Kingston upon Hull, City of

Yorkshire and The Humber·E06000010·Data: 2025 Q1-Q4

Average

Performance rating out of 100, based on approval rate, decision speed and appeal outcomes

Kingston upon Hull City Council covers the unitary authority of Hull in Yorkshire and The Humber. The council approves the vast majority of householder planning applications, showing a generally positive and supportive approach to residential development. However, the council takes longer than the national average to make decisions on applications.

Approval Rate

90%

of householder applications approved

Decided Within 8 Weeks

57%

meet the statutory target

Appeal Overturn Rate

45%

of refusals overturned on appeal

What to Expect

You can feel fairly confident about your application being approved, as nine out of ten householder applications succeed at Kingston upon Hull. However, you should be prepared for a longer wait than usual, as only about half of applications are decided within the standard 8 week timescale. This means you may need to factor in additional time for your project planning. If your application is refused, you do have a reasonable chance of success on appeal, with nearly half of refused applications overturned.

Local Planning Considerations

Hull has various conservation areas where additional restrictions may apply to your plans, so it is worth checking whether your property falls within one of these before you apply. The council also has specific policies around green space and may have particular views on certain types of development, so reviewing the local plan beforehand can save you time and help you understand what the council is likely to support.

Tips for Homeowners

Start by having a clear chat with the planning team before you submit anything formal, as they can often point out potential issues early and help you shape your application to fit local priorities. Make sure you allow plenty of extra time for the decision, as waiting longer than 8 weeks is quite common here, so build this into your project timeline. Finally, take time to understand the local plan and any conservation area guidance that might affect your property, as applications that demonstrate awareness of these considerations tend to progress more smoothly.

About the performance rating: The score out of 100 is calculated from three factors: householder application approval rate (up to 40 points), the percentage of decisions made within the 8-week statutory target (up to 30 points), and the appeal overturn rate, where a lower rate means the authority makes sound decisions that hold up on appeal (up to 20 points). A further 10 points are available for data completeness. Source: MHCLG PS2 planning statistics and Planning Inspectorate appeal decisions, 2025 Q1-Q4.

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