Staithes, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Staithes, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Staithes
Staithes is a picturesque village located in North Yorkshire, England, straddling the border between the unitary authorities of North Yorkshire and Redcar and Cleveland, with the adjacent area known as Cowbar. Once a hub for fishing and mining, Staithes has transformed into a popular tourist destination within the North York Moors National Park, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications and developments.
District: Hinderwell
Website: http://www.welcometostaithes.co.uk/
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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: Redcar and Cleveland
- Parliamentary constituency: Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland
- LSOA: Redcar and Cleveland 016B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Staithes.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Staithes.
- 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 Staithes based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Staithes.
- - 5 Seaton Crescent, Staithes
demolition of existing side extensions, construction of front porch and part single, part two storey wrap around extension to side and rear (revised scheme following refusal of NYM/2025/0545)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - 820906 - Hillsover, Church Street, Staithes
installation of replacement timber stable front door
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - 820905 - 3 Cliff Road, Staithes
removal of existing garage and construction of single storey side extension and replacement garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 3 Cowbar Cottages, Cowbar, Redcar And Cleveland
construction of single storey uPVC front porch/conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - Streonshalh, Slippery Hill, Staithes
verification check of condition 4 of planning approval NYM/2022/0782
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2023-07-12
View full details - - Harbourside Guest House, Seaton Garth, Staithes
Listed Building consent for installation of replacement timber windows to front, side (west) and rear elevations together with replacement front door and repointing of all non-rendered elevations with
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2023-02-02
View full details - - Harbourside, Seaton Garth, Staithes
installation of replacement timber windows to front, side (west) and rear elevations together with replacement front door and repointing of all non-rendered elevations with lime mortar at Harbourside,
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Staithes in North Yorkshire
Staithes is a picturesque village located in North Yorkshire, England, straddling the border between the unitary authorities of North Yorkshire and Redcar and Cleveland, with the adjacent area known as Cowbar. Once a hub for fishing and mining, Staithes has transformed into a popular tourist destination within the North York Moors National Park, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications and developments. It sits within the Hinderwell district.
Property prices in Staithes 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 Staithes a particularly low-crime area.
Staithes has one conservation area within its boundaries: Staithes. 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 Staithes includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Staithes - Port Mulgrave SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Staithes planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.welcometostaithes.co.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 Staithes
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Staithes. The average decision time was 53 days.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Staithes were full planning applications (6). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.