How many planning applications has City of York Council received?

City of York Council received 894 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 92%.

How long does City of York Council take to decide planning applications?

City of York Council takes an average of 59 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for City of York Council?

City of York Council approves 92% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I search City of York Council planning applications?

You can search City of York Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the City of York Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

How do I object to a planning application in City of York Council?

To object to a City of York Council planning application, you must submit your representation to City of York Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the City of York Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a City of York Council planning decision?

Yes. If City of York Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 2263 appeals were lodged against City of York Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 26% success rate.

City of York Council Planning Applications

Search and explore City of York Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the City of York Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

About City of York Council

Governance

Leader: Claire Douglas (Labour), since 25 May 2023

Chair: Martin Rowley (Conservative), since 22 May 2025

Seats: 47 councillors (term: Whole council elected every four years)

Founded: | house_type = Unitary authority

Last election: 4 May 2023

Political composition: Labour (24), Liberal Democrats (19), Conservative (3), Independent (1)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to City of York Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for City of York Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in City of York Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £169,736 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Redcar and Cleveland
Parliamentary constituency: Redcar
LSOA: Redcar and Cleveland 007B

Crime Statistics

50 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 17
anti-social-behaviour: 9
criminal-damage-arson: 7
shoplifting: 6
other-theft: 4
burglary: 3
public-order: 2
robbery: 1
vehicle-crime: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in City of York Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for City of York Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in City of York Council

1202 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the City of York Council area.

Monitoring Stations

7 flood monitoring stations near City of York Council.

Skinningrove (Kilton Beck)
Rainfall station
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Rainfall station
Loftus East Crescent (Loftus Beck)

A brief summary of City of York Council

City of York Council serves as the local authority for the historic city of York, located in North Yorkshire, England. With a lineage that dates back to medieval times, the council has undergone several reforms and has operated as a unitary authority since 1996, combining the roles of both district and county council. As of 2024, it is also a member of the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, enhancing its capacity to manage planning applications and local governance effectively. The council was established in | house_type = Unitary authority. The council is currently led by Claire Douglas (Labour). The council comprises 47 councillors seats, with the most recent election held on 4 May 2023.

The average property sale price in the City of York Council area is £169,736, based on 50 recent transactions.

The City of York Council area recorded 50 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Conservation Areas

There are 35 designated conservation areas within the City of York Council area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: Askham Richard, Askham Bryan, Copmanthorpe, Escrick (part), Wheldrake, Elvington, Dunnington, Murton, Osbaldwick, Stockton-on-the-Forest, and 25 more.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The City of York Council area includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Saltburn Gill SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

The council area encompasses 1202 towns and villages, including Brotton, Filey, Guisborough, Harrogate, Knaresborough and Loftus. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search City of York Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for City of York Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the City of York Council area. Unlike the official City of York Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking City of York Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across City of York Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 894 planning applications City of York Council received. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment in City of York Council.

At 59 days on average, decisions in City of York Council slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types in City of York Council were discharge of conditions (208), tree works (142), telecoms (105).

In terms of development scale, 9 large-scale (major) developments, 83 medium-scale applications, 697 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

2,263 planning appeals were lodged against City of York Council decisions, of which 491 were allowed and 1,377 were dismissed (26% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 420 applications
Refused: 28 applications
Withdrawn: 8 applications
Awaiting decision: 435 applications

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