Latest Planning applications Acomb and Westfield Ward

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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Acomb

Location: Papa John’s Pizza 54 York Road Acomb York YO24 4LZ

Proposal: Display of 1no. external fascia and 1no. external hanging signs

Applicant: Mr Stephen Russell Contact: Mrs Michelle Crossley Consultation Expiry Date: 2 March 2015 Case Officer: Sharon Jackson Expected Decision Level: DEL

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Location: 71 Danebury Drive York YO26 5EJ

Proposal: Single storey side extension

Ref No: 15/00118/FUL

Applicant: Mr Stuart Walters Contact: Mr Paul Martin Consultation Expiry Date: 2 March 2015 Case Officer: Carolyn Howarth Expected Decision Level: DEL

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Westfield

Location: 55 Foxwood Lane York YO24 3LQ

Proposal: Variation of condition 2 of permitted application 07/02498/REM to amend approved landscaping scheme

Ref No: 14/02676/REM

Applicant: Foxwood Properties Ltd Contact Mr Jake Stentiford Consultation Expiry Date 2 March 2015 Case Officer: Sharon Jackson Expected Decision Level DEL

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Location: 75 Gale Lane York YO24 3AD

Proposal: Hip to gable side roof extension including rear dormer and single storey rear extensions

Ref No: 14/02689/FUL

Applicant: Mr John Weldon Contact Mr Neil Conway Consultation Expiry Date 2 March 2015 Case Officer: Neil Massey Expected Decision Level DEL

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Location: 39A York Road Acomb York YO24 4LW

Proposal: Display of internally illuminated collar around proposed ATM

Ref No: 15/00048/ADV

Applicant: Bank Of Ireland Contact Mrs Gillian Bentley Consultation Expiry Date 2 March 2015 Case Officer: Sharon Jackson Expected Decision Level DEL

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Location: 107 Bellhouse Way York YO24 3LW

Proposal: Erection of dwelling to side of 107 Bellhouse Way (amended scheme)

Ref No: 15/00158/FUL

Applicant: Miss Carolyn Rennie Contact Kevin Bristowe Consultation Expiry Date 2 March 2015 Case Officer: Hannah Blackburn 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.

Latest planning applications Acomb and Westfield Ward

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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Acomb

None

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Westfield

Location: 48 Kingsway West York YO24 4QB

Proposal: Two storey side and single storey rear extensions

Ref No: 14/03017/FUL

Applicant: Mr Brad Payne Contact Mr Callum Meakin Consultation Expiry Date 23 February 2015 Case Officer: David Johnson Expected Decision Level DEL

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Location: 39A York Road Acomb York YO24 4LW

Proposal: Installation of ATM

Ref No: 15/00047/FUL

Applicant: Bank Of Ireland Contact Mrs Gillian Bentley Consultation Expiry Date 23 February 2015Case Officer: Sharon Jackson 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.

Schoolboy pranks reach York planning committee – Councillors to discuss “Private Eye” jape

Concern over “revenge” planning applications

The agenda for Thursday’s area planning committee reveals that two planning applications, submitted as a publicity stunt last year by a York Councillor, are actually going to be debated by a committee of 11 members.

Ironically the Councillor who submitted the applications will be barred from the debate as he is deemed by regulations to have a “pecuniary or vested interest”.

Caravan site proposal for West Offices

The first – a proposal to provide a 3 space gypsy caravan site outside the front door of the Councils West Offices – has generated a 10 page officer report. Not surprisingly it is recommended for refusal, although not without the highways network management department recording that it has “no objections to the plan” which includes provision for the storage of scrap metal.

The ploy does, of course, seek to highlight an issue which is significant for many. The location of gypsy caravan sites has always been controversial with local residents fearing that differing lifestyles will adversely impact on their neighbourhood.

In 2013, when Labour published their Local Plan, they courted controversy by slipping in new – and extended – caravan sites without any prior consultation. Their 2014 revamp was little better with Wetherby Road residents waking up one morning to find that a new site had been identified near Harewood Whin.

The second application is for the erection of a statue on a traffic island on Station Rise near the City walls. Although the nature of the statue is not recorded in the application, its promoters have said in the media that it would be a “marble life-sized statue on a red granite pedestal to the person who voters in a planned public poll considered most responsible for ‘fiascos which have afflicted York.’ It is unclear who would pay for the statue and whether the figure would be updated as public opinion shifted.

