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.
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