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Woodlands planning approval rate

Woodlands ward in North Yorkshire has a 81.0% approval rate based on 21 planning decisions. North Yorkshire overall: 89.5%.

Last updated: September 2026

81.0%
ward approval rate
21
Decisions
17
Approved
4
Refused
89.5%
North Yorkshire average

Woodlands is 8.5 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 Woodlands compares

Woodlands ward (21 decided)
81.0%
North Yorkshire overall (2,718 decided)
89.5%
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Recent decisions in Woodlands

No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.

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