Heworth planning approval rate
Heworth ward in York has a 89.1% approval rate based on 497 planning decisions. York overall: 90.1%.
Last updated: August 2026
89.1%
ward approval rate
497
Decisions
443
Approved
54
Refused
90.1%
York average
Heworth is broadly in line with the York average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Heworth compares
Heworth ward
89.1%
York overall
90.1%
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Recent decisions in Heworth
Two and single storey rear extensions, first floor side extension, dormer to sid · Wed 12 Aug 2026
Hip to gable roof extension, front rooflights, pitched roof and front bay window · Mon 10 Aug 2026
Single storey rear extension · Fri 31 Jul 2026
Three storey extension to form new passenger lift · Wed 15 Jul 2026
Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension · Tue 14 Jul 2026
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