Commondale, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Commondale, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Commondale
Commondale is a picturesque village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, nestled within the scenic North York Moors National Park. This charming area offers a blend of natural beauty and rural character, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications related to conservation, development, and community projects.
Population: 126 (2021)
District: Scarborough
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £266,448 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Scarborough and Whitby
- LSOA: Scarborough 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Commondale.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Commondale.
- 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 Commondale based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
41 planning applications found near Commondale.
- 821040 - HEDERA COTTAGE TRACK FROM POTTER SIDE LANE TO SKELDERSKEW FARM COMMONDALE WHITBY YO21 2HG
construction of single storey extensions and alterations including removal of rear conservatory and addition of timber cladding together with creation of raised deck to rear, turning area and construc
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Skelderskew Farm, Commondale
variation of condition 8 of planning approval NYM4/046/0039C to change the two holiday cottages to local occupancy dwellings
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2025-02-27
View full details - - Skelderskew Farm, Annexe 1, Commondale
certificate of lawfulness for use of annexe as a dwellinghouse in excess of ten years in breach of condition 7 of planning approval NYM/2004/0608/FL
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2024-09-03
View full details - - Skelderskew Farm, Annexe 2, Commondale
certificate of lawfulness for use of annexe as a dwellinghouse in excess of ten years in breach of condition 6 of planning approval NYM/2008/0067/F/CU
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2024-09-03
View full details - - TPO 1973/90 Commondale Chestnut Cottage, Commondale, Nr Whitby, YO21 2HL
T4 Horse Chestnut - trim new growth back from phone wire to prevent damage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2024-01-02
View full details - - 4 Brick Row, Potters Side Lane, Commondale
alterations to existing porch and construction of garden room to front elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2023-09-19
View full details - - Old Mill, Commondale
demolition of existing link extension and construction of replacement link extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2023-07-06
View full details - - TPO 1973/90 Commondale Chapel Garth Commondale Whitby YO21 2HG
T1 & T2 - Large mature Hornbeam trees on the right side boundary of the property. To be crown reduced by 2-3 meters to leave a well balanced shape and allow a 2-3 meter clearance to the property. All
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2023-01-20
View full details - - Fowl Green House, Commondale
erection of timber car port
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2021-08-17
View full details - - Esk View, Sandhill Bank, Commondale
verification check of conditions 1 and 3 of planning approval NYM/2017/0120/FL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2021-08-02
View full details - - Old Mill, Commondale
variation of condition 2 (material amendment) of planning approval NYM/2012/0751/FL to allow retention of sun room and link as built together with discharge of condition 10 relating to drainage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2018-04-16
View full details - - Esk View, Sandhill Bank, Commondale
alterations and construction of extensions and dormer windows together with detached garage (resubmission following withdrawal of NYM/2016/0548/FL)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2017-02-14
View full details - - Commondale Village Hall, Commondale
alterations to roof pitch of lean-to
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2016-10-14
View full details - - 3 Brick Row, Potters Side Lane, Commondale
erection of replacement timber workshop together with construction of replacement chimney stack to dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2016-07-26
View full details - - Esk View, Sandhill Bank, Commondale
alterations and construction of extensions and dormer windows together with detached garage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2016-07-25
View full details - - Wesley Cottage, Commondale
non material amendment to planning approval NYM/2010/0701/FL to allow an increase in height of garage and revised window design (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2016-07-06
View full details - - Wesley Cottage, Commondale
non material amendment to planning approval NYM/2010/0701/FL to allow construction of double garage in lieu of single garage, alterations to windows and doors and installation of 2 no. velux windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2016-02-12
View full details - - 1 Brick Row, Potters Side Lane, Commondale
construction of two storey side and single storey front and rear extensions together with detached single garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2015-03-03
View full details - - Fowl Green Farm, Commondale
change of use from a holiday letting cottage to office (no external alterations) (retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2014-12-08
View full details - - Fowl Green Farm Commondale
erection of agricultural storage building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2013-02-06
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A brief summary of Commondale in North Yorkshire
Commondale is a picturesque village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, nestled within the scenic North York Moors National Park. This charming area offers a blend of natural beauty and rural character, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications related to conservation, development, and community projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 126 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Scarborough district.
Property prices in Commondale show an average sale price of £266,448, 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 Commondale a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Commondale includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): North York Moors SSSI; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North York Moors; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): North York Moors; 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, Commondale 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 Commondale
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Commondale. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 146 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Commondale may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 146 days, decisions near Commondale 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 Commondale were full planning applications (2), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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