Land at Woodsmith Mine (formerly Doves Nest Farm & Haxby Plantation), Sneatonthorpe (minehead); underneath 252 km2 of the NYMNPA (winning & working of minerals); a corridor extending underground from the edge of the NP boundary to Wilton Complex (mineral transport system); Ladycross Plantation near Egton, Lockwood Beck Farm near Moorsholm, (intermediate shaft sites); site within the eastern limits of the Wilton Complex, Teeside (tunnel portal)

Pending NM/2026/00091
Date received
2 Apr 2026
Postcode
YO22 5JG

Description

Non material amendment to planning approval NYM/2017/0505/MEIA to amend the development description removing reference to Tocketts Lythe (located outside of the National Park) as development is no longer proposed in this location

North York Moors
Planning Authority Score
8.1/10
Excellent
#21 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

North York Moors is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #71 out of 292. 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%) #43 of 292
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #80 of 292
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #71 of 292
20%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #21 of 292
86%
Minor dwellings approved
29 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Change of use approved
62 decided
462
Total decisions
26 refused in 2025