A Labour leaflet advocating large scale housing building plans on greenfield sites has been criticised by the Liberal Democrats.
The Labour plans would see many playing fields and green belt sites developed. They are similar to those promoted by the party in its 2014 Local Plan which failed to secure government approval
Now the Liberal Democrats have hit back with some home truths
Below are the latest planning applications received by the York Council for the Westfield ward.
Full details can be found by clicking the reference number
The following two applications are the largest to be considered in the Westfield Ward for over 20 years. They are the most controversial since the Council decided to build on the Our Lady’s school playing field 8 years ago. Separate articles will appear on this web site dealing with different aspects of the proposals
Former Lowfield School Dijon Avenue York
Erection of 96no. two and three storey houses, 26no. bungalows and three storey 18no. apartment building with new access and associated infrastructure
Ref. No: 17/02428/FULM
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Former Lowfield School Dijon Avenue York
Outline application for 165 dwellings, care home (approx 80 bed), health and public service building and associated green space, access and infrastructure
Ref. No: 17/02429/OUTM
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128 Askham Lane York YO24 3HR
Formation of new access to front, new hardstanding to front to provide additional parking, 1.8m high gate and fence to front, side and rear, siting of raised decking to rear and detached pergola.
Ref. No: 17/01886/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/
Tuesday 24 October
10am – 10.30am Kindermusik session for 2-4 year olds, free but booking essential.
10.30am – 11am storytime in the childrens library free drop in.
11am – 12.30pm Toy library play session free drop in.
Wednesday 25 October
9.30-10am Hoglets Drama for 2-4 year olds, free but booking essential
10am – 11.30am crafts and free bookstart treasure bags to collect. This session to include Toy library play.
11.30am – 12pm My Baby Can Dance session for 2-4 year olds, free but booking essential.
For more information or to reserve a place please call York Explore Library on (01904) 552828 or york@exploreyork.org.uk.
