York Labour housing building plans questioned

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

 

Latest planning applications for the Westfield Ward

Controversial plan to build on Lowfields Playing field now “on line”

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/

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

What’s on in York: Toddler Fun Days at York Explore

York Explore Library :

Tue 24 Oct and Wed 25 Oct :

9.30am -12.00pm :

Free

Kindermusik

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.