How long do planning decisions take near Great Cowden?

The average planning decision time near Great Cowden is 49 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Great Cowden?

The most common type of planning application near Great Cowden is discharge of conditions, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Great Cowden?

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Great Cowden, East Riding of Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Great Cowden, East Riding of Yorkshire.

East Riding of Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Great Cowden are administered by East Riding Of Yorkshire Council. View the full East Riding Of Yorkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Great Cowden

Great Cowden is a hamlet located within the civil parish of Mappleton in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Nestled in the Holderness area, it is approximately 3 miles south of Hornsea and positioned just east of the B1242 road along the North Sea coast. This tranquil locale may present opportunities for planning applications related to rural development, coastal management, and community projects.

District: Mappleton

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £162,589 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Riding of Yorkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Beverley and Holderness
LSOA: East Riding of Yorkshire 014C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Great Cowden.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Great Cowden based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Great Cowden.

- Coastal Retreat Main Road Cowden East Riding Of Yorkshire
Submission of details required by Conditions 3 (Planting scheme), 4 (Landscape and Ecological Management Plan (LEMP)) and 5 (Biodiversity Gain delivery) of planning permission 25/00737/PLF
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: East Riding | Date: 2026-02-10
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- Coastal Retreat Main Road Cowden East Riding Of Yorkshire
Submission of details required by Statutory Biodiversity Net Gain Condition of planning permission 25/00737/PLF
Status: Undecided | Council: East Riding | Date: 2026-02-10
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A brief summary of Great Cowden in East Riding of Yorkshire

Property prices in Great Cowden show an average sale price of £162,589, 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 Great Cowden a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Great Cowden includes 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Greater Wash. 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 Great Cowden

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Great Cowden. The average decision time was 49 days.

The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Great Cowden were discharge of conditions (1).

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