Initial equality impact assessment screening form This form records an equality screening process to determine the relevance of equality to a proposal, and a decision whether or not a full EIA would be appropriate or proportionate.
Directorate	Community Development
Service area	Planning Policy and Place
Proposal being screened	Designation of a neighbourhood area for Beadlam and Nawton
Officer(s) carrying out screening	Henry Cumbers
What are you proposing to do?	N/A
Why are you proposing this? What are the desired outcomes?	N/A
Does the proposal involve a significant commitment or removal of resources? Please give details.	No
Impact on people with any of the following protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010, or NYC’s additional agreed characteristics As part of this assessment, please consider the following questions: · To what extent is this service used by particular groups of people with protected characteristics? · Does the proposal relate to functions that previous consultation has identified as important? · Do different groups have different needs or experiences in the area the proposal relates to? In this Nawton and Beadlam area there are greater proportions of people in age groups 65 and over than the national average. 29.0% aged 65 and over (Helmsley and Ampleforth MSOA) There are greater proportions of females than the national average (52.2% Nawton and Beadlam Built Area) vs 51.0% national average) There are greater proportions of people who are people who are widowed (7.5% Nawton and Beadlam Built Area vs 6.1% national average). If for any characteristic it is considered that there is likely to be an adverse impact or you have ticked ‘Don’t know/no info available’, then a full EIA should be carried out where this is proportionate. You are advised to speak to your directorate representative for advice if you are in any doubt.
Protected characteristic		Potential for adverse impact				Don’t know/No info available
		Yes		No
Age				x
Disability				x
Sex				x
Race				x
Sexual orientation				x
Gender reassignment				x
Religion or belief				x
Pregnancy or maternity				x
Marriage or civil partnership				x
People in rural areas				x
People on a low income				x
Carer (unpaid family or friend)				x
Are from the Armed Forces Community				x
Does the proposal relate to an area where there are known inequalities/probable impacts (for example, disabled people’s access to public transport)? Please give details.		Neighbourhood area designation is the first steps necessary for the preparation of a neighbourhood plan. This is essentially administrative and there is no obligation for a neighbourhood plan to be prepared or completed. The designation of the area will enable the Qualifying Body (Beadlam and Nawton Parish Councils) to prepare a neighbourhood plan, which has the potential to be of benefit to all residents and visitors to Beadlam and Nawton including those with protected characteristics.
Will the proposal have a significant effect on how other organisations operate? (for example, partners, funding criteria, etc.). Do any of these organisations support people with protected characteristics? Please explain why you have reached this conclusion.		No
Decision (Please tick one option)		EIA not relevant or proportionate:	ü		Continue to full EIA:
Reason for decision		The designation of a neighbourhood area will have no effect.
Signed (Assistant Director or equivalent)		K Daly
Date		30 January 2026