What percentage of planning applications does North Yorkshire approve?

North Yorkshire approves approximately 90% of planning applications, based on 2,718 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has North Yorkshire decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 2,718 planning decisions published by North Yorkshire.

What is the refusal rate for North Yorkshire planning applications?

North Yorkshire refuses approximately 10% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in North Yorkshire?

The typical planning application in North Yorkshire takes 7.6 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 4,555 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how North Yorkshire compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in North Yorkshire

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Part single storey rear extension with lantern and part 2 storey extension to si

26/04649/FUL · Ouseburn

Approved

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Erection of single storey rear extension

26/04555/FUL · High Harrogate & Kingsley

Approved

yesterday

Replacement of boundary fence to matching wall

26/04684/FUL · Filey

Approved

yesterday

Single storey extension to the rear of the property

26/04273/FUL · Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton

Approved

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Proposed ground floor extension to relocate the existing workshop, formation of

26/04265/FUL · Thirsk

Approved

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Installation of New Windows following Removal of Bay Window

26/04219/FUL · Easingwold

Approved

yesterday

Extensions and alterations to existing dwelling. Erection of entrance gates and

26/04186/FUL · Spofforth,L Whdl,Tockwith

Approved

yesterday

Outline planning application for the construction of a detached dwelling, associ

26/03578/OUT · Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven

Approved

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This page analyses 2,718 planning decisions made by North Yorkshire, from July 2025 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the North Yorkshire planning approval rates page.

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