Whitby, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whitby, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Whitby are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Whitby
Whitby is a picturesque seaside town and port in North Yorkshire, situated at the mouth of the River Esk, where the North York Moors meet the Yorkshire Coast. With a diverse economy rooted in maritime activities, mineral extraction, and tourism, Whitby is an attractive location for planning applications, lying 47 miles from York and 22 miles from Middlesbrough.
Population: 13,130 (2021)
District: Scarborough
Website: https://whitby.co.uk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £271,884 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Scarborough and Whitby
- LSOA: Scarborough 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whitby.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whitby.
- 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 Whitby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Whitby.
- 26/03345/TCON - 43 Pannett Way Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 1NZ
One large ash tree to remove completely as it's over hanging footpath and blocking light from the neighbours property (the willows hotel).
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-23 - 26/02923/ADV - 3-4 Wellington Road Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 1DY
Application for advertisement consent for replacement/refurbishment of existing signage: -1 x non-illuminated fascia sign: White opal acrylic individual letters with purple accent on the 'eye' logo, a
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-09 - 26/02930/LB - 23 And 23A Baxtergate Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 1BW
Application for listed building consent for conversion of former solicitor's office (E(c)(ii)) and beauty salon (Sui Generis) to 7No. residential apartments (C3) with erection of balconies and second
Status: Undecided | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-06-09 - - Endeavour Wharf Langborne Road Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 1DT
Variation of Condition 1 (Approved plans) of application ZF24/00491/RG3 dated 15/08/2024, to allow retention of harbour store
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Yorkshire | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 39 Spring Vale Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 1JG
Non material amendment to decision SCAZF25/00810/HS dated 11.09.2025 for the installation of patio doors to the gazebo with alterations to the fenestration
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 4-5 Baxtergate Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 1BW
Vary condition 1 to allow a new fire exit for application ZF25/00174/FL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 3A Southend Gardens Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 1JY
Construction of 2 semi detached dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - 10 Baxtergate Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 1BW
Prior Approval under Class MA of Part 3 of Schedule 2 to the GDPO 2015 for Change of use of first floor retail storage(Class E) to dwelling (C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - Yorkshire Building Society 19 Flowergate Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 3BA
Replacement 4no. windows to front with timber frames and associated repairs
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - 5 Grove Street Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 1PP
Retrospective consent for replacement roof with height increase to single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2025-06-07
View full details - - Yorkshire Building Society 19 Flowergate Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 3BA
Replacement 4no. windows to front with timber frames
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Yorkshire Building Society 19 Flowergate Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 3BA
Replacement 4no. windows to front with timber frames
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Endeavour Wharf Langborne Road Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 1DT
Discharge of conditions 3 (gull proofing scheme), 4 (external lighting), 5 (external materials) and 6 (design feature details) in relation to application ZF24/00491/RG3
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 2 Park Terrace Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 1PN
New alias name, Park House rejected
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - 3 Low Stakesby House Harrowing Drive Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 1JW
Removal of 1 no. Horse Chestnut tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2024-09-08
View full details - - Car Parking Spaces At Arundel Place Whitby North Yorkshire
Installation of 1. no electric vehicle charging station and ancillary equipment
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - Car Parking Spaces At Arundel Place Whitby North Yorkshire
Installation of 1 no. Pole-mounted sign
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - Airy Hill County Primary School Waterstead Lane Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 1PZ
Installation of 5no. heat pumps with associated retaining wall and hard surface
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - St Hildas Hub Waterstead Lane Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 1PF
Installation of external lift
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2024-04-05
View full details - - Endeavour Wharf Langborne Road Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 1YN
Erection of a three-storey building for marine based activities with associated car parking, vehicle and pedestrian access roads, footpaths and limited soft landscaping
Status: Conditions | Type: Other | Council: Scarborough | Date: 2024-03-27
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A brief summary of Whitby in North Yorkshire
Whitby is a picturesque seaside town and port in North Yorkshire, situated at the mouth of the River Esk, where the North York Moors meet the Yorkshire Coast. With a diverse economy rooted in maritime activities, mineral extraction, and tourism, Whitby is an attractive location for planning applications, lying 47 miles from York and 22 miles from Middlesbrough. The Town has a population of approximately 13,130 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Scarborough district.
Property prices in Whitby show an average sale price of £271,884, 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 Whitby a particularly low-crime area.
Whitby has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ruswarp, Whitby. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Whitby includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Whitby-Saltwick SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 National Parks: NORTH YORK MOORS. 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, Whitby planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://whitby.co.uk. 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 Whitby
In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Whitby. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 101 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Whitby maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
With an average of 101 days, decisions near Whitby take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Whitby were full planning applications (23), discharge of conditions (10), listed building and heritage (9). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 15 medium-scale applications, 39 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.