How long do planning decisions take near Westfield?

The average planning decision time near Westfield is 65 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 Westfield?

The planning approval rate near Westfield is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Westfield?

The most common type of planning application near Westfield is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Westfield?

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Westfield, North Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Westfield, North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Westfield are administered by Redcar And Cleveland Borough Council. View the full Redcar And Cleveland Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Redcar and Cleveland
Parliamentary constituency: Redcar
LSOA: Redcar and Cleveland 002A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Westfield.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Westfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Westfield.

- 39 KIRKLEATHAM STREET REDCAR TS10 1QH
Garage extension with render; new timber front gates with brick pillars and repairs to front wall
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Redcar and Cleveland | Date: 2026-04-22
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- 76 CORPORATION ROAD REDCAR TS10 1PA
Part two storey and part single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Redcar and Cleveland | Date: 2025-11-17
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- 71 TYNE ROAD REDCAR TS10 1PX
Rear single-storey extension; new side dormer; rooflight installations and replacement of the side bay window with French doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Redcar and Cleveland | Date: 2025-05-19
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- 34 CORPORATION ROAD REDCAR TS10 1PB
Two storey extension to front and side including addition of front porch; alterations to front boundary wall to widen drive access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Redcar and Cleveland | Date: 2025-02-12
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- 62 CORPORATION ROAD REDCAR TS10 1PB
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Redcar and Cleveland | Date: 2024-02-16
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A brief summary of Westfield in North Yorkshire

Westfield is a settlement located in North Yorkshire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Westfield a particularly low-crime area.

Westfield has one conservation area within its boundaries: Coatham, Redcar. 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 Westfield includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast; 20 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast. 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, Westfield 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 Westfield

In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Westfield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Westfield may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 65 days on average, decisions near Westfield slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Westfield were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (4), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.

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