Appendix 1

North Yorkshire Council

Draft Local Development Scheme 2024 to 2028

Introduction

1.1 The Local Development Scheme (LDS) sets out the key planning policy documents we will be producing over the next five years. This document is the first Local Development Scheme to be prepared in relation to the new Local Plan for North Yorkshire Council.

1.2 In terms of content there are particular requirements set out in the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, Section 15(2) as amended. This specifies that the Local Development Scheme should include:

· the local development documents which are to be development plan documents;

· the subject matter and geographical area to which each development plan document is to relate;

· which development plan documents (if any) are to be prepared jointly with one or more other local planning authorities;

· any matter or area in respect of which the authority have agreed (or propose to agree) to the constitution of a joint committee under section 29;

· the timetable for the preparation and revision of the development plan documents;

· such other matters as are prescribed.

1.3 This Local Development Scheme was brought into effect from 7^th February 2024 by resolution of the Council.

1.4 Copies of the Local Development Scheme are available for inspection on the North Yorkshire Council website.

1.5 The document will be revised as appropriate to reflect changes to plan preparation schedules and any revisions published on the Council’s website.

The proposed North Yorkshire Council Local Plan

2.1 The Local Government (Structural Changes) (Transitional Arrangements) (No.2) Regulations 2008 (as amended) requires that a single tier council adopts a local development document under section 23 of the 2004 Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act to apply to the whole of its area within a period of five years starting with the date of re-organisation. This Local Development Scheme sets out the timescales for the preparation of the new Local Plan for North Yorkshire Council which formed on 1^st April 2023.

2.2 Existing local plans for the former district and county areas will remain in place until the new local plan for North Yorkshire is adopted. Work is also continuing on two other Development Plan Documents that have reached and advanced stage; namely the Maltkiln New Settlement Development Plan Document and the Selby Local Plan. This Local Development Scheme also sets out the timescales for the completion of these documents.

2.3 The adopted Local Plan, together with any Neighbourhood Plans that are ‘made’ will be the Development Plan for North Yorkshire and its policies will form the basis for planning decisions in the borough. The Local Plan will exclude the areas of North Yorkshire which fall within the boundaries of the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales National Parks, who will remain the Local Planning Authorities for these geographies.

2.4 The Local Plan will be supported by a policies map which shows how policies will apply across the area.

Existing Development Plans

3.1 The adopted Development Plans for North Yorkshire currently comprise the following documents:

Craven Local Plan Nov 2019	12^th November 2019 Craven DC	Craven District outside the Yorkshire Dales National Park
Hambleton Local Plan Hambleton Local Plan Policies Map	22^nd February 2022 Hambleton DC	Hambleton district outside of North York Moors National Park
Harrogate District Local Plan 2014-2035 New settlement policies:	4^th March 2020 9^th December 2020 Harrogate BC	Harrogate District
Minerals & Waste Joint Plan 2016-2030	16^th February 2022 NYCC	North Yorkshire, City of York & the North York Moors National Park
Richmondshire Local Plan 2012-28: Core Strategy	December 2014 Richmondshire DC	Richmondshire District outside the Yorkshire Dales National Park
Saved Policy 23 Development Limits modified by Core Policy CP4 of the above Core Strategy	Richmondshire DC	Richmondshire District outside the Yorkshire Dales National Park
The Ryedale Plan- Local Plan Strategy	5^th September 2013 Ryedale DC	Ryedale District Outside of the NYMNP
Amendments to operation of Policies SP3 and SP11 1.9.2016	1^st September 2016 Ryedale DC	Ryedale District Outside of the NYMNP
Ryedale Plan- Local Plan Sites Document	27^th June 2019 Ryedale DC	Ryedale District Outside of the NYMNP
Yorkshire and Humber RSS Revocation Order pertaining to policy YH9 concerning York Green Belt	22^nd February 2013	Ryedale District and other authorities with York Green Belt excluding Hambleton
Yorkshire and Humber Regional Spatial Strategy	May 2008	Ryedale District and other authorities with York Green Belt excluding Hambleton
The Helmsley Plan	1^st July 2015 Ryedale DC	Ryedale District and NYMNP jointly
Scarborough Borough Local Plan 2017-2032	3^rd July 2017 Scarborough BC	Scarborough Borough excluding North York Moors National Park (NYMNPA)
Whitby Business Park Area Action Plan	3^rd November 2014 Scarborough BC & NYMNPA	Whitby Business Park which covers areas within the planning remit of both Scarborough BC and NYMNPA
Selby District Core Strategy Local Plan	22^nd October 2013 Selby DC	Selby District
Selby District Local Plan 2005 saved policies	8^th February 2005 Selby DC	Selby District
East Inshore and Offshore Marine Plans	April 2014 DFRA	East Inshore Marine Plan Area
North East Inshore and North East Offshore Marine Plan	June 2021 DEFRA	North East Inshore and North East Offshore Marine Plan Area
Policy E8 of the North Yorkshire Structure Plan (York Green Belt)	October 1995 NYCC	Selby District

