Launch of consultation on Open Space and Housing Needs
Wed 15th January 2025
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is inviting comments on two draft Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) on Open Space and Housing Needs. The consultations will be open from Friday, 31 January to Friday, 14 March.
Supplementary Planning Documents provide more detailed advice and guidance on the application of policies in a Local Plan. These two draft SPDs will complement the upcoming East Riding Local Plan Update, which is expected to be adopted in early 2025 following receipt of the Inspector’s Final Report on the Examination of the Plan.
The draft Open Space SPD will provide guidance for applicants and decision makers on the provision of open space on new residential developments, setting out a sequence of steps to follow to ensure compliance with Policy C3 of the Local Plan Update. It focuses on the provision and design of amenity green space, playgrounds and outdoor sports facilities.
The draft Housing Needs SPD will cover topics such as housing mix, meeting the needs of specific groups, housing standards, and affordable housing. It adds further detail to the policies in the Local Plan Update. It will also assist in the application of Policies H1 and H2 of the Local Plan Update, which aim to ensure that the East Riding has a healthy and balanced housing market, where the housing needs of the community are met, and the right quality and type of housing is delivered.
The draft documents, online surveys and accompanying documents are available to view online at https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/spd from Friday 31st January.
Paper copies of the consultation documents are available to view at all East Riding Customer Service Centres and Libraries during normal opening hours, throughout the consultation period.
People can respond to the consultation by completing the online response forms available at www.eastriding.gov.uk/spd, or by completing the downloadable response form and returning it to forward.planning@eastriding.gov.uk. They can also send it to Forward Planning, Room AS67, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, County Hall, Cross Street, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU17 9BA.
All responses to the consultation should be received by Friday 14 March 2025. Responses to the consultation will be made publicly available to view on the council’s website in due course, after the consultation period has ended.
