Forcett Quarry, East Layton, Richmond, DL11 7TH

Valid NY/2026/0074/NMT
Council
Date received
14 Apr 2026
Date validated
14 Apr 2026
Postcode
DL11 7TH

Description

Application for non-material minor amendment to final restoration plan: amended field boundary and hedgerow within south-west corner of field 3: reduction in extent of western margin of northern lake; amended profiles of ponds to provide habitat for Great Crested Newts; additional species rich grassland to be created on the slopes of the southern lake; retention of established woodland to the south-west of the southern lake and amendments to the final profile of the eastern bank of the southern lake to reflect the final void contours which relates to planning permission ref. C1/16/00174/CM

4.8/10
Planning Authority Score
#159 of 282

North Yorkshire ranks #163 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

North Yorkshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #134 of 282
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #110 of 282
68%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #163 of 282
44%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #169 of 282
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