Agenda item

Erection of 5no. bungalows with associated gardens and parking following the demolition of existing garages [Westfield Ward] [Site Visit]

The general regulations (Reg3) application by City of York Council (CYC) for the erection of 5no. bungalows with associated gardens and parking, following the demolition of existing garages was presented to Members.

The Officer provided an update which included additional drainage and highways conditions. It was highlighted that any late objections as well as written representations received after the report had been written were similar in nature to those that had been previously received and incorporated into the report. In response to Members’ questions, the following was then clarified:

·        It was not possible to include a condition on additional parking spaces as there was no space for more off-site parking; a relatively small number of cars would be displaced as a result of demolition of the garages.

·        The M4(3) bungalows were fully wheelchair-accessible with designated wheelchair parking spots; the M4(2) bungalows were also wheelchair-accessible; the electric scooters could be parked in the sheds.

Some Members stated that the site could be used for creating a larger number of social houses of smaller size.Other Members, however, argued that the city was also in need of bungalows for the growing population of elderly people.

Cllr Gillies moved and Cllr Carr seconded a motion to approve the application and it was then

Resolved:                     That the application be approved, subject to the additional conditions:

                                      Drainage conditions

1.   Prior to construction, details of the proposed means of foul and surface water drainage, including details of any balancing works and off-site works, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved details shall be fully implemented prior to first occupation of the dwellings.

The information shall include site specific details of:

i)        the means by which the surface water discharge rate shall be restricted to a maximum 9.2 l/sec, and

ii)       the means by which the surface water p to the 1 in 100 year event with a 30% climate change allowance shall be achieved

iii)      future management and maintenance of the proposed drainage systems

Reason:  So that the Local Planning Authority may be satisfied with these details for the proper and sustainable drainage of the site.

2.   Unless otherwise approved in writing by the local planning authority, there shall be no piped discharge of surface water from the development prior to the completion of the approved surface water drainage works and no buildings shall be occupied or brought into use prior to completion of the approved foul drainage works.

Reason:  So that the Local Planning Authority may be satisfied that no foul and surface water discharges take place until proper provision has been made for their disposal.

Highways Conditions

1.   Prior to commencement of construction, full engineering, drainage, street lighting and constructional details of the streets proposed for adoption shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall, thereafter, be constructed in accordance with the approved details, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:  In the interest of good planning and road safety.

2.   Hway 19 – Car parking laid out

3.   Prior to the commencement of development, the four parking spaces accessed off Newbury Avenue shall be constructed in accordance with the approved plans and made available for public use.

Reason: In the interests of the safe and free flow of the highway.

Reason:                        The site is a brownfield site in a sustainable location near to local shops, amenities and public transport links and it would, in principle, be suitable for redevelopment for housing purposes. The proposal would deliver social housing of a type needed within the City. In design terms, the scheme would be in keeping with neighbouring properties and would provide enhanced external amenity space for all residents. There would be no adverse effect on highway safety and no significant adverse effects upon the amenity of surrounding residents, subject to the imposition of the suggested conditions.