How long do planning decisions take near Seamer (YO12)?

The average planning decision time near Seamer (YO12) is 62 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 Seamer (YO12)?

The planning approval rate near Seamer (YO12) is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Seamer (YO12)?

The most common type of planning application near Seamer (YO12) is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Seamer (YO12)?

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Seamer (YO12), North Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Seamer (YO12), North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Seamer (YO12) are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

Population: 4,357 (2021)

District: Scarborough

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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 004F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Seamer (YO12).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Seamer (YO12).

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 Seamer (YO12) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

10 planning applications found near Seamer (YO12).

26/03226/TCON - 26 Londesborough Park Seamer Scarborough North Yorkshire YO12 4QT
When facing the property at number 26 Londesbrough park, the tree in the left hand corner of the neighbouring property that is overhanging the fence line. This tree is to be pruned back to the fence l
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-18
- 26 Londesborough Park Seamer Scarborough North Yorkshire YO12 4QT
When facing the property at number 26 Londesbrough park, the tree in the left hand corner of the neighbouring property that is overhanging the fence line. This tree is to be pruned back to the fence l
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-18
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- Wilsons Food Hall Main Street Scarborough Seamer YO12 4QD
Variation of Conditions 1 (Approved plans and documents) and 2 (Hours of operation) for application SCAZF24/01655/FL to amend the approved document references and to propose new opening hours: 07:30 -
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-02-04
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- Manor Cottage 5 Stockshill Seamer Scarborough North Yorkshire YO12 4QG
Non material amendment to planning permission SCAZF24/01381/HS to allow the addittion of a door to the rear elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-01-12
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- 79 Main Street Seamer Scarborough North Yorkshire YO12 4RF
Erection of two storey garage/office building, demolition of outbuildings and rear yard resurfacing.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-10-02
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- 79 Main Street Seamer Scarborough North Yorkshire YO12 4RF
Erection of two storey garage/office building, demolition of outbuildings and rear yard resurfacing.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-10-02
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- 81A Main Street Seamer Scarborough North Yorkshire YO12 4RF
Mature sycamore tree (T1) - (1) a drawing back of the crown from the gable end of the property by 2 metres; and (2) crown reduction of no more than 2 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2025-09-21
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- 81A Main Street Seamer Scarborough North Yorkshire YO12 4RF
Mature sycamore tree (T1) - (1) a drawing back of the crown from the gable end of the property by 2 metres; and (2) crown reduction of no more than 2 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-09-21
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- Garage C 59 Main Street Seamer Scarborough North Yorkshire YO12 4RF
Retrospective application for change of use of building from Garage (Sui Generis) to form a mixed-use Food Hall comprised of retail, food/drink, bakery, winery and drinking establishment (Sui Generis)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2024-10-11
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- 15 School House Drive Seamer Scarborough North Yorkshire YO12 4PP
Discharge of condition 19 on decision 4/9/411/FL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2023-09-08
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A brief summary of Seamer (YO12) in North Yorkshire

Seamer (YO12) is a settlement located in North Yorkshire, England. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,357 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Scarborough district.

Property prices in Seamer (YO12) 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 Seamer (YO12) a particularly low-crime area.

Seamer (YO12) has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Irton, Seamer. 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.

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Planning Activity in Seamer (YO12)

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Seamer (YO12). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Seamer (YO12) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 62 days on average, decisions near Seamer (YO12) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Seamer (YO12) were full planning applications (3), tree works (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 27% 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, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

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