Neighbourhood Plans

3.2 Neighbourhood Plans set out planning policies and form part of the development plan used in determining applications for planning permission. A Neighbourhood Plan is made following a formal consultation process, examination and approval at referendum. The following Neighbourhood Plans have been made within North Yorkshire:

Gargrave Neighbourhood Plan	8^th July 2019 Craven DC	Gargrave Parish
Ingleby Arncliffe Neighbourhood Plan	14/12/2021 Hambleton DC	Ingleby Arncliffe Parish
Otley Neighbourhood Plan	16^th November 2021 Harrogate BC	Otley parish which is within West Yorks (Leeds CC). Within North Yorks: small parts of both Weston parish and Farnley parish
Ripon Neighbourhood Plan	10^th April 2019 Harrogate BC	Ripon Parish
Roecliffe and Westwick Neighbourhood Plan Part 1; Part 2; Part 3	23^rd May 2022 Harrogate BC	Parishes of Roecliffe and Westwick
Appleton Roebuck and Acaster Selby Neighbourhood Development Plan 2017-2027	7^th December 2017 Selby DC	Parishes of Appleton Roebuck and Acaster Selby
Church Fenton Neighbourhood Development Plan 2020-2027	29^th September 2021 Selby DC	Church Fenton Parish
Escrick Neighbourhood Development Plan \| Selby District Council	13^th December 2022 Selby DC	Escrick Parish

3.3 A number of Neighbourhood Plan Areas have been designated within North Yorkshire and these are listed in the Consolidated Framework document https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/planning-and-conservation/planning-policy/consolidated-planning-policy-framework-and-schedule-evidence

Community Infrastructure Levy

3.4 Community Infrastructure Levy is in place for the following former Council areas

· Harrogate Community Infrastructure Levy – Harrogate Borough Council

· Hambleton Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and Affordable Housing – Community Infrastructure Levy (hambleton.gov.uk)

· Selby Community Infrastructure Levy | Selby District Council

· Ryedale Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) - Ryedale District Council

3.5 The Community Infrastructure Levy will be reviewed in line with the latest national guidance alongside the preparation of the Local Plan for North Yorkshire Council.

Supplementary Planning Documents

3.6 A number of Supplementary Planning Documents have been adopted by the District Authorities which provide further guidance to support the implementation of planning policies. Adopted Supplementary Planning Documents across the area are set out in the Consolidated Framework document https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/planning-and-conservation/planning-policy/consolidated-planning-policy-framework-and-schedule-evidence

Statement of Community Involvement

3.7 A new Statement of Community Involvement for North Yorkshire is being prepared which sets out how those people and organisations with an interest in development in the area can be involved in the consideration of planning applications, the preparation of planning policy documents and in planning enforcement matters in the North Yorkshire Local Planning Authority Area.

Monitoring

3.8 Until the new Local Plan for North Yorkshire is adopted, Authority Monitoring Reports will be produced on the geographical basis of the former District and County Councils on an annual basis. The Authority Monitoring Reports provide a review on the implementation of Development Plans and progress towards their completion in addition to assessing the effectiveness of policies.

