Clifton planning approval rate
Clifton ward in York has a 91.6% approval rate based on 463 planning decisions. York overall: 90.1%.
Last updated: August 2026
91.6%
ward approval rate
463
Decisions
424
Approved
39
Refused
90.1%
York average
Clifton is broadly in line with the York average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Clifton compares
Clifton ward
91.6%
York overall
90.1%
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Recent decisions in Clifton
Change of use from a guest house (use class C1) to a large House in Multiple Occ · Wed 12 Aug 2026
Single storey side and rear extension following demolition of detached garage · Wed 12 Aug 2026
1no. rooflight to rear and installation of railings and gate to front · Tue 11 Aug 2026
External alterations including the replacement of 3no. front and 1no. rear windo · Tue 11 Aug 2026
Change of use from a guest house (Use Class C1) to a residential dwelling (Use C · Thu 30 Jul 2026
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