Dunnington, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dunnington, North Yorkshire.
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Planning applications in Dunnington are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Dunnington
Dunnington is a vibrant village and civil parish located in the City of York, North Yorkshire, with a population of 3,230 as recorded in the 2011 census. Situated about 4 miles east of York city centre, Dunnington also encompasses the nearby hamlet of Grimston, making it a notable area for planning applications due to its residential developments and proximity to urban amenities.
Population: 3,257 (2021)
District: City of York
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Area Information
- Admin district: York
- Parliamentary constituency: York Outer
- LSOA: York 020A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dunnington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dunnington.
- 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 Dunnington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
234 planning applications found near Dunnington.
- 26/01230/TCA - The Birches 13 Church Street Dunnington York YO19 5PP
Fell 2no. Silver Birch and 2no. Hawthorn trees; Reduce the canopy height of 1no. Silver Birch Tree by approximately 3.6 metres, and lateral prune; Reduce the canopy height and spread of 1no. Crab Appl
Status: Undecided | Council: York | Date: 2026-07-02 - - The Birches 13 Church Street Dunnington York YO19 5PP
Fell 2no. Silver Birch and 2no. Hawthorn trees; Reduce the canopy height of 1no. Silver Birch Tree by approximately 3.6 metres, and lateral prune; Reduce the canopy height and spread of 1no. Crab Appl
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: York | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - The Chestnuts 2 Pear Tree Lane Dunnington York YO19 5QF
Single storey front extensions, replacement dormers to front and rear roofslopes, installation of rooflights and alterations to fenestration
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: York | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - STREET RECORD Pear Tree Lane Dunnington York
Notification under section 5 of The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 for the following equipment; installation of 1no. 10m high wooden pole adjacent to 3 P
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: York | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Chapel Farm 13 York Street Dunnington York YO19 5PN
Fell 1no. Holly tree in a Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: York | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 39 Church Street Dunnington York YO19 5PP
Single storey and two storey side extensions to create a multi-generational home
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: York | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - STREET RECORD Church Street Dunnington York
Notification under section 5 of The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 for the following equipment; installation of 1no. wooden pole adjacent to 39 Church St
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: York | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Eastfield Development Site Eastfield Lane Dunnington York
Condition 16 (Highways Surfacing) of 24/01669/FULM
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: York | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Agricultural Land North Of Meadowville Hull Road Dunnington York
Conditions 4 (construction management), 5 (soil bunds), 6 (CEMP: biodiversity), 7 (HMMP), 8 (Traffic Management Plan), 12 (Archaeology), 13 (Land Contamination) and 19 (Emergency Response Plan) of 25/
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: York | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 39 Church Street Dunnington York YO19 5PP
Fell Hawthorn, Rowan and Holly to retain 1no. Silver Birch, 1no. Apple and 1no. Cherry at rear of garden - trees in a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: York | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 15 York Street Dunnington York YO19 5PN
Fell 1no. Ash and crown reduce 1no. Magnolia (rear garden) - trees in a conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: York | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Chapel Farm 13 York Street Dunnington York YO19 5PN
Conditions 4a, 4b, 4c and 4d of 25/00412/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: York | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - Bramble End Derwent Lane Dunnington York YO19 5RR
Fell 1no. Ash tree protected by Tree Preservation Order CYC 201
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: York | Date: 2025-08-11
View full details - - Chapel Farm 13 York Street Dunnington York YO19 5PN
Conditions 3 (large scale details, sills), 4 (large scale details, doors), 5 (method statement, removal of render), 7 (large scale details windows), 8 (large scale details render and window junctions)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: York | Date: 2025-08-11
View full details - - The Poplars 46 York Street Dunnington York YO19 5QE
Fell 2no. Yew - trees in a conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: York | Date: 2025-08-11
View full details - - Chapel Farm 13 York Street Dunnington York YO19 5PN
Internal and external works to include replacement windows and doors throughout, new render to front elevation, thermal upgrade of existing roof spaces and internal walls, damp proofing works, replace
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: York | Date: 2025-03-06
View full details - - Art From The Start Ltd The Studio 13 York Street Dunnington York YO19 5PN
Internal and external works associated with change of use from shop to short term holiday let, including replacement doors and windows, replacement roof to rear with roof lights and extract vents, rem
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: York | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - Art From The Start Ltd The Studio 13 York Street Dunnington York YO19 5PN
Change of use from shop to short term holiday let, replacement doors and windows, replacement roof to rear with roof lights and extract vents
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: York | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - 25 Church Lane Dunnington York YO19 5PT
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed development of single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: York | Date: 2025-02-24
View full details - - Shangrila 44 Church Lane Dunnington York YO19 5QA
Fell 1no. Conifer tree in a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: York | Date: 2025-02-14
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A brief summary of Dunnington in North Yorkshire
Dunnington is a vibrant village and civil parish located in the City of York, North Yorkshire, with a population of 3,230 as recorded in the 2011 census. Situated about 4 miles east of York city centre, Dunnington also encompasses the nearby hamlet of Grimston, making it a notable area for planning applications due to its residential developments and proximity to urban amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,257 (2021 estimate). It sits within the City of York district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Dunnington a particularly low-crime area.
Dunnington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Dunnington. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dunnington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Dunnington
In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Dunnington. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Dunnington.
The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Dunnington were tree works (21), full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (11). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 5 medium-scale applications, 47 smaller schemes were submitted.
15 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 15 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 37 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 15 applications
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