Grosmont, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Grosmont, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Grosmont are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Grosmont
Grosmont is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Eskdale, within the North York Moors National Park in North Yorkshire, England. Previously part of the Borough of Scarborough until 2023, it is now governed by the unitary North Yorkshire Council, making it a key area for planning applications and development initiatives in the region.
Population: 296 (2021)
District: Scarborough
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £271,884 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Scarborough and Whitby
- LSOA: Scarborough 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Grosmont.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Grosmont.
- 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 Grosmont based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Grosmont.
- 821166 - ESK HOUSE FRONT STREET GROSMONT WHITBY YO22 5PF
re-rendering of external walls and erection of shed and greenhouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - Grosmont Bridge, Front Street, Grosmont
verification check of condition three of Listed Building consent NYM/2025/0267
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Priory Farm, Grosmont
verification check of conditions 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 17, 18 of planning approval NYM/2022/0529
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - The Old School Coffee Shop, Grosmont
resurfacing of outdoor seating area (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2024-10-23
View full details - - Land off Front Street, Grosmont
certificate of lawfulness for use of land as garden in excess of ten years
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Grosmont in North Yorkshire
Grosmont is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Eskdale, within the North York Moors National Park in North Yorkshire, England. Previously part of the Borough of Scarborough until 2023, it is now governed by the unitary North Yorkshire Council, making it a key area for planning applications and development initiatives in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 296 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Scarborough district.
Property prices in Grosmont show an average sale price of £271,884, 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 Grosmont a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Grosmont includes 13 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 Grosmont
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Grosmont. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Grosmont may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 71 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 Grosmont were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
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