Great Ayton Parish Council

14/10/2026

📢 Active Travel Route between Great Ayton and Stokesley

There is a North Yorkshire Council town investment plan consultation open at the moment for Stokesley. As residents of Great Ayton this could still have positive impacts for our village too.

The long awaited active travel path between Great Ayton and Stokesley could be something that some of these funds could be directed too.

Click the link below to find out more, submit your ideas or see related public meeting dates.

Please share !

https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/your-council/consultations-and-engagement/current-consultations/your-council/consultations-and-engagement/current-consultations/vision-stokesley

Climate Action Stokesley and Villages

07/10/2026

📢 5 Days to go to submit comments. Whether in support or to object, join the 365 residents who have used their voice so far. That's an amazing 18 to 20% of the village who have engaged. For more details please read below and share!

🚨 URGENT UPDATE: Easby Lane Housing Development (68 Dwellings) 🚨

⚠️ FURTHER COMMENTS DEADLINE: 21st September 2026

📌 Planning Reference: ZB25/01974/FUL

The planning application for Easby Lane has been amended. At the Parish Council meeting on 8/9/2026, councillors instructed the clerk to submit further comments, which will be visible on the portal soon as well as in the meeting minutes once ratified.

So far, 340 comments have been submitted from our community of ~4,500 residents.

Whether in support or to object - Have your say!

🖥️ NEW Planning Portal: How to Log In & Comment

The North Yorkshire planning portal has migrated to a new system.

If you already had an account: Your past comments are safely carried over, but the new system won't display your history prior to August. To log in for the first time: You must click "Forgotten Password" and reset it. Your old password will show as incorrect until you do this.

If you are new: Click the link below, select "Register", and create an account.

How to object or support: Search for the reference number, click "Make a Comment", and submit. You can also view all new documents, track key dates, and save the search for easy updates.

✉️ Alternatively email:

[email protected]

Quoting the reference at the top and bottom of this post.

📄 Key Updates from the New Documents

A massive wave of new documents was added in late August and early September.

Here is what you need to know:

* The amount of houses now seems to be set at 68 rather than up to 68.

* There seems to be a greater mix of housing in terms of size of dwelling

⚠️ Priority Documents Still Missing/Awaiting:

* Traffic & Roads: Awaiting the latest LHA / Traffic Engineering response to review internal road safety. Concerning how little mention there is of access and flow down Easby Lane and the affect this will have on the already busy and narrow Bridge Street Junctions, and Race Terrace in gaining access to the A173.

* Flooding/Drainage: Awaiting the LLFA response to see if the revised surface-water strategy is accepted.

* Wildlife & Nature: Awaiting Natural England's response regarding the nutrient budget and mitigation.

* Archaeology: The Principal Archaeologist is still seeking pre-determination trenching reports, not just a WSI framework.

* Affordable Housing: Independent viability review and final affordable housing offers are still needed.

* Community Funding: Final S106 Heads of Terms are unconfirmed.

* Lighting & Shadowing: Missing boundary bat habitat light assessments and daylight/sunlight evidence.

✅ Matters Now Treated as Resolved / Non-Objection:

* Contaminated Land & Air Quality: No current technical objections (conditions will be applied post-completion).
* Badgers: No active setts found within the red-line boundary.
* Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG): Reported gain exceeds the 10% target.

💡 IMPORTANT: How to Make Your Comment Count!

When submitting your comments, planners can only consider "Material Planning Considerations." Avoid personal opinions and focus on these public interest facts:

🏛️ Design & Appearance: Density, building heights, and how it fits the character of Easby Lane.

👥 Impact on Neighbours: Loss of privacy (overlooking), overshadowing (loss of light), and noise.

🚗 Highways & Transport: Traffic volume, road safety, site access, and parking issues.

🌳 Environment: Impact on local wildlife (bats/badgers), loss of trees, and drainage.

📈 Policy Alignment: Whether it complies with local development plans and national planning frameworks.

🔗 Have Your Say Here:

👇 Click here to view the application and comment

https://publicaccess.northyorks.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=makeComment&keyVal=T4UPUEHULU200

Ref - ZB25/01974/FUL

✉️ Alternatively email:

[email protected]

Quoting the reference at the top and bottom of this post.

