PlotbeaconCity of York Council • 26/01363/LBC
Accessible platform lift proposed inside York's King's Manor
University Of York The Kings Manor Exhibition Square York YO1 7EP
Platform lift and floor opening proposed inside a protected historic building
- Status
- In progress
- Type
- listed_building
- Received
- 23 Jul 2026
ImpactAutomated estimate
Summary
A wheelchair-accessible platform lift is proposed inside King's Manor. The work includes new partitions, door changes and an opening through the first floor. It could make movement between floors easier for wheelchair users. The site is in York's protected historic centre and within Museum Gardens. St Mary's Abbey is directly adjacent, while York Art Gallery is about a 1-minute walk away. Around 21 property fronts have a direct view towards the site, although 551 are screened by buildings. King's Manor is one of the most protected buildings in the country. Cutting through its first floor and changing doors could affect old parts of the building, so careful design and records may matter.
What you can do
Comments can be sent to City of York Council using reference 26/01363/LBC. Comments may cover effects on King's Manor's old fabric, nearby historic sites, and accessible design. The council cannot consider effects on property prices.