North York Moors is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #71 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%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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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

76%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #71 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