25% of planning appeals successful in York

Council reprt August 2015

Council report August 2015 click to enlarge

Figures, to be discussed by a Council planning committee tomorrow, suggest that residents have a 25% chance of successfully appealing against a refusal of planning permission in the City.

The York Councils performance – in getting decisions right first  time – is now better than the national average.

That has not always been the case in the past (see 2012 performance below).

11 appeals were outstanding as at the end of July

An analysis of recent planning appeals can be found here

Performance 2012

Performance 2012 click to enlarge

Latest planning applications Dringhouses and Woodthorpe Ward

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

Full details can be found by clicking the application reference

Location:       5 Slingsby Grove York YO24 1LS

Proposal:       Single storey side extension and conversion of garage into habitable room

Ref No: 15/01610/FUL

Applicant:      Mr Vincent McDermott    Consultation Expiry Date        17 August 2015 Case Officer:   Elizabeth Potter        Expected Decision Level DEL

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.

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:       146 Wains Road York YO24 2UD

Proposal:       Change of use from dwelling (use class C3) to House of Multiple Occupation (use class C4)

Ref No: 15/01376/FUL

Applicant:      Mr Htoon Aung   Consultation Expiry Date        3 August 2015 Case Officer:   David Johnson   Expected Decision Level DEL

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Location:       10 Wordsworth Crescent York YO24 2RX

Proposal:       Single storey side and rear extensions

Ref No: 15/01378/FUL

Applicant:      Mr Steven Wade  Consultation Expiry Date        3 August 2015 Case Officer:   Carolyn Howarth Expected Decision Level DEL

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 Location:       8 Leven Road York YO24 2TJ

Proposal:       Change of use from dwelling (use class C3) to House of Multiple Occupation (use class C4)

Ref No: 15/01410/FUL

Applicant:      Mr Htoon Aung   Consultation Expiry Date        3 August 2015 Case Officer:   David Johnson   Expected Decision Level DEL

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Location:       9 Moorlea Avenue York YO24 2PA

Proposal:       First floor side extension

Ref No: 15/01528/FUL

Applicant:      Mrs Amanda Snowdon      Contact Mr Keith Wilkinson      Consultation Expiry Date        10 August 2015 Case Officer:   Carolyn Howarth 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/

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

Vote goes against converting Tadcaster Road offices back into a house

Proposals to con292 Tadcaster Road photovert 292 Tadcaster Road back into a dwelling house were refused at a planning committee meeting today.

The vote was 6-4 with opponents objecting to an extension which formed part of the planning application

There had been no objections to the planning application

The building is currently used as offices by a telecoms company.

Among those voting against the conversion were Labour Councillors who claim that there is no alternative but to build homes on Green Belt land!

Tadcaster Road bid to change offices into house

292 Tadcaster Road photoA Council committee will decide whether 292 Tadcaster Road will be converted from a telecoms HQ back into its original residential use.

Normally conversions of this sort would be welcomed but Council officials say that they are concerned about the  impact that the changes will have on the Conservation area.

The building overlooks the Racecourse.

292 Tadcaster Road

The planning application seeks permission for the change of use of 292 Tadcaster Road and includes a replacement two storey rear extension, an additional two storey side extension (following the removal of the existing fire escape and single storey extension), a garden room to the rear, a detached annex to the rear and replacement dormer windows to the front.

There have been no objections to the proposal

It is the appearance of the side extension that has led officers to recommend that the application be refused.

The area Planning Committee will make its decision on 9th July

Latest planning application Dringhouses and Woodthorpe Ward

 Below is the latest planning application received by the York Council for the Dringhouses and Woodthorpe ward.

Full details can be found by clicking the application reference

Location:       3 Moorlea Avenue York YO24 2PA

Proposal:       Conservatory to rear

Ref No: 15/01133/FUL

Applicant:      Mr And Mrs Henderson    Contact Jeff Carrington  Consultation Expiry Date        13 July 2015 Case Officer:   Sandra Duffill  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/

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

Changes to Askham Bryan college planned

Two planning applications at the Askham Bryan agricultural college are to be considered next week.

