Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
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.
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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 Robin Hood's Bay.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Robin Hood's Bay.
- 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 Robin Hood's Bay based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
125 planning applications found near Robin Hood's Bay.
- 821109 - BEDLINGTON COTTAGE 7 THE ESPLANADE ROBIN HOODS BAY WHITBY YO22 4RS
verification check of condition four of Listed Building consent NYM/2025/0327
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - 821087 - OVERDALE MOUNT PLEASANT NORTH ROBIN HOODS BAY WHITBY YO22 4RE
construction of front porch and dormer window to rear, alterations to fenestration, and insertion of rooflight together with removal of garage and landscaping works to extend existing stepped access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - 821049 - 6 LABURNUM AVENUE ROBIN HOODS BAY WHITBY YO22 4RR
construction of gable side wall for loft conversion, dormer windows to front and rear and installation of rooflight to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - 821042 - GLENHAVEN MOUNT PLEASANT SOUTH ROBIN HOODS BAY WHITBY YO22 4RQ
construction of single storey side extension and removal of existing lean to extension to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - 820956 - Fisherhead Farm Car Park, Fisherhead, Robin Hoods Bay, YO22 4ST
resurfacing of car park
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - 820898 - Ballina, Silver Street, Robin Hoods Bay
Listed Building consent for removal of gas boiler from basement and installation of replacement boiler with flue to rear ground floor
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Altofts, Thorpe Lane, Robin Hoods Bay
construction of roof over bay window and front door
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - Bedlington Cottage, 7 The Esplanade, Robin Hoods Bay
Listed Building consent for installation of replacement box sash timber windows and doors, construction of replacement dormer and installation of two rooflights and flue to rear elevation, changes to
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - 8 The Esplanade, Robin Hoods Bay
Listed Building consent for rebuilding of north facing wall and re-rendering with a painted finish
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - Bedlington Cottage, 7 The Esplanade, Robin Hoods Bay
installation of replacement box sash timber windows and doors, construction of replacement dormer and installation of two rooflights and flue to rear elevation and changes to rainwater goods
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - Cliff House, Robin Hoods Bay
variation of condition 2 (material amendment) of planning approval NYM/2024/0259 to allow rebuilding of the lower ground floor wall, reinstatement of window opening at second floor and hot lime mix re
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - Cliff House, Robin Hood's Bay
variation of condition 2 of Listed Building consent NYM/2024/0260 to allow rebuilding of the lower ground floor wall, reinstatement of window opening at second floor and hot lime mix render to east el
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - Cliff House, Cliff Street, Robin Hoods Bay
verification check of conditions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 10 of planning approval NYM/2024/0259 and conditions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 and 12 of Listed Building consent NYM/2024/0260
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2025-03-19
View full details - - Fisherhead Car Park, Fisherhead, Robin Hoods Bay
installation of pole mounted ANPR camera
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - The Laurel Inn, New Road, Robin Hood's Bay
Listed Building consent for installation of one 'like for like' replacement timber, single glazed ground floor window to front elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - Bay View, Thorpe Lane, Robin Hoods Bay
construction of roof over bay window and front door
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2024-10-25
View full details - - 9 The Esplanade, Robin Hoods Bay
Listed Building consent for installation of replacement cast iron guttering, replacement of damaged bricks and repointing works
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2024-08-01
View full details - - Darnholm, The Square, Robin Hoods Bay
Listed Building consent for installation of three replacement double glazed timber sash windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2024-07-04
View full details - 819571 - Beckside, The Bolts, Robin Hoods Bay
variation of condition 2 of planning approval NYM4/029/0189F to allow dual use of either a holiday letting unit or principal residence dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2024-06-07
View full details - - Bridge End House, New Road, Robin Hoods Bay
verification check of condition 6 of planning approval NYM/2020/0860/FL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2024-04-17
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A brief summary of Robin Hood's Bay in North Yorkshire
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 £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 Robin Hood's Bay a particularly low-crime area.
Robin Hood's Bay has one conservation area within its boundaries: Robin Hood's Bay. 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 Robin Hood's Bay includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Robin Hood's Bay: Maw Wyke to Beast Cliff SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Beast Cliff-Whitby (Robin Hood's Bay); 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.
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.
Planning Activity in Robin Hood's Bay
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Robin Hood's Bay. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Robin Hood's Bay may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 79 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Robin Hood's Bay were full planning applications (17), listed building and heritage (14), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 46% 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, 36 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 0 were dismissed.
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