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Filey planning approval rate

Filey ward in North Yorkshire has a 75.0% approval rate based on 52 planning decisions. North Yorkshire overall: 89.5%.

Last updated: September 2026

75.0%
ward approval rate
52
Decisions
39
Approved
13
Refused
89.5%
North Yorkshire average

Filey is 14.5 percentage points below the North Yorkshire average, placing it among the stricter wards in North Yorkshire. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.

How Filey compares

Filey ward (52 decided)
75.0%
North Yorkshire overall (2,718 decided)
89.5%
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Recent decisions in Filey

Demolition of a non-listed building (public amenities, including toilets, cafe, · Fri 28 Aug 2026
Approved
Erection of 1 no. dwelling following demolition of existing dwelling · Tue 25 Aug 2026
Refused
Householder application for erection of timber structure to front of property. · Tue 18 Aug 2026
Approved

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