Cloughton, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cloughton, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Cloughton are administered by North Yorkshire Council. View the full North Yorkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Cloughton
Cloughton is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, covering an area that extends 3 miles north, 2 miles west, 0.6 miles south, and 1 mile east to the coast. The parish also encompasses the hamlet of Cloughton Newlands, situated approximately 1 mile north of the main village. This picturesque setting offers a blend of rural charm and proximity to coastal amenities, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications in the region.
Population: 714 (2021)
District: North Yorkshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £238,362 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Scarborough and Whitby
- LSOA: Scarborough 004F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cloughton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cloughton.
- 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 Cloughton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
26 planning applications found near Cloughton.
- - The Forge High Street Cloughton Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0AE
Pruning to a height of approximately 1.6m of 1no. Cherry tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Kirkstones Mill Lane Cloughton Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0AB
Crown lift 1 no. Cherry tree and 1 no. Sycamore tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2024-04-20
View full details - - Kirkstones Mill Lane Cloughton Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0AB
Crown lift 1 no. Cherry tree and 1 no. Sycamore tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2024-04-20
View full details - - High Street Cloughton Scarborough North Yorkshire
Fell and remove 1no. Elm (T838) and 1no Ash (T844)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2023-11-07
View full details - - Blacksmiths Arms High Street Cloughton Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0AE
Replacement of upvc windows with timber single glazed windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2022-07-12
View full details - - Blacksmiths Arms High Street Cloughton Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0AE
Replacement of upvc windows with timber single glazed windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2022-07-12
View full details - - Cloughton Hall Mill Lane Cloughton Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0AB
Felling of 1no Hawthorn and 1 Group of Ash trees. Crown lift to 1no Ash and 3no Sycamore trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2022-03-14
View full details - - Sunset Mill Lane Cloughton Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0AB
Felling of 1 no. Copper Beech (T1)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2022-01-03
View full details - - St Marys Graveyard Mill Lane Cloughton Scarborough North Yorkshire
Felling of 1 no. Conifer
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2021-10-10
View full details - - Kirkstones Mill Lane Cloughton Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0AB
Felling of 1 no. Sycamore tree and crown lifting of a group of trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2021-06-28
View full details - - Cloughton Hall Mill Lane Cloughton Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0AB
Felling of 1 no. Pine tree (T5), 2 no. Sycamore trees (T1 & T4), 2 no. Beech Trees (T3 & T6) and 1 no. Birch tree (T7)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2020-09-29
View full details - - 5 Linton Close Cloughton Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0BA
Erection of porch and 2 dormers on the front elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2019-10-24
View full details - - The Forge High Street Cloughton Scarborough NORTH YORKSHIRE YO13 0AE
7 Bell Tent camp site with associated parking and toilet/shower facilities
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2019-09-24
View full details - - The Chapel House Mill Lane Cloughton Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0AB
Felling of 1 no. Cedar tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2018-11-27
View full details - - Kirkstones Mill Lane Cloughton Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0AB
Discharge of condition 12 on decision 13/01727/FL for conversion and extension of existing outbuilding to create 1 No. three bedroomed annex
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2015-11-18
View full details - - St Marys Church High Street Cloughton Scarborough NORTH YORKSHIRE YO13 0AE
Removal of willow tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2013-08-09
View full details - - Kirkstones Mill Lane Cloughton Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0AB
Conversion and extension of existing outbuilding to create 1 No. three bedroomed annex
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2013-08-09
View full details - - Kirkstones Mill Lane Cloughton Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0AB
Conversion and extension of existing outbuilding to create 1 No. three bedroomed annex dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2012-10-20
View full details - - Blacksmiths Arms High Street Cloughton Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0AE
Proposed tree works
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2011-09-13
View full details - - Cloughton Beeches Mill Lane Cloughton Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0AB
Change of use from former residential care home into two houses
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2011-02-07
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A brief summary of Cloughton in North Yorkshire
Cloughton is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, covering an area that extends 3 miles north, 2 miles west, 0.6 miles south, and 1 mile east to the coast. The parish also encompasses the hamlet of Cloughton Newlands, situated approximately 1 mile north of the main village. This picturesque setting offers a blend of rural charm and proximity to coastal amenities, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 714 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Yorkshire district.
Property prices in Cloughton show an average sale price of £238,362, 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 Cloughton a particularly low-crime area.
Cloughton 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 Cloughton includes 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, Cloughton 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 Cloughton
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Cloughton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 103 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cloughton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 103 days, decisions near Cloughton take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Cloughton were full planning applications (5), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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