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“Clapham has always been in Yorkshire and always will be. So why are certain organisations trying to push the village into Lancashire?” – A fascinating article from the mid-nineties about Clapham, followed by adverts from all the then village businesses. (click the image below to read)

Clapham Parish Council has submitted its Neighbourhood Plan to the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority for publishing.

The plan has been prepared by a Neighbourhood Plan steering Group on behalf of the community of Clapham cum Newby Parish. The purpose of the Plan is to guide new development so that it is sustainable and will help protect and enhance the qualities of the Parish and support a safe healthy and balanced community. The development period that the plan is looking to influence is 2023 – 2030.

The Parish Plan and its supporting documents are available here:

Clapham – Draft Neighbourhood Plan

Comments should address whether the Plan fulfils various “basic conditions” referred to as follows:

1. Having regard to national policies and advice contained in guidance issued by the Secretary of State, it is appropriate to make the neighbourhood plan.
2. The making of the neighbourhood plan contributes to the achievement of sustainable development.
3. The making of the neighbourhood plan is in general conformity with the strategic policies contained in the development plan for the area (Yorkshire Dales Local Plan 2015-2030 and Craven local Plan 2012 – 2032)
4. The making of the neighbourhood plan does not breach, and is otherwise compatible with, European Union obligations.
5. Prescribed conditions are met in relation to the plan and prescribed matters have been complied with in connection with the proposal for the neighbourhood plan.

Comments are invited regarding whether the Plan fulfils the “basic conditions” above.

Please send your comments by email to: localplan@yorkshiredales.org.uk

or by post to:
Planning Policy Team,
Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority,
Yoredale,
Bainbridge,
Leyburn,
North Yorkshire,
DL8 3EL.

A paper version of the draft plan will be available for viewing at our offices in Bainbridge and at Colvend, Grassington, BD23 5LB.

The consultation period for comments on the draft neighbourhood plan is between 6 November and 18 December 2023.

Please stay safe and follow government social distancing advice. More information about the community response to coronavirus can be found here.