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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16 Leven Road York YO24 2TJ

Two storey side extension and single storey front/rear extensions following demolition of existing outbuilding

Ref. No: 23/01720/FUL 

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5 Mayfield Grove York

Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 17 of 23/00072/FUL

Ref. No: AOD/23/00296 

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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

Cherry Lane development set to go ahead after refusal overturned

A proposal to build a detached dwelling on land off Cherry Lane is set to go ahead after the council’s decision to refuse planning permission was overturned by the Government’s Planning Inspectorate.

The background to the application is available HERE. In summary, outline planning permission was granted for a dwelling to be built on the site, which was followed up with a detailed ‘reserved matters’ application which set out the scale and design of the proposed dwelling.

Whilst the appeal again refusal of the reserved matters application was ongoing, a revised application had been submitted. It is assumed that this will be withdrawn now that the original application has been approved on appeal.

Sim Balk Lane update

Earlier this year, developers announced plans to build 114 homes and a car park on land off Sim Balk Lane, opposite York College. They held a drop-in event at the College and ran a consultation exercise.

A full planning application has not yet been submitted but the developers recently asked the council for a ‘screening opinion’ on whether an Environmental Impact Assessment will be needed. In response, the council has advised that “it is felt that the development would not by its nature, layout and design give rise to significant environmental effects giving rise to the need for formalised Environmental Impact Assessment.”

Natural England have however stated that “there are potential likely significant effects on statutorily designated nature conservation sites or landscapes and further assessment is required. The proposed development is located within/partly within or has the potential for adverse effects on the following designated nature conservation sites or designated landscapes – Naburn Marsh SSSI and Askham Bog SSSI… Should you decide that an EIA is not required, Natural England advises that sufficient information on the potential impacts of this proposal upon these designated sites/areas is submitted with any subsequent planning application.”

The Sim Balk Lane site is not identified as land for development in the draft Local Plan for York. The former Park & Ride is included in the Local Plan as a site for housing, but it remains unclear when and how that site will be brought forward for development.

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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4 Royal Chase York YO24 1LN

Formative pruning of 1 no. Liquidambar and 1 no. Rowan tree in rear garden – protected by Tree Preservation Order No.50

Ref. No: 23/01527/TPO 

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26 Hunters Way York YO24 1JJ

Porch to front following demolition of existing porch

Ref. No: 23/01435/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 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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Aldersyde Cottage Old Moor Lane York YO24 1QE

Single storey side extension and conversion of garage to internal accommodation

Ref. No: 23/01350/FUL 

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5 Dante Way York YO24 1HX

Installation of air-conditioning condenser to rear

Ref. No: 23/01343/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

Travellers move on – but leave trail of destruction

The large group of travellers who were camped on playing fields to the south of York College departed on Wednesday 25th July, but there is now a big clean-up and repair job to do,

Fencing has been damaged, playing fields have been churned up, cut vegetation has been flytipped and there is evidence of the nature reserve having been used as a toilet.

Local councillors have requested a meeting with York College, All Saints School and Council officers to discuss what steps can be taken to reduce the risk of further traveller incursions.

Inconsistent ward funding decisions revealed

Local Lib Dem councillor Stephen Fenton has expressed concern about inconsistencies in how wards are being permitted to spend limited ward funding, after he was refused permission to have repairs made to a damaged community noticeboard.

The perspex cover of the community noticeboard on Moorcroft Road has been smashed

Shortly after coming into power, York’s new Labour administration froze the ward funding that had been allocated in the 2023/24 budget by the then Lib Dem / Green administration. Three-member wards such as Dringhouses & Woodthorpe were permitted to spend £2,393 but it was made clear that this could only be spent on items such as summer holiday activities for children or schemes to support residents suffering from social isolation. Dringhouses & Woodthorpe councillors therefore invested the limited funds available on the popular free kickabout sessions run by York City FC Foundation.

It has become apparent however that the rules around how this funding can be spent have not been consistently applied. Labour-held Micklegate ward, for example, was allowed to spend £175 on repairing a damaged community noticeboard on Scarcroft Green.

When Cllr Fenton sought permission for similar repairs to be made to the damaged community noticeboard in Woodthorpe, the request was turned down by council officers.

Cllr Fenton has called on the Labour administration to reverse the ban on ward spending so that it can be invested in local priorities. He said “It is deeply ironic that the poster advertising the free summer holiday activities will soon be illegible due to the rain pouring in through the shattered perspex which the council refuses to repair.

“Labour say that they are going to make some more ward funding available, but we have no idea how much or when. It’s a complete shambles. If we had known that we could have kept back some of the £2,393 for emergency repairs, we would have done so.

“Given the continued ban on ward spending, I’ll fund the repairs to the Moorcroft Road noticeboard out of my own pocket.”

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 The Rear Of 5 Cherry Lane York

Reserved matters application for access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for the erection of 1no. detached dwelling – resubmission

Ref. No: 23/01323/REM 

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34 Hunters Way York YO24 1JJ

Installation of air source heat pump in rear garden

Ref. No: 23/01306/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