Rudby Parish Council Statement

Paddocks End Planning Application

North Yorkshire Council’s Planning Committee for our area decided today (10th October) that it is “minded to approve” the application for 50 new homes between Paddocks End and Langbaurgh Road. The committee made its decision with 6 votes in favour and 1 abstention (by David Hugill our local North Yorkshire Councillor). The committee’s decision was in line with the planning officer’s recommendation.

It is a decision in principle which is subject to the completion of a “section 106” agreement to legally secure the delivery of the affordable housing and various other matters.

Rudby Parish Council was represented at the meeting by chairman, Allan Mortimer. The Parish Council argued a) there was a case for refusal on the grounds that the development is larger than is required to meet village needs, and b) that if the application was approved suitable conditions must be attached to ensure the promised community benefits are delivered and secured for the long term.

A recording of the meeting will be published soon at Live meetings | North Yorkshire Council

You may recall that the Neighbourhood Plan had been put on hold pending the determination of this application because of the significant impact it has on the village housing supply. Today’s decision creates the clarity needed to reactivate and complete the Neighbourhood Plan. The Parish Council will shortly be giving this some consideration.

Rudby Parish Council
10 October 2024