As a Local Planning Authority we're responsible for producing documents which guide future growth in York and detail how and when this is going to happen.
- Adopted Local Plan
- Supplementary Planning Documents
- Neighbourhood Plans
- Statement of Community Involvement
- Community Infrastructure Levy
- Evidence Base
- Monitoring
- Joint Minerals and Waste Local Plan
- Local Development Scheme
- Have your say on planning matters in York
Adopted Local Plan
City of York Council adopted the City of York Local Plan at an extraordinary Full Council meeting on Thursday 27 February 2025.
The adopted Local Plan forms part of the city’s statutory development plan, sets out the vision and strategy for York until 2033 and provides the basis for decisions on planning applications. It also formally establishes the detailed Green Belt boundary.
Supplementary Planning Documents
Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) provide more detailed advice or guidance on the policies in the new Local Plan.
They should be read in conjunction with the Local Plan policies and will be used to determine planning applications.
Neighbourhood Plans
Read more about Neighbourhood Plans in York.
Statement of Community Involvement
The Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) was adopted in December 2007. It sets out how we'll involve you in the preparation of all Development Plan documents, including the Local Plan and in making decisions on planning applications.
A draft SCL update was taken to Executive in March 2024, which was subject to citywide consultation in November 2025.
See how to have your say on planning matters in York and to be kept informed.
Community Infrastructure Levy
The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a tool for local authorities in England and Wales to help deliver infrastructure to support the development of the area.
As the CIL charging authority we are required to consult with residents, local communities, business and stakeholders on the proposed levy rates. At Executive Committee on 26 January 2023, a decision was made to consult on a CIL draft Charging Schedule.
For further information see our dedicated CIL webpage.
Evidence Base
As part of the examination process towards adopting the City of York Local Plan 2017-2033 and our CIL Charging Schedule the following updated evidence base documents have been produced. These represent the current position and supersede previous documents.
Local Housing Needs Assessment July 2022
Topic Paper 1 Approach to defining York’s Green Belt January 2021
Green Belt Topic Paper 1 Addendum January 2021 Annex 1 Evidence Base
Green Belt Topic Paper 1 Addendum January 2021 Annex 2 Outer boundary
Green Belt Topic Paper 1 Addendum January 2021 Annex 3 Inner boundary Part 1 s1-4
Green Belt Topic Paper 1 Addendum January 2021 Annex 3 Inner boundary Part 2 s5-6
Green Belt Topic Paper 1 Addendum January 2021 Annex 3 Inner boundary Part 3 s7-8
Green Belt Topic Paper 1 Addendum January 2021 Annex 4 Other developed areas
Green Belt Topic Paper 1 Addendum January 2021 Annex 5 Freestanding sites
Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment June 2022
Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment Review February 2024
Habitat Regulations Assessment October 2020 and appendices
Habitat Regulations Assessment Addendum – Proposed main modifications January 2023
Habitat Regulations Assessment – New site ST15a
Infrastructure Delivery Plan 2025
Strategic Flood Risk Assessment 2022
The following evidence base documents submitted with the Local Plan for examination are also still relevant:
Retail Study Update Appendices
Open Space and Green Infrastructure Update
Approach to the Green Belt Appraisal
Approach to the Green Belt Appraisal North Map
Approach to the Green Belt Appraisal South Map
Historic Character and Setting Technical Paper
Historic Character and Setting Technical Paper Update
Monitoring
We have a duty to monitor progress of our planning policies to check whether policies and plans are effective and achieving their aims, as well as to understand wider social, environmental and economic issues affecting the key drivers of spatial change.
For further information see our dedicated webpages for:
Joint Minerals and Waste Local Plan
We're a minerals and waste planning authority. Read more about our adopted Joint Minerals and Waste Plan.
Local Development Scheme
The Local Development Scheme sets out a timetable for plan-making activity and the production of new or revised Development Plan Documents, such as the Local Plan.
Our latest interim LDS (.pdf) was approved by Executive in April 2025.
Have your say on planning matters in York
If you'd like to be informed of future planning policy consultations, you can register on our Consultation Database.
To register, contact us on email: localplan@york.gov.uk, and include 'Consultation Database' in your email subject.
The Strategic Planning Policy Privacy Notice tells you how we use your information.