What percentage of planning applications does York approve?

York approves approximately 89% of planning applications, based on 6,750 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has York decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 6,750 planning decisions published by York.

What is the refusal rate for York planning applications?

York refuses approximately 11% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in York?

The typical planning application in York takes 8.0 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 11,997 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how York compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in York

2 days ago

Replacement of 2no. emergency escape gates

26/01391/FUL · Guildhall

Approved

2 days ago

External works to include the replacement of 2no. emergency escape gates

26/01392/LBC · Guildhall

Approved

2 days ago

Conversion of outbuilding shower room with a new pitched roof

26/01352/FUL · Guildhall

Approved

2 days ago

Replace front door with composite door

26/01138/FUL · Guildhall

Approved

2 days ago

Conditions 11 (window and solar panel detail), 12 (external fixtures) and 13 (la

AOD/26/00100 · Holgate

Approved

3 days ago

Conversion of detached outbuilding to ancillary annexe and side dormer

26/01330/FUL · Bishopthorpe

Approved

3 days ago

Erection of a detached garage

26/01298/FUL · Rural West York

Approved

3 days ago

Conservatory to rear

26/01301/FUL · Osbaldwick And Derwent

Approved

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This page analyses 6,750 planning decisions made by York, from January 2020 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the York planning approval rates page.

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