Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire.
East Riding of Yorkshire · England · Town
About Bridlington
Bridlington is a charming seaside town and civil parish located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Situated along the Holderness section of the Yorkshire Coast, it lies approximately 28 miles north of Hull and 34 miles east of York. The Gypsey Race stream flows through Bridlington, emptying into the North Sea at its harbour, making it a significant feature for local planning and development considerations.
Population: 35,026 (2021) · Area: 8.7 km²
District: East Riding of Yorkshire
Website: http://www.bridlingtonleisureworld.co.uk/leisure-world-bridlington/information/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £174,276 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Bridlington and The Wolds
- LSOA: East Riding of Yorkshire 004C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bridlington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bridlington.
- 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 Bridlington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Bridlington.
- - 4 Nightingale Road Bridlington East Riding Of Yorkshire YO16 6RF
Erection of single storey extension to rear following demolition of existing
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 39 Wellington Road Bridlington East Riding Of Yorkshire
Certificate of Lawfulness for the continued use as 6 residential flats
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: East Riding | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 53 Wellington Road Bridlington East Riding Of Yorkshire
Certificate of Lawful Development for the existing use of the property as four self contained dwellings (Use Class C3) known as Flats 1-4
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: East Riding | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 33 Priory Crescent Bridlington East Riding Of Yorkshire YO16 7SE
Non-Material amendment to planning reference 25/01605/PLF to allow the single storey extension to join the party wall as the current rear outrigger does
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: East Riding | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 43 Blackburn Avenue Bridlington East Riding Of Yorkshire
Certificate of Lawfulness for the continued use as 3 self-contained flats
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Riding | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Land East Of 9 St Chad Road Bridlington East Riding Of Yorkshire YO16 4DY
Erection of a dwelling following outline planning permission 24/01984/OUT (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale to be considered)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Riding | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - 4 Iona Road Bridlington East Riding Of Yorkshire YO16 6SF
Erection of a detached one-bedroom family annex following demolition of existing detached garage (Revised scheme to 24/00041/PLF)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - 20 St Chad Road Bridlington East Riding Of Yorkshire YO16 4DY
Erection of detached summerhouse/sensory building to front, erection of entrance gates, and fence over existing boundary wall (retrospective application)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - 11 Fortyfoot Bridlington East Riding Of Yorkshire YO16 7SA
Construction of porch to front and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - 57 Priory Crescent Bridlington East Riding Of Yorkshire YO16 7SE
Erection of a single storey extension to rear following demolition of existing rear extension and garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2024-08-02
View full details - - 1 Sixth Avenue Bridlington East Riding Of Yorkshire YO15 2LH
Erection of single storey extension to side following demolition of existing conservatory/garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Riding | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Bridlington in East Riding of Yorkshire
Bridlington is a charming seaside town and civil parish located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Situated along the Holderness section of the Yorkshire Coast, it lies approximately 28 miles north of Hull and 34 miles east of York. The Gypsey Race stream flows through Bridlington, emptying into the North Sea at its harbour, making it a significant feature for local planning and development considerations. The Town has a population of approximately 35,026 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Riding of Yorkshire district.
Bridlington covers an area of approximately 8.7 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Bridlington show an average sale price of £174,276, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bridlington a particularly low-crime area.
Bridlington has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bridlington Old Town, Bridlington Hilderthorpe, Bridlington Quay. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bridlington includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Flamborough Head SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Flamborough Head. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bridlington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.bridlingtonleisureworld.co.uk/leisure-world-bridlington/information/. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Bridlington
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Bridlington. Of these, 53% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 near Bridlington.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Bridlington slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bridlington were full planning applications (13), amendments (5), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 25 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.