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Planning in Redcar and Cleveland

Applications
803
received, last 2 years
Approved
93%
519 of 537 decided, last 2 years
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average, last 2 years

House prices in Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council: average £151,341, +4.2% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

Data: HM Land Registry · details

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National infrastructure projects in Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council

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Decisions are made by Redcar and Cleveland Borough CouncilComment on an application

From Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council's planning register. Figures cover the last 2 years; newest application received 11 Nov 2026.

Around Redcar and Cleveland

Main towns

Guisborough 56 applications in the last 12 monthsSaltburn-By-The-Sea 37 applications in the last 12 monthsWestfield 34 applications in the last 12 monthsNormanby 28 applications in the last 12 monthsLoftus 27 applications in the last 12 monthsOrmesby 23 applications in the last 12 monthsSkelton 17 applications in the last 12 monthsBrotton 16 applications in the last 12 monthsSouth Bank 16 applications in the last 12 monthsStaithes 14 applications in the last 12 monthsMarske-By-The-Sea 13 applications in the last 12 monthsLingdale 12 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in the last 12 months.

Postcode districts

TS12 149 applications in the last 12 monthsTS10 104 applications in the last 12 monthsTS14 82 applications in the last 12 monthsTS6 76 applications in the last 12 monthsTS13 41 applications in the last 12 monthsTS7 22 applications in the last 12 monthsTS11 22 applications in the last 12 months

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About Redcar and Cleveland

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council serves as the local authority for the Redcar and Cleveland area in North Yorkshire, England. Established in 1974 as Langbaurgh Borough Council, it transitioned to a unitary authority in 1996, assuming both district and county council responsibilities following the dissolution of Cleveland County Council. This structure allows the council to manage a range of planning applications and local governance needs effectively within the borough. The council is currently led by Alec Brown (Labour), who has held the position since 25 May 2023. The council comprises 59 councillors serving 4 years terms, with the most recent election held on 4 May 2023.

To comment on or object to a live application, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline. You can also search Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council's planning register directly.

The council area covers 55 towns and villages, including Brotton, Guisborough, Loftus, Marske-By-The-Sea, Redcar and Saltburn-By-The-Sea.

The most common types were full planning applications (216), outline applications (115), tree works (89). 14 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

15 planning appeals were lodged against Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council decisions, of which 5 were allowed and 10 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications has Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council received?
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council received 803 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 93%.
How long does Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council take to decide applications?
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council takes an average of 60 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 Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council?
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council approves 93% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Redcar and Cleveland Borough 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 Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 15 appeals were lodged against Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 33% success rate.