Woodthorpe shops pavement repairs underway

Local councillors have welcomed the start of works to make the paved area in front of a busy parade of shops in Woodthorpe a safer place for pedestrians.

Cllr Stephen Fenton has welcomed the work to make the area safer

In recent years a number of residents have tripped and fallen on rocking and uneven paving slabs in front of the shops on Moorcroft Road which prompted councillors to seek to persuade the current leasehold owners of the land – Morrisons supermarket – to take action to make the area safer.

The paved area presented a hazard for pedestrians

A petition signed by 60 concerned local residents was presented by Cllr Stephen Fenton to the previous Leaseholders – McColls – in October 2021, but this did not prompt the necessary repairs.

Then in September 2022 Cllr Fenton notified the leaseholder and freeholder of a particularly nasty incident where a lady had tripped and fallen, sustaining two swollen and badly bruised knees, bleeding hands, a fractured finger and bleeding lip. She was stranded on the ground until a passing motorist stopped and offered help. Councillors also requested that council officers write to the landowner to encourage them to take steps to make the area safer.

Cllr Fenton commented “It has taken a long time and lot of effort, but it is great to see work underway to make the paved area in front of the shops safer.

“There has recently been welcome investment to transform the interior of the nearby Dick Turpin pub, and we want to encourage people to shop locally and support the fantastic businesses that we have in Woodthorpe. If people feel safer when they are out and about, then that’ll be good for business.”

Latest planning application for Dringhouses and Woodthorpe Ward

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

Full details can be found by clicking the application reference

Address       12 White House Gardens York YO24 1EA

Proposal      Installation of air source heat pump to rear

Reference   24/01084/FUL

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

The Council does not routinely consult neighbours by letter when an application is received

Latest planning applications for Dringhouses and Woodthorpe Ward

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

Full details can be found by clicking the application reference

32 Acomb Wood Drive York YO24 2XN

Fell 1no. Oak (T3) and 1no. Cypress and cut back overhanging branches of 2no. Oaks and 3no. Ash – protected by Tree Preservation Order No.10

Ref. No: 24/01692/TPO 

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45 Leeside York YO24 2PS

Two storey side extension and single storey front and rear extensions following demolition of garage

Ref. No: 24/01658/FUL

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16 Nevis Way York YO24 2XF

Two storey rear extension

Ref. No: 24/01635/FUL 

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1 Cherry Lane York YO24 1QH

Single storey side/rear extension, erection of detached double garage to rear, solar panels to side roofslope and landscaping/fenestration alterations following demolition of existing garage

Ref. No: 24/01616/FUL 

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25 Acomb Wood Close York YO24 2SN

Crown lift up to 4m from ground level and remove deadwood from 1no. Oak protected by Tree Preservation Order CYC81

Ref. No: 24/01741/TPO 

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Land Lying To The South Of Nelsons Lane York

Removal of all new epicormic regrowth from Sycamore stumps located on the northern border and epicormic regrowth on the western boundary (removing stems up to a maximum of 75mm diameter) and up to 1m lateral reduction from current crown extents of Leylandii hedge – trees protected by Tree Preservation Order No.9

Ref. No: 24/01701/TPO 

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Site To South Of 24 Chaloners Road York

Reserved matters application for access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for the erection of 1no. detached dwelling (plot 3)

Ref. No: 24/01683/REM 

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Site To South Of 24 Chaloners Road York

Erection of 1no. dwelling

Ref. No: 24/01610/FUL 

A design and access statement for this property, which utilises one of the Council’s “self-build plots” on the former garage area can be read via this link (click)

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Representations can be made in support of, or in objection to, any application via the Planning online website.  http://planningaccess.york.gov.uk/online-applications/

The Council does not routinely consult neighbours by letter when an application is received.

Hopes rise for repairs to paved area at Woodthorpe shops

There are signs that long-awaited repairs to the paved area in front of the shops on Moorcroft Road may be imminent.

In recent years a number of residents have tripped and fallen on the rocking and uneven paving slabs in the area. Local councillors have been trying to persuade the leasehold owners of the land – Morrisons supermarket – to take action to make the area safer.

Morrisons’ latest response does offer some hope of progress. They state “everything has been approved and repair work will be carried out soon. Please note there will be a lot of aspects that need to be for the repairs, please give us some time to get this done with the correct process.”

A petition signed by 60 concerned local residents was presented by Cllr Stephen Fenton to the previous Leaseholders – McColls – in October 2021, but this did not prompt the necessary repairs. Then in September 2022 Cllr Fenton notified the leaseholder and freeholder of a particularly nasty incident where a lady had tripped and fallen, sustaining two swollen and badly bruised knees, bleeding hands, a fractured finger and bleeding lip. She was stranded on the ground until a passing motorist stopped and offered help.

Cllr Paula Widdowson also requested that council officers write to the landowner to encourage them to take steps to make the area safer.

Cllr Fenton commented “Residents and local businesses are fed up with the continued failure of the landowners to make the necessary repairs so that this area is safe for pedestrians. The latest response from Morrisons does offer some cause for optimism, but these warm words needs to be backed up by prompt action.”

Latest planning applications for Dringhouses and Woodthorpe Ward

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

Full details can be found by clicking the application reference

32 Acomb Wood Drive York YO24 2XN

Up to 1m crown reduction of 1no. Laurel and 1no. Japanese Maple (rear gdn) – trees protected by Tree Preservation Order 10

Ref. No: 24/01654/TPO 

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9 St Edwards Close York YO24 1QB

Fell self-seeded Sycamore group (TG1) – trees in a conservation area

Ref. No: 24/01614/TCA 

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

The Council does not routinely consult neighbours by letter when an application is received

Construction compound established on the Knavesmire

A compound has been established at the junction of Knavesmire Road and Tadcaster Road to accommodate machinery and materials being used for the Station Frontage development.

At the Dringhouses & Woodthorpe Ward Committee meeting held on 12th September residents queried why the site had been excavated again only a matter of months after it had been reinstated following its use by the contractor Jacksons for the Tadcaster Road scheme. The view at the meeting was that it had been a waste of resource to reinstate the area given the likelihood of it being dug up again so soon.

A64 lane closure impacts on local traffic volumes

The temporary closure of one lane on the A64 eastbound between the A1036 and A19 junctions is having a significant impact on residential roads in west York, as motorists come off the A64 and join the A1237.

Roads particularly affected are Moor Lane and Tadcaster Road.

The lane closure was prompted by a vehicle hitting the barrier and concrete parapet at the side of the A64. National Highways have stated that they are waiting for bespoke parts to be delivered, which means that the repair work is unlikely to be completed until early October.

Latest planning application for Dringhouses and Woodthorpe Ward

Below are the latest planning applicatios from the York Council for the Dringhouses and Woodthorpe wards.

Full details can be found by clicking the application reference

98 Tadcaster Road Dringhouses York YO24 1LT

Proposal      Certificate of lawfulness for proposed development of a single storey side extension as detailed on drawings 1083.PDR 120, 121 and 122.

Reference   24/01472/CPD

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

The Council does not routinely consult neighbours by letter when an application is received