How many planning applications has Kingston upon Hull City Council received?

Kingston upon Hull City Council received 1,152 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 75%.

How long does Kingston upon Hull City Council take to decide applications?

Kingston upon Hull City Council takes an average of 58 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 Kingston upon Hull City Council?

Kingston upon Hull City Council approves 75% of planning applications, compared to a national average of approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Kingston upon Hull City Council?

Submit your representation to Kingston upon Hull City Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Kingston upon Hull City Council planning portal.

Kingston upon Hull City Council Planning Applications

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Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

About Kingston upon Hull City Council

Kingston upon Hull City Council, established in 1299, serves as the local authority for the city of Kingston upon Hull in East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Since 1996, it has operated as a unitary authority, combining the roles of both a district and county council, and functions independently from the East Riding of Yorkshire Council, which oversees the remainder of the county. This structure is essential for understanding the planning application process within the city.

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Kingston upon Hull City Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Kingston upon Hull City Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Kingston upon Hull City 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 013D

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 Kingston upon Hull City 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 Kingston upon Hull City Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Kingston upon Hull City Council

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

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Kingston upon Hull City Council area.

Monitoring Stations

5 flood monitoring stations near Kingston upon Hull City 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 Kingston upon Hull City Council

The average property sale price in the Kingston upon Hull City Council area is £278,002, based on 50 recent transactions.

The Kingston upon Hull City Council area recorded 139 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

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 Kingston upon Hull City Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Kingston upon Hull City Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Kingston upon Hull City Council area. Unlike the official Kingston upon Hull City 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 Kingston upon Hull City 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 Kingston upon Hull City Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 1,152 planning applications Kingston upon Hull City Council received. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile in Kingston upon Hull City Council.

At 58 days on average, decisions in Kingston upon Hull City Council slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types in Kingston upon Hull City Council were outline applications (365), full planning applications (295), discharge of conditions (238).

In terms of development scale, 5 large-scale (major) developments, 36 medium-scale applications, 1,111 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 409 applications
Refused: 123 applications
Withdrawn: 15 applications
Awaiting decision: 605 applications

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