How many planning applications are there in York?

We recorded 857 planning applications in York in the last 90 days, of which 496 were approved and 51 refused. The figures are counted from York City Council's own public register and update weekly.

Can I get planning application leads for York?

Yes. A free Just Granted account shows every application we hold for York, and the £39 a month plan includes 30 printed letters to applicants, then £1.20 each.

Does this page show who applied in York?

No. Applicant names and addresses never appear on a public page. We show what was proposed, what was decided and when.

Planning applications in York

Decided by York City Council, english unitary authority. Part of North Yorkshire.

A flat overhead site plan of a street of generic building plots with one plot picked out.

857 applications in the last 90 days Measured

496 of them approved

51 refused

65 days typical time from validation to decision Median of the decisions we hold

Applications a week for the last 12 weeks — busiest week 53. Measured

27 Jul 2026 12 Oct 2026

Jobs on the register in York

Newest first, straight from York City Council's public register — what was proposed and what happened to it. We never publish who applied or where they live — that is what an account is for.

Fell 1no. Goat Willow tree protected by Tree Preservation Order no. CYC15. Awaiting decision Received 8 Oct 2026
Fell 1no. Silver Birch tree in a Conservation Area. Awaiting decision Received 8 Oct 2026
Certificate of lawfulness for use as House in Multiple Occupation (use class C4) for up to 6no. occupants Awaiting decision Received 6 Oct 2026
Crown lift 1no. Beech tree to give 2.5 metres clearance above roofs, lift all crown to balance; Crown lift 2no. Beech trees to give 2.5 metres clearance above roofs, lift all crown to balance, and 3 metre crown (height … Awaiting decision Received 6 Oct 2026
Two storey rear extension Awaiting decision Received 6 Oct 2026
Conditions 11, 14 and 16 of 23/00626/FULM Awaiting decision Received 6 Oct 2026
Conditions 3 (materials) ,5 (means of enclosure) ,6 (biodiversity enhancement plan), 8 (drainage), 9 (AMS) and 10 (landscaping) of 26/00794/FUL Awaiting decision Received 6 Oct 2026
Change of use from dwellinghouse (use class C3) to short term holiday let (Sui Generis) Awaiting decision Received 5 Oct 2026
Single storey front and rear extensions and first floor rear extension Awaiting decision Received 5 Oct 2026
Fell 1no. Walnut tree protected by Tree Preservation Order no. 7/1989. Awaiting decision Received 5 Oct 2026
Single storey rear extension, replacement windows throughout, alterations to fenestration and repositioning of gate Awaiting decision Received 5 Oct 2026
Fell 1no. London Plane tree - Tree works in a Conservation Area. Awaiting decision Received 5 Oct 2026

That is 12 of 857. A free account shows every one of them, filtered how you like.

Where York is on the map. 1 district shaded on applications we hold. Measured

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Neighbouring districts

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