Latest Planning applications Acomb and Westfield Wards

Below are the latest planning applications received by the York Council for the Westfield Ward.

Full details can be found by clicking the application reference

Acomb

Location: 11 Norman Drive York YO26 5QU

Proposal: First floor extension to side

Ref No: 14/01129/FUL

Contact: Mr Andy Sykes Consultation Expiry Date: 17 June 2014 Case Officer: Will Steel Expected Decision Level: DEL

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Westfield

Location: 2 Eaton Court York YO24 3NJ

Proposal: Two storey side extension

Ref No: 14/01173/FUL

Applicant: Mr Michael Collins Consultation Expiry Date 17 June 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.

Now asbestos fears hit Newbury Avenue plans

The Press are reporting that traces of asbestos have been found on land near Kingsway West.

Householders have been warned “not to dig down more than 12 inches” in their gardens.

We reported last year that a former landfill site in the area was being investigated.

Now it seems that there is some residual contamination but it is largely inert and unlikely to be a factor in existing residents everyday lives.

The Council – which is behind schedule in submitting its planning application for the Newbury Avenue garage site – now has another issue to address if it decides to go ahead with its controversial building plans.

Concern about Hob Moor development

After only a few days work on site, residents are already raising concerns about the timing and scale of work being undertaken on the development at the former Our Lady’s school site.

Most concerns related to the removal of mature trees during the nesting season. It appears though that the trees removed so far are in line with the permission granted by the Planning Committee for the scheme, although confirmation of that – and any impact on bats which are known to roost in the area – is awaited.

Some work was apparently taking place on Saturday afternoon. Working hours were restricted by the planning permission.

Another issue raised was the width of the access road from Windsor Garth which is currently narrower than is normally required for access to new developments (5 metres).

Former Council Leader Andrew Waller has written to senior officials at the York Council raising concerns.

The former school buildings are due to be demolished over the next few weeks.