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:       13 White House Drive York YO24 1ED

Proposal:       Two storey side extension and single storey front and rear extension

Ref No: 14/02518/FUL

Applicant:      Mr David Morgan Contact Mr Andy Sykes   Consultation Expiry Date        29 December 2014 Case Officer:   Carolyn Howarth Expected Decision Level DEL

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Location:       6 Lycett Road York YO24 1NB

Proposal:       Single storey side and rear extensions

Ref No: 14/02695/FUL

Applicant:      Mr Russell Bately       Contact Ms Charlotte Harrison   Consultation Expiry Date        29 December 2014 Case Officer:   Paul Edwards    Expected Decision Level DEL

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Location:       37 Dringthorpe Road York YO24 1NF

Proposal:       Single storey rear extension

Ref No: 14/02748/FUL

Applicant:      Mr Peter Hart   Consultation Expiry Date        29 December 2014 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/

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

Old dog, old tricks?

Those looking for a change of approach from the “new” Labour leadership on the York Council will be disappointed by the content of reports being circulated with next weeks Council agendas.

Having already broken the long standing convention that no party political opinions should be published in Council documentation, both the outgoing Leader and Deputy Leader have produced reports which criticise their opponents or seeking to blame the Coalition for all the ills of the world.

So much then for any attempt at making a fresh start or reaching consensus. Some at least want to continue the confrontational approach which was rejected so comprehensively by electors in the October by-election

Overgrown garage area

Overgrown garage area

One report even seeks to blame the government for a reduction in the number of people registered to vote in the City!

More significantly it continues to turn a blind eye to the deteriorating condition of the infrastructure (right) on many Council estates in the City.

Cllr Alexander sadly has written his own epitaph by claiming “Liberal Democrats want no Local Plan or one that would fail Government requirements” In reality, a Local Plan agreed in 2011 which Labour tinkered with and then withdraw.

Liberal Democrats want a Local Plan which respects both the priorities of the City’s population and which seeks to preserve the unique qualities of the City. Labour’s plan to expand the size of the City by over 20% during the next 15 years satisfied neither of the tests.

Failure to produce a Local Plan which could attract the support of both the Council and the people of the City is a poor legacy to leave to your successor.

How many Labour Councillors does it take to change a light bulb?

Two Cabinet members are to be summoned to a meeting on 11th December to decide whether to include the Punch Bowl in on a list of properties subject to an article 4 direction.

A meeting in October rejected the request even though designation would only require any proposed change of use to be subject to a formal planning application.

The Cabinet members for Planning and for Finance are now being asked to remove permitted development rights by CAMRA who are backed by a 1200 signature petition.

Bus service cuts – no consultation planned

Residents will have to wait until early January before finding out which local bus services Labour plan to cut. A decision meeting would have aired the issue was to have taken place on 11th December. old bus

The issue has now been referred to a Cabinet meeting scheduled for 6th January 2015.

The Council has made it clear that they are not proposing to consult with passengers likely to be affected by any cuts.

Planning permission sought for replacement sports hall at Heslington

The planning committee taking place on 4th December will consider an application to replace the temporary University sports hall which is located on Heslington Lane.

The temporary hall has been in use for over 8 years and is showing signs of wear and tear.

Location of hall

Location of hall

The replacement hall measures approximately 55m x 40m x 13m to the ridge. The building would be insulated and incorporate heating and ventilation. Materials would comprise insulated panels and a fabric membrane roof, all over a galvanised steel frame. Access would remain as existing, from Heslington Lane via James Way.

The application is recommended for approval.

Sport England have asked for a condition securing the use of the sports hall by the local community.

The hall is additional to the facilities being provided at the sports village on Hull Road.

