Latest Planning applications for Acomb and Westfield Ward

Another empty space above a Front Street shop set to become a flat

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:       Macmillan House 60 York Road Acomb York YO24 4NW

Proposal:       Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use as 17no. self-contained flats within the C3(a) use class

Ref No: 15/00281/CLU

Applicant:      Mr Lindsay Judson  Contact:        Harland And Co Solicitors     Consultation Expiry Date:       30 March 2015 Case Officer:   Heather Fairy   Expected Decision Level:        DEL

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Westfield

Location:       Co-Op Travel 47 York Road Acomb York YO24 4LN

Proposal:       Change of use of first floor from office (use Class A1) to flat (use Class C3)

Ref No: 15/00238/FUL

Applicant:      DPSK Ltd      Contact Mr Ben Cook     Consultation Expiry Date        30 March 2015 Case Officer:   Victoria Bell   Expected Decision Level DEL

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Location:       36 Queenswood Grove York YO24 4PP

Proposal:       Two storey side and single storey rear extensions

Ref No: 15/00395/FUL

Applicant:      Mr Andrew Davis Contact Mr Malcolm Scott        Consultation Expiry Date        30 March 2015 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/

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

More litter bins axed in York

Street cleansing standards take another hit

The York Council is to remove more litter bins from the City’s streets.

It is claiming that the installation of “smart” compaction bins in the City centre and Acomb Front Street has been a “success” and is now aiming to replace old style bins on a one for two basis.

Compactor bin jammed with rubbish

Compactor bin jammed with rubbish

One of the Foxwood Lane bins which will be axed

One of the Foxwood Lane bins which will be axed

The smart bins compact rubbish using solar power and are supposed to alert the Council electronically when they are full.

They have had a mixed reaction from residents and traders.

The locations where only one bin will be provided in future include:

  • Copmanthorpe – near chipshop
    • Foxwood Lane – corner near shops
    • Tad Rd – Opposite chipshop
Another of the bins that will be removed

Another of the bins that will be removed

  • St Aubyn’s Place
  • Badger Hill – near shops
  • Tang Hall Ln – shops
  • Marygate – entrance to Museum Gardens
  • Union Terrace Coach/car park

    Litter accumulating behind a junction box. An increasingly familiar site in sub-urban York

    Litter accumulating behind a junction box. An increasingly familiar sight in sub-urban York

  • Haxby – the village – near shops
  • City Centre – Newgate Market
  • City Centre – Spurriergate – near junc with High Ousegate
  • City Centre – Kings Sq
  • Broadway – Shops
  • Blossom Street O/S Odean

Meanwhile complaints about litter drift are increasing and a petition asking for more litter bins to be provide is being drawn up