Please share this post with neighbours to keep our community informed!

06/10/2026

🏘️ Call for sites for the North Yorkshire Local Plan

North Yorkshire Council reports the following about the call for sites for consideration through the new North Yorkshire Local Plan.

Please note the Great Ayton Parish Council are just passing this information on. For any concerns please contact NYCC.

The call for sites has now closed. The recent call for sites event provided an opportunity for landowners, site promoters, developers or other interested parties to put sites forward for consideration in the new local plan to meet the future needs of the area.

We asked for sites to be put forward for any use or designation which included, but was not limited to:

* residential
* employment - commercial
* employment - industrial
* employment - retail
leisure
* showmen or traveller pitches
* community facilities (built development only)
* land Biodiversity Net Gain
* renewable energy

We are able to share some of the information we have received from landowners and promoters from previous calls for sites. The current map shows sites submitted up to and including 22 June 2026. The information shown on this map is subject to ongoing review and may be updated before the next publication in 2027.

For more details click below 👇

https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/planning-and-conservation/planning-policy/north-yorkshire-local-plan/planning-and-conservation/planning-policy/north-yorkshire-local-plan/call-sites-north-yorkshire-local-plan

06/10/2026

A vision for Stokesley - Have your say!

Find out about the proposed investment priorities for Stokesley.

North Yorkshire Council are developing a Town Investment Plan for Stokesley as part of a regeneration programme across 32 towns in the county. The plans will help guide future funding bids by ensuring they are targeted to local priorities.

This project is supported by David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire and part-funded by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority.

Stokesley is a market town, situated on the River Leven at the edge of the North York Moors National Park. Known for its attractive Georgian and Victorian architecture, historic market square, independent shops, cafés and traditional Friday market, it serves as a vibrant local hub while retaining a strong rural character.

The town is also close to popular landmarks such as Roseberry Topping and Great Ayton, making it a popular base for exploring the surrounding countryside.

The key themes expected to feature in the Town Investment Plan include:

* improving the vitality and appeal of the town centre
* transport and parking
* public realm

Have your say

To make sure each investment plan reflects local priorities we are inviting residents, business owners and visitors to share their views on their local town and how you think it could be improved.

https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/your-council/consultations-and-engagement/current-consultations/your-council/consultations-and-engagement/current-consultations/vision-stokesley

06/10/2026

NYCC Annual Budget Consultation - Have your say !

North Yorkshire Council is inviting people to take part in the annual budget consultation, ‘Let’s Talk Money’.

The council delivers a wide range of local services, including social care, education, housing, leisure, roads and waste collection and like many councils across the country faces increasing demand for services and rising costs. The ‘Let's Talk Money’ survey asks what services and priorities are most important to you and how you think the council’s budget should be spent. Residents are also being invited to tell the council what level of council tax increase feels right and give feedback on the second homes premium introduced in 2025.

The survey is open until 26 November 2026. Feedback received will help inform future budget decisions and council priorities.

For further information and to take part in the consultation please visit:

https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/lets-talk

05/10/2026

📢 1 Week to go - Public Comments Submissions extended to 12th October, due to a later than planned press notice. (This information has been provided by North Yorkshire Council)

🚨 URGENT UPDATE: Easby Lane Housing Development (68 Dwellings) 🚨

⚠️ FURTHER COMMENTS DEADLINE: 21st September 2026

📌 Planning Reference: ZB25/01974/FUL

The planning application for Easby Lane has been amended. At the Parish Council meeting on 8/9/2026, councillors instructed the clerk to submit further comments, which will be visible on the portal soon as well as in the meeting minutes once ratified.

So far, 340 comments have been submitted from our community of ~4,500 residents.

Whether in support or to object - Have your say!

🖥️ NEW Planning Portal: How to Log In & Comment

The North Yorkshire planning portal has migrated to a new system.

If you already had an account: Your past comments are safely carried over, but the new system won't display your history prior to August. To log in for the first time: You must click "Forgotten Password" and reset it. Your old password will show as incorrect until you do this.

If you are new: Click the link below, select "Register", and create an account.

How to object or support: Search for the reference number, click "Make a Comment", and submit. You can also view all new documents, track key dates, and save the search for easy updates.

