Planning application
WHSmith 51 Middle Street South Driffield East Riding Of Yorkshire YO25 6PS
Works: Loft or dormer Demolition Windows or glazing
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Installation of windows and doors to rear and erection of timber fencing to create private garden, installation of windows and doors and construction of 3 dormers and ramp to side following demolition of existing lift shaft and removal of 5 roof lights and erection of a bin store
As published by the council, reference 26/01596/PLF
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01596/PLF
- Type
- Full Planning Permission
- Status
- Application Refused
- Decision
- Refuse
- Received
- 22 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 25 Jun 2026
- Decided
- 13 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Driffield And Rural
- Parish
- Driffield Town Council
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- YO25 6PS
Site history
Applications at this address on the East Riding of Yorkshire register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 1 refused.
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26/01502/ERNOT Awaiting decision
WHSmith 51 Middle Street South Driffield East Riding Of Yorkshire YO25 6PS
Part change of use of ground floor and first floor (Use Class E) to create 4 dwellings (Use Class C3)
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Jun 2026
Received by East Riding of Yorkshire
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25 Jun 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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13 Aug 2026
Decision issued: Refuse
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13 Aug 2026
Status changed to Pending Decision
Previously Pending Consideration.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
23 documents on file for this application
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