Acomb planning approval rate
Acomb ward in York has a 93.8% approval rate based on 290 planning decisions. York overall: 89.1%.
Last updated: September 2026
93.8%
ward approval rate
290
Decisions
272
Approved
18
Refused
89.1%
York average
Acomb sits slightly above the York average, with a 4.7 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Acomb compares
Acomb ward
93.8%
York overall
89.1%
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Recent decisions in Acomb
Change of use of integral garage to beauty salon (use Class E) and alterations t · Thu 03 Sep 2026
Single storey side extension · Wed 02 Sep 2026
Installation of a kitchen extraction system with associated flue and new rear ac · Thu 06 Aug 2026
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