Joseph Rowntree Memorial Library Haxby Road York YO31 8XY

This site has had 5 applications since 2021: 5 approved, 0 refused.

• 23/00693/LBC Granted

  Joseph Rowntree Memorial Library Haxby Road York YO31 8XY

  Internal and external alterations including roof replacement, repairs, demolition of covered approach building to subway/passageway to rear of the library, replacement building to rear.

  Decided 9 Oct 2023 Heritage and listed buildings
• 22/01825/FUL Granted

  Joseph Rowntree Memorial Library Haxby Road York YO31 8XY

  Variation of condition 2 of permitted application 21/01457/FUL to add single storey rear extension to Library, following demolition of existing rear extension; alterations to pavilion building, landscaping and cycle storage and enclosure to accommodate plant.

  Decided 11 Nov 2022 Full applications
• 22/01792/LBC Granted

  Joseph Rowntree Memorial Library Haxby Road York YO31 8XY

  Internal and external alterations, demolition of covered approach building to subway/passageway (to ground level with sealing off of stairs) to the rear of library and erection of single storey building to rear (revised scheme)

  Decided 9 Nov 2022 Heritage and listed buildings
• 21/01457/FUL Granted

  Joseph Rowntree Memorial Library Haxby Road York YO31 8XY

  Conversion and extension of Joseph Rowntree Memorial Library (following demolition of building to rear) to create a business and community hub for the Cocoa Works, erection of new community pavilion and associated landscaping, cycle parking and children's play area

  Decided 19 Aug 2021 Full applications

1. 16 Jun 2021

   Received by York

2. 17 Jun 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 19 Aug 2021

   Decision issued: Approve

4. 13 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

York granted permission on 19 August 2021, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• Joseph Rowntree Memorial Library Haxby Road York YO31 8XY

  22/01825/FUL Submitted 23 Aug 2022 50 yards away

  Variation of condition 2 of permitted application 21/01457/FUL to add single storey rear extension to Library, following demolition of existing rear extension; alterations to pavilion building, landscaping and cycle storage and enclosure to accommodate plant.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 23 docs
  Small domestic

• Joseph Rowntree Memorial Library Haxby Road York YO31 8XY

  22/01792/LBC Submitted 19 Aug 2022 50 yards away

  Internal and external alterations, demolition of covered approach building to subway/passageway (to ground level with sealing off of stairs) to the rear of library and erection of single storey building to rear (revised scheme)

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 16 docs
  Small domestic

• Joseph Rowntree Memorial Library Haxby Road York YO31 8XY

  21/01457/FUL Submitted 16 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  Conversion and extension of Joseph Rowntree Memorial Library (following demolition of building to rear) to create a business and community hub for the Cocoa Works, erection of new community pavilion and associated landscaping, cycle parking and children's play area

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 29 docs

• The Cocoa Works Haxby Road York YO31 8TA

  22/00593/NONMAT Submitted 16 Mar 2022 50 yards away

  Non-material amendment to permitted application 19/01509/FULM to alter location of proposed substations along northern boundary

  Granted Amendments 6 docs

• Joseph Rowntree Memorial Library Haxby Road York YO31 8XY

  23/00693/LBC Submitted 4 Apr 2023 50 yards away

  Internal and external alterations including roof replacement, repairs, demolition of covered approach building to subway/passageway to rear of the library, replacement building to rear.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Roofing Demolition 74 docs

• The Cocoa Works Haxby Road York

  25/01740/TCA Submitted 4 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Fell and replace T19, T48 and T59 plus remedial pruning of T12, T42, T44 and T49 as recommended in Barnes associates Tree report -trees in a conservation area

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 26/01827/LBC Awaiting decision

  Model Farm Barn The Green Upper Poppleton York YO26 6DP

  Demolition of pole barn

  Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/00966/LBC Granted

  Dean Court Hotel 1 - 6 Duncombe Place York YO1 7EF

  Internal alterations in the basement and first floor to create four additional bedrooms

  8 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 25/02240/LBC Granted

  Marzano 13 Fossgate York YO1 9TA

  External works to include the provision of a new external air conditioning housing and 2no. roof-mounted axial fan housings to rear

  Received 10 Nov, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/00040/LBC Granted

  Boots 1 Kings Square York YO1 8BH

  Internal and external works in relation to the conversion of vacant upper floors to 8no. room aparthotel (use class C1) to include associated roof terraces and rooflights to rear projection

  Received 8 Jan, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01761/LBC Awaiting decision

  York Dungeon 12 Clifford Street York YO1 9RD

  Installation of security gates to rear

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings