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Public consultation launched for 3,339-home garden village at former Elvington Airfield near York
Overview
A public consultation is set to begin regarding plans by the Langwith Development Partnership to build a 3,339-home "garden village" named Langwith Village on the former Elvington Airfield near York. The proposed development includes new schools, shops, leisure facilities, and workspaces. The consultation runs online from 19 October to 30 November, with an in-person event scheduled at the Yorkshire Air Museum on 20 October, ahead of an outline planning application submission.
Key points
- A public consultation is opening for a 3,339-home garden village project called Langwith Village at the former Elvington Airfield near York.
- The development plans include new schools, shops, community and leisure facilities, workplaces, and active travel infrastructure.
- Online consultation materials will be available from 19 October to 30 November, and an in-person event will be held at the Yorkshire Air Museum on 20 October.
- The site is included in City of York Council's Local Plan, which is currently undergoing updates following national planning policy changes.
- The masterplan has been developed by the Langwith Development Partnership in collaboration with the council and Homes England.