North York Moors is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #85 out of 296. Only 21% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) 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, the year to March 2026

96%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #13 of 296

96%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #57 of 296

74%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (63%) #85 of 296

21%

Extended time limit

Below avg (41%) #20 of 296

85%

Minor dwellings approved

20 decided (1-9 homes)

93%

Change of use approved

61 decided

427

Total decisions

19 refused in the year to March 2026