
What’s on in York: Acomb library anniversary event

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
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Rivington House 3 Ridgeway York YO26 5DA
Single storey side extension to extend existing garage to front
Ref. No: 19/02086/FUL
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24 Kir Crescent York YO24 3DF
Conditions 3 and 6 of 17/01440/FUL
Ref. No: AOD/19/00335
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Hop And Glory Ltd 43 Front Street York YO24 3BR
Change of use of retail unit (Use Class A1) to cafe (Use Class A3) with associated works
Ref. No: 19/02075/FUL
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63 Beaconsfield Street York YO24 4NB
Erection of single storey extension extending 4.464 metres beyond the rear wall of the original house, with a height to the eaves of 2.5 metres and a total height of 3.5 metres.
Ref. No: 19/01707/LHE
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Former Lowfield School Dijon Avenue York
Conditions 4, 15, 17, 18, 22 and 29 of 17/02428/FULM
Ref. No: AOD/19/00334
These applications refer mainly to Health and Safety plans. In addition they indicate the phasing of the development, location of site compound/car parking and proposed access routes. (see drawings below)
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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/
NB. The Council now no longer routinely consults neighbours by letter when an application is received
The latest footfall figures, reproduced by the BID team, reveal that there has been a 4% drop in visitor numbers so far this year. It is even worse on a year on year basis and is below the county average
That is a poor platform on which to approach the, normally busy, run up to Christmas.
In Acomb, the picture is slightly different with some traders reporting steady business trends. This is despite the lamentable performance recently of the Council in keeping open spaces, gutters and the areas around trees and street furniture free of weeds and litter.
The picture in residential areas is also disappointing with weeds disfiguring many streets
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
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Windsor House 22 Ascot Way York YO24 4QZ
Conditions 3, 4 and 5 – 18/02177/FUL
Ref. No: AOD/19/00326
NB Concerns lighting and materials
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81 Acomb Wood Drive York YO24 3XN
Remove 3 lower limbs from Oak protected by Tree Preservation Order no. 26
Ref. No: 19/01982/TPO
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Acomb Bowling Club Front Street York YO24 3BZ
Non-material amendment to permitted application 18/00586/FULM – Plot 4 repositioned; retaining wall structure to rear gardens amended (on the east side of the site); changes to external elevations including addition of canopies. and bay windows.
Ref. No: 19/01575/NONMAT
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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/
NB. The Council now no longer routinely consults neighbours by letter when an application is received
Residents are increasingly being forced to take direct action to cut back the weeds and branches that are impeding roads and footpaths in York.
Some Parish Councils are planning to spray or otherwise remove the weeds that have have blighted many parts of York this summer.
The Kexby Parish Council are understood to be considering paying a local farmer to spray the paths and gullies on the A1079.
In parts of west York, which don’t have Parish Councils, residents associations are forming action groups aimed at getting the streets cleaned up.
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
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90 Tennent Road York YO24 3HG
Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and canopy to entrance
Ref. No: 19/01793/FUL
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Windsor House 22 Ascot Way York YO24 4QZ
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of permitted application 18/02177/FUL for relocation of sub-station.
Ref. No: 19/01687/FUL
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Acomb Methodist Church Front Street York YO24 3BX
Non-material amendment to permitted application 15/02252/FUL to amend the design of doors inserted to 2no. front entrances
Ref. No: 19/01009/NONMAT
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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/
NB. The Council now no longer routinely consults neighbours by letter when an application is received
In response to a Freedom of Information request the York Council has now confirmed that it did not consult neighbours or local Councillors before issuing a license which allowed a building contractor to occupy the “old allotments” site at the rear of the library car park.
This site has been owned by the Council for over 15 years. The developers of the adjacent bowling Club land (which does have planning permission) had previously said that they did not want to combine the two sites to provide a abetter overall layout.
Work on the site disturbed residents living in South View Terrace and part of Lowfields Drive.
The first that residents knew of the arrangement, was when heavy plant moved onto the site and started to clear it. This prompted complaints about noise, dust and vibrations.
Spoil heap heights reached over 4 metres at one point.
Local fauna and flora on the site were badly affected.
The Council now says that it granted a license to occupy its land on 8th April. There was no consultation undertaken with neighbours.
Residents complained to the Council on 16th May about the problems being caused.
It wasn’t until 28th May that the Council wrote to affected neighbours telling them about the license.
The Council says that working hours on the compound are restricted to 8:00am – 6:00pm, Mon – Fri plus 9:00am – 1:00pm on Saturdays.
The Council says that “The compound licence requires the developer to leave the property in a clean and tidy condition at the end of the licence, including the removal of hardcore”.
It goes on to say that it expects the compound to be in use for 12 months.
An investigation into whether the developers have the necessary planning permission to use the building compound is still underway.
In our view affected residents have suffered unexpected and unreasonable disruption and should be entitled to compensation.
It is possible that the matter may be referred to the Local Government Ombudsman