The Lawns, East Riding of Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near The Lawns, East Riding of Yorkshire.
East Riding of Yorkshire · England · settlement
About The Lawns
The Lawns, situated in Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, is a notable former student accommodation complex for the University of Hull, comprising seven Grade II* listed halls and the Lawns Centre, which served as the catering and social hub for nearly 1,000 students. Built in the 1960s by the architectural firm Gillespie, Kidd and Coia, the site ceased operations as student housing at the conclusion of the 2018/2019 academic year, presenting potential opportunities for redevelopment or alternative uses in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £256,969 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham
- LSOA: East Riding of Yorkshire 022C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near The Lawns.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near The Lawns.
- 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 The Lawns based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near The Lawns.
- - 16 Morris Croft Cottingham East Riding Of Yorkshire HU16 5GU
Change of use from domestic garage to hair salon
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 85 Harland Way Cottingham East Riding Of Yorkshire HU16 5PT
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed change of use of existing breakfast room/utilty to dog grooming salon
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Riding | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Land North West Of Harland Rise House Harland Way Cottingham East Riding Of Yorkshire HU16 5TB
Submission of details required by Condition 5 (surface water drainage) of planning permission 23/02563/PLF
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Riding | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Land North West Of Harland Rise House Harland Way Cottingham East Riding Of Yorkshire HU16 5TB
Variation of Condition 25 (Approved Plans), 18 (Frames and Glazing Bars) and Removal of Condition 15 (Joinery Details) of Planning Permission 23/02563/PLF (Erection of 2 detached dwellings with detach
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Riding | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Land And Trees South East Of 14 Harland Way Cottingham East Riding Of Yorkshire HU16 5PU
TPO - HARLAND WAY, COTTINGHAM, NO. 2 - 1970 - (REF 181) W4 - Fell 3 no. Pine trees and 1 Beech tree due to being dead; and Remove damaged/split branches from 2 no. Oak trees due to associated adverse
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Riding | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Land East Of 111A Harland Way Cottingham East Riding Of Yorkshire HU16 5TA
Erection of a dwelling, widening of existing vehicular access (dropped kerb) and associated landscaping works
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Land South Of Cherry Blossom Barn Harland Way Cottingham East Riding Of Yorkshire HU16 5TA
Submission of details required by Conditions 2 (external materials) and 6 (hard and soft landscape works) of planning permission 20/02653/PLF
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Riding | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - The Copse Harland Way Cottingham East Riding Of Yorkshire
Non-Material Amendment to planning reference 20/02653/PLF to allow for alterations to chimney, cladding, window, and door details
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Riding | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 16 Morris Croft Cottingham East Riding Of Yorkshire HU16 5GU
Conversion of detached single garage to provide home studio space
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Oak Lodge 2 Ferens Gardens Cottingham East Riding Of Yorkshire HU16 5SP
TPO - COTTINGHAM NO. 54 - 2003 - (REF 795) G1 - Crown lift 1 no. Oak tree (T1) by 2 metres (northern canopy) to provide adequate clearance over the highway; Remove 1 no. northerly limb from 1 no. Syca
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Riding | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - Land North West Of Harland Rise House Harland Way Cottingham East Riding Of Yorkshire HU16 5TB
Submission of details required by Conditions 7 (Disposal of Sewerage), 8 (Hydrogeological Risk Assessment (HRA) and associated Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)), 11 (Landscape and Eco
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Riding | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Land West Of 81 Harland Way Cottingham East Riding Of Yorkshire HU16 5PT
Submission of details required by Conditions 2 (external materials), 3 (private access road (including boundary treatment and bin storage facilities)), 6 (hard and soft landscape works) and 9 (Wildlif
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Riding | Date: 2024-12-13
View full details - - 85 Harland Way Cottingham East Riding Of Yorkshire HU16 5PT
Change of use from residential (Use Class C3) to mixed use as residential and dog grooming business (Sui Generis) and siting of a van for use in connection with the dog grooming business
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2024-06-14
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A brief summary of The Lawns in East Riding of Yorkshire
The Lawns, situated in Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, is a notable former student accommodation complex for the University of Hull, comprising seven Grade II* listed halls and the Lawns Centre, which served as the catering and social hub for nearly 1,000 students. Built in the 1960s by the architectural firm Gillespie, Kidd and Coia, the site ceased operations as student housing at the conclusion of the 2018/2019 academic year, presenting potential opportunities for redevelopment or alternative uses in the area.
Property prices in The Lawns show an average sale price of £256,969, 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 The Lawns a particularly low-crime area.
The Lawns has one conservation area within its boundaries: Cottingham. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, The Lawns 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 The Lawns
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near The Lawns. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near The Lawns may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near The Lawns were tree works (14), full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (6). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 31 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 12 applications
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