Agenda and draft minutes

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To approve and sign the minutes of the last Planning Committee A meeting held on 6 December 2023.

Resolved:  That the minutes of the last meeting held on 6 December 2023 were approved and signed as a correct record.

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It was reported that there had been no registrations to speak at the meeting under the Council’s Public Participation Scheme on general matters within the remit of the Planning Committee A.

This item invites Members to determine the following planning application:

Members considered a schedule of reports of the Head of Planning and Development, relating to the following planning applications, outlining the proposals and relevant policy considerations and setting out the views of consultees and officers.

Erection of no.117 dwellings, pumping station and substation together with means of vehicular and pedestrian access, associated parking, landscaping and open space [Huntington/New Earswick Ward]

Members considered a major full application from the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust for the erection of 117 dwellings, pumping station and substation together with means of vehicular and pedestrian access, associated parking, landscaping and open space at the Paddock lying between Park Lodge and Willow Bank Haxby Road, York.

The Head of Planning and Development Services gave a presentation on the plans. The Development Management Officer provided a written update which detailed an amendment to an error at paragraph 7.2 of the report that detailed the inclusion of a contribution towards improvements to sports facilities. Clarification on the items secured by the Section 106 Agreement the following was outlined to Members.

In response to questions from Members, the plans were further clarified and the sound proofing for houses located near the industrial estate was explained in more detail.  It was reported that the applicant was to fund the ventilation system that would deal with potential smells from the nearby industrial estate. Members were also advised on additional text provided within Condition 31 to ensure the Travel Plan included an action plan with measures, indicative targets and costings. The additional information had been assessed and the officers recommendation remains for approval.

Members then asked officers questions to which Officers clarified:

·        Why a contribution to open space was not requested.

·        The shared road surface on the eastern side of the site.

·        The wildlife habitat was in the open space and would be secured by a condition.

·        The amendment to Condition 31.

Public Speakers

Martina Weitsch spoke in objection to the application. She noted that she was in support of affordable social housing in principle but had concerns relating to the development in relation to the flood risk of the site, the sustainability of the development and the impact on traffic in adjacent areas.

Cllr Orrell (Ward Cllr), spoke in objection to the application. He explained that due to the number of extra new houses in the area, an extra development was not needed. He detailed his concerns regarding flooding and the overflow of sewage. In response to questions from Members, he explained that:

·        The cause of the flooding was from the land retaining water, not from the river Foss.

·        The issues with sewage in the area.

·        Affordable and shared housing was suitable, however the land on the site was unsuitable for housing.

·        The timeline of Local Plan and housing allocations, noting that since the it had been written climate change had accelerated. He added with the Secretary of State decision for 300 houses on New Lane there was an oversupply of houses.

Cllr Runciman (Ward Cllr), spoke in objection to the application. She explained the history of New Earswick as a garden village. She noted concerns about more development putting pressure on local services, including medical services and local schools needing more places. She noted that the field retained water and the roads in area were narrow, with existing parking problems. She asked why there was no S106 funding for  ...  view the full minutes text for item 78a