A new community of 4,000 homes, named Maltkiln, planned near Cattal railway station between York and Harrogate, has moved forward after the government’s Planning Inspectorate confirmed the development plan’s legal and procedural soundness, subject to modifications.
Originally identified in Harrogate Borough Council’s 2018 Local Plan as the optimal site to address current and future housing demands, Maltkiln aims to create a sustainable settlement with access to local services, green spaces, and public transport links to York, Harrogate, and Leeds.
Developer Caddick Group conducted a consultation in early 2024 and submitted updated proposals to North Yorkshire Council. The Planning Inspectorate reviewed the development plan following its submission in April 2024 and held examination hearings in September.
Modifications include adjustments to the plan’s boundary and access arrangements. The council is now preparing to adopt the revised plan, incorporating these changes.
The final version will be presented for approval by North Yorkshire councillors at a full council meeting scheduled for 12 November.
Maltkiln’s development remains contingent on separate planning permissions for individual elements within the framework. The project underscores ongoing efforts to address housing shortages while emphasising sustainable community planning in North Yorkshire.
