Issue - meetings

This report provides an update on and confirms the Article 4 direction covering sensitive buildings within the Heslington Conservation Area.

Resolved: That the confirmation of the Direction is authorised.

Reason: Officers consider that it is expedient to confirm the Direction due to the convincing justification for strengthening planning control in the Heslington Conservation Area; local support for doing so; and the availability of external funding and adequate resources.

The Executive Member considered a report that provided an update on and the confirmation of the Article 4 Direction covering a variety of buildings within the Heslington Conservation Area. The Head of Planning and Development Services outlined the report and noted that:

·        Article 4 would see the removal of permitted development rights in relation to extensions and alterations of dwelling houses.

·        The area covered by Article 4 would exclude listed and modern buildings.

·        The direction was created on 9 June 2022, the notice was provided to affected parties and the 6 week consultation began on 10 June 2022.

·        The Council received 5 responses from affected parties with no objections.

In response to questions from the Executive Member, the Officer explained that the Council had noted the response from York Civic Trust and explained that this could be a conflict in the future but that it was taken into account to make a balanced decision for the area. She also confirmed that making changes to buildings could be done through applying for planning permissions.

The Conservation Officer then stated that the Executive Member’s decision would be sent out to all the parties affected and the Secretary of State.

Resolved: That the confirmation of the Direction be authorised.

Reason: Officers consider that it is expedient to confirm the Direction due to the convincing justification for strengthening planning control in the Heslington Conservation Area; local support for doing so; and the availability of external funding and adequate resources.