Due to the high quality, sustainable development that is created by community led housing projects, they tend to be well supported locally. However, early engagement with both the community and the local planning team also ease the process. As part of our role as enablers, we can support you in this by attending public engagement activities with you and supporting conversations with internal teams such as; planning and highways.  

During this part of the process it is important to work with qualified professionals, particularly when looking for architects and surveyors to work on your scheme. Working with a contractor who shares your vision and values is key to delivering a successful project. 

Understanding relevant planning policies will also help the process. Below you will find links to the National Planning Policy Framework and Local Plans from across our region.

Your architect and other professionals can help you design a scheme that complies with all of the relevant policy requirements. As you might imagine, this can become quite costly unless you get pro bono support, or you may have the skills necessary within your own group. Either way it is important to consider how this stage is financed. Funding for this stage may be available through North Yorkshire Council.  Talk to usTalk to us to find out more. 

Listen to our podcast where Chris France from North York Moors National Park talks to us about the planning opportunities in National Parks. 

Community First Yorkshire’s Planners Guide to Community Led Housing was produced to help provide information for local authorities and planning commissions to help produce more community led housing. As a group, it is worth a read as it gives insight on the type of information that planners are looking for when you submit your application.