Plan Selby evidence base

An important part of the creation of planning policy documents is an evidence base.

The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) states that local planning authorities should ensure that their local plans are based on adequate, up-to-date and relevant evidence about the economic, social and environmental characteristics and prospects of our area.

We've published a number of studies which will, when finalised, inform but not predetermine decisions to be made by us on what Plan Selby should look like. All the evidence used to support Plan Selby can be found below.

Evidence base documents produced during the preparation of the site allocations local plan - additional sites consultation (8 March - 19 April 2018)

Evidence base documents produced during the preparation of the site allocations local plan - the pool of sites consultation (2 October - 27 November 2017)

Evidence Base documents produced during the Initial Consultation (24 November 2014 – 19 January 2015)

Evidence base documents produced during the focused engagement consultation (29 June 2015 - 10 August 2015)

Other evidence base

In addition to the studies currently at the draft stage, the following published evidence bases are available below.  By clicking on the links below you will be redirected to the home page of each document.

Other evidence bases - core strategy 2013 evidence base

The existing evidence base used to support the adopted Core Strategy 2013 is available on the Core Strategy 2013 page.

Green Belt study

The study seeks to identify land which is considered suitable for a ‘potential area for Green Belt release’ based on the extent to which the Green Belt fulfils the five purposes of the Green Belt and the proposed strength of the resultant Green Belt boundary.

However, it is only if we can demonstrate the existence of exceptional circumstances that land can be released from the Green Belt. The demonstration of whether exceptional circumstances exist can only take place later in the plan making process when the suitability of potential housing and employment sites in non-Green Belt locations have been assessed.

Draft stage 1: Green belt study 2015

The draft stage 1: Selby district Green Belt study was published as part of the focused engagement consultation (29 June 2015 - 10 August 2015). In responding to the focused engagement, people were asked to consider a range of  specific questions relating to the draft stage 1: Selby district Green Belt study (pdf / 112 KB).

 Draft stage 1: Selby district Green Belt study (pdf / 9 MB)

Draft method statement for defining safeguarded land

The draft method statement for defining safeguarded land was published as part of the focused engagement consultation (29 June 2015 - 10 August 2015). In responding to the focused engagement, people were asked to consider one  question relating to the draft method statement for defining safeguarded land (pdf / 55 KB).

 Draft method statement for defining safeguarded land (pdf / 1 MB)

Draft method statement for determining the status of villages in the green belt

The draft method statement for determining the status of villages in the Green Belt was published as part of the focused engagement consultation (29 June 2015 - 10 August 2015). In responding to the focused engagement, people were asked to consider one  question relating to the draft method statement for determining the status of villages in the Green Belt (pdf / 132 KB).

 Draft method statement for determining the status of villages in the Green Belt (pdf / 364 KB)

Draft methodology for the identification of development limits

The draft method statement for the identification of development limits was published as part of the focused engagement consultation (29 June 2015 - 10 August 2015). In responding to the focused engagement, people were asked to consider  specific questions relating to the Draft Method statement for the identification of development limits (pdf / 109 KB).

 Draft method statement for the identification of development limits (pdf / 894 KB)

Plan Selby site allocations - a draft framework for site selection

The Plan Selby site allocations: a draft framework for site selection was published as part of the focused engagement consultation (29 June 2015 - 10 August 2015). In responding to the focused engagement, people were asked to consider  specific questions relating to the Plan Selby site allocations: a draft framework for site selection (pdf / 58 KB).

 Plan Selby site allocations: a draft framework for site selection (pdf / 2 MB)

Draft growth options for designated service villages

Designated service villages growth options report - draft for stakeholder engagement Summer 2015

The report contains draft detail and recommendations for discussion as part of the Let’s Talk Plan Selby Summer engagement 2015 with stakeholders.

 Designated service villages growth options report - draft for stakeholder engagement: Summer 2015 (pdf / 38 MB)

DSV workshop summary of engagement

Following the stakeholder engagement in the summer of 2015, a draft DSV Workshop Summary of Engagement report was produced.

Session 1 - 6 July 2015

 Draft DSV workshop summary of engagement session 1 (pdf / 2 MB), focused around Appleton Roebuck, Church Fenton, Monk Fryston/Hillam, South Milford and Ulleskelf.

Session 2 -  7 July 2015

 Draft DSV workshop summary of engagement session 2 (pdf / 900 KB), focused around Byram / Brotherton, Carlton, Eggborough / Whitley and Kellington.

