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North York Moors National Park planning applications

11,874 applications. 90% approved. 57 days to decide.

As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 11,874 planning applications from North York Moors National Park. 7,588 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 90% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

North York Moors National Park: 8,305 applications received in the last year, 7,588 decisions published.

7,588
Decided 12 months to October 2026
8,305
New applications 12 months to October 2026
2,444
Awaiting decision

North York Moors National Park takes a median of 63 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.

All applications

Newest first · page 1 of 238

  • ZD26/00615/TCA Awaiting decision

    47 High Green Catterick Village Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 7LN

    Notice of intention to remove 1no. Cherry (Prunus) down to ground level due to roots causing issues with underground drainage

    Submitted 25 Sep 2026 Trees
  • ZD26/00611/TCA Awaiting decision

    Annexe West Rookery Middleton Tyas North Yorkshire DL10 6RD

    Notice of intention to cut back 6-8ft and reduce height to approx. 10ft to 2no. Holly trees

    Submitted 25 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/06221/PNA Awaiting decision

    Chelker House Farm Skipton Road Addingham Ilkley Bradford LS29 0JU

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for the construction of general purpose agricultural storage building

    Submitted 25 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • ZD26/00557/TCA Awaiting decision

    East End Cottage Preston Under Scar Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 4AQ

    Notice of intention to reduce the overall height of 1no. tree (Silver Birch) by one third of its current height, including trunk and side branches above the height of the reduction

    Submitted 24 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/06104/ADV Awaiting decision

    2 James Street Harrogate North Yorkshire HG1 1RF

    New shop signage for Scamp & Dude at the specified address. Signage includes 2no Fascia set of letters cut from 15mm acrylic and projector sign, trough light systems for illumination

    Submitted 23 Sep 2026 Advertising
  • ZD26/00609/TCA Awaiting decision

    Preston Moor Farm Preston Under Scar Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 4AJ

    Notice of intention to remove 1no. Eucalyptus tree

    Submitted 23 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/06024/TCON Awaiting decision

    Lambert Memorial Hospital Chapel Street Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1LU

    T1, a large spreading Wild Cherry (Prunus avium) to the rear garden. The crown spread is large, to be over the grassed areas and pathways to the garden and the car park to the west. The crown is also encroaching on the gable end of the building and gutters. An approximately 1m crown reduction, back to the nearest suitable growth points, is required.

    Submitted 22 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/06043/FUL Awaiting decision

    Long Acres Brackenthwaite Lane Pannal North Yorkshire HG3 1PF

    Demolition of existing attached garage and dormer windows, erection of a replacement 2 storey side extension, single storey side extension, entrance porch and first floor extensions.

    Submitted 22 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • ZD26/00606/TCA Awaiting decision

    Lime Tree House Finghall Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5ND

    Notice of intention to remove deadwood from 1no. Lime tree

    Submitted 22 Sep 2026 Trees
  • ZE26/00815/CAT Awaiting decision

    Westwood Cottage Park Street Hovingham YO62 4JZ

    Fell. 1no. Maple Tree

    Submitted 22 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/06069/FUL Awaiting decision

    Bellevue 3 Shortsill Lane Flaxby North Yorkshire HG5 0RT

    First floor rear extension.

    Submitted 22 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/05998/AMENDS Awaiting decision

    High Warren Farm Otley Road Killinghall North Yorkshire HG3 2BE

    Non-material amendment to allow alterations to the pump house external cladding to Planning Permission 25/03935/FUL- Formation of site access off Otley Road and creation of fenced maintenance area to water borehole and monitoring borehole, new pumphouse enclosure and landscaping.

    Submitted 21 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 26/05969/TPO Awaiting decision

    37 St James Meadow Boroughbridge North Yorkshire YO51 9NW

    Works to 1 no Oak of tree preservation order 21/1990. Lateral reduction to give 3m clearance from neighbouring property and crown reduction of epicormic branches to first main branch.

    Submitted 21 Sep 2026 Trees
  • ZD26/00540/FULL Awaiting decision

    Manor Cottage South View Hunton Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 1PX

    Full planning permission for dropped Kerb for access to front garden to charge an electric car

    Submitted 21 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/06001/TCON Awaiting decision

    16 Tewit Well Avenue Harrogate North Yorkshire HG2 8AP

    Crown reduction (by 1 m) of 1 Apple (T1) within Harrogate Conservation Area

    Submitted 21 Sep 2026 Trees
  • ZE26/00810/ADV Awaiting decision

    4 Wheelgate Malton North Yorkshire YO17 7HP

    Installation of internal shopfront advertisement screen for displaying video content

    Submitted 21 Sep 2026 Advertising
  • 26/05970/PNA Awaiting decision

    Land Behind The Coach House West Lane Carleton Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 3EL

    Application to determine if prior approval is required under Schedule 2, Part 6 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) (England) 2015 (as amended) for the construction of agricultural storage building and short section of rural track.

