26 St Saviourgate York YO1 8NN Data via plota.co.uk

26/01667/TCA - Trees in Conservation Areas Awaiting decision
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

Reduce the overextended top of 1no. Blue Atlantic Cedar tree by 2 to 2.5 metres, reduce the lateral canopy by 1.5 to 2 metres Remove major dead wood and repair storm damage. Works to a tree in a Conservation Area. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
11 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 23 Oct 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 24 Oct 2026 and 5 Nov 2026, from York's recent tree and landscaping works.

Documents 2

Application forms 1

PDF Application Form Application Form · 11 Sept 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

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All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 5

Grade II* listed: 26 St Saviourgate
List entry 1256699 · 0 m away · 32 more listed buildings within 150 m (2 Grade I, 9 Grade II*, 21 Grade II)
Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Historic England ↗
Central Historic Core Conservation Area conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Council document ↗
Article 4 direction
HMO. Named permitted development rights are withdrawn here.
An Article 4 direction withdraws particular permitted development rights, so work that would normally need no application needs one here. Not every council has published its directions.
Scheduled monument 125 m away: City Walls, gates, posterns (not including the section from Bootham Bar to Monk Bar, N of the Minster, now part of National Monument No 13280), moats, mounds, Bayle (or Baile) Hill, St Leonard's Hospi
Its setting is a consideration for work nearby.
Nationally important archaeology protected by the Secretary of State. Work that affects the monument or its setting is rarely permitted.
Historic England ↗
Also on the record
Inside the York built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Council
York
Application type
Trees in Conservation Areas
Postcode
YO1 8NN
Received
11 Sept 2026
Validated
11 Sept 2026
Ward
Guildhall
Parish
Guildhall Planning Panel
Case officer
Show
Target decision
23 Oct 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Bartlett Tree Experts(York)

Decision outlook

Day 28 of the 56-day target. York usually decides tree and landscaping works by day 50.

Day 2828 days to the 56-day target
63%decided within 8 weeks
98%approved
224decided in the last year

Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by York in the last twelve months, from validation. York decision record →

Public comments

1comment received
1 neutral

Last counted 7 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15219095
Planning Portal ref
PP-15219095
Statutory expiry
23 Oct 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2022 Approved
Crown reduce 1no. Atlantic Cedar tree by 20% - tree works in a Conservation Area
22/00269/TCA
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
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2025 Approved
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2025 Approved
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25/01493/FUL
2025 Approved
The Aldwark Dental Practice 60 - 62 Aldwark York YO1 7BU
Internal and external works associated with conversion of dental practice to create 4no…
25/01494/LBC
2025 Approved
Dig St Saviours Church St Saviourgate York YO1 8NQ
T1 London Plane. Crown reduce height by 3.5-4m and spread by 2-2.5m - tree in a conservat…
25/00885/TCA
2024
Dig St Saviours Church St Saviourgate York YO1 8NQ
Remove all visible stem girdling roots from 1no. London Plane (T1) to prevent further dam…
24/02300/TCA
2024 Approved
Flat 3 27 St Saviourgate York YO1 8NQ
Internal works including removal and erection of internal walls, installation of bathroom…
24/01677/LBC
2023 Approved
33 St Saviourgate York YO1 8NQ
Replacement windows and door to rear, removal of external steps to rear and alterations t…
23/02223/LBC
2023 Approved
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23/02222/FUL
2023 Approved
St Crux Churchyard Hungate York
Installation of replacement gates and alterations to ground levels (resubmission)
23/02036/FUL
2023 Approved
St Saviourgate Chapel St Saviourgate York YO1 8NQ
Fell 1 no. Rowan; crown lift and 30% reduction of 1 no. Hornbeam - trees in a conservatio…
23/01866/TCA
2023 Approved
12 St Saviours Place York YO1 7PJ
Internal and external works including single storey rear extension with creation of door…
23/00697/LBC
2023 Approved
12 St Saviours Place York YO1 7PJ
Single storey rear extension following demolition of rear projection.
23/00696/FUL
2023 Withdrawn
St Crux Churchyard Hungate York
Installation of replacement gates and alterations to ground levels
23/01072/FUL
2023 Approved
Harland And Co 18 St Saviourgate York YO1 8NN
Remedial pruning of 3 no. Lime trees and 1 no. Laburnum - trees in a Conservation Area
23/01170/TCA
2023 Approved
33 Spen Lane York YO1 7BS
Conversion of 1no. dwelling to 2no. flats, to be used for holiday accommodation.
23/00752/FUL
2022 Approved
40 Aldwark York YO1 7BU
Single storey rear extension and rear dormer following demolition of existing conservatory
22/02558/FUL
2022 Approved
Flat 1 27 St Saviourgate York YO1 8NQ
Internal and external works including replacement roof tiles, rainwater goods, internal a…
22/00964/LBC
2022 Approved
12 St Saviours Place York YO1 7PJ
Replacement of existing rear boundary walls with railings atop and installation of slidin…
22/01936/FUL
2017 Approved
18 St Andrew Place York YO1 7BP
Replace existing patio doors at the rear with double-glazed aluminium doors
17/00414/FUL
2017 Approved
Dig St Saviours Church St Saviourgate York YO1 8NQ
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2016 Approved
22 St Saviourgate York YO1 8NN
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16/02160/FUL
2016 Refused
Hilary House St Saviours Place York YO1 7PJ
Roof extension to provide additional apartment
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2016 Approved
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York
Planning Authority Score
3.7/10
Below average
#213 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

York ranks #156 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (87%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
York decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
82%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #255 of 296
87%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #237 of 296
64%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #156 of 296
42%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #168 of 296
69%
Minor dwellings approved
104 decided (1-9 homes)
71%
Major dwellings approved
17 decided (10+ homes)
63%
Change of use approved
68 decided
1,278
Total decisions
224 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

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