Drax Power Station, Drax, Selby, YO8 8TE

Pending NY/2026/0082/SCR
Date received
10 Apr 2026
Date validated
10 Apr 2026
Postcode
YO8 8TE

Description

Request for a formal Screening Opinion in relation to the proposed modifications to the existing Pulverised Fuel Ash (PFA) Beneficiation Plant

North Yorkshire
Planning Authority Score
5/10
Average
#145 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

North Yorkshire ranks #153 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
North Yorkshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #138 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #112 of 292
64%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #153 of 292
44%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #175 of 292
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