How long do planning decisions take near Melton?

The average planning decision time near Melton is 70 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 Melton?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Melton?

The most common type of planning application near Melton is advertising, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Melton?

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Melton, East Riding of Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Melton, East Riding of Yorkshire.

East Riding of Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Melton 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 Melton

Melton is a village located in the civil parish of Welton in East Riding of Yorkshire, approximately 8 miles west of Kingston upon Hull city centre and close to the Humber Estuary. Positioned just 0.6 miles east of Welton, Melton is nearly contiguous with its neighbouring village, making it a key area for planning applications in this part of Yorkshire.

District: Welton

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £367,846 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Riding of Yorkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Goole and Pocklington
LSOA: East Riding of Yorkshire 035A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Melton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Melton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Melton.

- 21 Melton Old Road Melton East Riding Of Yorkshire HU14 3HP
Erection of two storey extension to side following demolition of existing garage, erection of single storey extension to rear, and erection of bay windows and porch canopy to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2026-01-12
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A brief summary of Melton in East Riding of Yorkshire

Property prices in Melton show an average sale price of £367,846, 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 Melton a particularly low-crime area.

Melton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: North Ferriby, North Ferriby Parkfield. 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 Melton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Melton Bottom Chalk Pit 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.

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Planning Activity in Melton

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Melton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

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

At 70 days on average, decisions near Melton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Melton were advertising consent (3), tree works (2), other applications (2).

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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