Following the publication of a planning application by Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust for 114 homes to be built on a site in the green belt off Sim Balk Lane, local residents are being encouraged to have their say.

General comments, or expressions of support or objection, must be submitted by 23rd February.

In March 2023 the developers held a drop-in session at York College at which the initial designs were shared for comment. Feedback from that consultation exercise has been published along with the detailed plans, which will be considered by the council’s Planning Committee at a meeting (date to be confirmed).

The plans are for 114 affordable homes, with a mix of social rent and shared ownership 1, 2, 3 and 4 bed properties.

The initial design included an area of 30 parking spaces for use by Bishopthorpe White Rose Football Club. This car park seems to have been removed in the final plans, although the ‘Statement of Community Involvement’ refers to a “dedicated parking area available for use by residents and those visiting Bishopthorpe White Rose Football Club.”

Two car parking spaces will be provided for all 2/3-bed properties, and three parking spaces for 4-bed properties. The Travel Plan refers to “promotion of car share scheme” and “communication every year to highlight particular aspects of the Travel Plan to residents, for example walking, cycling, car club or public transport” although the plans seem to suggest that there will be no dedicated car club spaces on the estate.

Comments can be submitted via e-mail to planning.comments@york.gov.uk, quoting reference 24/00129/FULM, or via the council’s planning portal HERE.