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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has North Yorkshire Council received?
North Yorkshire Council received 4,941 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 87%.
How long does North Yorkshire Council take to decide applications?
North Yorkshire Council takes an average of 69 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 North Yorkshire Council?
North Yorkshire Council approves 87% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in North Yorkshire Council?
Submit your representation to North Yorkshire 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 North Yorkshire Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a North Yorkshire Council planning decision?
Yes. If North Yorkshire Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 550 appeals were lodged against North Yorkshire Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 36% success rate.

Planning data sourced from North Yorkshire Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About North Yorkshire Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the North Yorkshire Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

North Yorkshire Council, previously known as North Yorkshire County Council until 2023, serves as the local authority for the unitary area of North Yorkshire, England. While the ceremonial county encompasses a larger region that includes Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, York, and parts of Stockton-on-Tees, the council operates from County Hall in Northallerton and is composed of 90 councillors. Additionally, it is a member of the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, playing a key role in regional planning and development initiatives.

The council area encompasses 1,010 towns and villages, including Filey, Harrogate, Kirkby Lonsdale, Knaresborough, Malton and Northallerton. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, North Yorkshire Council received 4,941 planning applications. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (1,853), tree works (869), discharge of conditions (715). 100 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

550 planning appeals were lodged against North Yorkshire Council decisions, of which 141 were allowed and 252 were dismissed (36% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for North Yorkshire Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the North Yorkshire Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.