How long do planning decisions take near York?

The average planning decision time near York is 73 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 York?

The planning approval rate near York is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near York?

The most common type of planning application near York is listed building consent applications, with 45 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near York?

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York, North Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near York, North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire · England · City

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

About York

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.

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Area Information

Admin district: York
Parliamentary constituency: York Central
LSOA: York 022F

Crime Statistics

547 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 174
anti-social-behaviour: 132
shoplifting: 63
criminal-damage-arson: 47
public-order: 33
other-theft: 31
bicycle-theft: 16
drugs: 15
burglary: 12
vehicle-crime: 10
possession-of-weapons: 5
robbery: 5
other-crime: 4

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near York.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 York based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

69 planning applications found near York.

- 9 Bishophill Junior York YO1 6EN
Crown lift 1no. Cherry tree in a Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: York | Date: 2026-06-05
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26/00960/TCA - 18 Park Street York YO24 1BQ
Fell 1no. Cherry tree in a Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Council: York | Date: 2026-05-26
- 18 Park Street York YO24 1BQ
Fell 1no. Cherry tree in a Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: York | Date: 2026-05-26
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- 17 Dove Street York YO23 1AQ
Fell 1no. Rowan tree in a Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: York | Date: 2026-05-20
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26/00940/TCA - 17 Dove Street York YO23 1AQ
Fell 1no. Rowan tree in a Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Council: York | Date: 2026-05-20
- Walker Nicholas Architects Ltd 42 Oxford Street York YO24 4AW
Change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (use class E) to 1no. dwellinghouse (use class C3) under The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) - Sch
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: York | Date: 2026-05-19
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26/00926/ERC - Walker Nicholas Architects Ltd 42 Oxford Street York YO24 4AW
Change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (use class E) to 1no. dwellinghouse (use class C3) under The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) - Sch
Status: Undecided | Council: York | Date: 2026-05-19
- The Mount School Dalton Terrace York YO24 4DD
Condition 3 (brickwork) of 25/02360/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: York | Date: 2026-04-17
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- The Apple House 74 - 76 Holgate Road York YO24 4AB
Condition 8, 9, 10 and 11 of 23/00984/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: York | Date: 2026-04-13
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- The Mount School Dalton Terrace York YO24 4DD
Fell 1no. Maple; Reduce the canopy height of 1no. Black Poplar Tree by approximately 4-5 metres; Remove deadwood from 1no. Sycamore; Remove deadwood from 1no. Silver Birch and reduce the canopy height
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: York | Date: 2026-04-09
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- Dakota Hotel Rougier Street York YO1 6HZ
Condition 10 (materials) of 24/02021/FULM
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: York | Date: 2026-04-02
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- The Milner Station Road York YO24 1AY
Condition 3 (materials) of 22/02629/FULM
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: York | Date: 2026-03-27
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- The Milner Station Road York YO24 1AY
Condition 25 (access barrier) of 22/02629/FULM
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: York | Date: 2026-03-27
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- Railway Museum Annexe Leeman Road York YO26 4XD
Non material amendment to permitted application 21/02793/REMM for minor design changes to the front entrance portico and cafe elevation along with a reduction in the eaves height of the drum and detai
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: York | Date: 2026-03-26
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- 77 Holgate Road York YO24 4AA
Fell 1no. Conifer tree in a Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: York | Date: 2026-03-23
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- Costa Coffee York Railway Station Station Road York YO24 1AY
Notification under section 5 of The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 for the following equipment; installation of fixed line broadband electronic communica
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: York | Date: 2026-03-18
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- PRET A MANGER Unit 2 York Railway Station Station Road York YO24 1AB
Notification under section 5 of The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 for the following equipment; installation of fixed line broadband electronic communica
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: York | Date: 2026-03-13
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- The Milner Station Road York YO24 1AY
Condition 8 (Part D) and Condition 9 (Part A) of 22/02629/FULM
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: York | Date: 2026-03-03
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- York Railway Station Station Road York
Notification under section 5 of The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 for the following equipment; installation of fixed line broadband electronic communica
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: York | Date: 2026-02-27
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- The Milner Station Road York YO24 1AY
Condition 8 (Archaeology Part B and Part C) of 22/02629/FULM
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: York | Date: 2026-02-26
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A brief summary of York in North Yorkshire

The York area recorded 547 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.

York has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Tadcaster Road, New Walk-Terry Avenue, St Paul's Square-Holgate Road, Clifton, Central Historic Core, The Racecourse and Terry's Factory. 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 York includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Clifton Ings and Rawcliffe Meadows SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, York planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.businessinspiredgrowth.com/. 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 York

In the last 24 months, 179 planning applications were submitted near York. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. York maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

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 York were listed building and heritage (45), discharge of conditions (39), tree works (21). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 34 medium-scale applications, 130 smaller schemes were submitted.

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 82 applications
Refused: 10 applications
Withdrawn: 4 applications
Awaiting decision: 83 applications

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