19-20 SUNNYSIDE, CASTLE CLOSE, CASTLETON WHITBY, YO21 2ER
PENDING
WTCA/2026/00066
Description
5 sycamore trees along eastern edge of garden - proposing to cut branches back to let in more light.
7.8/10
Planning Authority Score
#23 of 282
North York Moors is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #89 out of 282. Only 20% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).
North York Moors decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #41 of 282
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #78 of 282
80%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #89 of 282
20%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #20 of 282
86%
Minor dwellings approved
29 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Change of use approved
62 decided
462
Total decisions
26 refused in 2025