    Submitted 21 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/06010/DVCON Awaiting decision

    Housebrough Farm Road From Boltby Mill Road To Boltby Boltby North Yorkshire YO7 2EB

    S19 application for the variation of condition number 2 (Approved plans) of previously approved reference 16/02678/LBC.

    Submitted 21 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/05967/TPO Awaiting decision

    The Gatehouse Roseville Avenue Harrogate North Yorkshire HG1 4SU

    Removal of a branch (maximum 7 metres to clear glass balcony) to 1 no Eucalyptus (T1) of tree preservation order 19/2025

    Submitted 21 Sep 2026 Trees
  • ZD26/00552/TPO Awaiting decision

    Stone Garth Spennithorne Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5PR

    Notice of intention to fell Ash tree covered by 1982/02/TPO

    Submitted 18 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/05957/TPO Awaiting decision

    32 Aspin Oval Knaresborough North Yorkshire HG5 8EL

    Lateral Reduction (by 3m) of 2 no Acer Pseuoplatanus (T1 and T2 on plans) within W4 of Tree Preservation Order 01/1959

    Submitted 18 Sep 2026 Trees
  • ZE26/00797/73A Awaiting decision

    East Lilling Farm New Road West Lilling North Yorkshire YO60 6RN

    Removal of condition 03 of planning approval ZE23/01912/FUL dated 30.09.2024 to allow for unrestricted, permanent occupation of the dwellings, once constructed, by removal of the local occupancy clause

    Submitted 18 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/05945/TPO Awaiting decision

    2 St Winifreds Close Harrogate North Yorkshire HG2 8LZ

    T1- Beech -Fell - tree in severe decline 70% of the canopy dead. There is presence of Phytophthora bleeding canker. T2- Beech- Fell- tree in decline 60% of the canopy dead. There is presence of Phytophthora bleeding canker.

    Submitted 18 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/05956/DISCON Awaiting decision

    Marrtree Business Park 2 Hutton Bank Ripon North Yorkshire

    Approval of details under Condition 26 (Existing Highway Condition Survey) of planning permission HGTZC23/02248/DVCMAJ varying outline planning permission 18/04504/OUTMAJ to permit altered highway and alternative noise report for the residential development part of the application site comprising 37 dwellings and the creation of serviced employment plots.

    Submitted 18 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/05943/TCON Awaiting decision

    Littlecroft Chapel Lane Spofforth North Yorkshire HG3 1BD

    Felling of 2 no Birch (T1 and T2) within Spofforth Conservation Area.

    Submitted 18 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/05939/TCON Awaiting decision

    1 Church Wynd Burneston North Yorkshire DL8 2JB

    Lateral reduction of overextending branches of 2no. sycamore trees T1 and T2 within Burneston conservation area.

    Submitted 17 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/05906/DISCON Awaiting decision

    Keepers Cottage Hall Lane Cundall North Yorkshire YO61 2RP

    Approval of details under Condition 3 (Arbor Report) of planning permission 26/00375/FUL Demolition of an existing dog kennel. Erection of a two-storey outbuilding comprising of garaging, gym, office space and guest accomodation. Two-storey side extension to principal dwelling and additional single storey sunroom.

    Submitted 17 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/05916/FUL Awaiting decision

    7 Smithy Fold Kildwick North Yorkshire BD20 9BB

    Full planning permission for change of use of land to domestic curtilage (retrospective) and revisions to design of previously approved double garage/office (approved under CRAZA25/26933/FUL).

    Submitted 17 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/05914/DISCON Awaiting decision

    7 Cambridge Crescent Harrogate North Yorkshire HG1 1PH

    Application to discharge conditions 10 (Lime Mortar Mix Specification), 11 (Method Statement: Lath & Plaster reinstatement (3rd floor), 12 Detailed Drawing (Cornicing) and 13 Detailed Drawing (Skirtings and Architraves) of planning reference 25/01723/LB

    Submitted 17 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/05940/TCON Awaiting decision

    Parkholme 83 High Street Great Broughton North Yorkshire TS9 7EF

    Fell one Lawson's Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) down to ground level.

