Latest planning applications for Dringhouses and Woodthorpe Ward

Tree works planned in Acomb Wood

Entrance to Acomb Wood footpath

Entrance to Acomb Wood footpath

 Below are the latest planning applications received by the York Council for the Dringhouses and Woodthorpe ward. 

Full details can be found by clicking the application reference

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  • Fell 2 no. Birch and a clump of Oak saplings;
  • thin 1 no. Birch and thin/reduce Oak tree;
  • thin 2 no. Oak – protected by Tree Preservation Order no. 10

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Ref: 17/00268/TPO  

35 College Court Dringhouses York YO24 1UH

Crown lift Lime tree to 5m protected by Tree Preservation Order no. CYC290

Ref: 17/00241/TPO  

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1 Eason Road York YO24 2HZ

Two storey side extension with projecting front canopy extension and single storey rear extension

Ref. No: 17/00165/FUL 

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Representations can be made in favour of, or in objection to, any application via the Planning on line web site.  http://planningaccess.york.gov.uk/online-applications/

The Council now no longer routinely consults neighbours by letter when an application is received.

Volunteer boost for Acomb Wood

A team of volunteers from the Food Standards Agency have joined forces with the Friends of Acomb Wood to improve the local environment.

On 18th October a team of volunteers (pictured below) planted over 550 bulbs and built a dead hedge.

Acomb Wood FSA volunteers

And one volunteer spent a few hours with a graffiti removal kit returning the Ashbourne Way noticeboard (pictured below) to a much improved state.

Acomb Wood noticeboard

 

We’d like to say a big ‘Thank You’ to all involved.

Acomb Wood gets grant from Yorwaste

Acomb WoodThe Friends of Acomb Wood, which which is located between Foxwood and Woodthorpe, are £8393 better off this morning thanks to a grant from local waste management company Yorkwaste.

The company operates the nearby Harewood Whin landfill site and distributes grants each year to local environmental projects.

The Friends of Acomb Wood are a voluntary conservation body which has recently provided improved paths through the wood. 

They have produced an on line album detailing their work. It can be accessed via the following link: http://tinyurl.com/AcombWoodPhoto

The friends group welcome new volunteer helpers and can be contacted on York  (01904)  553392 Email: maryhayward@btinternet.com

Yorwaste has also provided grant for a National railway museum ambulance train project 

Acomb Wood footpath set to get green light tomorrow

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Chaloners Road development also slated for approval

The Councils Planning Committee is set to approve improvements to the footpath which runs through Acomb Wood when it meets tomorrow (Thursday).

A planning application seeks permission to form a new pedestrian footpath through Acomb Wood to link Ashbourne Way and The Quaker Wood PH entrance and to extend the existing path from the Given Close entrance to Lomond Ginnel.

The footpath would be formed of a geotextile membrane which will be laid on top of the existing ground level. Up to 150mm of porous crushed recycled building material will be laid on top and held in place by timber edging. The edging will be held in place by metal or wooden stakes. The surrounding ground level would be re-profiled to the timber edging to prevent a trip hazard.

4.11 At present, whilst the path is established, it is very damp and muddy under foot. The area is extensively used as a cut through and by dog walkers. The raising of the path and the formation of a hard surface would enable the route to be more accessible and easier to negotiate when the weather is inclement.

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Chaloners Road development

The demolition of the Council garages on Chaloners Road is also recommended for approval at the same meeting.

The proposal seeks to demolish the garages and erect a residential development containing 2 no. two bed houses and 6 no. 2 bed apartments.

The application is made by Housing Services and the apartments would all be for social rent (although Housing Services do not know if they will form part of the downsizing provision for the over 55s as yet). 6 no. car parking spaces would be provided.

Amenity space would be provided to the rear; including gardens for the houses and shared amenity space for the apartments.

The sub station would be relocated to the front (south west) corner of the site.

Latest Planning applications Dringhouses and Woodthorpe Ward

Below are the latest planning applications received by the York Council for the Dringhouses and Woodthorpe ward.

Full details can be found by clicking the application reference

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Location:       Kate’S Flowers Of Woodthorpe 55 Moorcroft Road York YO24 2RQ

Proposal:       Change of use from retail (use Class A1) to tea room (use Class A3) with tables and chairs to front pavement

Ref No: 14/00617/FUL

Applicant:      Mr Chris Wilcock     Consultation Expiry Date        5 May 2014 Case Officer:   Heather Fairy (Mon – Wed)       Expected Decision Level DEL

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Location:       1 Northfield Terrace York YO24 2HT

Proposal:       Change of use from residential dwelling (use class C3) to bed and breakfast (use class C1) with two storey rear extension

Ref No: 14/00753/FUL

Applicant:      Mr Paul Smith   Contact Mr Steve Mills  Consultation Expiry Date        5 May 2014 Case Officer:   Heather Fairy (Mon – Wed)       Expected Decision Level DEL

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Entrance to Acomb Wood footpath

Entrance to Acomb Wood footpath

Location:       Acomb Wood Acomb Wood Drive York

Proposal:       Siting of additional footpath from Ashbourne Way to Quaker Wood Pub and extension of existing path from Girvan Close to Lomond Ginnel

Ref No: 14/00790/GRG3

Applicant:      Mrs Jennifer Cairns     Consultation Expiry Date        5 May 2014 Case Officer:   Heather Fairy (Mon – Wed)       Expected Decision Level DEL

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Representations can be made in favour of, or in objection to, any application via the Planning on line web site.  http://planningaccess.york.gov.uk/online-applications/

NB. The Council now no longer routinely consults neighbours by letter when an application is received.

Spring clean this week in Dringhouses and Woodthorpe

Throughout the first week of the spring volunteers have helped to tidy Clifton and Rawcliffe.

During week two (24-30 March) of the spring clean will be focused on the Dringhouses and Woodthorpe ward plus the Foxwood park.

Litter in hedgerow Acomb Wood Meadow

Litter in hedgerow Acomb Wood Meadow

The first task of the week will take place on Tuesday from 10am-12noon when a team from The Chase Residents’ Association will be painting play equipment in Nelsons Lane Play area.

On Wednesday from 10am–12:30pm a team from Bootham School will be planting wildflower bulbs and trimming the hedges within the Chapman’s Pond site.

They will then move to Foxwood Park to plant bulbs and tidy up the hedge between 2:15pm -4:30pm.

Thursday will see Friends of Acomb Wood planting trees and litter picking within Acomb Wood. Volunteers who would like to help are asked to meet at 2pm at the Acomb Wood Drive/Quaker Wood Pub entrance.

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