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Planning in Whenby

Only 1 decision near Whenby in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Whenby in the last 24 months, from North Yorkshire Council's planning register.

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About Whenby

Whenby is a civil parish and village located in North Yorkshire, England, primarily characterised by its agricultural landscape. The village features a parish church, which was declared redundant in 1983 and is now preserved by the Churches Conservation Trust. This rural setting may present unique planning opportunities and considerations for development within the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 69 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Hambleton district.

Whenby covers an area of approximately 1965.8 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Whenby show an average sale price of £305,410, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Whenby area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Whenby a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Whenby has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whenby 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Whenby, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

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

The most common types were discharge of conditions (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Whenby?
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Whenby.
What types of planning applications are most common near Whenby?
The most common type of planning application near Whenby is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Whenby?
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