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Dormer approval rate in York

York approved 88.5% of dormer applications, based on 878 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

88.5%
dormer approval rate
878
Dormer decisions
777
Approved
101
Refused
89.1%
York overall

Dormer applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the York average (89.1%).

How dormer compares in York

Dormer (878 decided)
88.5%
York all applications (6,750 decided)
89.1%

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Other project types in York

Rear Extension (2,643 decided)
93.9%
Side Extension (1,746 decided)
93.1%
Garage / Parking (1,307 decided)
90.1%
Extension (General) (651 decided)
88.5%
76.5%
Wraparound Extension (567 decided)
94.7%
New Build (468 decided)
75.4%
Front Extension (383 decided)
92.4%
Outbuilding (382 decided)
88.2%
HMO (381 decided)
84.3%
Conservatory (328 decided)
96.0%
Loft Conversion (242 decided)
90.1%
92.5%
Annex (116 decided)
85.3%
Basement (87 decided)
87.4%
Flat Conversion (27 decided)
63.0%
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