Runswick Bay, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Runswick Bay, North Yorkshire.
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About Runswick Bay
Runswick Bay, a charming village nestled on the western edge of its namesake bay in North Yorkshire, is situated just 5 miles north of Whitby and near Ellerby and Hinderwell. Encompassed by the North York Moors National Park, it attracts tourists with its scenic cliffside views, coastal walks, and opportunities for fossil hunting along Runswick Sands, acclaimed as a beautiful white sand beach. Recognized as Beach of the Year 2020 by The Sunday Times, Runswick Bay is also part of the Cleveland Way national trail, making it a notable location for planning applications related to tourism and conservation.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £160,953 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Scarborough and Whitby
- LSOA: Scarborough 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Runswick 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 Runswick Bay based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Runswick Bay.
- - land adjacent to Seaview Cottage, Runswick Bay
erection of garden room
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - land adjacent to the House on the Wall, Runswick Bay
demolition of existing and erection of replacement shed (part retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - The Loft, Runswick Bay
alterations to bay windows, fenestration and doors, erection of door canopy, rebuilding of rear wall and two storey extension together with erection of replacement terraces
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2024-07-15
View full details - - land to south east of junction with Bank Top Lane and Cleveland Way, Runswick Bay
removal of condition 4 of planning approval NYM/2022/0515 which prevents the siting and operating of mobile food/refreshment/ice cream vans on site
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2023-08-23
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A brief summary of Runswick Bay in North Yorkshire
Runswick Bay, a charming village nestled on the western edge of its namesake bay in North Yorkshire, is situated just 5 miles north of Whitby and near Ellerby and Hinderwell. Encompassed by the North York Moors National Park, it attracts tourists with its scenic cliffside views, coastal walks, and opportunities for fossil hunting along Runswick Sands, acclaimed as a beautiful white sand beach. Recognized as Beach of the Year 2020 by The Sunday Times, Runswick Bay is also part of the Cleveland Way national trail, making it a notable location for planning applications related to tourism and conservation.
Property prices in Runswick Bay show an average sale price of £160,953, 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 Runswick Bay a particularly low-crime area.
Runswick Bay has one conservation area within its boundaries: Runswick 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 Runswick Bay includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Staithes - Port Mulgrave SSSI, Runswick Bay SSSI; 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, Runswick 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 Runswick Bay
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Runswick Bay. The average decision time was 68 days.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Runswick Bay slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Runswick Bay were full planning applications (4). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Hinderwell planning applications
- Port Mulgrave planning applications
- Ellerby planning applications
- Newton Mulgrave planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.