The first major step towards creating a new plan to support sustainable economic growth and prosperous communities in North Yorkshire up to 2045 has begun.

Residents and businesses in the county are being asked to give their views on North Yorkshire Council’s first Local Plan, which sets out where land should be provided to accommodate new homes and jobs and the infrastructure needed to go with them.

They are asking for your opinions on the priorities and issues the North Yorkshire Local Plan should address, the future of places and spaces in the area, and how the new plan can influence that.

The strategy also looks at how to protect and enhance the landscape and the historic heritage of the county, address climate change and create healthy communities. The single countywide policy will replace adopted plans for the previous district and borough council areas of Craven, Hambleton, Harrogate, Richmondshire, Ryedale, Scarborough and Selby.

The Government is due to announce changes to the Local Plan system nationally to make it simpler and shorter, but the council has agreed to press ahead of the revised policies so a countywide plan can be put in place as soon as possible. Any changes brought in by central government can then be transferred to the new plan.

The consultation runs from Monday, May 19 until July 15. People can take part in the consultation online by visiting the council’s website at www.northyorks.gov.uk/localplan .

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