How long do planning decisions take near Easington?

The average planning decision time near Easington is 18 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 Easington?

The planning approval rate near Easington is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Easington?

The most common type of planning application near Easington is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Easington?

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Easington, North Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Easington, North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Easington are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Easington

Easington is a village located in the civil parish of Loftus, within the Redcar and Cleveland district of North Yorkshire, England. Nestled in the North York Moors National Park, Easington lies on the A174 road, just 1 mile east of Loftus and approximately 10 miles northwest of Whitby, making it a key area for planning applications within this picturesque region.

Population: 923

District: Loftus

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £160,953 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Yorkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Scarborough and Whitby
LSOA: Scarborough 002C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Easington.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Easington.

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 Easington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Easington.

- Grinkle Lane Stables, Grinkle Lane, Easington
demolition of attached garage and construction of single storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2026-02-12
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- TPO 1975/1 Easington (G1)
T1 Scots Pine - reduce the higher easterly canopy by 2 metres to reduce the mechanical stress and potential for biomechanical structural collapse/break events. T2 Scots Pine - remove tree as it is a s
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2023-07-07
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A brief summary of Easington in North Yorkshire

Property prices in Easington show an average sale price of £160,953, 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 Easington a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Easington includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.

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Planning Activity in Easington

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Easington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 18 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Easington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 18 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Easington were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). 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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