[ Categories ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/tags "Tags") [ Calendar ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/calendar "Calendar") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ Print ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/second-homes-policy-communities?tmpl=component&print=1&format=print "Print") # Using the Local Plan or Neighbourhood Plan to Restrict Second Homes [PFK](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) Friday, 24 June 2022 1896 Hits [ 0 Comments ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/second-homes-policy-communities#comments) [ ![whitby-g6dd9c53a4_1920](https://pfkrural.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_articles/325/b2ap3_large_whitby-g6dd9c53a4_1920.jpg) ](https://pfkrural.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_articles/325/whitby-g6dd9c53a4_1920.jpg "whitby-g6dd9c53a4_1920") A recent vote undertaken in Whitby has seen the community vote resoundingly in favour of imposing restrictions on second homes, with the aim of ensuring that all new homes built in area are for full-time and primary occupation. Many coastal and rural communities have experienced a significant increase in the proportion of homes in their area being used as second homes, and this has increased rapidly since the Covid-19 pandemic which resulted in a significant rise in 'staycations' boosting demand for holiday let accommodation in popular tourist destinations. Back in 2019, the community in St Ive's successfully implemented a Neighbourhood Plan which included a policy restricting new homes from being used as second homes. This policy was the subject of an unsuccessful legal challenge and remains in place. With rising house prices, and limited availability of properties we are likely to see a rise in Town and Parish Councils seeking to control further growth of second homes in their communities, and Neighbourhood Plans may well be the most suitable vehicle for delivering this, where there is compelling evidence to support the need to restrict occupancy of new homes. If you are considering a Neighbourhood Plan in your area and need advice, please do not hesitate to get in touch for a no obligation consultation. Phone: 01768 866611 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. [ ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [×](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) Stay Informed When you subscribe to the blog, we will send you an e-mail when there are new updates on the site so you wouldn't miss them. Your Name E-mail Address [ A View from the Boundary ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/a-view-from-the-boundary) [ Revised National Planning Policy Framework? ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/national-planning-policy-framework-update) #### About the author [ ![PFK](https://pfkrural.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ### [PFK](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [ Subscribe to updates from author ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ Unsubscribe to updates from author ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ PFK ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ##### Author's recent posts [More posts from author](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [ Friday, 30 October 2026 Red Book valuations: what are they, and when do you need one? ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/red-book-valuations-what-are-they-and-when-do-you-need-one) [ Wednesday, 30 September 2026 An opportunity to submit sites for consideration in Cumberland Council’s new Local Plan ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/cumberland-call-for-sites) [ Monday, 14 September 2026 PFK Rural: 150 years of expertise, and the next chapter begins ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/pfk-rural-150-years-of-expertise-and-the-next-chapter-begins-1-1) #### Comments No comments made yet. Be the first to submit a comment [ ![](https://pfkrural.b-cdn.net/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/author.png) ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) Tuesday, 03 November 2026 Subscribe to the blog (Please fill in your email address to subscribe to updates from this post.)