The first involves the provision of a silage clamp. The clamp will be located on the brow off a hill and is in the Green Belt. However planning permission has previously been given for extensions to the college which would have a similar impact

Silage plan click to view

Silage plan click to view

The second planning application is for an extension to the dairy unit. The proposed extension would be 53.75 metres by 13.5 metres creating a shed with a total measurement of 78.15 metres by 13.5 metres

Diary extension click to view

Diary extension click to view

Both applications are recommended for approval subject to a referral to the Secretary of State.

Changes to Eastfield Farm, Moor Lane on planning agenda for 11th June

Major changes to the buildings at Eastfield Farm on Moor Lane are to be debated at a planning meeting taking place on 11th June

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Four separate applications would see the buildings converted into residential accommodation

The first application would see changes made to The Cottage. The existing 7 bedroomed building has been let as separate rooms recently (House in Multiple Occupation). It would comprise a single 3 bedroomed property under the proposals

The second application concerns The Coach House. The application is for the conversion of 4 stables to create an extension of residential accommodation and a double garage for the Coach House. The site forms part of a larger complex of agricultural buildings, currently used for livery. There will be 5 other dwellings within the site. The existing dwelling has 8 bedrooms, and has been used as a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO). The accommodation in the dwelling would be reconfigured and the development would result in 1 no. 3 bedroomed dwelling. It is also proposed to create garden cartilage for the dwelling.

The third application would see changes to West Cottage The application is for the conversion of 6  stables together with a link extension to create an extension of residential accommodation (including a double garage) to West Cottage. The site forms part of a larger complex of agricultural buildings, currently used for livery.  The existing dwelling has 6 bedrooms, and has been used as a House of Multiple Occupation . The accommodation of the dwelling would be reconfigured and the development would result in one  3/4 bedroomed dwelling. It is also proposed to formalise the garden cartilage for the dwelling

Eastfield Farm itself is covered by the final proposal.  Application 14/02964/FUL  submitted in January covered proposals for the change of use of outbuildings to form additional accommodation for The Dovecote, alterations to Byre House and the conversion, alteration and extension of outbuildings to form 5 dwellings with associated gardens and parking

Although the applications are in the Green Belt, and near Askham Bog, as conversions they are not viewed by officials as representing a threat to either.

Most objections related to a possible increase in traffic volumes however the plans were amended to provide improvements to the access road.

All the applications are recommended for approval.

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:       9 The Spinney York YO24 1JP

Proposal:       Single story rear extension

Ref No: 15/01043/FUL

Applicant:      Mrs Courtney Bateman    Contact Mr Chris Allan  Consultation Expiry Date        22 June 2015 Case Officer:   Carolyn Howarth Expected Decision Level DEL

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Location:       25 Hunters Way York YO24 1JL

Proposal:       Single storey side extension

Ref No: 15/01086/FUL

Applicant:      Mr And Mrs Andrew Harrison     Contact Mr Andy Sykes   Consultation Expiry Date        22 June 2015 Case Officer:   Sandra Duffill  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/

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

Building work steps up at Barbican and Terrys sites

New role for Terry’s factory building

187 apartments are set tot be built on two parts of the Barbican site. 57 one bedroomed and 130 two bedroomed flats would be built

Planning application sites. click to access

Planning application sites. click to access

155 car parking spaces will be provided.

Most of the flats will be built on land adjacent to the 5 star hotel which is currently under construction. The hotel is expected to boost the number of conferences that the auditorium hosts each year; underpinning the long term future of the entertainment venue.

A report to the Councils Planning committee says,

“The proposed housing block for the Barbican site maintains the layout previously approved in 2007. The building would have a varied roof height, being a mix of 4 and 5 storey high. The ridge height would be lower than the maximum height of the 197 bedroom neighbouring hotel. The elevations would be of brick (2 varieties) with a pitched roof.

The scheme has a more residential appearance, rather than the commercial appearance approved in 2007. There would be car parking at ground floor level, and it is also proposed to lease car parking spaces from the Q-park opposite”.

Kent Street development site

Kent Street development site

Hotel site entrance

Hotel site entrance

The developer is offering 12 of the properties for social rent.

Council official are recommending approval of the proposals which will be considered on 4th June.

NB. The same meeting will consider a proposal to provide 173 apartments by conversion of the old Terry’s chocolate factory building on Bishopthorpe Road. It is also recommended for approval