    Submitted 17 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/05878/AMENDS Awaiting decision

    Arkendale 19 Church Street Settle North Yorkshire BD24 9JH

    Non material amendment consisting of a change to the rear window frame and door from white to grey planning reference: ZA25/26867/HH

    Submitted 16 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • ZE26/00795/MFUL Awaiting decision

    Slack Farm Pasture Road Weaverthorpe North Yorkshire YO17 8EU

    Erection of 2no. linked livestock buildings for pig breeding together with associated infrastructure

    Submitted 16 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/05895/PNX Awaiting decision

    33 Dale Close Hampsthwaite North Yorkshire HG3 2EQ

    Prior notification for the erection of a single storey flat roofed rear extension. The proposed extension would extend 4.37 metres beyond the original rear wall and will have a total height of 3 metres

    Submitted 16 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/05879/PNA Awaiting decision

    Land South Of North Moor Road Easingwold North Yorkshire

    Application to determine if prior approval is required fore the consruction of a general-purpose agricultural building for the storage of hay and agricultural machinery, including equipment used for cultivation, mowing, bailing, fencing and land drainage/maintenance

    Submitted 16 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/05883/PBR Awaiting decision

    The Stables Old Vicarage Lane Monk Fryston North Yorkshire LS25 5EA

    Conversion of existing barn to form 3 No. dwellings

    Submitted 16 Sep 2026
  • ZD26/00589/AGN Decided

    Bridge Farm Gatherley Road Brompton On Swale Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 7HX

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for an agricultural building 27m x 18m to be used for Storage of animal feed, bedding and equipment

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026 Other
  • 26/05839/PCBSR Awaiting decision

    Rowe House 10 East Parade Harrogate North Yorkshire

    Change of use of from Class E (commercial, business and service) to Class C3 (dwellinghouses)

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026
  • 26/05861/PNA Awaiting decision

    Barugh Farm Kendal View To Barugh Farm Hutton Conyers North Yorkshire HG4 5NA

    Erection of Grain Store

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/05864/PIP Awaiting decision

    Land To The North Of Harley Close Low Bentham Lancaster North Yorkshire

    Permission in Principle for residential housing of between 1-9 dwellings

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026 Outline
  • 26/05768/FUL Awaiting decision

    6 Pasture Crescent Knaresborough North Yorkshire HG5 0PF

    Single storey rear extension

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/05773/TCON Awaiting decision

    Heather Cottage Borrowby Village Borrowby North Yorkshire YO7 4QQ

    Removal of conifers in raised bed by patio, see plan and photo 1 - marked trees 1 Taking off a bit of the top of a cherry tree and conifer in front garden see plan and photos 2 and 3 - marked trees 2 and tree 3

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Trees
  • ZE26/00786/TPO Awaiting decision

    Land North Of Castlegate Malton North Yorkshire

    Removal of 1no. Sycamore within TPO No. 401/2026

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/05777/DISCON Awaiting decision

    Land Comprising Field At 431853 456117 Kingsley Drive Harrogate North Yorkshire

    Approval of details under Condition No 30 (MCS Certificates) of planning permission 21/05542/FULMAJ Erection of 162 residential dwellings, public open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure (Revised Scheme).

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • ZE26/00788/FUL Awaiting decision

    Whitegrounds Eddlethorpe To Moor Hill Thornthorpe North Yorkshire YO17 9LX

    Agricultural track to serve agricultural vehicles and machinery at Whitegrounds

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • ZE26/00787/HOUSE Awaiting decision

    3 Westgates East Heslerton Lane East Heslerton North Yorkshire YO17 8RS

    Erection of a side extension to dwelling, together with alterations including outdoor terrace

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Householder
  • ZE26/00789/DISCON Awaiting decision

    Ganton Golf Club Station Road Ganton North Yorkshire YO12 4PA

    Discharge of conditions 03 and 05 of approval ZE26/00454/FUL, dated 22/07/2026

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/05801/DVCON Awaiting decision

    Land To East Of Green Lane Glusburn North Yorkshire BD20 8RP

    Section 73 application to vary condition no. 1 (Approved Plans) of approved planning permission referenced CRAZA25/26866/REMVAR for alterations to window and door details and relocation of sunrooms to the rear of the plots.