George Leeman Statue

Some may think that, in a time of increased social media use, there are other cheaper and more flexible ways of making a point. Indeed we are on the brink of having the technology available to remotely project holograms into differing locations. No need for on site equipment, so no need for planning permission. Just imagine if a well known local architect was to wake up each morning to find a member of the York Labour Cabinet apparently peering through his window?

The statue application has also been recommended for refusal although officials have struggled to justify their concerns given the existence of similar statues nearby.

In neither case does the applicant have the permission of the site owner for a change of use of the land.

The real issue relates to the costs of dealing with the applications. Council committee meetings are expensively to stage. Many residents attend, or view on line, to see how particular proposals, which have a real chance of success, fare. They deserve to have their issues dealt with first. The applications to be decided on Thursday include proposals for a House in Multiple Occupation in Osbaldwick, erection of a new house in Halifax Court and provision of garages at a site near 72 Huntington Road

Another concern may be the precedent that is being set.

Pretty much anyone with the money (a fee of between £200 and £400 is payable) can apply for planning permission to do virtually anything anywhere. Only those with a valid title to the land or buildings under question actually normally make applications. Even prospective purchasers are wary, fearing that the price may increase if a planning application for a new use is granted to them, rather than the current owner.

So a wealthy resident with an axe to grind could apply, say, to install a cesspit in the lounge of a house in, say, Osbaldwick. It would have little chance of success, but might attract publicity and generate some discomfort for the house owner.

That is not what the planning system was designed to do.

Mildly amusing initially, but we don’t need any more “revenge” planning applications in York

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The York Council had a poor quarter with a significant proportion of planning appeals allowed. The figures in the published report (below) seem to have been transposed with 7 appeals (70%) being allowed in the last quarter of 2014.

New planning applications Westfield Ward

Gale Farm Court elderly persons sheltered accommodation to get new windows and doors see planning application ref AOD/15/00028

Gale Farm Court sheltered accommodation

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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Acomb

None

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Westfield

Location: 93 Queenswood Grove York YO24 4PN

Proposal: Two storey side and part two storey and single storey rear extensions

Ref No: 14/03020/FUL

Applicant: Mr Mark Redding Contact Mr John Funnell Consultation Expiry Date 16 February 2015 Case Officer: Carolyn Howarth Expected Decision Level DEL

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Location: 12 Askham Lane York YO24 3HA

Proposal: Two storey side extension and single storey front extension to existing porch

Ref No: 15/00058/FUL

Applicant: Mr Wayne Robinson Consultation Expiry Date 16 February 2015 Case Officer: Carolyn Howarth 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.

Affordable homes in York…. Council report adds to confusion

Under the last Labour Government Council house building reached a, post second world war, low.

Following our article yesterday, on section 106 affordable homes and other infrastructure requirements, the Council has now published a working group report on the issue.

The report talks only of “rural sites” of 10 homes or less being affected.

The government guidance however refers to all small sites.

We think that it is time to try something new to stimulate the house building market in York. The government guidance offers an opportunity to do that. If 800 additional homes were built each year, then inflationary pressure on house prices would reduce- benefiting everyone.

We do also need more affordable homes in the City.

The Council should change its policies and buy up empty properties in the City and add them to the rental pool.

York house building numbers prompt criticism

Government acts to encourage more small brownfield development

Local developers have criticised the York Council Leadership as house building numbers have stalled in the City. Figures released by the “Centre for City’s” reveal that the number of new homes built last year was among the lowest in the country.

housing completions in York

Although the figures are disputed by Council planners, there is no doubt that building work has been slower over the last couple of years than might have been expected as the country emerged from the recession.

The number of sites granted planning permission has increased over the last 2 years meaning that there is a potential supply of land sufficient to allow around 800 additional homes to be constructed each year during the next five years.

Small developers claim that onerous S106 restrictions (which include a requirement to make a contribution towards the supply of affordable homes) are preventing a start being made on some sites.

House price trends in York click to enlarge

The government has now intervened and announced that there will be no affordable housing requirement on sites of 10 or less homes.

Full details of the announcement, made last month, can be found here. Click

It has been suggested that the York Council should “fast track” the change and reduce the S106 requirements immediately.

