

    Householder consent for single side storey extension

    Submitted 23 Jul 2026 Full applications

Recent decisions

Data to July 2026

  • ZB26/00305/FUL Granted

    OS Field 7382 Eldmire North Yorkshire

    Retrospective application for construction of Agricultural Barn (with Solar Panels and Bat Boxes) and improvements to field access

    Decided 31 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • ZB26/00481/FUL Granted

    Fir Tree Farm Lea Lane Huby York North Yorkshire YO61 1JA

    Retrospective construction of a general purpose agricultural storage shed

    Decided 31 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • ZB26/00679/LBC Granted

    Serendipitea 15 Market Place Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 1ED

    Application for Listed Building consent to repair the interior floorboards, screed them and cover with vinyl flooring. Plasterboard the interior walls and plaster.

    Decided 31 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • ZG2026/0449/TPO Granted

    Lartington House Pinfold Hill Wistow North Yorkshire YO8 3UN

    Application for consent to crown reduce not exceeding 1.5 metres and crown lift to 3m to 1No Willow protected by TPO 5/2003

    Decided 31 Jul 2026 Trees
  • ZB26/00896/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.

    Decided 31 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • NY/2026/0034/73 Granted

    Knapton Landfill Site, Village Street, East Knapton, YO17 8JA

    Variation of condition No. 31 of planning permission reference C3/12/00997/CPO to allow for the importation of additional material and the removal of part of the existing waste transfer building and weighbridge

    Decided 30 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • ZB26/00485/MBN Refused

    Shire Oaks Farm Forest Lane Alne York North Yorkshire YO61 1TT

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for the proposed conversion of agricultural building into a dwelling

    Decided 30 Jul 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/02065/FUL Granted

    12 Gap Road Hunmanby Gap Filey North Yorkshire YO14 9QP

    Change of use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to short-term holiday let accommodation (Use Class Sui Generis)

    Decided 30 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • ZD26/00274/LBC Refused

    Stable Block To East Of Forcett Hall Forcett Hall Road Forcett North Yorkshire

    Listed building consent to repair and reinstate the roof in a manner that aligns with the building's historic character, using identical materials and detailing to ensure the continued preservation of the stables

    Decided 30 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • ZB26/00960/FUL Granted

    4 Cascade Court North End Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 1XQ

    Application for the Installation of 7 no. uPVC sliding sash double glazed 'Heritage' windows to replace existing windows.

    Decided 30 Jul 2026 Full applications

Decision speed

12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 572 50%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 338 30%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 226 20%

Common questions

How many planning applications does Yorkshire Dales National Park decide?

In the 12 months to July 2026, Yorkshire Dales National Park decided 1136 planning applications. 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

How long does a planning decision take in Yorkshire Dales National Park?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 56 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many Yorkshire Dales National Park decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 1136 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 50% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 80% within thirteen weeks.

When is planning activity busiest in Yorkshire Dales National Park?

June 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 599 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.

How do I find a planning application by its reference number?

Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.

Cite these figures

Yorkshire Dales National Park: 2,671 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 1,136 decided, 89% approved, median 56 days to a decision. 2,671 new applications received in the same period. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.