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Neighbourhood planning

Find out about rights and powers to allow local communities to come together to prepare neighbourhood plans.

You can read the Localism Act on the government website. This introduced a new tier to the planning system, giving local communities greater control over the development of their areas. 

It enables a community, be it a group of residents, employees or businesses, to have a say in where new development should go, what it should look like and also the power to grant planning permission.

You can find out more on our information about neighbourhood planning page, including frequently asked questions.

Progress on neighbourhood plans

The following neighbourhood plans are shown with their current level of progress. Those neighbourhood plans that are adopted (called made neighbourhood plans) are shown first and then those that have other plans follow after that.

Made (adopted) neighbourhood plans

Appleton Roebuck and Acaster Selby neighbourhood plan

The  Appleton Roebuck and Acaster Selby neighbourhood plan (pdf / 9 MB) was made (adopted) on 7 December 2017. The plan is now part of the development plan for Selby. You can see the Appleton Roebuck and Acaster Selby neighbourhood plan on the parish council's website.

Bradleys Both neighbourhood plan

The  Bradleys Both neighbourhood plan (pdf / 6 MB) was made (adopted) on 22 September 2023. The plan is now part of the development plan for Craven.

  •  appendix 5 - Equality impact analysis (pdf / 417 KB)
  •  appendix 6 - Strategic environment assessment (pdf / 3 MB)
  •  appendix 7 - Habitat regulations assessment (pdf / 4 MB)
  •  appendix 8 - Consultation statement (pdf / 11 MB)
  •  appendix 9 - Basic conditions statement (pdf / 586 KB)
  •  appendix 10 - Responses from statutory consultees (pdf / 3 MB)
  •  annexe 1 - Bradley site assessments (pdf / 7 MB)
  •  annexe 2 - Bradley character assessment (pdf / 7 MB)
  •  annexe 3 - Low Bradley conservation area appraisal (pdf / 2 MB)

In March 2026 the Parish Council successfully submitted a draft modified neighbourhood plan to include an additional proposed Local Green Space designation, along with supporting documents, to North Yorkshire Council.

As a local planning authority, our duty is to arrange a consultation of no less than six weeks. The comments received will form the basis of an independent examination of the plan.

In accordance with Regulation 16 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012, the consultation is taking place to bring the plan proposal to the attention of those who live, work or carry on business in the parish and to allow any interested parties to make representations.

The consultation is taking place from Monday 20 April (midday) until midnight on Wednesday 3 June 2026.

The proposed neighbourhood plan, supporting documents and further information about the consultation, including how to take part and where documents can be viewed, is available on our planning policy consultation portal.

For more information, please visit our Bradleys Both Modified Neighbourhood Plan page.

Church Fenton neighbourhood plan

The  Church Fenton neighbourhood development plan (pdf / 3 MB) was made (adopted) on 29 September 2021. The plan is now part of the development plan for Selby.

Clapham cum Newby neighbourhood plan

The Clapham cum Newby Neighbourhood Plan was made (adopted) on 12 November 2025. The plan is now part of the development plan for Craven.  You can view the decision statement, neighbourhood plan and associated appendices below:

  •  Regulation 19 Decision Statement (pdf / 162 KB)
  •  Clapham cum Newby Neighbourhood Plan (pdf / 38 MB)
  •  appendices 1 to 7 (pdf / 35 MB)
  •  appendix 8 (pdf / 322 KB)
  •  appendix 9 (pdf / 792 KB)
  •  appendix 10 (pdf / 2 MB)
  •  appendix 11 (pdf / 10 MB)
  •  appendix 12 (pdf / 127 KB)

Escrick neighbourhood plan

The  Escrick neighbourhood development plan (pdf / 11 MB) was made (adopted) on 13 December 2022. The plan is now part of the development plan for Selby.  The Escrick design code for the Escrick neighbourhood development plan can be viewed here (pdf / 14 MB).

Gargrave neighbourhood plan

The  Gargrave neighbourhood plan (pdf / 10 MB) was made (adopted) on 8th July 2019. The plan is now part of the development plan for Craven. 

Ingleby Arncliffe neighbourhood plan

The Ingleby Arncliffe neighbourhood plan was made (adopted) on 14 December 2021. The plan is now part of the development plan for Hambleton. You can see the Ingleby Arncliffe neighbourhood plan on the parish council's website.

Malton and Norton neighbourhood plan

The Malton and Norton Neighbourhood Plan was made (adopted) on 13 November 2024. The plan is now part of the development plan for North Yorkshire. You can see the plan on our Malton and Norton neighbourhood plan page.

Otley neighbourhood plan

The Otley neighbourhood plan was made (adopted) on 4 March 2020. The neighbourhood area lies predominantly within the Leeds City Council area but includes two small areas within the Harrogate area of North Yorkshire. The plan is now part of the development plan for the Harrogate area.

You can see the plan on our Otley neighbourhood plan page.

Pannal and Burn Bridge neighbourhood plan

The Pannal and Burn Bridge Neighbourhood Plan was made (adopted) on 13 November 2024. The plan is now part of the development plan for North Yorkshire. You can see the plan on our Pannal and Burn Bridge neighbourhood plan page.

Ripon neighbourhood plan

The Ripon neighbourhood plan was made (adopted) on 10 April 2019. The plan is now part of the development plan for the Harrogate area. You can see the plan on our Ripon neighbourhood plan page.

Roecliffe and Westwick neighbourhood plan

The Roecliffe and Westwick neighbourhood plan was made (adopted) on 23 May 2022. The plan is now part of the development plan for the Harrogate area. You can see the plan on our Roecliffe and Westwick neighbourhood plan page.

