Sleights, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sleights, North Yorkshire.
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Planning applications in Sleights are administered by North Yorkshire Council. View the full North Yorkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Sleights
Sleights is a picturesque village in North Yorkshire, situated in the scenic Esk Valley and within the civil parish of Eskdaleside cum Ugglebarnby. It is conveniently located along the A169 road, which connects Whitby to Malton, making it an ideal spot for those engaging in planning applications related to transportation and local development in the North York Moors area.
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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 003C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sleights.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sleights.
- 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 Sleights based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Sleights.
- - Apartment 2 Carr View Hall 71 Coach Road Sleights Whitby North Yorkshire YO22 5BT
Replacement of existing timber windows with double glazed units
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 140 Coach Road Sleights Whitby North Yorkshire YO22 5EQ
Discharge of conditions 3 (door specification) and 4 (rainwater goods) of planning permission referenced ZF24/01162/LB
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - The Yellow House 3 Blacksmith Close Sleights Whitby North Yorkshire YO22 5DL
Oak 1 - crown lift to 4 metres and removal of the branch from the house roof, Pines - removal of deadwood
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - The Yellow House 3 Blacksmith Close Sleights Whitby North Yorkshire YO22 5DL
Oak 1 - crown lift to 4 metres and removal of the branch from the house roof, Pines - removal of deadwood
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 59 Lowdale Lane Sleights Whitby North Yorkshire YO22 5AD
Erection of front extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2025-09-14
View full details - - 140 Coach Road Sleights Whitby North Yorkshire YO22 5EQ
Erection of two storey side extension incorporating existing store, use of garage as private studio, installation of rear rooflight, internal alterations and erection of rear shed
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - 140 Coach Road Sleights Whitby North Yorkshire YO22 5EQ
Erection of two storey side extension incorporating existing store, use of garage as private studio, installation of rear rooflight, internal alterations and erection of rear shed
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - 40 Iburndale Lane, Sleights
alterations and construction of single and two storey extensions following demolition of conservatory (resubmission prior to expiration of NYM/2021/0360/FL)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - 136 Coach Road Sleights Whitby North Yorkshire YO22 5EQ
Formation of dropped kerb and verge crossing
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2024-05-18
View full details - - 40 Iburndale Lane, Sleights
verification check of condition 1 of planning approval NYM/2021/0360/FL to seek confirmation that a trial excavation constitutes a material start of the approved development
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2024-05-10
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A brief summary of Sleights in North Yorkshire
Sleights is a picturesque village in North Yorkshire, situated in the scenic Esk Valley and within the civil parish of Eskdaleside cum Ugglebarnby. It is conveniently located along the A169 road, which connects Whitby to Malton, making it an ideal spot for those engaging in planning applications related to transportation and local development in the North York Moors area.
Property prices in Sleights 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 Sleights a particularly low-crime area.
Sleights has one conservation area within its boundaries: Aislaby. 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 Sleights includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): North York Moors SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North York Moors; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): North York Moors; 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, Sleights 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 Sleights
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Sleights. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 148 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 Sleights.
With an average of 148 days, decisions near Sleights take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Sleights were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (3), tree works (2). 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, 4 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Briggswath planning applications
- Aislaby planning applications
- Ugglebarnby planning applications
- Selly Hill planning applications
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- Sneaton 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.