Notice
Yorkshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: proposed designation submission
Find out about Natural England’s proposal to designate an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Applies to England
Documents
Details
On 7 September 2026, Natural England submitted the Yorkshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Designation) Order 2026 to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.
The secretary of state will review the evidence and decide whether to confirm, amend or refuse the order.
There is no set timescale for this decision.
The maps attached to this page are digital versions of the submitted maps.
You can view copies of the Orders and associated maps in the following locations:
| Location | Address | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| Natural England York office | Foss House, Kings Pool, 1-2 Peasholme Green, York, YO1 7PX | Call Natural England on 0300 060 3900 to arrange a suitable time |
| East Riding Council Customer Service Centre | Beverley Customer Service Centre, Champney Treasure House, Champney Road, Beverley, HU17 8HE | Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 09.30 to 16.30. Call 01482 393939 to arrange an appointment or check location accessibility |
| North Yorkshire Council office | Ryedale House, Old Malton Road, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7HH | Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 09.00 to 16.30. Open Wednesday from 09.30 to 16.30. Call 0300 131 2131 to arrange an appointment or check location accessibility |
| Howardian Hills National Landscape office | The Old Vicarage, Bondgate, Helmsley, York, YO62 5BP | The documents will be available to view at reception during office hours |
| Filey Library | Station Avenue, Filey, YO14 9AE | Open every day except Tuesday and Sunday. Call 01609 536608, or check their website for opening hours and location accessibility |
| Flamborough Library | South Sea Road, Flamborough, YO15 1NG | Open Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Call 01262 850085, or check their website for opening hours and location accessibility |
| Malton Library | St Michael Street, Malton, YO17 7LJ | Open every day except Thursday and Sunday. Call 01609 534565, or check their website for opening hours and location accessibility |
| Market Weighton | Wicstun Centre, 14 Beverley Road, Market Weighton, YO43 3JP | Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Call 01482 393939, or check their website for opening hours and location accessibility |
For further information about the proposal and AONB designation process, visit the Yorkshire Wolds AONB Designation Project website.
Updates to this page
Published 14 September 2026