Whitgift, East Riding of Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whitgift, East Riding of Yorkshire.
East Riding of Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Whitgift are administered by East Riding Of Yorkshire Council. View the full East Riding Of Yorkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Whitgift
Whitgift is a quaint linear village located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, approximately 4 miles east of Goole, alongside the River Ouse and north of the A161 road connecting Goole and Scunthorpe. Now part of the Twin Rivers parish, this former civil parish had a population of 191 in 1961 and is bordered by the villages of Ousefleet to the east and Reedness to the west. Its historical ties to the West Riding of Yorkshire add to its charm, making it a unique area for planning applications and local development.
District: Twin Rivers
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £218,795 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Goole and Pocklington
- LSOA: East Riding of Yorkshire 040B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whitgift.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whitgift.
- 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 Whitgift based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Whitgift.
- - Hall House Farm Main Street Whitgift East Riding Of Yorkshire DN14 8HL
Erection of detached garage and construction of roof over existing passage way
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Honeysuckle Cottage Main Street Whitgift East Riding Of Yorkshire DN14 8HL
Erection of a two storey side extension and single storey rear extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - Willow Croft Main Street Whitgift East Riding Of Yorkshire DN14 8HL
TPO - WHITGIFT NO. 1 - 2005 (REF 981) T1 - Fell 1 no. Willow tree (T1) as it has overgrown its location and previous pollarding is causing decay in stem
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: East Riding | Date: 2022-03-15
View full details - - Willow Croft Main Street Whitgift East Riding Of Yorkshire DN14 8HL
TREE PRESERVATION ORDER - WHITGIFT NO.1 - 2005 (REF.981) - Reduce Willow tree back to previous pruning points to prevent overhanging the drive, entrance and garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Riding | Date: 2014-02-14
View full details - - Holme House Main Street Whitgift East Riding Of Yorkshire DN14 8HL
Erection of single storey extension to side
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2011-06-20
View full details - - The Caravan Church Hall Farm Main Street Whitgift East Riding Of Yorkshire DN14 8HL
Submission of details required by condition 2 (materials) of planning permission 11/00359/PLF
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Riding | Date: 2011-05-23
View full details - - The Caravan Church Hall Farm Main Street Whitgift East Riding Of Yorkshire DN14 8HL
Erection of a detached bungalow and ancillary garage/aviary building (Re-submission of application 09/00554/PLF)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2011-01-31
View full details - - Willow Croft Main Street Whitgift East Riding Of Yorkshire DN14 8HL
Tree Preservation Order (Whitgift No. 1) 2005: Willow tree to be crown reduced back to previous pruning points.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Riding | Date: 2011-01-19
View full details - - Blackwood View Main Street Whitgift East Riding Of Yorkshire DN14 8HL
Details of materials (stone quoins) required by Condition No.4 of Planning Approval Reference 03/03244/OUT
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Riding | Date: 2008-11-13
View full details - - Blackwood View Main Street Whitgift East Riding Of Yorkshire DN14 8HL
Submission of details for proposed minor amendment to the eastern elevation relating to Planning Approval ref. DC/06/01481/REM and DC/03/03244/OUT.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Riding | Date: 2008-09-22
View full details - - Blackwood View Main Street Whitgift East Riding Of Yorkshire DN14 8HL
Submission of details for Condition 6 (Drainage) of Planning Approval DC/03/03244/OUT
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Riding | Date: 2008-04-24
View full details - - Blackwood View Main Street Whitgift East Riding Of Yorkshire DN14 8HL
Details of materials required by Condition No.4 of Planning Approval Reference 03/03244/OUT
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Riding | Date: 2008-03-28
View full details - - Hall Cottage Main Street Whitgift East Riding Of Yorkshire DN14 8HL
Erection of single storey extensions to side and rear and construction of pitched roof over existing extension to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2007-05-10
View full details - - Land To The East Of Old Smithy Main Street Whitgift East Riding Of Yorkshire
Erection of a detached dwelling with garage following outline permission 03/03244/OUT (resubmission of 05/04310/REM)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Riding | Date: 2006-02-21
View full details - - Willow Croft Main Street Whitgift East Riding Of Yorkshire DN14 8HL
Erection of detached double garage to rear of dwelling and conversion of existing garage to kitchen and utility (Resubmission of 04/09328/PLF)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2005-09-15
View full details - - Land To The East Of Old Smithy Main Street Whitgift East Riding Of Yorkshire DN14 8HL
Retention of a caravan for temporary residential use
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2005-07-21
View full details - - Land To The East Of Old Smithy Main Street Whitgift East Riding Of Yorkshire
Erection of a detached dwelling and garage (following outline permission 03/03244/OUT)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: East Riding | Date: 2005-06-17
View full details - - Land To The West Of Bleak House Main Street Whitgift East Riding Of Yorkshire DN14 8HL
Erection of one dwelling and a garage (resubmission of 04/08411/plf)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Riding | Date: 2005-03-10
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A brief summary of Whitgift in East Riding of Yorkshire
Whitgift is a quaint linear village located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, approximately 4 miles east of Goole, alongside the River Ouse and north of the A161 road connecting Goole and Scunthorpe. Now part of the Twin Rivers parish, this former civil parish had a population of 191 in 1961 and is bordered by the villages of Ousefleet to the east and Reedness to the west. Its historical ties to the West Riding of Yorkshire add to its charm, making it a unique area for planning applications and local development. It sits within the Twin Rivers district.
Property prices in Whitgift show an average sale price of £218,795, 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 Whitgift a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Whitgift includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Humber Estuary; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Humber Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Humber Estuary. 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, Whitgift 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 Whitgift
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Whitgift. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Whitgift.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Whitgift were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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