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

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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.

Self-build housing drop-in session

Dringhouses & Woodthorpe ward councillors have today been notified of a residents’ engagement event being held at Love to Eat cafe on Moor Lane on Tuesday 3 October from 4pm to 7pm.

The purpose of the event, as we understand it, is to share information on the proposed use of the former garage site on Chaloners Road as a location for three self-build homes.

Latest planning applications for 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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Site To South Of 24 Chaloners Road York

Demolition of 15no. garages and 1no. redundant electrical sub-station to make way for erection of 4no. self-build dwellings

Ref. No: 22/00833/DMNOT 

NB. This is the third development proposal for this site considered over the last decade. See https://dringhousesandwoodthorpeward.mycouncillor.org.uk/2017/11/13/six-new-council-homes-planned-for-chaloners-road/

Further detailed planning applications for the new buildings can be anticipated at which time it may become clear whether the proposed homes will be classified as “affordable” under planning regulations

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19 Ashbourne Way York YO24 2SW

Non-material amendment to permitted application 20/02075/FUL to increase the depth of the approved rear extension

Ref. No: 22/00839/NONMAT 

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Representations can be made in favour 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

Cherry Lane planning application refused

At a meeting of the council’s Area Planning Committee on 20 August, an application for outline planning permission to build five detached homes on land to the south of Cherry Lane was refused.

Councillor Stephen Fenton addressed the meeting to express concerns about road safety at what is already a busy stretch of road. He asked the committee that, if they were minded to approve the application, a condition be added for speed limiting ramps to be installed to slow down traffic coming from Tadcaster Road.

As it turned out, the application was refused on a number of grounds including impact on the green corridor.

Surprise at Sim Balk Lane development plans

Local councillors and residents were taken by surprise when a poster board appeared at the junction of Sim Balk Lane and Tadcaster Road advertising “another development opportunity by Gateway Developments.”

The poster helpfully displays a web address – www.gatewayyork.co.uk

The website of the developers, Gateway, sets out an ambition to develop four sites – two in Dringhouses either side of Sim Balk Lane, and two in Bishopthorpe on Church Lane and Copmanthorpe Lane.

In Dringhouses, the developers have identified 25 hectares of Green Belt land either side of Sim Balk Lane, highlighted in red on the map below, which they claim is suitable for “mixed use development comprising of residential, care home, hotel and leisure.” Neither site is earmarked for development in York’s emerging Local Plan.

The developers envisage that these two sites could accommodate 247 new homes, or could lend themselves to a mixed-use development, claiming that “this site would offer a great opportunity for a hotel in close proximity of the sites next to the college, similarly providing scope and expansion of the college facilities.”

The developers state that “the site, due to its current land uses, does not have an effect upon the historic visual character of the city of York and will enhance the surrounding developed sites with employment opportunities and facilities.”

No mention is made of the impact that any development would have on an already congested highways network in this part of the city, or how these impacts might be mitigated.

Local councillors will update residents as and when we learn more about the developers’ plans.

Cherry Lane housing development recommended for approval

Plans to build five detached homes on land off Cherry Lane will be discussed at a meeting of the council’s Area Planning Committee on Thursday 20 August at 4.30pm. The officer recommendation is that the application is approved. The officer report is available to view HERE.

Illustrative site layout

One of the concerns raised by objectors to the scheme is the impact on road safety, specifically the poor sight lines for vehicles exiting onto Cherry Lane. The officer report states that “details of the new junction have been agreed to ensure safety for all road users.”

We understand that this includes a speed hump on the narrow section of Cherry Lane on the approach to the entrance to the development, but disappointingly no measures are proposed on Cherry Lane on the approach to the entrance to the development coming from Tadcaster Road. The map below sets out some of the issues at hand here.

Victory! Askham Bog appeal dismissed

Local Liberal Democrat councillors have welcomed the decision made by the Government’s Planning Inspector to reject the appeal against the council’s refusal to grant planning permission to build 516 homes on land next to the Askham Bog Site of Special Scientific Interest.

The application had been refused by City of York Council’s Planning Committee in 2019 on the basis that the proposed development, on land off Moor Lane in Woodthorpe, was inappropriate due to the impact on Askham Bog and local infrastructure. The developer then appealed against that decision, which led to a public inquiry being held.

Cllr Stephen Fenton said: “I am delighted that Askham Bog has been saved – this is a real victory for our community. Local Liberal Democrat councillors have fought this development for years and I hope that we can finally put this issue to rest. The threat of development on this site has been hanging over the community ever since the then Labour-run council identified the land for housing in their draft Local Plan.

Councillors Stephen Fenton, Ashley Mason and Paula Widdowson at Askham Bog in 2019

“Today’s news will come as a huge relief for local residents who had considerable concerns about the impact that this number of homes would have had on local infrastructure such as roads and healthcare services which are already struggling.

Councillor Stephen Fenton at Askham Bog in 2018 with Louise Wilkinson and Alastair Fitter from the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

“It has been an incredible community effort, with residents rallying to the cause and the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust collecting over 7,000 petition signatures. I would like to thank everyone who has been part of this campaign.”

Application goes in for 60 apartments on Cherry Lane

A planning application has been submitted for the construction of 60 retirement apartments on Cherry Lane, off Tadcaster Road. The site is currently occupied by three properties.

The developers held a drop-in session for residents at the Holiday Inn in February

Full details of the planning application have been published on the council website HERE.

The deadline for residents to lodge comments in support or objection is Thursday 30 April.

Further details revealed on proposed retirement apartments

Developers Adlington have revealed more details of the retirement apartments they propose to build on Cherry Lane in Dringhouses.

A public exhibition was held at the Holiday Inn on 19 February at which a number of display boards were on show. Staff from Adlington met with many local residents who attended to talk through the proposals. Cllr Stephen Fenton also called in to learn more about the plans.

Adlington have published the display boards on their website HERE and continue to invite feedback.