The contractor for the York Station Gateway project said it was unwilling to work underneath the canopy due to a perceived risk of collapse, they added.
The removal of the canopy will be done in stages to reduce the risk of damage to the building’s fabric, according the Local Democracy Reporting Service.
The flashing and arched glazing is set to be left in place while a specialist conservation contractor removes remaining concrete stubs and pattress plates.
Plans state the canopy was considered to be of a low historical, architectural and aesthetic value.