Your views - public consultation and engagement
In order to inform the planning application, a public consultation took place in 2020.
As part of the consultation there was a virtual exhibition to provide residents with an opportunity to learn more about the proposals.
Information packs containing a letter, leaflets and a questionnaire were distributed to members of the public and businesses in specific postcode areas. In addition to this, there was also an online questionnaire which offered residents and businesses the opportunity to provide feedback.
Residents and stakeholders provided over 3,500 comments about the proposals. The consultation was then evaluated.
In September 2021, an Executive report was presented to the council’s Executive. This provided information on the outcomes of the public consultation and wider engagement. A number of changes were recommended to the council’s Executive. These changes were approved. Read the Executive public engagement report 2020.
The public engagement highlighted widespread support for the scheme's proposals. 79% of respondents supported the scheme proposals.
Some respondents provided feedback around facilities at some locations for pedestrians and cyclists. Following this feedback, a number of proposals to improve active travel were then included in the scheme and submitted as part of the updated planning application, as set out below.
June 2023 updates to the planning application
Following your feedback, updates made to the planning application in June 2023 included:
- an updated review of the cycling provision, in accordance with Local Transport Note 1/20 guidance, which shows that the scheme would provide much improved active travel facilities. The scheme has a Cycle Level of Service (CLoS) score of 82%, exceeding the minimum acceptable overall score (70%)
- results of the Junction Assessment Tool finding that the scheme provides safe ways to cross the road with underpasses at the Shipton Road, Clifton Moor, Haxby and Strensall Road roundabouts with safe signalised crossings at the Wigginton Road roundabout
- an updated Biodiversity Net Gain report which continues to demonstrate a comprehensive package of enhancement measures, including planting, screening and habitat creation. Also now included is a recommendation to increase river biodiversity off site
December 2023 updates to the planning application
Following feedback from residents and statutory consultees, the planning application was updated to provide additional information and clarifications.
In December 2023 updates were made to the planning application including:
- a revised Drainage Strategy Report
- amendments to include accommodation for accessible cycles at crossings; this follows consultation with Active Travel England
Full details of the planning application can be found on the Planning Access portal, using the search reference 22/02020/FULM, or the link here: YORR Planning Application.
Also see
York Outer Ring Road - Major Projects Team
Transport Office