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19 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Whitby · updated daily · North Yorkshire Council

Planning in Whitby

Approved
94%
30 of 31 decided
Decision time
about 13 weeks
on average

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

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Around Whitby

Postcode districts

YO21 106 applications in the last 12 monthsYO22 106 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: North Yorkshire Council

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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. 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.

The area around Whitby has 3 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://whitby.co.uk.

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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, 83 planning applications were submitted near Whitby. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 92 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (20), discharge of conditions (10), listed building and heritage (8).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Whitby?
In the last 24 months, 83 planning applications were submitted near Whitby. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Whitby?
The average planning decision time near Whitby is 92 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 94%. 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 full planning applications, with 20 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.