Session 3 - 8 July 2015

 Draft DSV workshop summary of engagement session 3 (pdf / 738 KB), focused around Brayton, Barlby / Osgodby, Thorpe Willoughby and Hambleton.

Session 4 - 9 July 2015

 Draft DSV workshop summary of engagement session 4 (pdf / 843 KB), focused around Cawood, Escrick, Hemingborough, North Duffield and  Riccall.

Context and summary

The Selby district core strategy (adopted in 2013) included a housing target of 2000 dwellings across 18 designated service villages. When housing completions and sites with planning permission in designated service villages since 2011 (the base date of the core strategy) on are taken off that target there is a requirement to allocate land for at least 769 new dwellings.

The designated service villages are:

  • Appleton Roebuck
  • Barlby and Osgodby
  • Brayton
  • Brotherton and Byram
  • Carlton
  • Cawood
  • Church Fenton
  • Eggborough and Whitely
  • Escrick
  • Hambleton
  • Hemingbrough
  • Kellington
  • Monk Fryston and Hillam
  • North Duffield
  • Riccall
  • South Milford
  • Thorpe Willoughby
  • Ulleskelf

As the single housing target was provided for all 18 designated service villages, the purpose of this study is to discuss options to distribute these dwellings across Selby’s designated service villages (DSVs).

Section 7 of the report proposes three potential options to apportion growth across the 18 settlements. It should be emphasised that the figures provided in any option are only starting points and a guide to the relative levels of growth likely to be accommodated in each village. These options have been derived from the responses received from the Plan Selby initial consultation.

Broadly these comprise:

Option 1: Proportionate dispersal across all designated service villages: The proportionate dispersal method applies a blanket application of 4.75% growth per settlement.

Option 2: Distribution based on services and accessibility: A distribution based upon services and accessibility.  This study utilises our existing evidence to conduct an appraisal of each settlement in terms of the number of services and its public transport accessibility and accessibility to employment. Those settlements ranking highest following the assessment are apportioned a higher number of dwellings, and those ranking lower are apportioned a reduced number.

Option 3: Growth based on avoiding Green Belt release: The final option apportions a blanket 6.5% growth to those designated service villages, not within Green Belt.

  • completions and outstanding plots with planning permission 1st April 2015 (including 10% deduction for non-delivery of planning applications)
  • a 4.75% increase allows the approximate amount of new homes required to be allocated (769 dwellings)
  • a 6.5 % increase allows the approximate amount of new homes required to be allocated (769 dwellings)

The ‘Let’s Talk Plan Selby’ engagement allows the opportunity for stakeholders to comment further on these options and put forward alternative options.

The following table provides a comparison of the potential distribution of dwellings per DSV under each option.

Designated service village

Option 1: Proportionate dispersal across all designated service villages

Option 2: Distribution based on services and accessibility

Option 3: Growth based on avoiding Green Belt release

Appleton Roebuck

17

3

23

Byram/ Brotherton

48

58

0

Barlby/ Osgodby

101

122

139

Brayton

108

130

147

Carlton

39

33

54

Cawood

34

29

47

Church Fenton

29

24

39

Eggborough/Whitley

61

26

0

Escrick

19

23

0

Hambleton

39

33

53

Hemingbrough

39

33

54

Kellington

19

16

26

Monk Fryston/ Hillam

36

30

0

North Duffield

26

11

36

Riccall

50

60

68

South Milford

59

71

0

Thorpe Willoughby

61

73

83

Ulleskelf

18

7

24

Total

801

783

793

For the sake of consistency and comparison, the same calculation method as was commented on in the Plan Selby initial consultation is used here. However, some responses to the initial consultation from Parish Councils suggested an alternative calculation. This will be the subject of discussion with Parish Councils during the focused engagement.

Focused engagement consultation (29 June 2015 - 10 August 2015)

The focused engagement consultations undertaken between 29 June and 10 August 2015 were arranged to allow us to understand comments made in the initial consultation in more detail, talk about issues and options arising, and seek your views on a number of draft studies before they were finalised.

The  growth options for the designated service villages (pdf / 38 MB) study was published as part of the focussed engagement. In responding to the focused engagement, people were asked to consider a range of  specific questions relating to the growth options for the designated services villages study (pdf / 136 KB).