City of York Council— Planning Applications & Local Information
Unitary Authority • Yorkshire and the Humber
Council Information
- Council Type
- Unitary Authority
- Region / Nation
- Yorkshire and the Humber
- Website
- https://www.york.gov.uk
Planning Statistics
17
Conservation Areas
250
Listed Buildings
22
Brownfield Sites
105
Tree Preservation Orders
Planning Permission in York
Planning permission rules in City of York Council follow national legislation. The council applies the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) alongside local policies in their development plan. Use these guides to find out whether your project needs permission.
How to Apply for Planning Permission
The application process for City of York Council follows the standard national procedure. Our step-by-step guide covers everything from pre-application advice to decision timelines.
Read the full guide →Conservation Areas in York
City of York Council has 17 designated conservation areas where stricter planning controls apply.
Planning FAQs — York
Key Data
- Listed Buildings
- 250
- Conservation Areas
- 17
- Brownfield Sites
- 22
- Tree Preservation Orders
- 105
- Article 4 Directions
- 2