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Planning in Driffield

Approved
81%
17 of 18 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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About Driffield

Driffield, or Great Driffield, is a market town and civil parish located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It encompasses both Driffield town and the nearby village of Little Driffield, situated 53 miles northeast of Leeds, 29 miles east of York, and 23 miles north of Hull. This location makes Driffield a key area for planning applications, given its connectivity and local amenities. The town has a population of approximately 13,452 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Riding of Yorkshire district.

Property prices in Driffield show an average sale price of £232,968, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Driffield has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Driffield 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Driffield, 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, 65 planning applications were submitted near Driffield. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (16), full planning applications (6), tree works (6). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Driffield?
In the last 24 months, 65 planning applications were submitted near Driffield. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near Driffield?
The average planning decision time near Driffield is 43 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 Driffield?
The planning approval rate near Driffield is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Driffield?
The most common type of planning application near Driffield is discharge of conditions, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Driffield?
You can search and track planning applications near Driffield on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.