Other neighbourhood plans' progress

Beadlam and Nawton neighbourhood plan 

Beadlam and Nawton Parish Councils applied for designation of the combined area of the two parishes as a neighbourhood area and was subsequently designated on 11 February 2026.

Bishop Monkton neighbourhood plan

Bishop Monkton Parish Council applied for designation of the whole of the parish as a neighbourhood area. To be known as Bishop Monkton neighbourhood area and was subsequently designated on 8 July 2026.

Bradleys Both modified neighbourhood plan

The   Bradleys Both neighbourhood plan (pdf / 6 MB) was made (adopted) on 22 September 2023. The plan is now part of the development plan for Craven.

In March 2026 the Parish Council successfully submitted a draft modified neighbourhood plan to include an additional proposed Local Green Space designation, along with supporting documents, to North Yorkshire Council.

For more information, please visit our Bradleys Both modified neighbourhood plan page.

Bulmer neighbourhood plan

Bulmer Parish Council submitted a neighbourhood plan to North Yorkshire Council in May 2026. A Regulation 16 consultation is being held for six weeks running from Monday 29 June 2026 until 11.59pm on Wednesday 12 August 2026. Following this an independent examination of the plan will be undertaken.

Further information is available on our Bulmer neighbourhood plan page.

Carlton neighbourhood plan

Carlton Parish Council applied for designation of the whole parish as a neighbourhood area on 24 April 2024. The neighbourhood area was designated on 6 June 2024.

For information about the progress that has been made in preparing the neighbourhood plan visit the Carlton Parish Council website.

Harrogate neighbourhood plan

On 29 August 2024 applications were submitted to North Yorkshire Council to approve the designation of a neighbourhood forum and a neighbourhood area for Harrogate, to enable the next stages of the development of Harrogate Neighbourhood Development Plan to commence. The neighbourhood forum and area were approved on 15 January 2025.

Information about the decision and progress that has been made in preparing the neighbourhood plan can be found here.

Husthwaite neighbourhood plan

We are consulting on a proposal for a Husthwaite neighbourhood plan (Regulation 16). The consultation is taking place from Friday 14 August to 11.59pm on Monday 28 September 2026. 

Further information is available on our Husthwaite neighbourhood plan page.

Kirkby Malzeard, Laverton and Dallowgill neighbourhood plan

We are consulting on a proposal for a Kirkby Malzeard, Laverton and Dallowgill neighbourhood plan (Regulation 16). The consultation is taking place from Monday 29 June to 11.59pm on Wednesday 12 August 2026. 

Further information is available on our Kirkby Malzeard, Laverton and Dallowgill neighbourhood plan page.

Knaresborough neighbourhood plan

An independent examination of the Knaresborough Neighbourhood Plan is underway. The examiner will consider whether the proposed plan meets the ‘basic conditions’ and other legal requirements and prepare a written report with recommendations.

Further information about the examination is available on our Knaresborough neighbourhood plan page.

Masham neighbourhood plan

Masham Parish Council applied for designation of the whole of the parish as a neighbourhood area and was approved on 26 July 2018. 

For information about the progress that has been made in preparing the neighbourhood plan visit the Masham Parish Council website.

Sherburn in Elmet neighbourhood plan

Sherburn in Elmet Town Council applied for designation of the whole parish as a neighbourhood area on 17 January 2024. The neighbourhood area was designated on 6 June 2024.

For information about the progress that has been made in preparing the neighbourhood area visit the Sherburn in Elmet Town Council website.

Sheriff Hutton neighbourhood plan

Sheriff Hutton Parish Council applied for designation of the whole parish as a neighbourhood area on 14 August 2024. The neighbourhood area was designated on 2 September 2024.

For information about the progress that has been made in preparing the neighbourhood area visit the Sheriff Hutton Parish Council website.

Tadcaster neighbourhood plan

We are consulting on a proposal for a Tadcaster neighbourhood plan (Regulation 16). The consultation is taking place from Friday 14 August to 11.59pm on Monday 28 September 2026. 

Further information is available on our Tadcaster neighbourhood plan page. 

Terrington neighbourhood plan

Terrington Parish Council submitted a neighbourhood plan to North Yorkshire Council in 2025. A regulation 16 consultation concluded in September and, as of 16 December, an independent examination has commenced.

For more information, please visit our Terrington neighbourhood plan page.

Tockwith, Cowthorpe and Wilstrop neighbourhood plan

Tockwith with Wilstrop Parish Council applied for designation of the whole of the parish as a neighbourhood area, to be known as the Tockwith, Cowthorpe and Wilstrop neighbourhood area and was subsequently designated on 5 March 2026.

Whitby neighbourhood plan

We are consulting on a proposal for a Whitby neighbourhood plan (Regulation 16). The consultation is taking place from Friday 14 August to 11.59pm on Monday 28 September 2026. 

Further information is available on our Whitby neighbourhood plan page.

The following neighbourhood plan areas have been formally designated. However, no work is currently taking place to prepare neighbourhood plans for these areas.

  • Appleton Wiske
  • Brafferton and Helperby 
  • Brayton
  • Cayton
  • Cononley
  • Dishforth
  • Easingwold
  • Eastfield
  • Filey
  • Hovingham
  • Huby
  • Hutton Rudby, Rudby, Middleton and Skutterskelfe
  • Newby and Scalby
  • Selby town
  • Spofforth with Stockeld
  • Staveley and Copgrove
  • Stokesley
  • Ulleskelf
  • Welburn

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