What types of planning applications are most common near Sunk Island?

The most common type of planning application near Sunk Island is tree works applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Sunk Island, East Riding of Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sunk Island, East Riding of Yorkshire.

East Riding of Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Sunk Island are administered by East Riding Of Yorkshire Council. View the full East Riding Of Yorkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Sunk Island

Sunk Island is a civil parish and Crown Estate village located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Situated approximately 3.5 miles south of Ottringham and just 1 mile north of the Humber Estuary, it features unique geographical significance, including the Greenwich Meridian running through its eastern section. This location may present various planning opportunities and considerations for potential developments in the area.

Population: 221 (2021)

District: East Riding of Yorkshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £162,589 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Riding of Yorkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Beverley and Holderness
LSOA: East Riding of Yorkshire 029E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Warnings

1 active flood warning near Sunk Island.

[Flood alert] North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sunk Island.

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 Sunk Island based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Sunk Island in East Riding of Yorkshire

Property prices in Sunk Island show an average sale price of £162,589, 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 Sunk Island a particularly low-crime area.

Sunk Island has one conservation area within its boundaries: Sunk Island. 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 Sunk Island includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Humber Estuary; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Humber Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Humber Estuary. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Sunk Island

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Sunk Island.

The most common application types near Sunk Island were tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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