Timetable for Preparation of New Local Plan for North Yorkshire Council

3.9 In order to complete the preparation of a new Local Plan by April 2028 the Council intends to work to the following timetable:

Key Milestones for Producing North Yorkshire Council Local Plan
Stage of Plan Making		Timescale
Statement of Community Involvement		Q4 2023
Regulation 18	Public consultation on Issues and Options for the Local Plan	Q4 2024
Regulation 18	Public Consultation on Draft Local Plan (Preferred Options)	Q4 2025
Regulation 19	Consultation on Pre-Submission Local Plan	Q1 2027
Regulation 22	Submission of the Local Plan to the Secretary of State	Q2 2027
Regulation 24	Examination of Local Plan	2027/28
Regulation 26	Adoption of Local Plan	Q4 2028

Timetables for Completion of other Development Plan Documents

5.1 The Council intends to work to the following timetables in order to complete the Selby Local Plan and the Maltkiln New Settlement DPD.

Key Milestones for Producing Selby District Local Plan
Stage of Plan Making		Timescale
Regulation 18	Public consultation on Issues and Options for the Local Plan	Completed
Regulation 19	Consultation on Pre-Submission Local Plan	Completed
Revised Regulation 19	Consultation on Revised Pre-Submission Local Plan	Q1 2024
Regulation 22	Submission of the Local Plan to the Secretary of State	Q3 2024
Regulation 24	Examination of Local Plan	2024/25
Regulation 26	Adoption of Local Plan	Q4 2025

Key Milestones for Producing the New Settlement (Maltkiln) Development Plan Document
Stage of Plan Making		Timescale
Regulation 18	Public consultation on Issues and Options for the Local Plan	Completed
Regulation 19	Consultation on Pre-Submission Local Plan	Completed
Regulation 22	Submission of the Local Plan to the Secretary of State	Q1 2024
Regulation 24	Examination of Local Plan	2024/25
Regulation 26	Adoption of Local Plan	Q1 2025

Key Milestones for Reviewing Joint York, North Yorkshire and North York Moors Minerals and Waste Local Plan Review
Stage of Plan Making		Timescale
Phase 1 Review and scoping of any potential updates required		Q1 2025

Overview of Plans

North Yorkshire Council Local Plan
Document Details
Role and Subject	· Will set out the volume and spatial approach for new development across the North Yorkshire Planning Authority area. · Will identify site specific allocations for housing (including gypsy and traveller sites), retail/town centre uses, employment and other purposes and related policies and requirements. · Where necessary, will set out local standards and criteria against which planning applications for the development and use of land and buildings will be assessed and · Will provide more detailed policies to manage land and development. · Site specific allocations, designations and the areas to which policies apply will be identified on the Policies Map.
Coverage	North Yorkshire Council Local Planning Authority Geographical Area (excludes North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales National Parks)
Status	Local Development Plan
Chain of Conformity	Consistent with national guidance
Arrangements for Production
Lead Section	Planning Policy and Place
Joint preparation	No
Resource Requirements	Planning Policy and Place Planning Staff, input from transport, Climate Change, Education, Economic Development, Housing, Leisure, Public Health and Specialists
Political Involvement	Guided by Development Plan Committee, Area Constituency Committees and Executive. Full Council resolution required as set out in Constitution.
Related and Supporting Work	Sustainability Appraisal, Habitats Regulations Assessment, Duty to Cooperate and Statement of Common Ground, Equality Impact Assessment
Evidence Base	Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment, Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (updated annually), Retail and Leisure Study, Infrastructure Delivery Plan, Viability Appraisal, Strategic Flood Risk Assessment, Green Infrastructure Study, Landscape Assessment, Green Space Review, Indoor and Outdoor Sports and Leisure Study, Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment
Approach to involving Stakeholders and the Community	In accordance with the Regulations and the adopted Statement of Community Involvement (SCI).

