York’s Local Plan, a framework to guide development and protect the quality of the city’s unique historic, natural and built environment, is taking another step towards adoption.
City of York Council has been notified that the next stage of ‘phase 4’ hearing sessions are set to take place from September.
They will be held at the Citadel, Gillygate, York, YO31 7EA from 10am on Tuesday 6 September and are anticipated to run for three weeks.
The next round of ‘phase 4’ of hearings come after phase 3 hearings took place in May 2022 through to July. The hearings considered the comments submitted to-date, in relation to soundness considerations, such as whether the plan is justified, effective and consistent with national policy.
The Local Plan sets strategic priorities for the whole city and forms the basis for planning decisions. The council will continue to work with the inspectors to progress the plan.
Cllr Keith Aspden, leader of City of York Council, said: “Progressing to phase 4 hearings in September are another promising step forward towards adopting a Local Plan for our city. It is now crucial that we continue to build on this progress and work with the inspectors to take this plan forward to adoption.
“We’re confident that this is a robust and sound plan, which will ensure York is able to deliver the housing and jobs our city needs, whilst also protecting York’s unique character, green belt and natural beauty.”
A decision on adopting the plan expected in early 2023.
