Scarborough, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Scarborough, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Scarborough are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Scarborough
Scarborough, located in North Yorkshire, is a vibrant seaside town and civil parish with a population of 61,749, making it the largest town along the Yorkshire Coast and the fourth-largest settlement in the county. Its coastal charm and significant size make it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 61,749 (2011)
District: Scarborough
Website: http://www.scarborough.gov.uk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £238,362 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Scarborough and Whitby
- LSOA: Scarborough 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Scarborough.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Scarborough.
- 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 Scarborough based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
699 planning applications found near Scarborough.
- - 19 Middle Ground Close Gloucester GL4 6EX
Install conservatory to the rear
Type: Full | Council: Gloucester | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - 26/02870/PND - Jewson Brook Street Scarborough North Yorkshire YO12 7AB
Application to determine if prior approval is required under Schedule 2, Part 11, Class B of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) (England) 2015 (as amended) for the demol
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-05 - - Jewson Brook Street Scarborough North Yorkshire YO12 7AB
Application to determine if prior approval is required under Schedule 2, Part 11, Class B of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) (England) 2015 (as amended) for the demol
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - Central Railway Station Westborough Scarborough North Yorkshire YO11 1TN
Demolition of 5 brick boundary wall planters, part demolition of the station yard boundary wall and removal of stone flags
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - Sainsburys Stores Plc Falsgrave Road Scarborough North Yorkshire YO12 5EA
Variation of conditions 1 (Opening hours of the filling station) and 2 (Opening hours of the car wash) of planning permission ref: SCA98/00754/FL and variation of condition 3 in relation to planning p
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - 147 Victoria Road Scarborough North Yorkshire YO11 1SY
Change of use of the ground floor from retail to residential (One bed flat).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 3 West Square Scarborough North Yorkshire YO11 1TW
Retention of existing mural and further extension to it
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Scarborough Pupil Referral Service, Valley Bridge Parade, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2PG
The erection and installation of new 2.4 metre high security weld mesh fencing and electronic pedestrian and vehicle access gates
Status: Permitted | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - St Saviours Church Hall Gladstone Road Scarborough North Yorkshire YO12 7BL
Discharge of conditions 2 (External Materials Schedule), 3 (External door, external window and glazed screen details), 5 (Hard and soft landscaping details), 8 (Construction management plan) and 14 (B
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 53 Falsgrave Road Scarborough North Yorkshire YO12 5EA
Change of use from Commercial, business and service (Use Class E) to a residential dwelling (Use Class C3), existing window alterations and the removal of signage from front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 25 Victoria Road Scarborough North Yorkshire YO11 1SB
Part change of use to the rear of commercial shop for the creation of 1no flat at ground/lower ground and proposed fire escape on the rear to allow access from the residential property above.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Central Railway Station Westborough Scarborough North Yorkshire YO11 1TN
Installation of a new CCTV system comprising forty-one CCTV cameras removal of all cameras that are being replaced, along with redundant cabling, containment and conduit, and to make good legacy damag
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 170 Victoria Road Scarborough North Yorkshire YO11 1SX
Subdivision of the property to create a 1 no. 3 bedroomed House of Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) and 1 no. self-contained ground floor flat (Use Class C3) for holiday let use (Part retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2025-12-18
View full details - - 50 Westborough Scarborough North Yorkshire YO11 1TP
Replacement and upgrading of existing fire stair at rear of building. Replacement of existing roof slate with Cupa Heavy 3 slate.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 147 Victoria Road Scarborough North Yorkshire YO11 1SY
Removal of shopfront consisting of 3 single glazed shop windows, construction of replacement rendered masonry wall and installation of two double glazed UPVC windows (Retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 22 Falsgrave Road Scarborough North Yorkshire YO12 5AT
Change of use of first floor from retail use (Class E) to 1.no self contained flat
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - The Stephen Joseph Theatre Westborough Scarborough North Yorkshire YO11 1JW
Approval of detail reserved by condition no. 2 (plant equipment) and 5 (noise) of planning permission referenced SCAZF23/02007/RG4
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2025-11-20
View full details - - The Stephen Joseph Theatre Westborough Scarborough North Yorkshire YO11 1JW
Approval of detail reserved by condition no. 5 (plant equipment) of listed building consent referenced SCAZF24/01409/LBA
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2025-11-20
View full details - - Central Railway Station Westborough Scarborough North Yorkshire YO11 1TN
Public realm improvements to Scarborough Station forecourt, including alterations to accessible parking, taxi rank and drop-off areas, together with the creation of a pedestrian plaza and changes to p
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - Westwood Annexe Valley Bridge Parade Scarborough North Yorkshire YO11 2PL
Deed of variation to s106 agreement in relation to 20/02747/FL, to allow for phasing of the development
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2025-10-07
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A brief summary of Scarborough in North Yorkshire
Scarborough, located in North Yorkshire, is a vibrant seaside town and civil parish with a population of 61,749, making it the largest town along the Yorkshire Coast and the fourth-largest settlement in the county. Its coastal charm and significant size make it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities. The Town has a population of approximately 61,749 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Scarborough district.
Property prices in Scarborough show an average sale price of £238,362, 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 Scarborough a particularly low-crime area.
Scarborough has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Weaponness, Dean Road and Manor Road Cemeteries, Falsgrave, Scarborough. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Scarborough planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.scarborough.gov.uk. 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 Scarborough
In the last 24 months, 208 planning applications were submitted near Scarborough. Of these, 62% were approved, with an average decision time of 111 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 Scarborough.
With an average of 111 days, decisions near Scarborough 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 Scarborough were full planning applications (95), listed building and heritage (35), discharge of conditions (20). 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 large-scale (major) development, 68 medium-scale applications, 136 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 53 applications
- Refused: 30 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 122 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.