URGENT work is required on a historic cobbled street in the shadow of York Minster.

The cathedral's authorities will meet later this year to discuss plans to carry out remedial work on the cobbled road next to Treasurer's House, but exactly what will take place and when is yet to be decided.

The Press has learnt the revamp will make it safe for visitors to attractions including Dean's Park and the Old Palace, while also ensuring it complies with The Disability Discrimination Act, which states public buildings, schools and shops should be accessible for all.

A spokeswoman for York Minster said: "The cobbled road is in need of urgent remedial work to make it safe for people visiting the Minster, Dean’s Park and the Old Palace and to ensure it is compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA).

"Any work that we do will also be fully compliant with the requirements of York Council’s conservation officer and also Historic England.

"Options for how to proceed and what materials will be used will be decided by Chapter later this year."

One reader expressed concern at the plans by writing into The Press.

He said: "There is a perfectly serviceable and safe footpath along the edge of this road, stone flags that are apparently quite acceptable in the rest of the city.

"If this officially approved vandalism goes ahead it will almost certainly never be reversed."

David Fraser, chief executive of York Civic Trust, added: "It's an excellent thing to be aspiring to make it more safe for people who are mobility restricted.

"If they do this work it's important that no historical knowledge is destroyed in the process so it should be very carefully designed and carried out.

"In our experience the Minster will do this properly and design the work so there's no disturbance. We have faith in York Minster to do this."