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Planning in Elvington

Approved
96%
24 of 25 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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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. 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.

The area around Elvington has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Elvington, 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, 37 planning applications were submitted near Elvington. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Elvington?
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Elvington. The approval rate is 96%.
How long do planning decisions take near Elvington?
The average planning decision time near Elvington is 61 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 Elvington?
The planning approval rate near Elvington is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Elvington?
The most common type of planning application near Elvington is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Elvington?
You can search and track planning applications near Elvington on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.