Walmgate Stray, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Walmgate Stray, North Yorkshire.
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About Walmgate Stray
Walmgate Stray is part of the Strays of York, a collective of four expansive open spaces within the City of York, covering over 800 acres in total. This area, along with Bootham Stray, Micklegate Stray, and Monk Stray, provides valuable green space for both residents and visitors, making it a key consideration for planning applications in the vicinity.
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Area Information
- Admin district: York
- Parliamentary constituency: York Outer
- LSOA: York 023B
Crime Statistics
267 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 95
- anti-social-behaviour: 57
- shoplifting: 30
- criminal-damage-arson: 25
- public-order: 17
- other-theft: 12
- drugs: 10
- vehicle-crime: 6
- bicycle-theft: 5
- burglary: 3
- robbery: 3
- possession-of-weapons: 2
- other-crime: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Walmgate Stray.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Walmgate Stray.
- 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 Walmgate Stray based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Walmgate Stray.
- - The Retreat 107 Heslington Road York YO10 5BN
Condition 17 (window schedule - main block) of 22/02257/FULM
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: York | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - The Retreat 107 Heslington Road York YO10 5BN
Condition 4 (window schedule - main block) of 22/02258/LBC.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: York | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - The Retreat 107 Heslington Road York YO10 5BN
Condition 3 (large scale details) of 22/02258/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: York | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - The Retreat 107 Heslington Road York YO10 5BN
Conditions 15 (large scale details) and 21 (carbon reduction - listed buildings) of 22/02257/FULM
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: York | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - The Retreat 107 Heslington Road York YO10 5BN
Fell 1no. Lime tree in a conservation area
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: York | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - The Retreat 107 Heslington Road York YO10 5BN
Conditions 17 (window schedule) and 18 (internal spaces) of 22/02257/FULM
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: York | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - The Retreat 107 Heslington Road York YO10 5BN
Conditions 3 (tree protection), 4 (land contamination - site investigation) and 5 (land contamination - remediation strategy) of 22/02257/FULM
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: York | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - The Retreat 107 Heslington Road York YO10 5BN
Condition 5 (audit of internal spaces) of 22/02258/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: York | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 12 Alne Terrace York YO10 5AW
Use as House in Multiple Occupation for up to 4 occupants within use class C4
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: York | Date: 2023-04-19
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A brief summary of Walmgate Stray in North Yorkshire
Walmgate Stray is part of the Strays of York, a collective of four expansive open spaces within the City of York, covering over 800 acres in total. This area, along with Bootham Stray, Micklegate Stray, and Monk Stray, provides valuable green space for both residents and visitors, making it a key consideration for planning applications in the vicinity.
The Walmgate Stray area recorded 267 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Walmgate Stray has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: New Walk-Terry Avenue, Fulford Village, The Retreat and Heslington Road, Central Historic Core, Heslington, Fulford Road. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Walmgate Stray includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Fulford Ings SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Walmgate Stray
In the last 24 months, 62 planning applications were submitted near Walmgate Stray. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Walmgate Stray.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Walmgate Stray were amendments (21), discharge of conditions (14), full planning applications (9).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 6 medium-scale applications, 55 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 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: 23 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 33 applications
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