An increase in the numbers of homes coming onto the open market would have the effect of stabilising house prices which are showing signs of increasing in York (having been level for the last 8 years)

Average house prices in different York neighbourhoods click to enlarge

Stable house prices do benefit first time buyers.

However, additionally, the York Council should proceed more quickly with the provision of additional low rent social housing.

At present the York Council has a surplus of nearly £13 million on its (Council house) rent account.

The Centre for City’s report will be discussed at a Council meeting next week

Latest Planning applications Acomb and Westfield area

Changes to Carr Infant school, Civil Service sports ground application for 271 homes plus 24 hour opening for “drive through” take away at A59/A1237 junction?

Acomb Co Op travel shop set to become “take away”, house in Hamilton Drive to be let on “rooms” basis while Boyes seek permission for signs at new Front Street store

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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Acomb

Location: 35 Ouseburn Avenue York YO26 5NL

Proposal: Erection of a pitched roof to existing flat roof side projection

Ref No: 14/02814/FUL

Applicant: Mr K Ireson Contact: Mr Jon Steel Consultation Expiry Date: 2 February 2015Case Officer: Carolyn Howarth Expected Decision Level: DEL

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Location: 10 Muirfield Way York YO26 5QW

Proposal: Single storey rear extension

Ref No: 14/02870/FUL

Applicant: Mr & Mrs Prudames Contact: Mr David Moverley Consultation Expiry Date: 2 February 2015Case Officer: Carolyn Howarth Expected Decision Level: DEL

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Location: Carr Infant School Ostman Road York YO26 5QA

Proposal: Erection of two-storey school building (use class D1) with associated hard surfaced play and circulation areas and demolition of existing school building

Ref No: 14/02927/FULM

Applicant: Mr Paul Beattie Contact: Paul Owen Consultation Expiry Date: 11 February 2015 Case Officer: Erik Matthews Expected Decision Level: COMM

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Location: 9 Rosedale Avenue York YO26 5LG

Proposal: Single storey side and rear extensions

Ref No: 15/00015/FUL

Applicant: Mrs Barbara Reagan Contact: Mr John Dougal Consultation Expiry Date: 9 February 2015 Case Officer: Sandra Duffill Expected Decision Level: DEL

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Location: Wills And Ellis Garage Boroughbridge Road York YO26 6QD

Proposal: Variation of condition 6 of permitted application 14/01943/FUL to allow 24 hour opening of restaurant and alter hours of deliveries

Ref No: 14/02877/FUL (Rural West Ward)

Applicant: Skelwith Group Contact Mr Jeremy Williams Consultation Expiry Date 9 February 2015 Case Officer: Erik Matthews Expected Decision Level DEL

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Location: Former Civil Service Club Boroughbridge Road York YO26 6BZ

Proposal: Residential development of 271 dwellings with associated access, public open space, landscaping and infrastructure

Ref No: 14/02979/FULM (Rural West ward)

Applicant: Miller Homes Ltd Contact Mr Jason Tait Consultation Expiry Date 11 February 2015 Case Officer: Jonathan Kenyon Expected Decision Level COMP

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Westfield

Location: 26 Wenham Road York YO24 3GH

Proposal: Two storey side extension

Ref No: 14/02872/FUL

Applicant: Mr John Andrews Contact Mr Josh Mann Consultation Expiry Date 9 February 2015 Case Officer: Carolyn Howarth Expected Decision Level DEL

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Location: 237 Hamilton Drive West York YO24 4PL

Proposal: Change of use from a dwelling (use class C3) to House in Multiple Occupation (use class C4)

Ref No: 14/02900/FUL

Applicant: Mr & Mrs Scammell Contact Mr Jake Clay Consultation Expiry Date 9 February 2015 Case Officer: David Johnson Expected Decision Level DEL

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Location: Co-Op Travel 47 York Road Acomb York YO24 4LN

Proposal: Installation of ventilation and extract system and alterations to shopfront

Ref No: 14/02950/FUL

Applicant: DPSK Ltd Contact Mr Jonathan Rainey Consultation Expiry Date 9 February 2015 Case Officer: Victoria Bell Expected Decision Level DEL

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Location: Co-Op Travel 47 York Road Acomb York YO24 4LN

Proposal: Change of use from retail unit (use class A1) to takeaway (use class A5), and single storey rear extension

Ref No: 14/02955/FUL

Applicant: DPSK Ltd Contact Mr Jonathan Rainey Consultation Expiry Date 9 February 2015 Case Officer: Victoria Bell Expected Decision Level DEL

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Location: 15 Front Street York YO24 3BW

Proposal: Display of 4.no externally illuminated fascia signs and 2.no externally illuminated hoarding signs

Ref No: 14/02965/ADV

Applicant: W Boyes & Co Ltd Contact R Peter Belt & Associates Consultation Expiry Date 9 February 2015 Case Officer: Victoria Bell 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.

