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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York College Sim Balk Lane York YO23 2BB

Condition 9 of 22/01278/FULM

Ref. No: AOD/23/00070 

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York College Sim Balk Lane York YO23 2BB

Condition 13 of 22/01278/FULM 

Ref. No: AOD/23/00069 

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York College Sim Balk Lane York YO23 2BB

Condition 4 of 22/01278/FULM

Ref. No: AOD/23/00068 

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York College Sim Balk Lane York YO23 2BB

Condition 6 of 22/01278/FULM

Ref. No: AOD/23/00067 

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76A Moor Lane Acomb York YO24 2QY

Condition 3 – Proposed materials of 22/02099/FUL

Ref. No: AOD/23/00061 

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The Dick Turpin 49 Moorcroft Road York YO24 2RQ

Enclosed outdoor drinking area to side of building with festoon lighting and 1no. 6m x 4m jumberella (retrospective)

Ref. No: 23/00393/FUL 

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18 The Pastures York YO24 2JE

Single storey rear extension, rear extension to existing garage and erection of garden room to rear

Ref. No: 23/00363/FUL

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24 The Horseshoe York YO24 1LX

Raised hipped roof extension following removal of existing roof and upper level of existing building with 3no. rooflights to front and 5no. rooflights to rear

Ref. No: 23/00304/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

Longer-term contract agreed for number 12 bus service

Dringhouses & Woodthorpe’s Lib Dem councillors have welcomed the approval by the council of a longer-term contract for the number 12 bus service, which was at risk of being axed from 1st April.

A short-term contract had secured the service until the end of this month, to allow time for the council to undertake a tender exercise for a longer-term contract. This has now been completed, with the number 12 to continue to operate on an hourly basis. The operator will receive financial support of £984 per day, equivalent to £297k per annum, to keep the number 12 running until at least the end of March 2025.

A campaign launched by local Lib Dem councillors and campaigners to save the service led to hundreds of residents signing a petition, with a well-attended public meeting being held in December at which residents could have their say.

Councillors have committed to working with the operator to help make the number 12 service a success. The Decision Notice which confirms the agreement of a longer-term contract can be viewed HERE and confirms that in order to mitigate the issues for school children, conversations will be had with the operator on whether some minor change to the timetable will reduce the time impact on school children.

The fact that there is a mutual three-month break clause also means that if the Government funding situation is clarified, discussions can be had with the operator about increasing frequency of this and other services.

Lib Dem Councillor for Dringhouses and Woodthorpe Stephen Fenton commented:

“I’m delighted that the council has stepped in to secure the longer term future of the number 12 route. This will come as a major relief to many hundreds of residents in Woodthorpe, Acomb Park and Foxwood who were facing the loss of their only public transport service.

“Speaking to residents over the last few months, it has become clear just how important the service is for many residents who use it to get to the shops, to work, to medical appointments, to school and to meet friends and family.

“Whilst this intervention by the council is very welcome, it’s clear that repeated last minute short-term Government funding extensions are no substitute for a sustainable long term approach to supporting bus services.”

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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24 Carron Crescent York YO24 2XY

Non-material amendment to permitted application 22/01080/FUL to alter the width of the side extension

Ref. No: 23/00383/NONMAT 

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44 Ainsty Avenue York YO24 1HH

Single storey side and rear extension

Ref. No: 23/00365/FUL 

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49 Middlethorpe Drive York YO24 1NA

Two storey side extension, infill extension to rear, conversion of garage to habitable space, loft conversion with dormer to rear and vehicular access to front

Ref. No: 23/00318/FUL 

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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

Date set for library re-opening

Explore York have announced that Dringhouses Library will re-open on 16th March after heating upgrade work has been completed.

The library closed on 13th February in response to concerns about the low temperature in the building, caused by a combination of winter weather and ineffective heating. A new boiler is being installed along with new convector heaters and new radiators. It has been confirmed that Listed Building Consent is not needed for these internal improvement works.

Cllr Stephen Fenton has welcomed the news, commenting “I was grateful that the Chief Executive of Explore agreed to meet with me when news of the closure broke, which came as something of a surprise. It is encouraging that the council’s Facilities team has been able to work with Explore to agree the specifications and get the equipment ordered and ready for installation.”

