The Community Payback team is working its way along Tadcaster Road re-painting the white railings.
Re-painted railings at the Little Hob Moor entrance
Stephen has contacted the Probation Service to thank them for the good job being done, which is helping to make the area look a lot smarter.
Further information about Community Payback can be found at http://hlnycrc.co.uk/what-we-do/community-payback/
We have been able to arrange for two street cabinets on Tadcaster Road to be repainted after they were daubed with graffiti – a BT cabinet opposite the junction with Nelsons Lane and a Northern Power Networks box at the junction with Middlethorpe Grove.
Ashley Mason with the newly repainted Northern Power Networks cabinet
Freshly painted BT cabinet
Sadly our local graffiti artist with the yellow pen has been at it again, this time attacking the traffic box opposite the junction with Middlethorpe Drive. We have asked the council to arrange for it to be repainted.
The latest bad art job
Councillors Ashley Mason and Stephen Fenton canvassed opinion among residents of The Horseshoe over the weekend about how to tackle thoughtless and dangerous parking,
Access to the street is being hindered by non-residents parking up in The Horseshoe, off Tadcaster Road, and then going into town or perhaps to York College. The photograph below demonstrates the issues residents face.
Barely enough room for a car to get through, let alone an emergency vehicle
Stephen and Ashley asked residents for their views on potential options such as extending the double yellow lines, or installing single yellow lines to prevent parking on the street on weekdays during working hours. This latter approach has been used on nearby Middlethorpe Drive.
Stephen commented “We got a lot of helpful feedback from the residents whom we spoke with. We are mindful of the risk of solving one problem but in doing so creating new problems, such as pushing commuter parking further into the street. That’s why we’re seeking residents’ views on this issue.”
We’ve reported detritus, weeds and litter on the cycle path near the Tesco roundabout.
Detritus on cycle path
There are problems are at the underpass (near the park and ride site). It has its fair share of graffiti and litter.
Happily the underpass walls themselves are currently free of graffiti
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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26 Hob Moor Terrace York YO24 1EY
Erection of detached two storey dwelling following demolition of bungalow
Ref. No: 16/00828/FUL
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125 Tadcaster Road Dringhouses York YO24 1QJ
125 Tadcaster Road
Two storey rear extension, two storey side extension, single storey side and rear extension, gable to hip roof alterations to front and rear, removal of chimney stack, alterations to windows and alterations to all elevations including cladding and render and replacement of pitched roof with flat roof to front
Ref. No: 16/00536/CPD
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125 Tadcaster Road Dringhouses York YO24 1QJ
Erection of detached double garage to front
Ref. No: 16/00607/FUL
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Single storey side and rear extension
12 Nidd Grove York YO24 2PZ
Ref. No: 16/00779/FUL
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9 Nairn Close York YO24 2RB
Two storey side extension and single storey front extension
Ref. No: 16/00760/FUL
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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.
It happened outside The Newington Hotel, Tadcaster Road, York, at 6.15pm on Saturday 5 March 2016, when men in a blue five-door hatchback car approached a young man.
We are conducting enquiries and are requesting the public’s assistance to help determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
In particular, we are appealing for witnesses to the incident, and local addresses that may have CCTV covering the location and any drivers of blue five-door hatchback cars that may have been in the location at the time for elimination purposes.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact us on 101, select option 2, and ask for Tony Barnes. You can also email tony.barnes@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12160039467.
Full details can be found by clicking the application reference
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Location: 302 Tadcaster Road York YO24 1HE
Proposal: Erection of detached dwelling and garage (amended scheme)
Ref No: 15/01690/FUL
Applicant: Knavesmire Ventures LLP Contact ONeill Associates Consultation Expiry Date 14 September 2015 Case Officer: Heather Fairy Expected Decision Level DEL
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Location: 45 Hunters Way York YO24 1JL
Proposal: Single storey rear extension and dormers to side and rear
Ref No: 15/01764/FUL
Applicant: Mr Martin Scott Consultation Expiry Date 14 September 2015 Case Officer: David Johnson Expected Decision Level DEL
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Location: 60 Alness Drive York YO24 2XZ
Proposal: First floor side and single storey side and rear extensions
Ref No: 15/01714/FUL
Applicant: Mr Michael Leadbetter Contact Mr John Dougal Consultation Expiry Date 14 September 2015 Case Officer: Elizabeth Potter Expected Decision Level DEL
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Location: 31 Gower Road York YO24 2JA
Proposal: Two storey side and rear extension
Ref No: 15/01715/FUL
Applicant: Natalie Snaith Contact Chris Lawson Consultation Expiry Date 14 September 2015 Case Officer: Elizabeth Potter Expected Decision Level DEL
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Location: Omnicom Engineering 292 Tadcaster Road York YO24 1ET
Proposal: Fell Leylandii tree in a Conservation Area
Ref No: 15/01897/TCA
Applicant: Mr John Forsyth Contact Mr Paul Taylor Consultation Expiry Date 14 September 2015 Case Officer: Esther Priestley Expected Decision Level
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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.
Full details can be found by clicking the application reference
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Location: 84 Moor Lane Acomb York YO24 2QY
Proposal: Single storey rear extension
Ref No: 15/01677/FUL
Applicant: Mrs Emily Pickard Contact: M T S Architectural Services Consultation Expiry Date: 26 August 2015 Case Officer: Elizabeth Potter Expected Decision Level: DEL
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Location: 95 Middlethorpe Grove York YO24 1JX
Proposal: Two storey side and single storey rear extension
Ref No: 15/01654/FUL
Applicant: Mr N Chander Contact Mrs Anna Caswell Consultation Expiry Date 26 August 2015 Case Officer: David Johnson Expected Decision Level DEL
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Location: 18 Bursary Court Dringhouses York YO24 1UL
Proposal: Prune 4no. Oak trees protected by Tree Preservation Order No.: CYC315
Ref No: 15/01735/TPO
Applicant: Mr Darren Abbott Contact Mr Richard Livock Consultation Expiry Date 26 August 2015 Case Officer: Esther Priestley Expected Decision Level
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Location: 44 White House Gardens York YO24 1EA
Proposal: First floor side extension and dormer to rear
Ref No: 15/00943/FUL
Applicant: Mr Kevin Lordan Consultation Expiry Date 31 August 2015 Case Officer: Carolyn Howarth Expected Decision Level DEL
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Location: Omnicom Engineering 292 Tadcaster Road York YO24 1ET
Proposal: Two storey rear extension, single storey side and rear extensions and detached annexe to rear (resubmission)
Ref No: 15/01642/FUL
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Forsyth Contact Mr Matthew Parkins Consultation Expiry Date 2 September 2015 Case Officer: Heather Fairy Expected Decision Level DEL
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Location: Omnicom Engineering 292 Tadcaster Road York YO24 1ET
Proposal: Two storey rear extension, single storey side and rear extensions and internal alterations (resubmission)
Ref No: 15/01643/LBC
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Forsyth Contact Mr Matthew Parkins Consultation Expiry Date 2 September 2015 Case Officer: Heather Fairy 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.
We are grateful to York Raceourse for taking prompt action in response to our request for a hedge encroaching onto the footpath on Tadcaster Road to be cut back.
Before
A number of residents had written to us and responded to the recent FOCUS newsletter to tell us about the hedge, which is near to the entrance to the stables complex.
We took this up with the racecourse, and we are pleased to report that the hedge has been cut back to allow pedestrians unhindered use of the footpath (see below).
After
A 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.
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