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:       Omnicom Engineering 292 Tadcaster Road York YO24 1ET

Proposal:       Two storey side and rear extensions, single storey rear extension and detached annexe to rear

Ref No: 14/02421/FUL

Applicant:      Mr & Mrs Forsyth     Contact Mr Matthew Parkins      Consultation Expiry Date        17 December 2014 Case Officer:   David Johnson   Expected Decision Level DEL

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Location:       Omnicom Engineering 292 Tadcaster Road York YO24 1ET

Proposal:       Two storey side and rear extensions, single storey rear extension and detached annexe to rear, new rooflights to rear and internal alterations

Ref No: 14/02422/LBC

Applicant:      Mr & Mrs Forsyth        Contact Mr Matthew Parkins      Consultation Expiry Date        17 December 2014 Case Officer:   David Johnson   Expected Decision Level DEL

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Location:       90 Ryecroft Avenue York YO24 2SD

Proposal:       Single storey rear extension

Ref No: 14/02549/FUL

Applicant:      Mr And Mrs John Farrell Contact Simon Horne     Consultation Expiry Date        15 December 2014 Case Officer:   Carolyn Howarth Expected Decision Level DEL

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Location:       5 Girvan Close York YO24 2XR

Proposal:       Single storey side extension and two storey side extension

Ref No: 14/02616/FUL

Applicant:      Mr Lana Scoot   Contact Mr Chris Allan  Consultation Expiry Date        15 December 2014Case Officer:   David Johnson   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/

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

Hob Moor nature reserve at risk

Farmer forced to remove cattle from nature reserve

Work is taking place on Hob Moor to install a new drain. The system will serve the new development on the former Our Lady’s school site.

It is understood that the work has forced a farmer to remove his cattle from the moor.

The development has always been unpopular with many as it was almost twice the size originally envisaged.

In addition the impact on traffic in the area is expected to be significant with many fearing that lack of parking space could cripple the estate. Already narrow roads like Ashford Place and Ascot Way are bearing the brunt of noise and vibration. from construction traffic.

However concerns about the Hob Moor nature reserve have been ignored by the Labour dominated planning committee when the developer has come back with several requests for modifications to their plans.

We understand that concerns have been raised with English Nature

Inadequate drainage in the area was one concern which led to a significant change to the site height about a month ago

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:       11 The Spinney York YO24 1JP

Proposal:       Single storey front extension

Ref No: 14/01969/FUL

Applicant:      Mr Gordon Holdsworth    Contact Mr Keith England       Consultation Expiry Date        29 September 2014Case Officer:   Sandra Duffill  Expected Decision Level DEL

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Location:       Knavesmire Manor Hotel 302 Tadcaster Road York YO24 1HE

Proposal:       Demolition of single storey building containing swimming pool together with associated buildings

Ref No: 14/02002/FUL

Applicant:      The Knavesmire Venture LLP      Contact Mr Ian Atkinson Consultation Expiry Date        29 September 2014 Case Officer:   Clare Davies    Expected Decision Level DEL

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Location:       20 Dringthorpe Road York YO24 1NF

Proposal:       Single storey side and rear extension

Ref No: 14/02017/FUL

Applicant:      Mr Anthony Flint        Consultation Expiry Date        29 September 2014 Case Officer:   Carolyn Howarth Expected Decision Level DEL

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Location:       9 The Grove York YO24 1XD

Proposal:       Crown reduce by 25%  Horse Chestnut (T8) to reduce weight on large limbs. Tree protected by Tree Preservation Order CYC 8,

Ref No: 14/02069/TPO

Applicant:      Andrew Cook     Contact Stephen Evans   Consultation Expiry Date        29 September 2014 Case Officer:   Esther Priestley        Expected Decision Level DEL

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Location:       18 Chalfonts York YO24 1EX

Proposal:       Two storey detached dwelling to side of no.18 after demolition of existing single storey extension (revised scheme)

Ref No: 14/00846/FUL

Applicant:      Mr Richard Smith     Contact Mark Tabert     Consultation Expiry Date        8 October 2014 Case Officer:   Jonathan Kenyon Expected Decision Level DEL

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Location:       A Platt 36 Middlethorpe Grove York YO24 1JS

Proposal:       Conversion of retail unit (use Class A1) to 1no. dwellinghouse(s) (class C3) under Class IA, Part 3, Schedule 2 of Article 3 of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995, as Amended

Ref No: 14/02043/RFPRES

 

Applicant:      Mahdlo Investments Limited      Contact Mr James Gibson Consultation Expiry Date        6 October 2014Case Officer:   Heather Fairy (Mon – Wed)       Expected Decision Level DEL

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Location:       306 Tadcaster Road York YO24 1HE

Proposal:       Conversion of existing outbuildings into 1no. dwelling with single storey side extension with new access from Nelsons Lane

