YO21 planning approval rate
The YO21 postcode area falls under North York Moors council, which has a 94.5% planning approval rate based on 3,130 decisions.
Last updated: April 2026
94.5%
North York Moors approval rate
What this means for YO21
If you're planning a project in the YO21 area, your application will be decided by North York Moors council. Based on historical data, around 5.5% of applications are refused. The approval rate varies by ward and application type — use our free tool to check your specific property.
What gets approved near your property?
In North York Moors, 1 in 18 applications are refused. Your PlanningLens Pro Report gives you 17 pages of intelligence specific to your property:
✓ Ward-level approval rates for your exact area
✓ Common refusal reasons in North York Moors
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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✓ Common refusal reasons in North York Moors
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 3,130 decisions.
North York Moors approval by application type
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94.5%