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Planning in Cottingham

Approved
95%
21 of 22 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Cottingham in the last 24 months, from East Riding of Yorkshire Council's planning register.

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Around Cottingham

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About Cottingham

Cottingham is a significant civil parish located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, just 4 miles northwest of Kingston upon Hull and 6 miles southeast of Beverley. Known for its vibrant community, the village features two main shopping streets—Hallgate and King Street—converging at the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, alongside a bustling market square called Market Green. With a population of 17,164 recorded in 2011, Cottingham stands out as one of England's largest villages, making it an important area for planning applications and developments. The town has a population of approximately 16,947 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Riding of Yorkshire district.

Property prices in Cottingham show an average sale price of £254,549, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cottingham 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.cottinghamuk.co.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Cottingham, 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, 94 planning applications were submitted near Cottingham. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

The most common types were tree works (20), full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (8).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Cottingham?
In the last 24 months, 94 planning applications were submitted near Cottingham. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near Cottingham?
The average planning decision time near Cottingham is 45 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 Cottingham?
The planning approval rate near Cottingham is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Cottingham?
The most common type of planning application near Cottingham is tree works applications, with 20 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Cottingham?
You can search and track planning applications near Cottingham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.