Solar / renewables planning approval in North York Moors
Based on decisions in the last 5 years, as of 18 Jun 2026.
Of 69 solar / renewables planning applications decided by North York Moors in the last 5 years, 96% were approved. This is the council's track record for this kind of work. It is a useful gauge before you apply, not a guarantee for any one application.
Other work in North York Moors
- Listed building / conservation : 98% approved (251 decided)
- Extension : 94% approved (221 decided)
- Windows & doors : 98% approved (128 decided)
- Roof / fenestration : 97% approved (117 decided)
- Demolition : 93% approved (110 decided)
- Outbuilding / garden room : 99% approved (81 decided)
- Rear extension : 96% approved (73 decided)
- Change of use : 97% approved (68 decided)
Method
Approval rate = approved ÷ (approved + refused) over the public planning decisions we hold for North York Moors, matched to a type of work from the application description. We lead with the last few years so the figure reflects how North York Moors decides today, with the longer record as context. A rate is only shown once there are enough decided applications for it to be reliable. We publish aggregate figures only, never an individual application or applicant name. Read the full method and limits.