Applications for planning permission are primarily considered against policies set out in the 'development plan' for the North York Moors National Park. This is made up of any formal planning documents that have been through a period of consultation and testing, and have been subsequently formally adopted by the National Park Authority.
The North York Moors National Park's development plan currently comprises the Local Plan 2020, the Whitby Business Park Area Action Plan, the Helmsley Plan and the Minerals and Waste Joint Plan.
If you would like to be kept in touch about development of our planning policies please email us at policy@northyorkmoors.org.uk
Local Plan - Review
We are reviewing our Local Plan.
The latest stage is our 'Gateway 1 self assessment'. Agreement to start this review process was given by our Members at the 29 June National Park Authority meeting. At this ‘first steps’ stage, the Authority was inviting views on the challenges and opportunities the Local Plan should address. This consultation has now closed.
View our Local Plan Review pages
We are still seeking any potential development sites that could be included in the new plan. The closing date is 30 November.
New Design Code
We're creating a new Design Code for the National Park.
Explore our Design Code webpage
The Design Code will be completed once the new Local Plan is adopted.