ENGLISH HERITAGE SHOP, RIEVAULX TO RIEVAULX BRIDGE, RIEVAULX, YO62 5LB Data via plota.co.uk

PENDING WTCA/2026/00213
Date received
29 May 2026
Date validated
9 Jun 2026
Postcode
YO62 5LB

Description

Raise the crown on four lime trees directly outside the visitor centre and tearoom, and remove any epicormic growth around the base of the trees. Data via plota.co.uk

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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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