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35.

Declarations of Interest [16.33]

At this point in the meeting, Members are asked to declare any disclosable pecuniary interest or other registerable interest they might have in respect of business on this agenda, if they have not already done so in advance on the Register of Interests.

 

 

Minutes:

Members were asked to declare, at this point in the meeting, any personal interests, not included on the Register of Interests, or any prejudicial or disclosable pecuniary interests they may have in respect of business on the agenda. No interests were declared.

 

The Chair informed Members of the death of Michael Hammill.

 

36.

Public Participation [16.33]

At this point in the meeting members of the public who have registered to speak can do so. Members of the public may speak on agenda items or on matters within the remit of the committee.

 

Please note that our registration deadlines have changed to 2 working days before the meeting, in order to facilitate the management of public participation at meetings.  The deadline for registering at this meeting is 5:00pm on Tuesday 29 November  2022.

 

To register to speak please visit www.york.gov.uk/AttendCouncilMeetings to fill in an online registration form.  If you have any questions about the registration form or the meeting, please contact Democratic Services.  Contact details can be found at the foot of this agenda.

 

Webcasting of Public Meetings

 

Please note that, subject to available resources, this meeting will be webcast, including any registered public speakers who have given their permission. The meeting can be viewed live and on demand at www.york.gov.uk/webcasts.

 

 

 

Minutes:

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.

37.

Minutes [16.34] pdf icon PDF 152 KB

To approve and sign the minutes of the meetings of the Planning Committee A held on 8 September 2022, 5 October 2022 and 3 November 2022.

 

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Minutes:

Resolved:

 

                     i.        That the minutes of the meeting of Planning Committee A held on 8 September be approved and signed as a correct record, subject to second sentence of the public speaker Eamonn Keogh’s statement being changed to ‘Neil Brown, the architect for the application explained that when the application was refused the previous year…..’

 

                    ii.        That the minutes for the meetings held on 5 October 2022 and 3 November 2022, be approved and signed as a correct record.

38.

Plans List [16.35]

This item invites Members to determine the following planning applications:

 

Minutes:

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

 

39.

Land to the West of Newlands Lane, Upper Poppleton, York [21/02444/FULM] [16.35] pdf icon PDF 416 KB

Extraction of clay and restoration of the site through the importation of inert wastes at land to the west of Newlands Lane [Rural West York Ward]

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Minutes:

Members considered a major full application from Mr D Brown for the extraction of clay and restoration of the site through the importation of inert wastes at land to the west of Newlands Lane, Upper Poppleton, York.

 

The Head of Planning and Development Services gave a presentation on the application. This was followed by an update from the Development Management Officer in which he advised Members of a change to the draft conditions for the Restoration Scheme plans, contours, cross sections and planting plan and of further representations that had been made. The points raised in the further representation were addressed. Members were also provided with further points of clarification in which they were advised that the applicant had indicated that a sufficient depth of clay would be retained on site to ensure that any issue of “ground heave” would not take place leading to materials either from the extraction or the restoration penetrating ground water below. The applicant had also indicated that they were willing to undertake clearance of vegetation from a 1 metre strip of verge to secure visibility and refuge for other road users approaching the A59.

 

Public Speakers

Philip Runacres spoke in objection to the application.  He asked the Committee to be aware of the waste prevention strategy. He noted that many landfill operators had closed their landfills early. He suggested that the clay extracted could be used for flood defences and he asked if the applicant had the funding to complete the restoration of the site.

 

Neville Ward spoke in objection to the application on five grounds. These were listed as environmental damage, risk of flooding, Newlands Lane being unsuitable for HGVs, the A59 already being dangerous and the risk of more accidents occurring, car users already using Newlands Lane as a cut through to Poppleton and there not being suitable consultation. In response to questions he explained that the area was at risk of flooding with the water going to the small Foss into the river Ouse. He was also asked and explained that it was an industrial mining site and that inappropriate material was being put back into the ground.

 

Cllr Hook (Rural West Ward Councillor) spoke on the application.  She explained that single track roads in Poppleton were used for recreation and that cyclists from Hessay turned off into Newlands Lane. She noted that the verges on Newlands Lane were low during the site visit but were not usually like that. She added that the application would put walkers and cyclists in danger and that it would remove their amenity. She was asked and confirmed that Newlands Lane was a much used recreational route.

 

Chris Jarvis spoke in support on behalf of the applicant. He advised that the site was allocated for extraction in the minerals and waste local plan and Poppleton Neighbourhood Plan. He explained that the development of extraction was carefully designed and explained how the clay would be extracted. He noted that the development had shown to have no  ...  view the full minutes text for item 39.

40.

Land to the East of Middlewood Close, Rufforth, York [22/01844/FULM] [17.42] pdf icon PDF 646 KB

Erection of 21no. dwellings and associated works (resubmission) [Rural West York Ward]

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Minutes:

Members considered a major full application from Mulgrave Developments Ltd for the Erection of 21no. dwellings and associated works (resubmission) at land to the East of Middlewood Close, Rufforth, York. The Head of Planning and Development Services gave a presentation on the application. The Development Projects Senior Officer gave an update on the application noting that additional consultation comments have been received from the Councils Planning Policy Team. He outlined the comments and noted that there were no outstanding Regulation 19 objections. He also advised Members that at paragraph 5.113 of the report it was is stated that the very special circumstances relating to the case were laid out within paragraph 5.106 of the report. This was incorrect and the very special circumstances were summarised at paragraph 5.108 of the report.

 

Public Speakers

Daniel Russell spoke in objection to the application. He explained that nothing had changed since the application had been previously presented to Members. He explained that residents on Middlewood Close had their drains pumped out once a month. He noted that the site was in green belt . He noted that he lived to the south east of the site and had a riding area next the site. He explained that there was a principle of the existing amenity of the land and he explained the impact the application would have on his amenity.

 

Darren Seamark spoke in objection to the application. He explained that he lived directly adjacent to the site and that there were existing infrastructure, access and drainage problems. He added that traffic from the pig farm would have to drive through the development to the pig farm. He added that the development was next to a school and the road was busy during school drop off and pick up times. He also explained that the development would have an impact on wildlife. He was asked and explained the route to the pig farm

 

Ian Martin spoke in objection to the application. He explained that he had spoken to all residents on Middlewood Close. The noted that the application was on Green Bely and had not demonstrated very special circumstances. He noted that the draft Local Plan had not been approved. He listed his concerns regarding infrastructure, flooding, ingress of sewerage, the road surface on Middlewood Close, and parking, especially at school drop off and pick up times. He noted his concern regarding the safety of children. In response to Member questions he explained that:

·        He would still object to he application if the site was taken out of Green Belt.

·        Regarding there being no representation regarding the site being allocated for housing in the Local Plan, he had not received notification of the Local Plan examination process.

·        Concerning parking becoming worse, the development had no pavements on it and it would create additional danger for people accessing Middlewood Close as pedestrians.

 

Catherine Martin spoke in objection to the application. She explained that the site was in the Green Belt and there were no  ...  view the full minutes text for item 40.

 

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