Residents are urged to have their say on city’s blueprint for housebuilding
PEOPLE ARE being invited to have their say on a city’s blueprint for housebuilding and job creation over the next 15 years.
York Council has launched a six-week consultation on its local plan before it is looked at by a government planning inspector.
The council published the plan in January following criticism and the threat of intervention by the Communities Secretary Sajid Javid, who had accused York and 14 other authorities of failing in their duties to meet deadlines.
The latest version rejected proposals by a council-commissioned property consultant to build nearly 1,000 new houses every year. Instead, the figure was pegged at 867 - only a slight increase on the number mooted in 2016.
The six-week consultation starts today and will run until April 4.
Councillor David Carr, leader of City of York Council, said: “The local plan process has demonstrated our commitment to listen to voices from across York.
“And we want the government to hear your voice as well, which is why we’ve prepared the guide to help you make comments on the issues which the planning inspector will consider.
“This is a very significant milestone in producing York’s first local plan since the 1950s.”
Councillor Andrew Waller, interim deputy council leader, added, said: “We believe this is the right plan for York, promoting sustainable developments, better transport links, the city’s cultural offer and much more.”