Changes made to Thanet Road highway plans
The responsible Council executive member – Ian Gillies – has today thrown out plans which would have seen use of the bus lay-bys on Thanet Road discontinued.
The plan to close the lay-by on the Rugby Club side of the road caused major concerns with drivers fearing that sight lines would be impeded by buses parked on the highways.
There were also fears that traffic congestion would increase as would pollution levels.
The proposal was opposed by officers of the Foxwood Residents Association who argued that the plans were “over engineered” and unnecessarily expensive.
An alternative, which would have kept the bus lay-bys together with an advisory 20 mph speed limit and guard rails to prevent children running onto the highway, was tabled by local residents.
The bus lay-bys have now been saved but additional road humps are to be installed, despite the fact that the Council has now admitted that average speeds are well below the 30 mph limit.
The Residents Association has asked that they be consulted early on when proposals like these are considered in future.
Milner Street back lane clear
Tree cuttings have been removed from the Milner Street back lane. The alley is now accessible for vehicles.
Problems were reported at the weekend and Council officials worked with residents to address the issue.
We understand that a garden clearance contractor had failed to provide a skip for the waste hence the obstruction on the lane. In the end we understand that the house owner paid for another skip to clear the site.
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Blocked back alley causing problems for disabled scooters
Tree branches dumped from a garden renovation project at a nearby house are causing problems for residents in the Milner Street area.
The alley is used for access by local allotment holders, residents and people using disabled scooters. Scooter access is currently blocked.
The obstructions – which have been reported to the Council – have been there since Friday.
Cllr Andrew Waller has promised to get the alley cleared as quickly as possible.
Latest planning applications for the Westfield Ward
Below re the latest planning applications received by the York Council for the Westfield ward.
Full details can be found by clicking the words highlighted in blue
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24 Lown Hill York YO24 3DY
Proposal Single storey side and rear extension (resubmission)
Reference 17/01320/FUL
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6 Bellhouse Way York YO24 3LL
Erection of detached garage on land to the rear within an area of existing garages
Ref. No: 17/01378/FUL
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80 Dijon Avenue York YO24 3DD
Single storey rear extension
Ref. No: 17/01298/FUL
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87 Stuart Road York YO24 3AJ
Proposal Two storey side extension and single storey front extension
Reference 17/01274/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/
The Council now no longer routinely consults neighbours by letter when an application is received