The New Settlement (Maltkiln) Development Plan Document (DPD) sets a clear and ambitious vision for Maltkiln and a policy framework to guide how it is developed. The DPD, now adopted, will form part of the Development Plan for the Harrogate District and will be used in the determination of planning applications in the area.
Policy NS3 of the Maltkiln Development Plan Document requires that a detailed allocation wide masterplan must be produced for the new settlement in conjunction with the council, local community and other stakeholders and be agreed by the local planning authority.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Effect on communities;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/01/2026
Decision due: 17 Mar 2026 by Executive
Lead member: Executive Member for Open to Business
Lead director: Corporate Director of Community Development
Contact: Natasha Durham, Planning Manager (Policy) Email: natasha.durham@northyorks.gov.uk Email: Natasha.Durham@northyorks.gov.uk.
Consultation process
On-line Technical Stakeholder briefing session, in-person Local Community Group briefing session, local community drop-in event. For those unable to attend the drop in event, documentation was made available online to provide feedback.
Consultees
The draft Masterplan Framework document has been developed in conjunction with the council’s internal specialist officers (together with Maltkiln promotor’s technical team). We have also provided verbal updates to both Management Board and Cabinet Members as the draft framework document has evolved.
We have also consulted with the Local Community Group, technical stakeholders and the wider local community.