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Planning in Whitby

Approved
97%
60 of 61 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Whitby in the last 24 months, from Cheshire West and Chester Council's planning register.

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About Whitby

Whitby is a coastal town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, situated at the mouth of the River Esk, where the North York Moors converge with the Yorkshire Coast. Known for its maritime, mineral, and tourism-based economy, Whitby is located 47 miles from York and 22 miles from Middlesbrough, making it a key area for potential planning applications related to tourism development and coastal management.

Property prices in Whitby show an average sale price of £271,884, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Whitby has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whitby 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 Whitby, 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, 88 planning applications were submitted near Whitby. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (8), amendments (7), tree works (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Whitby?
In the last 24 months, 88 planning applications were submitted near Whitby. The approval rate is 97%.
How long do planning decisions take near Whitby?
The average planning decision time near Whitby is 49 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 Whitby?
The planning approval rate near Whitby is 97%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Whitby?
The most common type of planning application near Whitby is discharge of conditions, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Whitby?
You can search and track planning applications near Whitby on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.