Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire.
East Riding of Yorkshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Hornsea 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 Hornsea
Hornsea is a historic seaside town and civil parish located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, with origins tracing back to the early medieval period. The arrival of the Hull and Hornsea Railway in 1864 spurred significant Victorian-era expansion. Notable events in its history include the establishment of a seaplane base at Hornsea Mere during the First World War and extensive fortifications along the beach during the Second World War, reflecting the town's strategic importance.
Population: 8,791 (2021)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £226,167 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Bridlington and The Wolds
- LSOA: East Riding of Yorkshire 012C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hornsea.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hornsea.
- 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 Hornsea based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Hornsea.
- - 75 Newbegin Hornsea East Riding Of Yorkshire HU18 1PA
Submission of details required by Conditions 4 (provision of the temporary vehicle parking, loading, off-loading and manoeuvring facilities) and 5 (bat box) of planning permission 25/03197/PLF
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Riding | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - William Lundie Dental Surgeon 130 Newbegin Hornsea East Riding Of Yorkshire HU18 1PB
Change of use at first floor from dental surgery to a flat
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Cafe Eden 21 Southgate Hornsea East Riding Of Yorkshire HU18 1RE
Change of use from cafe to hot food takeaway (pizza takeaway)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Baron Hartley Wines 12 Market Place Hornsea East Riding Of Yorkshire HU18 1AW
Installation of sculpture to front elevation
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Redwoods 42 Eastgate Hornsea East Riding Of Yorkshire HU18 1LW
Erection of two storey extension to side following demolition of single storey extension; erection of porch and application of render finish to front (Revised scheme to 25/01549/PLF)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Summer Court Hall Football Green Hornsea East Riding Of Yorkshire HU18 1RA
Erection of single storey extensions and first floor extensions and a linked/attached bungalow to existing residential care home with associated external alterations following demolition of single sto
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Summer Court Hall Football Green Hornsea East Riding Of Yorkshire HU18 1RA
TPO - HORNSEA NO. 8 (REF 53) T3 - Crown lift 1 no. Horse Chestnut tree (T1) by up to 7 metres from ground level, reduce 1 no. heavy limb by 2.5 metres, and crown thin by 15% to alleviate heavy shade,
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Riding | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - 3 Queens Gardens Hornsea East Riding Of Yorkshire HU18 1AU
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear following removal of existing conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - East Riding Leisure Hornsea Hornsea HUB Broadway Hornsea East Riding Of Yorkshire HU18 1RU
Installation of solar canopies
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: East Riding | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - Reception Longbeach Leisure Park Hornsea Burton Road Hornsea East Riding Of Yorkshire HU18 1TL
Erection of electric substation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - Kirkdale 18 Eastgate Hornsea East Riding Of Yorkshire HU18 1DP
Variation of Condition 3 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 21/03155/PLF (Erection of single-storey extension to rear of house with installation of external timber staircase following demolition
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Riding | Date: 2023-07-19
View full details - - Holmwood Football Green Hornsea East Riding Of Yorkshire HU18 1RA
TDD (TPO) HORNSEA (REF 741) Fell 1 no. Willow Tree due to a split in the tree on the on the side of the neighbours, tree to be replaced in due course
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Riding | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Hornsea in East Riding of Yorkshire
Hornsea is a historic seaside town and civil parish located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, with origins tracing back to the early medieval period. The arrival of the Hull and Hornsea Railway in 1864 spurred significant Victorian-era expansion. Notable events in its history include the establishment of a seaplane base at Hornsea Mere during the First World War and extensive fortifications along the beach during the Second World War, reflecting the town's strategic importance. The Town has a population of approximately 8,791 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Riding of Yorkshire district.
Property prices in Hornsea show an average sale price of £226,167, 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 Hornsea a particularly low-crime area.
Hornsea has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hornsea. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Hornsea includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hornsea Mere SSSI; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Greater Wash, Hornsea Mere. 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, Hornsea 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.
Planning Activity in Hornsea
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Hornsea. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Hornsea.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Hornsea slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Hornsea were full planning applications (19), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 68% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 27 smaller schemes were submitted.
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