Selby District Local Plan
Document Details
Role and Subject	· Will set out the volume and spatial approach for new development across the former Selby distrct area. · Will identify site specific allocations for housing (including gypsy and traveller sites), retail/town centre uses, employment and other purposes and related policies and requirements. · Where necessary, will set out local standards and criteria against which planning applications for the development and use of land and buildings will be assessed and · Will provide more detailed policies to manage land and development. · Site specific allocations, designations and the areas to which policies apply will be identified on the Policies Map.
Coverage	Former Selby district area
Status	Local Development Plan
Chain of Conformity	Consistent with national guidance
Arrangements for Production
Lead Section	Planning Policy Team
Joint preparation	No
Resource Requirements	Planning Policy and Place Planning Staff, input from transport, Climate Change, Education, Economic Development, Housing, Leisure, Public Health and Specialists Evidence base studies undertaken by consultants.
Approach to involving Stakeholders and the Community	In accordance with the Regulations and the adopted Selby DC Statement of Community Involvement (SCI).

Harrogate New Settlement Development Plan Document
Document Details
Role and Subject	The DPD provides the vision and detailed policy framework to ensure the effective delivery of the new settlement. Importantly it includes ambitious policies on climate change that go beyond those included in the adopted Local Plan.
Coverage	New Settlement (Maltkiln) Policy Boundary
Status	Development Plan Document
Chain of Conformity	Consistent with national guidance
Arrangements for Production
Lead Section	Place Shaping and Economic Growth Service
Joint preparation	No
Resource Requirements	· Council Officers from Place Shaping and Economic Growth Service · Joint Working and consultation with officers across other council service areas · External consultants e.g to undertake specialist evidence base work and to support the Council at Examination · Joint working and consultation with Duty to Cooperate Partners · Additional resources to manage and facilitate consultation · A comprehensive database to manage data for plan making, public consultations and the monitoring of policies · Additional resources to fund and run the Examination.
Approach to involving Stakeholders and the Community	In accordance with the Regulations and the adopted Harrogate BC Statement of Community Involvement (SCI).

Joint Minerals and Waste Local Plan Review
Document Details
Role and Subject	Phase 1 review of effectiveness of plan and scope of any updates which may be required as a result of changes to resource availability and national planning policy.
Coverage	City of York, North Yorkshire Council and North York Moors National Park Authority
Status	Local Development Plan
Chain of Conformity	Consistent with national guidance
Arrangements for Production
Lead Section	Planning Policy Team
Joint preparation	Yes with City of York Council and North York Moors National Park
Resource Requirements	Head of Planning, Policy Officers, Development Management, Legal. Evidence base studies undertaken by consultants.
Approach to involving Stakeholders and the Community	In accordance with the Regulations and the adopted North Yorkshire Statement of Community Involvement (SCI).

Risks to the Preparation of the Local Plan

Risk Assessment
Risk	Impact	Mitigating Actions
Sufficient resources to enable the procurement of technical supporting evidence where required	Could cause slippage in the programme or undermine the soundness of the plan	Anticipate technical requirements and ensure funds and contingency budgets are available. Ensure close relationship with procurement team
Staff resources to deliver the programme including the completion of Development Plan documents already underway, due to vacancies or being asked to carry out unprogrammed work. This includes wider specialist support including highways, education and health.	Could cause slippage in the programme	Ensure staffing resources are maintained in line with structure, preparation of Local Plan work prioritised. Need to ensure staff resources to begin work on new Local Plan and complete Maltkiln DPD, Selby Local Plan and Joint Minerals and Waste Plan.
Reliance on third parties such as internal and external consultees for timely responses (eg site assessments)
Political uncertainly/changes nationally and/or locally
Introduction of new national policy, guidance, legislation and guidance including review of NPPF and calculation of housing need.	Further work is required to address changes, which cause slippage in the programme	Planning policies to be kept under review in line with emerging changes.
Higher than expected consultation responses	Possible slippage to timescales involved in process and responding to issues raised	Ensure sufficient flexibility in resources to support consultation exercises
Further technical evidence required in order to respond to consultation responses	Possible slippage to timescales as further work required	Close working with consultancy and procurement teams so that matters are flagged early
Timescales for the examination stage	Additional evidence work or consultation required	Ensure that all comments are robustly addressed
Potential for legal challenge	Potential for the Local Plan or parts of it to be quashed.	Ensure plan meets legal requirements.