How long do planning decisions take near Acomb?

The average planning decision time near Acomb is 56 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Acomb?

The planning approval rate near Acomb is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Acomb?

The most common type of planning application near Acomb is telecoms, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Acomb?

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Acomb, North Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Acomb, North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Acomb are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Acomb

Acomb is a historic village and suburb located in the City of York unitary authority area, North Yorkshire, situated to the west of York. With roots tracing back to the Domesday Book of 1086, Acomb is bordered by Holgate to the east, Clifton to the north, and Woodthorpe to the south, while its western boundary adjoins the fields near the A1237, York Outer Ring Road. This vibrant area presents various opportunities for planning applications, reflecting its rich heritage and strategic location.

Population: 22,215

District: City of York

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Area Information

Admin district: York
Parliamentary constituency: York Central
LSOA: York 017C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Acomb.

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 Acomb based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Acomb.

- Lowfields Rosemary Road York
Erection of apartment block comprising 6no. apartments and community hub building (revised scheme)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: York | Date: 2025-08-29
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- STREET RECORD Tudor Road York
Notification under section 5 of The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 for the following equipment; 1no. 9m high pole adjacent to 89 Tudor Road
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: York | Date: 2025-07-15
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- STREET RECORD Middleton Road York
Notification under section 5 of The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 for the following equipment; 1no. 9m pole adjacent 96 Middleton Road
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: York | Date: 2025-06-20
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A brief summary of Acomb in North Yorkshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Acomb a particularly low-crime area.

Acomb has one conservation area within its boundaries: Acomb. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

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Planning Activity in Acomb

In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Acomb. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Acomb may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Acomb were telecoms (11), full planning applications (6), outline applications (5).

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 28 smaller schemes were submitted.

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