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Planning in Goathland

Approved
93%
27 of 28 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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About Goathland

Goathland is a picturesque village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, within the scenic North York Moors National Park. Situated just north of Pickering along the A169 towards Whitby, it features a station on the historic steam-operated North Yorkshire Moors Railway, making it a charming destination for visitors and a relevant area for planning applications related to tourism and conservation.

Property prices in Goathland show an average sale price of £271,884, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Goathland area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Goathland a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Goathland has 11 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Goathland 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 Goathland, 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, 31 planning applications were submitted near Goathland. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (8), tree works (6), listed building and heritage (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Goathland?
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Goathland. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Goathland?
The average planning decision time near Goathland is 59 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 Goathland?
The planning approval rate near Goathland is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Goathland?
The most common type of planning application near Goathland is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Goathland?
You can search and track planning applications near Goathland on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.