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80 in the last 90 days20 in the last 303 in the last 1482% approved
Applications within 1km of the centre of York · updated daily
Postcode districts in York
- The Terrace 13 - 17 New Street York YO1 8RA
Change of use of first and second floors to guest accommodation (use class C1)
Pending830m awayReceived 13 Oct 202626/01841/FUL - The Milner Station Road York YO24 1AY
Condition 4 (large scale details) of 22/02629/FULM
Pending250m awayReceived 8 Oct 2026AOD/26/00263 - York Dungeon 12 Clifford Street York YO1 9RD
Installation of security gates to rear
Pending840m awayReceived 5 Oct 202626/01761/LBC - Coppergate Clinic 8 Coppergate York YO1 9NR
Conversion of 10 Coppergate and 6A Castlegate to a medical clinic (use class E), including alterations to the shopfront, partial removal of the existing pitched roof and formation of a new flat roof to accommodate an external plant room, and 2no. new windows to rear
Pending920m awayReceived 2 Oct 202626/01788/FUL - 25 Scarcroft Hill York YO24 1DF
Crown reduction of 1no. Apple (T1) and1no. Cherry (T2) by up to 1m and 1no. Rowan (T3) up to 0.5m - trees works in a conservation area
Pending660m awayReceived 1 Oct 202626/01780/TCA
Planning data sourced from North Yorkshire council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months
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Nearby towns and villages
- Holgate1.0 km134 applications in the last 12 months
- South Bank1.0 km177 applications in the last 12 months
- Layerthorpe2.0 km192 applications in the last 12 months
- Clifton2.0 km139 applications in the last 12 months
- Acomb2.2 km53 applications in the last 12 months
- Knavesmire2.2 km75 applications in the last 12 months
- Fulford2.8 km75 applications in the last 12 months
- Chapel Fields3.0 km59 applications in the last 12 months
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About York - Planning Applications & Local Development
York, a historic cathedral city in North Yorkshire, England, boasts Roman origins and is situated at the meeting point of the Ouse and Foss rivers. Renowned for its rich architectural heritage, the city features numerous Grade I listed structures, including the iconic minster, castle, and city walls. As the traditional county town of Yorkshire and the administrative centre for the City of York district, it is strategically located 27 miles northeast of Leeds, with a population of 141,685 recorded in the 2021 census, making it a significant area for planning applications.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the York 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 York a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around York has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, York 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.businessinspiredgrowth.com/.
To comment on or object to a planning application near York, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.
In the last 24 months, 526 planning applications were submitted near York. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (44), listed building and heritage (32), tree works (23). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate).