What percentage of planning applications does Craven approve?

Craven approves approximately 91% of planning applications, based on 278 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Craven decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 278 planning decisions published by Craven.

What is the refusal rate for Craven planning applications?

Craven refuses approximately 9% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Craven?

The typical planning application in Craven takes 7.1 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 483 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how Craven compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in Craven

Data last updated February 2026. We’re working on a refresh.

7 months ago

Permission in Principle for the development of up to nine dwellings.

ZA25/27387/PPP · Aire Valley

Approved

7 months ago

Full planning permission for alterations and extension to surgery buildings, rec

ZA25/27071/FUL · Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby

Approved

7 months ago

Full planning permission for a double storey rear extension.

ZA25/27531/FUL · Mid Craven

Approved

8 months ago

Householder permission for the extension of an existing balcony

ZA25/27549/HH · Skipton West & West Craven

Approved

8 months ago

Full planning permission for change of use of car parking area to form residenti

ZA25/27451/FUL · Skipton West & West Craven

Approved

8 months ago

Householder permission for conversion of integral garage to studio annex with re

ZA25/27543/HH · Aire Valley

Approved

8 months ago

Householder permission for two storey side extension and single storey rear exte

ZA25/27515/HH · Aire Valley

Approved

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About this data

This page analyses 278 planning decisions made by Craven, from June 2025 to February 2026. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Craven planning approval rates page.

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