Latest planning applications for the Acomb and Westfield Wards

Below are the latest planning applications received by the York Council for the Acomb and Westfield wards.

Hairdressing salon at 43 York Road set to return to former use as a flat

Hairdressing salon at 43 York Road set to return to former use as a flat

Acomb

Location:       Unit 5 Rose Centre Rose Avenue Nether Poppleton York

Proposal:       Two storey side extension to accommodate additional offices

Ref No: 15/01634/FUL

Applicant:      Mr Lawrence Beardmore   Contact:        Mr Garry Barker  Consultation Expiry Date:       26 August 2015 Case Officer:   Victoria Bell   Expected Decision Level:        DEL

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Location:       101 Almsford Road York YO26 5NU

Proposal:       Two storey side extension

Ref No: 15/01639/FUL

Applicant:      Mr Ian Rookes   Consultation Expiry Date:       31 August 2015 Case Officer:   Elizabeth Potter        Expected Decision Level

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Westfield

The Council have received a planning application to turn the shop unit previously occupied by Greggs at 5 Odsall House on Front Street into a café

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Location:       Beau And Joli Limited First Floor And Second Floors 43 York Road Acomb York

Proposal:       Conversion of retail unit (use Class A1) to 1 no. dwellinghouse (class C3) under Class M, Part 3, Schedule 2 of Article 3 of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015

Ref No: 15/01578/RFPRES

Applicant:      Mr Toby Ellerker        Consultation Expiry Date        26 August 2015 Case Officer:   Victoria Bell   Expected Decision Level DEL

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Location:       26 Bramham Road York YO26 5AW

Proposal:       Conservatory to side

Ref No: 15/01556/FUL

Applicant:      Mr And Mrs Harness      Contact Jeff Carrington Consultation Expiry Date        26 August 2015 Case Officer:   Elizabeth Potter        Expected Decision Level DEL

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Location:       1 Apple Blossom Court Askham Lane York YO24 3HH

Proposal:       Fell Beech tree protected by Tree Preservation Order No.: CYC14

Ref No: 15/01763/TPO

Applicant:      Mr Barry Laws   Contact Mr James Hudson  Consultation Expiry Date        31 August 2015 Case Officer:   Esther Priestley        Expected Decision Level

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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

“Southern Gateway” rebranding for Castle/Piccadilly development

It looks like the York Council may be about to try to revive the Castle/Piccadilly development project.

An item on their forward programme suggests that a rebranded “Southern Gateway” scheme will be considered at a meeting taking place on 24th September

Cliffords Tower

Cliffords Tower

The project has historically involved an area of land bordered by Piccadilly, Coppergate, Clifford Street and the inner ring road. It includes the former tram depot/airspeed factory, the Castle car park and Piccadilly House.  There is some speculation that the area under consideration may be extended further long the banks of the Foss to tap the burgeoning growth now taking place in the Hungate area.

The Council – which owns car parking land in the potential development area – has attempted on two previous occasions to bring forward comprehensive redevelopment proposals for the land. The last failed following a Public Inquiry some 12 years ago. In the main, criticisms reflected the impact that the development might have on Clifford’s Tower.

In the interim much of the property on Piccadilly – and particularly the area facing the Foss – have remained semi derelict. Periodically land owners have tried to get planning permission to develop the area in a piecemeal fashion but this has been resisted. One developer (LaSalle) went bust and any redevelopment stalled when the recession hit in 2008. The absence of an agreed Local Plan has not helped.

With residential property prices in the City Centre now soaring, this may now be a good time to revive the process needed to agree a new comprehensive development plan.

Former airspeed factory (also used as a tram depot and garage)

Former airspeed factory (also used as a tram depot and garage)

A mixture of ground floor retail with apartments above may just prove to be attractive to developers. There is likely to be pressure to include a new heritage attraction possibly making use of the historic links to the old airspeed factory (currently being demolished). The retention of adequate car parking will be seen as  essential by many retailers and the idea of putting some of it underground may be worth further consideration.  A pedestrian bridge over the Foss has been a recurring theme of previous proposals and would help internal circulation around the site.

Whether the York Council now has the capacity to provide a credible lead on such a major project remains to be seen. It is already deeply in debt and the new Executive’s revised budget continues to reflect the increased borrowing assumptions of their predecessors.

There also remains a question about the skills mix and experience of a workforce that has been scaled down over recent years and which is already struggling to deliver major projects like the Community Stadium, Guildhall and York Central.

Still a Masterplan for the future of this very significant site is needed, so we look forward to the publication of the latest set of ideas.