✉️ Alternatively email:

[email protected]

Quoting the reference at the top and bottom of this post.

📄 Key Updates from the New Documents

A massive wave of new documents was added in late August and early September.

Here is what you need to know:

* The amount of houses now seems to be set at 68 rather than up to 68.

* There seems to be a greater mix of housing in terms of size of dwelling

⚠️ Priority Documents Still Missing/Awaiting:

* Traffic & Roads: Awaiting the latest LHA / Traffic Engineering response to review internal road safety. Concerning how little mention there is of access and flow down Easby Lane and the affect this will have on the already busy and narrow Bridge Street Junctions, and Race Terrace in gaining access to the A173.

* Flooding/Drainage: Awaiting the LLFA response to see if the revised surface-water strategy is accepted.

* Wildlife & Nature: Awaiting Natural England's response regarding the nutrient budget and mitigation.

* Archaeology: The Principal Archaeologist is still seeking pre-determination trenching reports, not just a WSI framework.

* Affordable Housing: Independent viability review and final affordable housing offers are still needed.

* Community Funding: Final S106 Heads of Terms are unconfirmed.

* Lighting & Shadowing: Missing boundary bat habitat light assessments and daylight/sunlight evidence.

✅ Matters Now Treated as Resolved / Non-Objection:

* Contaminated Land & Air Quality: No current technical objections (conditions will be applied post-completion).
* Badgers: No active setts found within the red-line boundary.
* Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG): Reported gain exceeds the 10% target.

💡 IMPORTANT: How to Make Your Comment Count!

When submitting your comments, planners can only consider "Material Planning Considerations." Avoid personal opinions and focus on these public interest facts:

🏛️ Design & Appearance: Density, building heights, and how it fits the character of Easby Lane.

👥 Impact on Neighbours: Loss of privacy (overlooking), overshadowing (loss of light), and noise.

🚗 Highways & Transport: Traffic volume, road safety, site access, and parking issues.

🌳 Environment: Impact on local wildlife (bats/badgers), loss of trees, and drainage.

📈 Policy Alignment: Whether it complies with local development plans and national planning frameworks.

🔗 Have Your Say Here:

👇 Click here to view the application and comment

https://publicaccess.northyorks.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=makeComment&keyVal=T4UPUEHULU200

Ref - ZB25/01974/FUL

✉️ Alternatively email:

[email protected]

Quoting the reference at the top and bottom of this post.

Please share this post with neighbours to keep our community informed!

05/10/2026

The next Great Ayton Parish Council meeting takes place tomorrow; 5th October at the Great Ayton Discovery Centre starting at 7pm. All are welcome. If you have something you would like to raise then please email the clerk by 12 midday on the day of the meeting: [email protected]

Please click the link for the agenda:

https://greatayton-pc.gov.uk/meetings/agenda

05/10/2026

📢 September Crime Incident Report 👇

We're pleased to report the downward trend for Crime Incidents in the village for September.

If you missed it earlier this morning our last post shared an interesting graph of the last several months and some further details from North Yorkshire Police - Hambleton

ASB & Youth Crime Are Down: Contrary to fears that anti-social behavior would spike during the August school holidays, incidents dropped significantly across the high street and surrounding areas.

Credit to Local Efforts: This improvement is linked to joint work by the Community Safety Hub, local teams, and targeted patrols.

Preparing for Darker Nights: Police and local teams will remain visible and out on patrol as the evenings draw in to address any seasonal uptake in incidents.

Long-Term Planning for 2025: The council, police, local businesses, and residents will meet in January to start early planning and prevention strategies ahead of next summer, including addressing issues around train arrivals.

Community Input Needed: Residents are encouraged to continue reporting incidents and share feedback or lingering concerns so local teams have an accurate picture.

Again please continue to report incidents no matter how small.

999 Emergency
101 Non Urgent or online
https://www.northyorkshire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us-beta/contact-us/

05/10/2026

🚨 ASB & Youth Crime Update - Great Ayton 👇

ASB & Youth Crime Are Down: Contrary to fears that anti-social behavior would spike during the August school holidays, incidents dropped significantly across the high street and surrounding areas.

