Elvington, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Elvington, North Yorkshire.
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Planning applications in Elvington are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Elvington
Elvington is a village and civil parish located about 7 miles southeast of York, England, along the B1228 York-Howden road. With a population of 1,239 recorded in the 2011 Census, the area features the River Derwent as part of its parish boundary and is linked to Sutton upon Derwent by the historic Sutton Bridge. Elvington also hosts three significant industrial estates, including a site for Yara International, a prominent Norwegian chemical company, making it a notable area for planning applications related to both residential and industrial developments.
Population: 1,270 (2021)
District: City of York
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £305,410 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Bridlington and The Wolds
- LSOA: East Riding of Yorkshire 011G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Elvington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Elvington.
- 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 Elvington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
109 planning applications found near Elvington.
- - Klein Copse Church Lane Elvington York YO41 4AD
Fell 1no. Sycamore tree protected by Tree Preservation Order no. 8/1987.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: York | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - 26/01137/TPO - Klein Copse Church Lane Elvington York YO41 4AD
Fell 1no. Sycamore tree protected by Tree Preservation Order no. 8/1987.
Status: Undecided | Council: York | Date: 2026-06-19 - - Manor Farm House Main Street Sutton Upon Derwent East Riding Of Yorkshire YO41 4BN
Listed Building Consent for alterations of porch to rear including partial blocking up of openings, installation of external sash windows and door, insulation of interior walls and underside of roof;
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Riding | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Manor Farm House Main Street Sutton Upon Derwent East Riding Of Yorkshire YO41 4BN
Listed Building Consent for works to annexe including removal of window to side and enlargement of opening to form new French doors; erection of portico over existing doorway to front and soil vent pi
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Riding | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Elvington Parish Hall Main Street Elvington York YO41 4AA
Remedial pruning of Sycamore to clear bus stop and phone lines - tree in a conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: York | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 1 St Vincents Close Sutton Upon Derwent East Riding Of Yorkshire YO41 4BW
Erection of a two-storey extension to side and rear, with single storey extension to front following demolition of existing garage/utility, with new detached garage with low wall and wrought iron rail
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2025-05-19
View full details - - 5 Jasmine Garth Sutton Upon Derwent East Riding Of Yorkshire YO41 4JW
Installation of roof lights to create first floor living accommodation above existing garage; and increase in height and hip to gable extension to existing single storey to rear and alterations to ope
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - Field House Main Street Sutton Upon Derwent East Riding Of Yorkshire YO41 4BN
Erection of two storey extension to front, first floor extension to side, replacement porch and bay window to front (REVISED SCHEME OF 22/01271/PLF)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2025-01-30
View full details - - Sutton Upon Derwent Tennis Club Main Street Sutton Upon Derwent East Riding Of Yorkshire YO41 4BN
Erection of perimeter fencing to tennis courts 1 and 2 to replace existing fencing and installation of Tweener LED lighting system fixed to two sides of new fencing
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2024-12-02
View full details - - 5 Woldcroft Sutton Upon Derwent East Riding Of Yorkshire YO41 4DQ
Erection of 2 storey extension to side following demolition of garage, single storey extension to rear, pagoda to side, widening and construction of new vehicular access serving detached double garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2024-07-03
View full details - - Church Barn Main Street Sutton Upon Derwent East Riding Of Yorkshire YO41 4BN
Replacement of existing roof tiles to dwelling and garage and installation of 3 no. roof lights
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2024-04-03
View full details - - Sutton Upon Derwent CEVC Primary School Main Street Sutton Upon Derwent East Riding Of Yorkshire YO41 4BN
Display of non-illuminated wall mounted acrylic lettering and Church Of England logo (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: East Riding | Date: 2023-12-14
View full details - - Mill House Main Street Sutton Upon Derwent East Riding Of Yorkshire YO41 4BN
Erection of detached garage and carport
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2023-02-16
View full details - - Manor Farm House Main Street Sutton Upon Derwent East Riding Of Yorkshire YO41 4BN
Installation of solar panels to front and rear roof of detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Riding | Date: 2023-02-08
View full details - - 4 Sutton Park Sutton Upon Derwent East Riding Of Yorkshire YO41 4JY
Erection of single storey and two storey extension to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2023-02-01
View full details - - Field House Main Street Sutton Upon Derwent East Riding Of Yorkshire YO41 4BN
Erection of two storey extension to front, first floor extension to side and porch to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2022-04-12
View full details - - Church Barn Main Street Sutton Upon Derwent East Riding Of Yorkshire YO41 4BN
Installation of a single roof window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2021-12-09
View full details - - 3 St Vincents Close Sutton Upon Derwent East Riding Of Yorkshire YO41 4BW
Erection of two storey extension to side, single storey extension to rear, porch canopy to front and installation of roof lights to rear following demolition of existing extension to side
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2021-01-25
View full details - - Church View Main Street Sutton Upon Derwent East Riding Of Yorkshire YO41 4BN
Erection of detached double garage at front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2020-08-14
View full details - - Church View Main Street Sutton Upon Derwent East Riding Of Yorkshire YO41 4BN
Erection of first floor extension, construction of dormer windows and erection of porch to front and internal and external alterations (revised scheme of 18/02270/PLF)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2019-02-05
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A brief summary of Elvington in North Yorkshire
Elvington is a village and civil parish located about 7 miles southeast of York, England, along the B1228 York-Howden road. With a population of 1,239 recorded in the 2011 Census, the area features the River Derwent as part of its parish boundary and is linked to Sutton upon Derwent by the historic Sutton Bridge. Elvington also hosts three significant industrial estates, including a site for Yara International, a prominent Norwegian chemical company, making it a notable area for planning applications related to both residential and industrial developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,270 (2021 estimate). It sits within the City of York district.
Property prices in Elvington show an average sale price of £305,410, 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 Elvington a particularly low-crime area.
Elvington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Elvington. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Elvington includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Derwent Ings SSSI, River Derwent SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Lower Derwent Valley, River Derwent; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Lower Derwent Valley; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Lower Derwent Valley. 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, Elvington 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 Elvington
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Elvington. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Elvington maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Elvington were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
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