How long do planning decisions take near West Carr?

The average planning decision time near West Carr is 45 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 West Carr?

The planning approval rate near West Carr is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near West Carr?

The most common type of planning application near West Carr is outline applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near West Carr?

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West Carr, East Riding of Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near West Carr, East Riding of Yorkshire.

East Riding of Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in West Carr 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 West Carr

West Carr, located within the civil parish of Epworth in North Lincolnshire, is a market town situated on the Isle of Axholme along the A161, approximately equidistant from Goole and Gainsborough. Renowned as the birthplace of Methodism's founders, John and Charles Wesley, the town is closely linked to their legacy, with their father, Samuel Wesley, serving as the rector from 1695 to 1735. This rich historical context may be relevant for those exploring planning applications in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Kingston upon Hull, City of
Parliamentary constituency: Kingston upon Hull East
LSOA: Kingston upon Hull 002A

Crime Statistics

250 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 84
shoplifting: 34
criminal-damage-arson: 31
public-order: 23
burglary: 17
other-theft: 13
other-crime: 12
anti-social-behaviour: 9
drugs: 8
vehicle-crime: 8
bicycle-theft: 6
robbery: 3
possession-of-weapons: 1
theft-from-the-person: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near West Carr.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Carr.

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 West Carr based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near West Carr.

- Advanced Plastics And Composites Ltd Unit 31 Bergen Way Kingston Upon Hull HU7 0YQ
Installation of a bunded diesel tank
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Hull | Date: 2026-05-07
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- McDonald's Oslo Road Kingston Upon Hull HU7 0YN
Discharge of condition 21 of approval 25/00891/S73.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hull | Date: 2026-04-30
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- Oslo Road Kingston Upon Hull HU7 0YN
Discharge of Condition 24 and 26 of approval ref. 25/00891/S73 - Variation of conditions 1 (approved plans), 3 (Fume equipment), 10 (Motor cycle parking) , 13 (Tree protection), 15 (Flood Risk and Dra
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hull | Date: 2026-03-31
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- Industrial Racking Supplies Ltd Unit 7 To Unit 8 Gothenburg Way Kingston Upon Hull HU7 0YD
Discharge of condition 5 of approval ref. 22/01032/FULL - Creation of enlarged hardstanding to provide additional space to load/unload delivery vehicles serving the existing unit.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Hull | Date: 2025-11-26
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- 49 Edendale Kingston Upon Hull HU7 4BX
Erection of a single storey rear extension (flat roof) (2.5m long x 3.4m wide x 2.6m eaves height 3m max height). Disability grant application
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Hull | Date: 2025-10-27
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- Unit A1 And Unit A2 30 Copenhagen Road Kingston Upon Hull HU7 0XQ
Change of use from industrial (B2) to indoor sport and recreation (Class E(d)) to accommodate 8 no. pickleball courts.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hull | Date: 2025-08-19
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- Oslo Road Kingston Upon Hull HU7 0YN
Discharge of conditions for 24/00554/FULL - Erection of a drive-thru restaurant (Use Class E/Sui Generis) with associated access, servicing, car parking, landscaping and other associated works followi
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hull | Date: 2025-08-08
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- Land To North Of Oslo Road Kingston Upon Hull HU7 0YN
Discharge of conditions for 21/00860/COU - 1. Change of use of part of existing car park to hand car wash (sui generis) 2. Erection of fence and gates (to site boundary) - condition 12
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Hull | Date: 2024-10-28
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- Cranswick Foods Ltd 74 Helsinki Road Kingston Upon Hull HU7 0YW
Erection of a production facility extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hull | Date: 2023-10-18
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A brief summary of West Carr in East Riding of Yorkshire

The West Carr area recorded 250 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

West Carr has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Beverley Road, Beverley High Road, Sculcoates, Newland. 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 West Carr

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near West Carr. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. West Carr maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near West Carr were outline applications (8), discharge of conditions (6), tree works (3).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.

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