Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire.
East Riding of Yorkshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Hessle 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 Hessle
Hessle is a town and civil parish located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, just 5 miles west of Kingston upon Hull. Situated on the north bank of the Humber Estuary, Hessle forms part of a larger urban area that includes Kingston upon Hull and several nearby villages, although it is not administratively part of the city. The town is notably positioned near the Humber Bridge, making it a significant point of interest for potential development and planning applications in the region.
Population: 15,486 (2021)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire
Website: http://www.thehesslefederation.co.uk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £218,876 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice
- LSOA: East Riding of Yorkshire 036D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hessle.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hessle.
- 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 Hessle based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
631 planning applications found near Hessle.
- - 11 The Circle Hessle East Riding Of Yorkshire HU13 0QJ
Erection of two storey extension to side and rear, and single storey extension to rear with associated alterations following partial demolition of existing, single storey offshoot
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - 26 Ferriby Road Hessle East Riding Of Yorkshire
HESSLE SOUTH FIELD CONSERVATION AREA - Crown reduce 1 no. Lilac tree by 1.2 metres for highway safety
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Riding | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - - 15 Ferriby Road Hessle East Riding Of Yorkshire HU13 0RG
HESSLE S'FIELD CONSERVATION AREA - Remove 1 no. dead Silver Birch tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Riding | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - Tanfastic 94 Hull Road Hessle East Riding Of Yorkshire HU13 9NB
Erection of two storey and single storey extensions to rear, change of use of first floor to create self-contained flat, alterations to shop front and erection of boundary fence, wall and gates follow
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 6 Chestnut Avenue Hessle East Riding Of Yorkshire HU13 0RH
TPO - HESSLE CONSERVATION AREA - 1991 (REF 305) G1 - Fell 1 no. Lime Tree as a large proportion of the tree is dead; with the dead branches posing a health and safety risk, and removal works of such b
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Riding | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - - 5 Chestnut Avenue Hessle East Riding Of Yorkshire HU13 0RH
HESSLE S CONSERVATION AREA - Remove 1 no. Conifer tree for additional space and proposed planting arrangements; Crown reduce 4 no. Conifers for general maintenance; and Crown reduce 1 no. Atlas Cedar
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Riding | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 36 Northgate Hessle East Riding Of Yorkshire HU13 9AA
Listed Building Consent for the construction of extended terrace, steps and balustrade to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Riding | Date: 2026-04-03
View full details - - 36 Northgate Hessle East Riding Of Yorkshire HU13 9AA
Construction of extended terrace, steps and balustrade to the rear of the property
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2026-04-03
View full details - - Bollies 2 - 3 Walrus Arcade Prestongate Hessle East Riding Of Yorkshire HU13 0BZ
Change of use from sewing/alterations shop (Use Class E) to private tattoo studio (Sui Generis)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 8 Chestnut Avenue Hessle East Riding Of Yorkshire HU13 0RH
HESSLE S'FIELD CONSERVATION AREA - T1 Yew - Crown reduce as illustrated; and T2 Yew - Crown reduce as illustrated, to remove overhanging branches, prevent damage to fence and due to berries causing sl
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Riding | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Beehive Creative Studio 4 Southgate Hessle East Riding Of Yorkshire HU13 0RB
Display of an externally illuminated fascia sign and a non-illuminated projecting sign and repainting of existing shopfront (to white)
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: East Riding | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 68 Sunningdale Road Hessle East Riding Of Yorkshire HU13 9BW
Erection of single storey extension to rear with associated works following demolition of existing rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 76A Hull Road Hessle East Riding Of Yorkshire HU13 9LU
Change of use of existing domestic outbuilding and erection of a single storey extension to form a beauty treatment room (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2025-11-27
View full details - - 40 Northolme Crescent Hessle East Riding Of Yorkshire HU13 9HU
Change of use from a dwelling to a young persons care home
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2025-11-27
View full details - - 26 Ferriby Road Hessle East Riding Of Yorkshire
HESSLE CONSERVATION AREA - Remove 1 no. Ash tree (T1) due to Ash dieback disease and a significant hollow cavity in the trunk
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Riding | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - 10 Davenport Avenue Hessle East Riding Of Yorkshire HU13 0RP
HESSLE S'FIELD CONSERVATION AREA - Fell 1 no. Cherry tree due to showing evidence of fungal disease and is leaning towards the shed/boundary, resulting in safety concerns
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Riding | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - 49, 53 And 55 Swinegate And 1-9 Campbell Court Hessle East Riding Of Yorkshire HU13 9LH
Replacement of windows and external doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - STREET RECORD Windass Court Hessle East Riding Of Yorkshire
Siting of 1 no. storage container
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - Tanfastic 94 Hull Road Hessle East Riding Of Yorkshire HU13 9NB
Erection of single storey extension to rear to provide additional commercial floorspace; change of use from tanning salon (Use Class E) to mixed use residential and Use Class E with conversion of firs
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - The Co-operative Food 27 - 29 The Square Hessle East Riding Of Yorkshire HU13 0AE
Displaying of 3 internally lit Fascia Signs, 1 internally lit Projecting Sign, 7 Printed banners Silver frames, 2 illuminated logo signs (650mm) and 1 illuminated logo sign (800mm) 1 set of 'Welcome t
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: East Riding | Date: 2025-09-02
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A brief summary of Hessle in East Riding of Yorkshire
Hessle is a town and civil parish located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, just 5 miles west of Kingston upon Hull. Situated on the north bank of the Humber Estuary, Hessle forms part of a larger urban area that includes Kingston upon Hull and several nearby villages, although it is not administratively part of the city. The town is notably positioned near the Humber Bridge, making it a significant point of interest for potential development and planning applications in the region. The Town has a population of approximately 15,486 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Riding of Yorkshire district.
Property prices in Hessle show an average sale price of £218,876, 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 Hessle a particularly low-crime area.
Hessle has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hessle Southfield, Hessle Town. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Hessle includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Humber Estuary; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Humber Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Humber Estuary. 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, Hessle planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.thehesslefederation.co.uk. 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 Hessle
In the last 24 months, 146 planning applications were submitted near Hessle. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Hessle.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Hessle slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Hessle were full planning applications (66), tree works (51), discharge of conditions (9). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 8 medium-scale applications, 138 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 109 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 23 applications
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