Knapton Lane development set to be refused planning permission

 

A controversial plan to build 14 houses on a wooded area near 41 Knapton Lane is set to be refused planning  permission
Knapton Lane site click to access

Knapton Lane site click to access

Council officials, reporting to a Planning meeting taking place on 10th December, say that the land is in the Green Belt and that no very special circumstances have been established for its development.

The full report can be read by clicking here

81 letters of objection to the proposals were received by the York Council.

The applications was considered to be a “test case” which, if successful, could have led to other peripheral edge of City green field sites being built on.

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

There are two significant planning applications for housing developments in the Beckfield Lane area.  The first to the rear of 1 – 9 Beckfield Lane – with an access from Runswick Avenue – may comes as a surprise to some residents involving as it might the development of  gardens.

Location:       Site Lying To The Rear Of 1 To 9 Beckfield Lane York

Proposal:       Erection of 9  dwellings with associated access and parking

Ref No: 15/01301/FUL

Beckfield Lane/Runswick Avenue click to access

Beckfield Lane/Runswick Avenue click to access

 

 

Applicant:      The Beckfield Lane Landowners   Contact:        Mrs Jennifer Hubbard    Consultation Expiry Date:       14 September 2015 Case Officer:   Michael Jones   Expected Decision Level:

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The next application has already attracted a large amount of interest from affected residents. It is the application to construct 14 houses on the copse of woodland next to 41 Knapton Lane

Location:       Land Lying To The West Of 41 Knapton Lane York

Proposal:       Outline application for erection of 14no. dwellings

Ref No: 15/01711/OUTM

Knapton Lane site click to access

Knapton Lane site click to access

 

Applicant:      Novus Investments Ltd   Contact:        Mr Simon Grundy  Consultation Expiry Date:       16 September 2015 Case Officer:   Diane Cragg     Expected Decision Level:

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Location:       Carr Infant School Ostman Road York YO26 5QA

Proposal:       Variation of condition 2 of permitted application 14/02927/FULM for replacement school building to alter height of building, feature brickwork and hard landscaping and add additional roof vents to hall

Ref No: 15/01632/FULM

Applicant:      Paul Beattie    Contact:        Mr Andrew Lees  Consultation Expiry Date:       14 September 2015Case Officer:   Erik Matthews   Expected Decision Level:        DEL

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Westfield

None

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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.