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Planning in Howden

Approved
91%
21 of 22 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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About Howden

Howden is a historic market town and civil parish located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, positioned in the Vale of York. Situated approximately 16 miles southeast of York and just 3 miles north of Goole across the River Ouse, Howden is renowned for its impressive Howden Minster, one of the largest churches in the region. This vibrant town offers a mix of local amenities and community spirit, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,573 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Riding of Yorkshire district.

Property prices in Howden show an average sale price of £218,795, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Howden has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Howden 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 Howden, 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, 45 planning applications were submitted near Howden. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (7), tree works (6).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Howden?
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Howden. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Howden?
The average planning decision time near Howden is 47 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 Howden?
The planning approval rate near Howden is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Howden?
The most common type of planning application near Howden is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Howden?
You can search and track planning applications near Howden on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.