Credit to Local Efforts: This improvement is linked to joint work by the North Yorkshire Council Community Safety Hub, local teams including North Yorkshire Youth , and targeted patrols from North Yorkshire Police - Hambleton North Yorkshire Police

Preparing for Darker Nights: Police and local teams will remain visible and out on patrol as the evenings draw in to address any seasonal uptake in incidents.

Long-Term Planning for 2025: The council, police, local businesses, and residents will meet in January to start early planning and prevention strategies ahead of next summer, including addressing issues around train arrivals.

Community Input Needed: Residents are encouraged to continue reporting incidents and share feedback or lingering concerns so local teams have an accurate picture.

999 for emergencies
101 for non urgent or online at https://www.northyorkshire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us-beta/contact-us/

21/09/2026

📢 Public Comments Submissions extended to 12th October, due to a later than planned press notice. (This information has been provided by North Yorkshire Council)

🚨 URGENT UPDATE: Easby Lane Housing Development (68 Dwellings) 🚨

⚠️ FURTHER COMMENTS DEADLINE: 21st September 2026

📌 Planning Reference: ZB25/01974/FUL

The planning application for Easby Lane has been amended. At the Parish Council meeting on 8/9/2026, councillors instructed the clerk to submit further comments, which will be visible on the portal soon as well as in the meeting minutes once ratified.

So far, 340 comments have been submitted from our community of ~4,500 residents.

Whether in support or to object - Have your say!

🖥️ NEW Planning Portal: How to Log In & Comment

The North Yorkshire planning portal has migrated to a new system.

If you already had an account: Your past comments are safely carried over, but the new system won't display your history prior to August. To log in for the first time: You must click "Forgotten Password" and reset it. Your old password will show as incorrect until you do this.

If you are new: Click the link below, select "Register", and create an account.

How to object or support: Search for the reference number, click "Make a Comment", and submit. You can also view all new documents, track key dates, and save the search for easy updates.

✉️ Alternatively email:

[email protected]

Quoting the reference at the top and bottom of this post.

📄 Key Updates from the New Documents

A massive wave of new documents was added in late August and early September.

Here is what you need to know:

* The amount of houses now seems to be set at 68 rather than up to 68.

* There seems to be a greater mix of housing in terms of size of dwelling

⚠️ Priority Documents Still Missing/Awaiting:

* Traffic & Roads: Awaiting the latest LHA / Traffic Engineering response to review internal road safety. Concerning how little mention there is of access and flow down Easby Lane and the affect this will have on the already busy and narrow Bridge Street Junctions, and Race Terrace in gaining access to the A173.

* Flooding/Drainage: Awaiting the LLFA response to see if the revised surface-water strategy is accepted.

* Wildlife & Nature: Awaiting Natural England's response regarding the nutrient budget and mitigation.

* Archaeology: The Principal Archaeologist is still seeking pre-determination trenching reports, not just a WSI framework.

* Affordable Housing: Independent viability review and final affordable housing offers are still needed.

* Community Funding: Final S106 Heads of Terms are unconfirmed.

* Lighting & Shadowing: Missing boundary bat habitat light assessments and daylight/sunlight evidence.

✅ Matters Now Treated as Resolved / Non-Objection:

* Contaminated Land & Air Quality: No current technical objections (conditions will be applied post-completion).
* Badgers: No active setts found within the red-line boundary.
* Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG): Reported gain exceeds the 10% target.

💡 IMPORTANT: How to Make Your Comment Count!

When submitting your comments, planners can only consider "Material Planning Considerations." Avoid personal opinions and focus on these public interest facts:

🏛️ Design & Appearance: Density, building heights, and how it fits the character of Easby Lane.

👥 Impact on Neighbours: Loss of privacy (overlooking), overshadowing (loss of light), and noise.

🚗 Highways & Transport: Traffic volume, road safety, site access, and parking issues.

🌳 Environment: Impact on local wildlife (bats/badgers), loss of trees, and drainage.

📈 Policy Alignment: Whether it complies with local development plans and national planning frameworks.

🔗 Have Your Say Here:

👇 Click here to view the application and comment

https://publicaccess.northyorks.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=makeComment&keyVal=T4UPUEHULU200

Ref - ZB25/01974/FUL

✉️ Alternatively email:

[email protected]

Quoting the reference at the top and bottom of this post.

Please share this post with neighbours to keep our community informed!