Key York planning decisions scheduled for 22nd January

Future of B&Q, former Council offices and Del Monte sites to be determined

B & Q Hull Road

Sainsbury’s have applied to convert the premises into retail food store with external alterations including reconfiguration of the shop front, canopy, installation of new customer cafe and associated toilets, installation of ATMs, removal of existing garden centre and builders yard and reconfiguration of site access and customer car park.

The store will have 5,591 Sq m of retail floor space and 505 car parking spaces.

There have been 93 objections to the proposal mainly on transport grounds. Several competitor traders have also objected.

71 people have written in support of the plan.

The application is recommended for approval but will be referred to the Secretary of State who will decide whether to call it in for further consideration.

Del Monte site Skelton

The application seeks outline consent for the use of the site for residential development for up to 60 dwellings. The site has previously been used as a factory, which was demolished last year.

20% of the homes will be “affordable”.

The application is recommended for approval. If approved the new homes will reduce the pressure to build on Green Belt land.

Offices to be turned into homes

Former Council offices, 1-9 St Leonards Place

This application seeks planning permission for the change of use of 1-9 St Leonard’s and 2- 4 Museum St, and includes the former stable block to the rear.

At present these buildings are vacant and were last used as City of York Council offices. The applicants wish to convert the buildings into 5 town houses and 29 apartments.

The former stable block would be converted to 1 mews house with a double garage and 5 mews houses over 5 double garages would be developed along the rear lane. The layout of the existing St Leonard’s place car park would be revised to create a private car park with 30 parking spaces. Gates and railings would be reinstated around the car park area.

The Council is seeking a contribution of £298,169 towards the provision of “off site” affordable housing. Concerns about air quality for rooms facing St Leonard’s Place, means that windows will be fixed and fresh air ventilation will be drawn mechanically from the rear of the buildings.

The application is recommended for approval together with a parallel application which would permit limited works to the Listed building. This is another project that will reduce the pressure for building on the Green Belt.

Planning permission is also recommended for approved at Hagg Lane, Dunnington for the extension of a car park currently used during the week by Costcutter staff and of Saturdays by footballers.

Cllr “bleep” deleted from York Council webcast

Yesterdays webcast of the Council Urgency committee meeting has now reappeared on line (click).

Usually we associated early 20th century Soviet Union regimes with air brushing dissidents from photos.

Now, in a bizarre twist, any mention of Councillors allegedly under investigation for misbehaviour, have been “bleeped” out of the video.

In theory it means that only those present at the meeting and those viewing the original transmission know who Labour Councillors sought to publicly vilify and who was mentioned in the Tory response (about 10 minutes into the meeting).

Comrade Williams airbrushed from history

Of course. though, even a casual glance at the agenda papers will reveal who was being talked about.

It is an awkward shambles with no one publicly yet taking responsibility for the censorship. much less the original ill judged comments.

York Tory Councillor to be sacked over Local Plan comments

The Conservative Councillor Joe Watt, who last week sided with Labour plans to build on York’s Green Belt, is to be sacked from his planning role.

He will be replaced on the Local Plan Working Group by fellow Conservative Paul Healey. The proposal is revealed in papers published late on Christmas Eve.

Cllr Watt outraged opinion in his Shelton/Rawcliffe ward by advocating a plan which could involve building 4000 houses on land adjacent to the A1237 at Clifton Moor.

Labour are proposing to build 15,000 additional homes in the York area in total over the next 15 years. Council figures confirm that the growth in the indigenous population will only be 6200 during the same period.

Liberal Democrat Councillors have argued for a more cautious economic growth strategy with between 600 and 650 extra homes being provided each year on brownfield (previously developed) land in the City.

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