What percentage of planning applications does York approve?

York approves approximately 90% of planning applications, based on 11,828 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has York decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 11,828 planning decisions published by York.

What is the refusal rate for York planning applications?

York refuses approximately 10% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in York?

The average planning application in York takes 12.0 weeks from validation to decision, which is above the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. Based on 11,749 applications with recorded submission and decision dates. 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

Single storey rear extension

26/01068/FUL · Hull Road

Refused

2 days ago

Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and canopy to front

26/00912/FUL · Rawcliffe And Clifton Without

Approved

2 days ago

Single storey side and rear extension - part retrospective

26/00879/FUL · Rawcliffe And Clifton Without

Approved

2 days ago

Erection of a timber enclosure for waste compound, siting of 2 no. shipping cont

26/00822/FUL · Holgate

Approved

2 days ago

Use of land for agricultural purposes, siting of a temporary dwelling for a thre

26/00640/FUL · Copmanthorpe

Refused

2 days ago

External alterations to paint black edging strips to the external steps

26/00391/LBC · Hull Road

Refused

3 days ago

Single storey side and rear extensions, replacement windows throughout, installa

26/01055/FUL · Huntington/New Earswick

Approved

3 days ago

Conversion of the existing brick barn adjoining shelter structure into habitable

26/01008/FUL · Rural West York

Approved

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This page analyses 11,828 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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