How long do planning decisions take near Melbourne?

The average planning decision time near Melbourne is 64 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 Melbourne?

The planning approval rate near Melbourne is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Melbourne?

The most common type of planning application near Melbourne is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Melbourne?

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Melbourne, East Riding of Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Melbourne, East Riding of Yorkshire.

East Riding of Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Melbourne 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 Melbourne

Melbourne is a civil parish and village located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, approximately 8 miles west of Market Weighton and 4.5 miles south-west of Pocklington. Nestled just south of the Pocklington Canal, this quaint village offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, with its proximity to key market towns and scenic waterways.

Population: 863 (2021)

District: East Riding of Yorkshire

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Area Information

Admin district: East Riding of Yorkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Goole and Pocklington
LSOA: East Riding of Yorkshire 011I

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Melbourne.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Melbourne based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Melbourne.

- 17 Orchard Park Melbourne East Riding Of Yorkshire YO42 4SL
Erection of two storey extension to side and single storey extension to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2026-02-16
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A brief summary of Melbourne in East Riding of Yorkshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Melbourne a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Melbourne includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Pocklington Canal SSSI, Melbourne and Thornton Ings SSSI; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Lower Derwent Valley; 3 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Lower Derwent Valley; 3 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Lower Derwent Valley. 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, Melbourne 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 Melbourne

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Melbourne. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Melbourne may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 64 days on average, decisions near Melbourne slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Melbourne were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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