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Planning in Robin Hood's Bay

Approved
100%
34 of 34 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Robin Hood's Bay in the last 24 months, from North Yorkshire Council's planning register.

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About Robin Hood's Bay

Robin Hood's Bay is a picturesque village located in North Yorkshire, England, approximately 6 miles south of Whitby and 15 miles north of Scarborough along the Yorkshire Coast. Nestled within the North York Moors National Park, it serves as a popular tourist destination, making it a key area for potential planning applications related to development, tourism, and conservation initiatives.

Property prices in Robin Hood's Bay show an average sale price of £271,884, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Robin Hood's Bay has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Robin Hood's Bay 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 Robin Hood's Bay, 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, 38 planning applications were submitted near Robin Hood's Bay. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (15), listed building and heritage (10), discharge of conditions (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Robin Hood's Bay?
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Robin Hood's Bay. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Robin Hood's Bay?
The average planning decision time near Robin Hood's Bay is 82 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 Robin Hood's Bay?
The planning approval rate near Robin Hood's Bay is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Robin Hood's Bay?
The most common type of planning application near Robin Hood's Bay is full planning applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Robin Hood's Bay?
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