Village green with no owner given protected community status

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 14:49 · Archive

A North Yorkshire village green with no registered owner has been designated an asset of community value.

A village green at Great Broughton, near Stokesley in North Yorkshire, has been designated an asset of community value following an application by Great and Little Broughton Parish Council. The green has no registered owner, as the land is not recorded with HM Land Registry, meaning its legal ownership cannot currently be verified. The parish council has maintained and managed the green, which sits prominently on High Street, since around 1968.

The application described the green as an important community space used by generations of villagers and highlighted its role as a meeting place for residents and visitors. It hosts Christmas celebrations, lantern parades, carol singing and community litter-picking events. The space provides seating, noticeboards, historical information displays and the village bus stop. The parish council stated the green is an 'invaluable waiting area for students who are using local schools' transport'.

The council's application also emphasised the environmental benefits, including mature trees and contribution to wildlife and biodiversity. The parish council has plans to further enhance the site with additional seating, bulb planting and wildlife boxes. The decision comes despite the green already benefiting from planning protections, including its designation as local green space.

How it is being reported

• Village green with mystery owner given protected status after nearly 60 yearsA North Yorkshire village green which has no registered owner has been granted protected community status after being maintained by local residents for almost 60 years.York Press · 9 Oct, 14:30
• Village green with mystery owner given protected status after nearly 60 yearsA North Yorkshire village green which has no registered owner has been granted protected community status after being maintained by local residents for almost 60 years.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 9 Oct, 14:30

In this story: Great Broughton · Stokesley · North Yorkshire · Great and Little Broughton Parish Council · HM Land Registry

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