Ellerton Quarry, Ellerton on Swale, Richmond

Delegated Item Letter in preparation NY/2026/0021/SCO
Date received
20 Jan 2026
Date validated
20 Jan 2026
Postcode
DL10 6AR

Description

Request for EIA Scoping Opinion to extract approximately 670,000 tonnes of sand and gravel on the northernmost field within the existing planning boundary

North Yorkshire
Planning Authority Score
5/10
Average
#145 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

North Yorkshire ranks #153 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

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North Yorkshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #138 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #112 of 292
64%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #153 of 292
44%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #175 of 292
78%
Minor dwellings approved
515 decided (1-9 homes)
80%
Major dwellings approved
74 decided (10+ homes)
86%
Change of use approved
284 decided
4,687
Total decisions
494 refused in 2025