Thousands more homes proposed in updated long-term plan for region

The East Riding of Yorkshire Local Plan Update, which proposes building more than 20,000 new homes in the region over the next 16 years, has been submitted to the Government.

This is an update of the existing East Riding Local Plan, adopted in 2016.

The updated plan proposes that 20,900 dwellings are built in the East Riding and approximately 208 hectares are allocated as employment land in the period up to 2039.

It also seeks to retain and enhance the East Riding’s environment, and ensure good access to a range of infrastructure, services and facilities.

Documents within this plan set out the vision, objectives, planning policies and allocations for development within the East Riding of Yorkshire until 2039.

Now the plan has been submitted, an independent planning inspector will be appointed to consider the documents, including the comments received from East Riding communities.

The inspector will then determine whether the plan meets the requirements of legal compliance and soundness. They will also consider whether the plan can be adopted by the council with or without changes.

Once adopted, the updated plan will replace the existing East Riding Local Plan.

Alan Menzies, East Riding of Yorkshire Council executive director of planning and economic regeneration, said: “The Local Plan is an important document for shaping communities for the future.

“Thanks to the contributions from the residents of the East Riding, we have been able to submit this update and feel confident it can guide our region’s development for the years to come.”