Burniston, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burniston, North Yorkshire.
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Planning applications in Burniston are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Burniston
Burniston is a charming village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, approximately four miles north of Scarborough along the A171 road. As of the 2011 census, the population stood at 1,523, reflecting growth from 1,389 in 2001, with recent developments like River Meadows bringing the current estimate to around 1,500 residents. Governance is managed by the Burniston Parish Council, making it an active community for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 1,470 (2021)
District: Scarborough
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £232,320 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Thirsk and Malton
- LSOA: Ryedale 002F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Burniston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burniston.
- 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 Burniston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
137 planning applications found near Burniston.
- - Elm Cottage 4 Wandales Drive Burniston Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0HD
Proposed two storey side extension and porch to the front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - Westfield Farm, Station Lane, Cloughton
variation of condition 3 of planning approval NYM/2023/0493 to allow commercial use of the approved manege (retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - The Bothy 30B High Street Burniston Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0HJ
Removal of condition 7 (occupancy) in relation to 02/01257/FL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - 32A High Street Burniston Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0HJ
Replacement of all windows with UPVC double glazed casements, and replacement of 2 no. doors with UPVC doors with glazed panels (Retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 32A High Street Burniston Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0HJ
Replacement of all windows with UPVC double glazed casements, and replacement of 2 no. doors with UPVC doors with glazed panels (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - Land At Field 2972 Station Lane Cloughton Scarborough North Yorkshire
Retrospective permission for a storage building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2025-05-14
View full details - - Orchard House 4 Wandales Road Burniston Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0HB
Variation of Condition 1 (Plans) of planning permission 22/00407/FL to alter the position of the building and to alter land levels. To alter the windows, porch, chimney, and internal layout
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2024-08-20
View full details - - The Bothy 30B High Street Burniston Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0HJ
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness (existing) for the occupation of family annexe in breach of condition 7 of decision 02/01257/FL
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2024-05-30
View full details - - 10 Overgreen View Burniston Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0HZ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2024-04-29
View full details - - Orchard House 4 Wandales Road Burniston Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0HB
Variation of Condition 1 (Plans) of planning permission 22/00407/FL to alter the windows, porch, and internal layout
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2024-03-05
View full details - - Cinder Track Between Burniston And Cloughton
Widening and resurfacing of parts of the Cinder Track
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2023-11-15
View full details - - Westfield Farm, Station Lane, Cloughton
removal of two caravans and change of use of land to form all weather manege for hobby equestrian use
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2023-07-28
View full details - - Land Off Wandales Road Burniston Scarborough North Yorkshire
Outline application with all matters reserved except for access for the erection of 9no residential dwellings
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2023-06-28
View full details - - Orchard House 4 Wandales Road Burniston Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0HB
Discharge of conditions 02 (external materials) 03 (stonework) and 04 (windows and doors) in relation to application 22/00407/FL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2023-04-13
View full details - - 6 The Orchard Burniston Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0JG
Canopy reduction of no more than 10% of 1no. Beech tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2023-01-10
View full details - - 35 High Street Burniston Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0HH
Erection of dwelling following part demolition of existing barns
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2022-12-13
View full details - - 18 Overgreen View Burniston Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0HZ
Erection of garage/workshop to side and new vehicular access
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2022-11-21
View full details - - 5 The Orchard Burniston Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0JG
(T1 & T2) - Ash - fell, suffering with Ash die-back
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2022-11-10
View full details - - Rosebank Cottage 15 Laurel Close Burniston Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0JQ
Retrospective change of use to residential, levelling of land and erection of boundary fence
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2022-08-23
View full details - - Rosebank Cottage 15 Laurel Close Burniston Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0JQ
Single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2022-05-04
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A brief summary of Burniston in North Yorkshire
Burniston is a charming village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, approximately four miles north of Scarborough along the A171 road. As of the 2011 census, the population stood at 1,523, reflecting growth from 1,389 in 2001, with recent developments like River Meadows bringing the current estimate to around 1,500 residents. Governance is managed by the Burniston Parish Council, making it an active community for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,470 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Scarborough district.
Property prices in Burniston show an average sale price of £232,320, 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 Burniston a particularly low-crime area.
Burniston has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Cloughton, Burniston. 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 Burniston includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Iron Scar and Hundale Point to Scalby Ness SSSI; 1 National Parks: NORTH YORK MOORS. 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, Burniston 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.
Planning Activity in Burniston
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Burniston. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 142 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 Burniston.
With an average of 142 days, decisions near Burniston take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Burniston were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (6), listed building and heritage (3). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 6 medium-scale applications, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.