New Build approval rate in York
York approved 75.6% of new build applications, based on 450 decisions analysed.
Last updated: June 2026
75.6%
new build approval rate
450
New Build decisions
340
Approved
110
Refused
90.2%
York overall
New Build applications are refused more often than the York average (90.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.
How new build compares in York
New Build
75.6%
York all applications
90.2%
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Other project types in York
94.0%
93.3%
90.6%
88.6%
88.5%
95.0%
87.7%
92.3%
82.8%
95.9%
90.2%
92.7%
86.9%
87.1%
60.9%