Planning application
WHSmith 51 Middle Street South Driffield East Riding Of Yorkshire YO25 6PS
Works: Loft or dormer Demolition Windows or glazing
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Installation of windows to rear, windows and doors to side and construction of dormers and access ramp to side following demolition of existing lift shaft and removal of 5 roof lights
As published by the council, reference 26/02351/PLF
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02351/PLF
- Type
- Full Planning Permission
- Status
- Pending Consideration
- Received
- 7 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 10 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Driffield And Rural
- Parish
- Driffield Town Council
- Postcode
- YO25 6PS
Comment by 5 October 2026
The council is taking comments on this application until then. Have your say on East Riding of Yorkshire's portal.
Site history
Applications at this address on the East Riding of Yorkshire register
This site has had 3 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 1 refused.
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26/01596/PLF Refused
WHSmith 51 Middle Street South Driffield East Riding Of Yorkshire YO25 6PS
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
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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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7 Sep 2026
Received by East Riding of Yorkshire
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10 Sep 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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19 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 5 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
East Riding of Yorkshire took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
15 documents on file for this application
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