Architects clear York railway museum hurdle

By Jim Dunton2019-06-28T05:00:00

Aerial view of the 45ha York Central masterplan drawn up by Allies & Morrison and Arup

Brokenshire decides not to call in 2,500-home mixed-use brownfield scheme

Allies & Morrison and Arup’s plans to redevelop a 45ha swathe of York with 2,500 homes, new commercial and retail space and the expansion of the National Railway Museum have taken a crucial step forward.

The Ministry of Housing said the scheme – approved in principle by York council in March – would not face a planning inquiry because communities secretary James Brokenshire did not believe the move was necessary.

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