North Yorkshire Council has approved plans for community-led housing near Knaresborough.
The council has granted Permission in Principle (PiP) for up to five self-build homes on land off Ripley Road in Scotton.
The application, brought forward by self-build specialists, Livedin, offers people the chance to individually design and construct their own homes.
Livedin has welcomed the local authority’s decision, describing it as a ‘constructive approach and thoughtful response” to the growing demand for custom and self-build housing in the area.
Livedin Director, Charlie de Bono said:
“This is a small but significant step in making self-build more accessible in North Yorkshire.
"Self-build isn’t just about housing numbers, it’s about giving people a say in how and where they live.
"As an award-winning provider of self-build plots, Livedin is committed to helping people design and build sustainable, high-quality homes rooted in their area."
The application will now move to the second stage - Technical Details Consent.
This will ensure that the site layout and individual home designs respond to the local landscape, neighbouring properties, and high standards of sustainability and design.

Charlie said:
“The five homes proposed for Scotton will help meet a local and growing demand for self-build opportunities, offering a real alternative to speculative development.
"For younger families wanting to stay, or older residents looking to downsize, these homes offer the chance to stay in the community.
“This is a small but meaningful step towards a different kind of housing future in North Yorkshire.
"The need for new housing is especially pressing in North Yorkshire, where the council is currently unable to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply, a key national planning requirement.
"It has also acknowledged a shortfall in self-build permissions, as required under the Self-Build and Custom Housebuilding Act.”
Livedin has previously worked on numerous successful self-build projects, including the award-winning development at Ingoldisthorpe in West Norfolk.
For more information about the Scotton site and upcoming opportunities for self-builders, visit livedin.co.uk.

Pateley Bridge to host first New Year's Day cyclo-cross event
Harrogate MP welcomes government U-turn on family farm inheritance tax
Santa Paws: Festive photo competition winners revealed
DalesBus reveals timetable over Christmas period
Festive tractor run raises £45,000 for charity
CCTV appeal after Ripon shop theft
Yorkshire Vet Julian Norton meets fans in Harrogate
Santa delivers gifts to Harrogate children on all-electric sleigh
Rudy's Pizza set to open new Harrogate restaurant
75-year-old Ripon cyclist completes epic birthday challenge
Miriam Margolyes to visit Harrogate as part of upcoming tour
Towns must see benefits of any tourist tax, warns Harrogate MP
Police appeal for wanted man who could be in Ripon
Harrogate school 'takes Law into its own hands' with rare A Level course
CCTV appeal after motorbike stolen in Harrogate
Specsavers Harrogate hosts free after-hours clinic for homeless residents
Man charged following Pateley Bridge hit-and-run
Banyan in Harrogate set to close
Knaresborough boys 'devastated' after beloved cat goes missing
Knaresborough tug-of-war tradition to return on Boxing Day


