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Planning in Brotton

Approved
93%
13 of 13 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Brotton in the last 24 months, from Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council's planning register.

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About Brotton

Brotton, a village within the civil parish of Skelton and Brotton in the Redcar and Cleveland district of North Yorkshire, is located approximately 2.5 miles southeast of Saltburn-by-the-Sea. It lies 9 miles from Redcar, 12 miles east of Middlesbrough, and 14 miles northwest of Whitby, making it a strategically positioned area for potential planning applications and developments. The town has a population of approximately 5,394. It sits within the Skelton and Brotton district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Brotton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Brotton has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Brotton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Brotton, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Brotton. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

The most common types were outline applications (15), full planning applications (4), tree works (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Brotton?
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Brotton. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Brotton?
The average planning decision time near Brotton is 46 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Brotton?
The planning approval rate near Brotton is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Brotton?
The most common type of planning application near Brotton is outline applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Brotton?
You can search and track planning applications near Brotton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.