What we do

Here's what we can help you with and where to find the resources for the services we don't provide.

Space Planning manages and develops university spaces to support teaching, learning, research, and the student experience. We allocate and optimise space according to guidance to meet the University's needs, ensuring maximum functionality and utilisation for all users.

Contact us

Office hours: Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm (excluding public holidays)

Space Planning Team

space-planning@york.ac.uk

Our services include:

The management and allocation of space
Designing space layouts
Consultancy and advice on space usage
Teaching room furniture and layout improvements
Mothballing and building closures
Departmental moves

Services we don't provide

Unfortunately, we can't help you with the following, but we know who you need to ask.

Issues with maintenance, heating and cleaning should be reported to the Facilities Helpdesk
Timetabling, Room bookings and layout change requests are managed through the Room bookings and Timetabling team
Internal and external conferences and events are managed by York Conferences and Events
If you have any room capacity questions please contact Workplace Health & Safety
External and fire signage can be requested via the Facilities Helpdesk
Keys can be requested via the Facilities Helpdesk. We don't hold or distribute any keys.
Collection of unwanted books can be arranged by contacting Clare Simpson (simpsoncl@bhf.org.uk), at the British Heart Foundation
The Equality and Diversity Office can advise on issues relating to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Marketing banners can be ordered via Design and Print Solutions

Contact us

Office hours: Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm (excluding public holidays)

Space Planning Team

space-planning@york.ac.uk