York ranks #157 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (88%) than the national average (90%).

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York decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

84%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #219 of 282

88%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #218 of 282

63%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #157 of 282

42%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #160 of 282

76%

Minor dwellings approved

119 decided (1-9 homes)

69%

Major dwellings approved

16 decided (10+ homes)

57%

Change of use approved

72 decided

1,243

Total decisions

203 refused in 2025