Ref No: 14/02074/FUL

Applicant:      Mr Mark Pullan  Contact Mr Kenny Brown  Consultation Expiry Date        8 October 2014 Case Officer:   Heather Fairy (Mon – Wed)       Expected Decision Level DEL

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Location:       306 Tadcaster Road York YO24 1HE

Proposal:       Conversion of existing outbuildings into 1no. dwelling with single storey side extension with associated landscaping and parking

Ref No: 14/02076/LBC

Applicant:      Mr Mark Pullan  Contact Mr Kenny Brown  Consultation Expiry Date        8 October 2014 Case Officer:   Heather Fairy (Mon – Wed)       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/

NB. 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:       Knavesmire Manor Hotel 302 Tadcaster Road York YO24 1HE

Proposal:       Erection of 2no. dwellings to rear of 302 Tadcaster Road

Ref No: 14/01856/FUL

Applicant:      The Knavesmire Venture LLP   Contact Mr Ian Atkinson Consultation Expiry Date        22 September 2014 Case Officer:   Clare Davies    Expected Decision Level DEL

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Location:       Marriott Hotel Tadcaster Road Dringhouses York YO24 1QQ

Proposal:       Fell Ash (T1) and Sycamore (T2)  Trees in the Conservation Area

Ref No: 14/01994/TCA

Applicant:      Mr Richard Duncan      Contact Mr Kristian Chesterman  Consultation Expiry Date        22 September 2014Case Officer:   Esther Priestley        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/

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

Newbury Avenue development – Hob Moor fears

New Newbury development site layout, Click for large maps

New Newbury development site layout, Click for large maps

A new layout plan for the controversial 9 flat development on the garage area off Newbury Avenue has been published.

It is unlikely that many residents will have seen the plan as objectors have not been alerted to the changes.

The new layout increases the number of parking spaces to be provided to 16 with an additional 5 to be located on vacant land at the Newbury Drive/Windsor Garth junction.

This is the junction which is subject to ponding after heavy rain.

Unfortunately at the same time the Council has said that it won’t be acting quickly to deal with the lack of proper parking opposite Carlton House. Vehicles parking on the bend have caused the bus to mount the footpath on several occasions. It had been hoped that individual driveways for the house would have been provided across the green area with more parking for residents being constructed to the rear of the flats.

Poor drainage already a problem in Windsor Garth

Poor drainage already a problem in Windsor Garth

There is no news on where the occupants of the garages will park in future. It had been suggested that the Council should provide dropped kerbs/verge crossovers where the 24 garage occupants wanted to construct an alternative parking space in their gardens. This idea has not yet been taken forward.

The background papers for the development can be accessed by clicking here

The 3 storey buildings will prove eight 2 bedroomed flats and one single bedroomed unit. Access to each will be by an external walkway.

There are some big questions on drainage arrangements which are yet to be satisfactorily answered.

A report from the Councils protection unit concluded “Therefore, there is a plausible possibility that residual contaminants may be present onsite”. This arises from its former use as a waste disposal site in the 1950’s.

In a later objection the Unit expresses concern about methane gas levels in the area and says,

“The soil sampling results identified elevated levels of lead, PAHs, arsenic and vanadium. Remedial work is therefore required, in order to ensure that the site is safe and suitable for its proposed use, and a remediation scheme must be submitted for our approval in due course”.

The ground conditions mean that piling will be required in the construction process.

It is expected that the application will be determined at a meeting which is scheduled to take place on 8th October.

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:       11 Summerfield Road York YO24 2RU

Proposal:       Single storey side and rear extension

Ref No: 14/01861/FUL

Applicant:      Mr Barry Green  Consultation Expiry Date        8 September 2014 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/

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

York Council schedules meetings to discuss controversial issues

Lendal bridge fines and Hob Moor development proposals on the agenda for two meetings

  • The special all party meeting – which will review the Labour proposal not to notify drivers that they may be entitled to a refund of fines paid on Lendal bridge – will take place on Wednesday 27 August at 5pm (the agenda will be published on Monday 18 August).
  • New proposals which would see a significant change to the building plans on the former Our Lady’s school site are being discussed at a Planning Committee meeting being held on 21st August. The proposals involve raising the height of the site to facilitate better drainage. The plans have raised concerns about the effect that they may have on Hob Moor, existing properties and roads in the area. Click here to see the papers