Search Knavesmire planning applications
16 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Knavesmire · updated daily · City of York Council
- 21 Leven Road York YO24 2TLAwaiting decisionTwo storey side and single storey front/rear extensions and removal of existing garage and erection of a new shed.Received 28 Oct 202626/01893/FUL
- 28 Hob Moor Terrace York YO24 1EYAwaiting decisionSingle storey side and rear extension following demolition of garage and storeReceived 12 Oct 202626/01830/FUL
- 27 Swale Avenue York YO24 2PUAwaiting decisionTwo storey side and single storey front and side extensionsReceived 8 Oct 202626/01784/FUL
- 2 The Horseshoe York YO24 1LXAwaiting decisionConversion of garage to habitable space with external terraceReceived 5 Oct 202626/01791/FUL
- 27 Swale Avenue York YO24 2PUAwaiting decisionErection of single storey extension extending 6 metres beyond the rear wall of the original house, with a height to the eaves of 2.9 metres and a total height of 3.95 metresReceived 30 Sep 202626/01747/LHE
Planning in Knavesmire
- Approved
- 85%
- 41 of 47 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Knavesmire in the last 24 months, from City of York Council's planning register.
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Around Knavesmire
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YO24 251 applications in the last 12 monthsYO23 212 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: City of York Council
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About Knavesmire
Knavesmire is a significant marshy area within York, North Yorkshire, forming part of the larger Strays collective alongside Hob Moor. This undeveloped land is known for its historical significance, including the nearby York Tyburn, once the site of gallows operated on behalf of the Crown by York Castle. For those researching planning applications, Knavesmire's status as an undeveloped space presents unique considerations for future development and land use in the city.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Knavesmire area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Knavesmire a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Knavesmire has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Knavesmire 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Knavesmire, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 90 planning applications were submitted near Knavesmire. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (10), telecoms (3), outline applications (2).
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).