Clifton planning approval rate
Clifton ward in York has a 91.2% approval rate based on 444 planning decisions. York overall: 90.2%.
Last updated: June 2026
91.2%
ward approval rate
444
Decisions
405
Approved
39
Refused
90.2%
York average
Clifton is broadly in line with the York average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Clifton compares
Clifton ward
91.2%
York overall
90.2%
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Recent decisions in Clifton
Internal and external works including replacement of 1no. side window, insertion · Fri 26 Jun 2026
2no. rooflights to north-west roof slope · Fri 26 Jun 2026
Change of use from dwelling house (use Class C3) to House in Multiple Occupation · Fri 19 Jun 2026
Two storey side extension · Fri 19 Jun 2026
Change of use of outbuilding to a nail salon · Tue 16 Jun 2026
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