How long do planning decisions take near Raw?

The average planning decision time near Raw is 97 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 Raw?

The planning approval rate near Raw is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Raw?

The most common type of planning application near Raw is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Raw?

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Raw, North Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Raw, North Yorkshire.

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About Raw

Raw is a hamlet located in North Yorkshire, England, situated 0.5 miles northwest of Fylingthorpe and 4.5 miles southeast of Whitby. Predominantly agricultural, Raw is also near the picturesque villages of Robin Hood's Bay and Hawsker, and lies just east of the A171 road, making it a relevant area for planning applications related to rural development and land use.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £266,448 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Yorkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Scarborough and Whitby
LSOA: Scarborough 004A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Raw.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Raw based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

12 planning applications found near Raw.

821137 - HUNTERS MOON COTTAGE RAW RESERVOIR (COVERED) TO FEN COTTAGE HIGH NORMANBY WHITBY YO22 4PR
Removal of 10 metre section of hedgerow to enable replacement of existing main with new main (Pokeham Brow to RHB) – Location 9
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2026-05-01
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- Beacon Hill Farm, Raw
removal of four existing dormer windows and construction of eight smaller dormer windows to farmhouse together with installation of two air source heat pumps to annexe
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2025-01-22
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- Meadowcroft, Dark Lane, Raw
verification check of condition 5 of planning approval NYM/2020/0948/FL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2021-07-06
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- Meadowcroft, Dark Lane, Raw
non material amendment to planning approval NYM/2020/0948/FL to allow 1 no. additional rooflight, alterations to fenestration and addition of canopy porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2021-07-06
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816328 - Meadowcroft, Dark Lane, Raw
demolition of existing dwelling, garage and outbuildings and construction of replacement dwelling and garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2020-11-27
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- Wild Wood Raw
variation of condition 2 (material minor amendment) to planning approval NYM/2012/0319/FL for alterations to windows, repositioning of flue, roof plane modification and creation of mezzanine level
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2012-11-20
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- Wild Wood Raw
construction of 1 no. local occupancy replacement dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2012-05-14
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- Wildwood Raw
construction of single storey side and rear extensions together with external alterations which include timber cladding of walls and replacement roof tiles
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2011-12-23
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- Fantails Farm Raw
erection of a domestic timber workshop
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2010-03-31
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- Fantails Farm Raw
erection of a conservatory to the rear elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2009-06-17
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- land adjacent Harton House Raw
construction of a single storey extension to cottage annexe to provide workshop/games room and erecion of a stable
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2005-02-23
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- Croft Cottage Raw
demolition of garage and outbuildings and the erection of extensions to the dwelling and siting of an underground LPG tank
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2004-12-17
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A brief summary of Raw in North Yorkshire

Property prices in Raw show an average sale price of £266,448, 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 Raw a particularly low-crime area.

Raw has one conservation area within its boundaries: Fylingthorpe. 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 Raw includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): North York Moors SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North York Moors; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): North York Moors; 1 National Parks: NORTH YORK MOORS. 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 Raw

In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Raw. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 97 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 Raw.

With an average of 97 days, decisions near Raw take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Raw were full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (6), listed building and heritage (3). Full planning applications account for 50% 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.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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