How many planning applications has East Riding of Yorkshire Council received?

East Riding of Yorkshire Council received 2,334 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 87%.

How long does East Riding of Yorkshire Council take to decide planning applications?

East Riding of Yorkshire Council takes an average of 55 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for East Riding of Yorkshire Council?

East Riding of Yorkshire Council approves 87% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in East Riding of Yorkshire Council?

To object to a East Riding of Yorkshire Council planning application, you must submit your representation to East Riding of Yorkshire Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the East Riding of Yorkshire Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a East Riding of Yorkshire Council planning decision?

Yes. If East Riding of Yorkshire Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 846 appeals were lodged against East Riding of Yorkshire Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 23% success rate.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search East Riding of Yorkshire Council planning applications?

You can search East Riding of Yorkshire Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the East Riding of Yorkshire Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore East Riding of Yorkshire Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the East Riding of Yorkshire Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

About East Riding of Yorkshire Council

Governance

Leader: Anne Handley (Conservative), since 18 May 2023

Chair: Liam Dealtry (Independent), since 16 May 2024

Seats: 67 councillors

Founded: 1 April 1996

Last election: 4 May 2023

Political composition: Conservative (25), Liberal Democrats (21), Labour (4), Green (3), Reform UK (2), Restore Britain (1), Independent (11)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to East Riding of Yorkshire Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in East Riding of Yorkshire Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £278,002 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Riding of Yorkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Beverley and Holderness
LSOA: East Riding of Yorkshire 020C

Crime Statistics

139 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 47
shoplifting: 35
vehicle-crime: 11
anti-social-behaviour: 10
criminal-damage-arson: 9
public-order: 9
other-theft: 5
other-crime: 4
bicycle-theft: 3
burglary: 2
drugs: 2
robbery: 2

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for East Riding of Yorkshire Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in East Riding of Yorkshire Council

353 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the East Riding of Yorkshire Council area.

Monitoring Stations

5 flood monitoring stations near East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

Beverley Shipyard (River Hull)
Stoneferry Bridge (River Hull)
Beverley Waterside Pumping Station (Beverley and Barmston Drain)
Riston Pumping Station (Monk Dyke)
Tickton PS (Holderness Drain)

A brief summary of East Riding of Yorkshire Council

East Riding of Yorkshire Council serves as the local authority for the East Riding of Yorkshire, a unitary authority within the ceremonial county. Since 2023, the council has been under no overall control, currently managed by a Conservative minority administration. Its headquarters are located at County Hall in Beverley, making it a key player in local planning applications and governance. The council was established in 1 April 1996. The council is currently led by Anne Handley (Conservative). The council comprises 67 councillors seats, with the most recent election held on 4 May 2023.

The average property sale price in the East Riding of Yorkshire Council area is £278,002, based on 50 recent transactions.

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council area recorded 139 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Conservation Areas

There are 106 designated conservation areas within the East Riding of Yorkshire Council area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: Dunnington, Sunk Island, Burton Pidsea, Winestead, Wyton, Aldbrough, Easington, Great Hatfield, Hedon Haven, Hedon, and 96 more.

The council area encompasses 353 towns and villages, including Beverley, Bridlington, Cottingham, Driffield, Goole and Hedon. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search East Riding of Yorkshire Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for East Riding of Yorkshire Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the East Riding of Yorkshire Council area. Unlike the official East Riding of Yorkshire Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking East Riding of Yorkshire Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 2,334 planning applications East Riding of Yorkshire Council received. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. East Riding of Yorkshire Council maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types in East Riding of Yorkshire Council were full planning applications (847), discharge of conditions (494), tree works (473). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 23 large-scale (major) developments, 127 medium-scale applications, 2,183 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

846 planning appeals were lodged against East Riding of Yorkshire Council decisions, of which 168 were allowed and 555 were dismissed (23% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 1,331 applications
Refused: 111 applications
Withdrawn: 82 applications
Awaiting decision: 810 applications

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