York road works map
A new web site has been launched which claims to list all current road works taking place in York (and,indeed,the UK).
It includes all statutory undertakings (telephones, water, power etc), not just the Council.
How accurate it will prove to be remains to be seen, but you can check it out at the following web site http://roadworks.org/
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Some bus passengers are concerned that the recently revised number 24 bus service may be in jeopardy. The service is currently subsidised by the York Council.
At present it provides the only convenient link between the, largely elderly, community living in the Windsor Garth area and vital services many of which are located on Front Street in Acomb village.
The 24 route –which follows a one way loop via St Stephens Road, Cornlands Road and Askham Lane to the old village – takes longer than the old service. However its loss would be a major blow for a large number of older people.
We understand that First and the Council plan to introduce new routes in September.
We have written, urging them to route the number 5 service down Front Street. This would provide a useful link to the many public services which there are in the old village (doctor’s surgeries, chemists, dentists, the library and the post office amongst others).
We have also asked the company to look again at its timing points (termini) where buses “park up” prior to commencing new journeys.
Several of the existing timing points – particularly those on Foxwood Lane – have been criticised for causing congestion and adversely affecting road safety.
Below is the latest planning application received by the York Council last week. Full details can be found by quoting the application reference on the “planning portal” web site. Click here.
Representations can be made in favour of, or in objection to, any application via the Planning on line web site.
NB. The York Council now no longer routinely consults neighbours by letter when an application is received.
Acomb Ward
Location: Former Civic Amenity Site Beckfield Lane York Ref No: 13/01833/FULM Proposal: Erection of 19no. dwellinghouses and 9no. apartments with associated works following demolition of existing buildings Applicant: City Of York Council Contact: Mr Jordan Gill Consultation Expiry Date: 17 July 2013Case Officer: Victoria Bell Expected Decision Level: COMM
NB A large number of objections to this plan are expected. In the main the grounds of objection are likely to be that the Council has failed to provide an adequate alternative method which allows residents to dispose of bulky items in an environmentally friendly, and convenient, way
Location: Acomb Chiropractic Clinic 60A York Road Acomb York YO24 4NW Ref No: 13/01891/TCA Proposal: Crown lift to 5m,crown thin by 20% and reduce from roof line to give 2m clearance, Copper Beech (T1), Tree in the Conservation Area Applicant: Mr Brack Contact: Mr Tom Kitchen Consultation Expiry Date: 8 July 2013 Case Officer: Esther Priestley Expected Decision Level: DEL
Westfield Ward
Location: 297 Chapelfields Road York YO26 5AE Ref No: 13/00924/FUL Proposal: Dormer window to rear Applicant: Mrs Amanda Morris Consultation Expiry Date 8 July 2013 Case Officer: Carolyn Howarth Expected Decision Level DEL
Location: 53 Chapelfields Road York YO26 5AA Ref No: 13/01269/FUL Proposal: Two storey side extension, single storey front and rear extensions and dormer to rear Applicant: Mr And Mrs Strickland Contact Ms Kate MacNeill Consultation Expiry Date 8 July 2013 Case Officer: Carolyn Howarth Expected Decision Level DEL http://planningaccess.york.gov.uk/online-applications/weeklyListResults.do?action=firstPage
