Sowerby & Topcliffe planning approval rate
Sowerby & Topcliffe ward in Hambleton has a 96.7% approval rate based on 212 planning decisions. Hambleton overall: 92.3%.
Last updated: September 2026
96.7%
ward approval rate
212
Decisions
205
Approved
7
Refused
92.3%
Hambleton average
Sowerby & Topcliffe sits slightly above the Hambleton average, with a 4.4 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Sowerby & Topcliffe compares
Sowerby & Topcliffe ward
96.7%
Hambleton overall
92.3%
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Recent decisions in Sowerby & Topcliffe
Proposed full application for conversion of agricultural buildings to residentia · Mon 03 Aug 2026
Application to demolish current wall separating the yard of applicants property · Thu 23 Jul 2026
Application to rebuild fire damaged garage. · Thu 09 Jul 2026
Application for proposed part demolition, extensions and alterations to existing · Thu 02 Jul 2026
Application for the demolition of existing garage, conservatory and extension wi · Wed 01 Jul 2026
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