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Regional Spatial Strategy

The Yorkshire and Humber Plan sets out a broad long-term strategy for development in the region. It covers topics such as housing, economic development, transport, the environment and regeneration. The plan is the Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS) for the region. Published in May 2008, the RSS is a statutory document and part of the Development Plan and informs the preparation of the Region's Local Development Frameworks It is an important consideration in the determination of planning applications.

A review of the RSS was planned to be taken forward by Local Government Yorkshire and Humber (LGYH) as part of a new Integrated Regional Strategy (IRS). However work on this was abandoned following the Government's announcement of their intention to abilish the RSS.

The RSS was revoked on 6 July 2010 and was due to be abolished altogether through the 'Localism Bill' published on 13 December 2010. However following the 'Cala Homes' High Court challenge decision of 10 November 2010, the RSS was re-instated as part of the Development Plan.

Documents to download:

• Letter from Chief Planner (PDF 58.5kB) Opens in a new window (July 2010)
• Guidance notes for Local Planning Authorities (PDF 61.4kB) Opens in a new window
• Letter from Chief Planner (PDF 47.8kB) Opens in a new window (Nov 2010)

For more information visit the LGYH website at www.lgyh.gov.uk Opens in a new window

You can also download the RSS from the National Archives Opens in a new window

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Planning Policy
Hambleton District Council
Civic Centre
Stone Cross
Northallerton
DL6 2UU
Tel: 0845 1211 555
Email: planning.policy@hambleton.gov.uk