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • ZE26/00801/TPO Awaiting decision

    Hawthorn Cottage Tinley Garth Kirkbymoorside YO62 6AR

    Raise canopy by 3m and removal of 3 dead limbs of 1no. Copper Beech tree within order 405/26

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/05748/DVCON Awaiting decision

    14 Iles Lane Knaresborough North Yorkshire HG5 8DY

    Section 73 application for Variation of Condition No 2 (detailed drawings) of Planning Permission HGTZC24/02969/FUL (Change of use of existing ground floor hot food takeaway to commercial /office use. Demolition of existing ground floor side and rear extensions. Erection of replacement single storey side and rear extensions with raised terrace. Demolition of 2no garages to create parking. Demolition of existing dormer and erection of 2no. dormer extensions and alterations to fenestration.) to allow alterations to approved drawings.

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/05760/TCON Awaiting decision

    16 Sussex Avenue Harrogate North Yorkshire HG1 2NZ

    Fell 1 no Silver Birch (T1) within Harrogate Conservation Area.

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Trees

Older applications, page 2 of 238

Recent decisions

Data to October 2026

  • ZE26/00218/FUL Granted

    The Old Chapel Main Street Staxton North Yorkshire YO12 4RZ

    Change of use of former church to residential 2no. bedroom dwelling with internal alterations including addition of first floor, changes to fenestration and installation of rooflights

    Decided 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • ZE26/00310/FUL Granted

    Hovingham Church Of England Primary School Main Street Hovingham North Yorkshire YO62 4LF

    Change of use of former primary school to form offices and associated works, including removal of stud walls and installation of partitions, reconfiguration of WCs and installation of accessible WC, installation of kitchenette, resurfacing of courtyard and provision of parking within the Estate Office car park, together with the inclusion of a section of first floor level accommodation associated with the former primary school to form additional residential accommodation associated with School House

    Decided 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • ZE26/00311/LBC Granted

    Hovingham Church Of England Primary School Main Street Hovingham North Yorkshire YO62 4LF

    Change of Use of former primary school to form offices and associated works including, removal of stud walls and installation of partitions, reconfiguration of WCs and installation of accessible WC, installation of kitchenette, resurfacing of courtyard and inclusion of a section of first floor level accommodation associated with the former primary school to form additional residential accommodation associated with School House.

    Decided 9 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • NY/2026/0050/73 Granted

    Kirby Misperton Waste Transfer Station, Tofts Road, Kirby Misperton, YO17 6BG

    Variation of condition No's 15 & 31 of Planning Permission Ref. C3/17/01366/CPO to increase the hours of operation including Bank (or Public holidays) and increase vehicle movements from 50 per day up to 60 per day (30 in 30 out)

    Decided 7 Oct 2026 Conditions
  • 25/03759/FUL Granted

    Land South Of Sharow Lane Sharow North Yorkshire HG4 5BG

    Erection of 3 no. dwellings, with associated access, landscaping and works

    Decided 5 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • ZD26/00098/VAR Granted

    Whashton Farm Hagg Lane Whashton Richmond North Yorkshire DL11 7JL

    Variation of condition number(s): 1c), 1d), 1e) of application reference number: ZD25/00372/VAR - alterations to floor plan and elevations plan for dwelling at plot 6 to reflect change from 5 bed to 4 bed dwelling, including change to window and door fenestration, garage door design, roof form and ridge height, addition of solar panels and increase in floor area and footprint of dwelling (revised plans and revised description)

    Decided 2 Oct 2026 Amendments
  • ZD25/00595/FULL Granted

    High Side Harmby Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5HJ

    Full planning permission is sought for a new triple garage, including change of use of adjoining agricultural land to residential to enable the siting of the garage (amended BNG report and metric and change in redline)

    Decided 2 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • ZD26/00589/AGN Decided

    Bridge Farm Gatherley Road Brompton On Swale Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 7HX

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for an agricultural building 27m x 18m to be used for Storage of animal feed, bedding and equipment

    Decided 1 Oct 2026 Other
  • ZD26/00512/DIS Granted

    White House Patrick Brompton Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 1JL

    Discharge of conditions 3 and 4 attached to planning permission ZD26/00270/FULL

    Decided 1 Oct 2026 Conditions
  • ZD26/00518/FULL Granted

    High Grange Cottage Melsonby Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 5PJ

    Full planning permission for a two storey extension to house

    Decided 1 Oct 2026 Full applications

The full record

Decisions between 2016 and 2026

PlanIndex holds 9,427 decisions from North York Moors National Park between 2016 and 2026, part of 11,874 applications on record. Over that period 91% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 7,574 granted against 780 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 5,828 applications recorded.

The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.