Housing and car park proposals revealed for green belt site

Proposals have been revealed by Gateway Developments and Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust to build 114 homes and a car park on land on Sim Balk Lane, opposite York College.

The developers are distributing a leaflet (copied below) to the local area inviting residents to comment on the proposal, and have set up a website at www.simbalklaneconsultation.co.uk

They are also holding a drop-in event at the York College atrium on Thursday 2nd March from 3.30 to 7pm.

The proposals also include the provision of car parking on the site for use by the Bishopthorpe White Rose Football Club.

The Sim Balk Lane site is not identified as land for development in the draft Local Plan for York, which is at an advanced stage, with the final round of consultations now underway. More details available HERE

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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306 Thanet Road York YO24 2PG

Two storey side extension

Ref. No: 23/00264/FUL 

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12 Foxton York YO24 2SP

Single storey side and rear extensions following demolition of existing garage

Ref. No: 23/00248/FUL 

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3 The Grove York YO24 1XD

Raising of roof with associated hip to gable roof extensions and 8no. roof lights

Ref. No: 23/00143/FUL 

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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

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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Address       23 Leeside York YO24 2PS

Proposal      Single storey side and rear extensions

Reference   23/00141/FUL

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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

Reinstatement concerns over Virgin Media works

Councillors have raised concerns with Virgin Media about the impact of fibre optic cable-laying on the Middlethorpe estate which started in January and is to continue into March.

On Whin Road, tarmac has been used to fill channels that have been dug in concrete driveways and verges have been left devoid of grass.

Cllr Ashley Mason surveys the scene on Whin Road

Virgin Media have responded to say that the verges will be re-seeded and that the tarmac will be replaced with concrete, though they are “waiting for a forecast of a few good days of weather” before doing this work.

Councillors had queried with council officers why the streets are being dug up again so soon after the disruption caused by the TalkTalk / CityFibre UFO works, but were told that they had no powers to stop the works. Virgin Media have said, however, that for 50% of the scheme they will be able to use existing BT Openreach infrastructure, with the remaining 50% requiring digging in roads, verges and footpaths.

Tadcaster Road scheme – additional information on traffic control measures, drop-in sessions announced

In response to a request from local councillors, officers managing the Tadcaster Road highway / drainage / active travel scheme have made more information available on the location and duration of temporary traffic lights.

The implementation of temporary traffic lights at the junction of Tadcaster Road and Knavesmire Road has understandably led to delays, and whilst there is useful information on the council website, a number of residents pointed out that there was no mention of where temporary traffic controls would be used.

This has now been rectified, with information added at https://www.york.gov.uk/roadworks-closures-diversions/tadcaster-road-improvements/3 detailing where temporary traffic lights will be used.

The project team will also be holding two further drop-in sessions for local residents at St Edward’s Church on Thursday 2nd March 5-8pm and Sunday 5th March 12:30 – 4pm.

Dringhouses Library to close temporarily

Dringhouses & Woodthorpe ward councillors were informed by York Explore Libraries & Archives on 9th February that due to issues with the heating system at Dringhouses Library, it is planned to temporarily close the library from Monday 13th February until the end of the month.

Councillors have asked for an urgent meeting with Explore to discuss possible temporary solutions which would ensure that staff, volunteers and residents can safely access vital services.

Explore have said that an inspection identified that the current heating is insufficient to effectively heat the building. They have told ward councillors that a permanent solution has been identified and that action is being taken to obtain appropriate advice and permissions from Conservation Officers at the council before the work can progress, given the listed status of the building.

Liberal Democrat Councillor for Dringhouses & Woodthorpe Cllr Stephen Fenton commented:

“It’s very disappointing to learn of the proposed temporary closure so abruptly, as no prior notice had been given to local councillors or residents.

“The library is an important much-loved local community asset and provides crucial services to many residents. I am particularly concerned about the impact of the proposed closure on elderly residents, who, for example, use the library to access the internet, to get help and advice and to have some social interaction. Any closure would also be a blow to young people for whom the library is a place for learning and enjoyment, particularly with half-term around the corner.

“Of course, the health and safety of the library’s staff, volunteers and customers always comes first, so it’s crucial to ensure permanent solutions are brought forward as soon as possible. However, in the meantime, temporary arrangements need to be put in place until the heating issues are fixed. I will discuss this urgently with York Explore Libraries & Archives.”