New plans launched for 3500-home venture

Plans have been unveiled for a 3500-home venture.

Escrick Park Estate has launched a blueprint aimed at creating a community hub at Escrick, between Selby and York.

Officials say the proposed scheme – known as Heronby – would support “North Yorkshire’s future generations (by addressing a) chronic shortage of planned new homes”.

They add it would also include a country park, schools and a health centre.

The moves come after a Heronby masterplan was drawn up as part of the former Selby Local Plan process in 2021.

Beilby Forbes Adam, of Escrick Park Estate, said: “When North Yorkshire Council said it couldn’t take Heronby forward through the Selby Local Plan process, we said we remained committed to creating a new community.

“Two years later, we are moving closer to being ready to submit an outline application. 

“We welcome the views of people of all ages, but we particularly want to encourage younger people to join the conversation about what Heronby should be.

“The housing crisis means too many young people can’t find a home of their own and are struggling to lead their own lives.”

He added an Environmental Impact Assessment scoping request has been submitted to North Yorkshire Council as part of the pre-planning application process.

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