From the archive

Earliest records shown in full

  • ZE25/01312/CAT Decided

    Land Off Main Street Flaxton

    Pollard to 3m above ground level 4no. Common Alder (A1, A2, A3, A4). Remove or pollard to 2m above ground level 1no. White or Crack Willow (W1.) Pollard upright trunks to 3m above ground level, and remove trunks most likely to fall into pond or leaning over pond of 4no. White or Crack Willow (W2, W3, W4 and W5)

    Decided 12 Jan 2016 Trees
  • ZB25/01946/FUL Withdrawn

    Barkers Barn Cross Lane Great Ayton North Yorkshire TS9 6HZ

    Conversion of existing agricultural buildings into a single dwellinghouse.

    Decided 15 Apr 2024 Full applications
  • HAMZB25/01946/FUL Withdrawn

    Barkers Barn Cross Lane Great Ayton North Yorkshire TS9 6HZ

    Conversion of existing agricultural buildings into a single dwellinghouse.

    Decided 15 Apr 2024 Full applications
  • The Crossways Swindon Lane Kirkby Overblow Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 1HH

    (T1) Walnut - Crown lift to 4 meters. Lateral reduction of lower eastern canopy by 2 meters (retaining 6 meters). Lateral reduction of lower southern canopy by 2 meters (retaining 6 meters canopy radius), within Kirkby Overblow Conservation Area.

    Decided 24 Jun 2024 Trees
  • 14 Stray Walk Harrogate North Yorkshire HG2 8HU

    Felling and removal of 3no. Fir Trees and 1no. Holly Tree, within Harrogate Conservation Area.

    Decided 24 Jun 2024 Trees
  • 8 West Terrace Scarah Lane Burton Leonard Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 3RR

    (T1) Willow - fell and remove, within Burton Leonard Conservation Area.

    Decided 24 Jun 2024 Trees
  • The Old Bothie Station Road Goldsborough Knaresborough North Yorkshire HG5 8NT

    (T1) Lime - Pollard to previous pollarded cuts, within Goldsborough Conservation Area.

    Decided 24 Jun 2024 Trees
  • Wentworth Grange 17 Borrage Lane Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2PZ

    G1 - 8no. Linear Group of Norway Maple's - reduce in height by 3 meters back to previous pruning levels (circa 6 meters). T2 Hornbeam - reduce height by 4 meters as per previous pruning points ( to 5 meters) and reshape. T3 Poplar - reduce lateral branch spread on southern canopy by 2 meters away from property and BT wire (retaining 6 meters radial canopy spread), within Ripon Conservation Area.

    Decided 25 Jun 2024 Trees
  • Green Ridge Cottage The Green Nun Monkton York North Yorkshire YO26 8EW

    Felling and removal of 1no. Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) within Nun Monkon Conservation Area.

    Decided 25 Jun 2024 Trees
  • Temple Gardens Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1LE

    Felling and removal of (T01) Leylandii, (T02) Leylandii, (T03), (T04) Leylandii, (T05) and (T06), within Ripon Conservation Area.

    Decided 25 Jun 2024 Trees

Decision speed

12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 3,688 49%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 2,200 29%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 1,700 22%

Planning agents in North York Moors National Park

The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.

  1. Harrogate Architectural Ltd 90% granted overall 199
  2. Scotton Tree Care 96% granted overall 198
  3. ELG Planning 89% granted overall 145
  4. English Tree Care 100% granted overall 90
  5. Architecture:ab ltd 89% granted overall 88
  6. Planning Potential Ltd. 91% granted overall 84
  7. White Rose Architectural Services Ltd 93% granted overall 74
  8. Simon Hall Architectural Design Ltd. 96% granted overall 71

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Common questions

How many planning applications does North York Moors National Park decide?

In the 12 months to October 2026, North York Moors National Park decided 7588 planning applications. 90% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

How long does a planning decision take in North York Moors National Park?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 57 days over the 12 months to October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many North York Moors National Park decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 7588 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 49% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 78% within thirteen weeks.

How many planning applications has North York Moors National Park decided in total?

PlanIndex holds 9427 decisions from North York Moors National Park between 2016 and 2026, out of 11,874 applications on record. Across that whole period 91% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

When is planning activity busiest in North York Moors National Park?

March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 2026, with 929 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.

How do I find a planning application by its reference number?

Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.

Where can I see the full documents for an application?

Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on North York Moors National Park's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.

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North York Moors National Park: 11,874 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 7,588 decided, 90% approved, median 57 days to a decision. 8,305 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2016 and 2026: 9,427 in total, 91% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.

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