25% chance of success if you appeal against a planning decision in York

Council reprt August 2015

Council report August 2015 click to enlarge

Figures, to be discussed by a Council planning committee tomorrow, suggest that residents have a 25% chance of successfully appealing against a refusal of planning permission in the City.

The York Councils performance – in getting decisions right first  time – is now better than the national average.

That has not always been the case in the past (see 2012 performance below).

11 appeals were outstanding as at the end of July

An analysis of recent planning appeals can be found here

Performance 2012

Performance 2012 click to enlarge

Latest planning applications for the Acomb and Westfield Wards

Below are the latest planning applications received by the York Council for the Acomb and Westfield wards.

Acomb

Location:       2 Almsford Road York YO26 5HZ

Proposal:       Single storey side extension (amended scheme)

Ref No: 15/01589/FUL

Applicant:      Mr Paul Nicholas        Contact:        Mr Kevin Bristowe       Consultation Expiry Date:       17 August 2015 Case Officer:   Sandra Duffill  Expected Decision Level:        DEL

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Westfield

Location:       8 Parker Avenue York YO26 5DU

Proposal:       Dormers to front and rear

Ref No: 15/01503/FUL

Applicant:      Mrs Lindsey Hall        Consultation Expiry Date        17 August 2015 Case Officer:   Carolyn Howarth Expected Decision Level

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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

Local Plan – Now officials forecast a 14% increase in York’s population over the next 20 years……… that is 31,000 extra people!

Big City small

It look’s like the new Council will have to make major changes in the Council’s planning department. Officials there seem to have been brainwashed with the flawed thinking of the last discredited “Big City” Labour administration.

Population growth forecasts, produced by the Office of National Statistics (ONS), have reduced dramatically in recent months. They currently show the City’s population growing from 203,000 to 224,000 (approx 21,000 people) between 2012 and 2031.

 With an average of 2.2 people residing at each dwelling, that is equivalent to a requirement for about 470 additional homes each year.

Even a population growth of 1000 a year will have a major impact on the City’s infrastructure and Green Belt setting.

A report being considered on Thursday suggests that the City’s population should grow by 31,000 between (the base date of) 2012 and 2031.

That could mean the City having to find space for 758 additional dwellings each year. It has built, on average,  less than 400 a year since 2011.

The number of births in the City exceeds the number of deaths by about 1000 a year – also implying a demand for about 470 additional homes

So there still appears to be little agreement on numbers.

Assuming that the City will want to cater for some sustainable economic growth, then a target of 575 additional homes being provided each year still looks to be about right.

That was the figure agreed in the Draft Local Plan published  in February 2011 – the Plan that Labour scrapped when they seized control of the Council.

Latest planning application for the Acomb and Westfield Wards

Below are the latest planning applications received by the York Council for the Acomb and Westfield wards.

Click on the application reference for more details

Acomb

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Location:       144 Beckfield Lane York YO26 5QT

Proposal:       Single storey side and rear extensions and side and rear dormers

Ref No: 15/01443/FUL

Applicant:      Mr And Mrs Lingard      Contact:        Mrs Kate Macneill       Consultation Expiry Date:       3 August 2015 Case Officer:   Carolyn Howarth Expected Decision Level:        DEL

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Location:       90 Jute Road York YO26 5EW

Proposal:       Variation of condition 2 of permitted application 14/01459/FUL to alter size of velux window

Ref No: 15/01427/FUL

Applicant:      Mr Mark Newton  Contact:        Kevin Bristowe  Consultation Expiry Date:       10 August 2015 Case Officer:   Erik Matthews   Expected Decision Level:        DEL

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Location:       Unit 2 Rose Centre Rose Avenue Nether Poppleton York

Proposal:       Change of use of vacant commercial unit (use classB1,B2 & B8) to ballet school (use class D2)

Ref No: 15/01450/FUL

Applicant:      Mrs Donya Keys  Contact:        Mr Garry Barker  Consultation Expiry Date:       10 August 2015 Case Officer:   Victoria Bell   Expected Decision Level:        DEL

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Location:       178 Beckfield Lane York YO26 5QS

Proposal:       Single storey side and rear extension and porch to front

Ref No: 15/01452/FUL

Applicant:      Miss Janice Wright      Contact:        Mr Jake Clay    Consultation Expiry Date:       10 August 2015 Case Officer:   Carolyn Howarth Expected Decision Level:        DEL

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Location:       96 Albion Avenue York YO26 5QY

Proposal:       Single storey rear extension

Ref No: 15/01516/FUL

Applicant:      Mr Ernest Hammond       Contact:        Mr John Dougal  Consultation Expiry Date:       10 August 2015 Case Officer:   Carolyn Howarth Expected Decision Level:

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Westfield

The Council have just received an application to change the use of 8A Acomb Court Front Street from a hairdressers into a “mixed use restaurant (use class A3) and drinking establishment (use class A4) with associated works”. The plans can be viewed here

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Location:       7 The Knoll York YO24 3EB

Proposal:       Single storey rear extension

Ref No: 15/01417/FUL

Applicant:      Mr Tom Adie     Contact Mr Andy Sykes   Consultation Expiry Date        3 August 2015 Case Officer:   Sandra Duffill  Expected Decision Level DEL

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Location:       275 Chapelfields Road York YO26 5AE

Proposal:       Single storey rear extension

Ref No: 15/01418/FUL

Applicant:      Mr And Mrs Dave Paine   Contact Mr Andy Sykes   Consultation Expiry Date        3 August 2015 Case Officer:   Carolyn Howarth Expected Decision Level DEL

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Location:       6 Lowfields Drive York YO24 3DG

Proposal:       Replacement shed

Ref No: 15/01411/FUL

Applicant:      Mr Michael Mchaffie     Consultation Expiry Date        10 August 2015 Case Officer:   Carolyn Howarth Expected Decision Level DEL

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Location:       23 Gale Lane York YO24 3AB

Proposal:       Single storey front, side and rear extensions

Ref No: 15/01558/FUL

Applicant:      Mr And Mrs Brian Henderson      Contact Mr Ian Dykes    Consultation Expiry Date        10 August 2015 Case Officer:   Carolyn Howarth Expected Decision Level

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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

292 Tadcaster Road – Councillors vote against conversion back into house

Proposals to con292 Tadcaster Road photovert 292 Tadcaster Road back into a dwelling house were refused at a planning committee meeting today.

The vote was 6-4 with opponents objecting to an extension which formed part of the planning application

There had been no objections to the planning application

The building is currently used as offices by a telecoms company.

Among those voting against the conversion were Labour Councillors who claim that there is no alternative but to build homes on Green Belt land!

Latest planning application for the Acomb and Westfield Wards

Below are the latest planning applications received by the York Council for the Acomb and Westfield wards.

Acomb

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Location:       33 Millgates York YO26 6AT

Proposal:       Prune Cherry tree protected by Tree Preservation Order No.: 23

Ref No: 15/01355/TPO

Applicant:      Mrs E M Nunns   Contact:        Douglas Monaghan        Consultation Expiry Date:       20 July 2015 Case Officer:   Esther Priestley        Expected Decision Level:

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Westfield

Location:       90 Barkston Avenue York YO26 5BB

Proposal:       Two storey side extension

Ref No: 15/01286/FUL

Applicant:      Mr John Campbell        Contact Mr Chris Allan  Consultation Expiry Date        20 July 2015 Case Officer:   Elizabeth Potter        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

Knapton Lane development shock

Developers are advertising a drop in event at which they hope to gather support for the development of land on Knapton Lane.

Area of land being considered for development

Area of land being considered for development

The land lies on the outskirts of the current built up area and has been regarded as falling within the Green Belt.

 Indigo Planning, are a town planning consultancy who say they are working on behalf of the owners of the land north of Knapton Lane (YO26 5PX).

In a local advert they say, “We would like to hear your views about the proposals for a residential development on the site and will be holding a drop-in event on Tuesday 30 June between2:30pm and 7:30pm at:

Acomb Parish Church Hall,
Front Street,
York,
YO24 3BX

You’ll also have an opportunity to speak with members of the team and ask them any questions you may have. The team will also be able to advise the proposed timelines for the development and the ways in which you may share your feedback.

We’ll be updating this website with all of the information from the event, so please check back after 30 June for more information. We’ll also be providing an online feedback form so that you can share your thoughts and views on the proposals”.

The proposal will come as a surprise to many residents.

The new Council has yet to revise the draft Local Plan and peripheral development like this is likely to be highly controversial.

Latest planning application for the Westfield Ward

Below are the latest planning applications received by the York Council for the Acomb and Westfield wards.

Acomb

None

Westfield

Location:       1 Barkston Close York YO26 5AX

Proposal:       Two storey side extension and porch extension to front

Ref No: 15/00934/FUL

Applicant:      Mr And Mrs Pool Contact Mr Jake Clay    Consultation Expiry Date        13 July 2015 Case Officer:   Elizabeth Potter        Expected Decision Level DEL

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Location:       51 St Stephens Road York YO24 3EH

Proposal:       Erection of shed to rear (retrospective)

Ref No: 15/01229/FUL

Applicant:      Mr James Gumley Consultation Expiry Date        13 July 2015 Case Officer:   Carolyn Howarth Expected Decision Level

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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