Agenda and minutes

The following sites were inspected before the meeting:

At this point, members are asked to declare any personal or prejudicial interests they may have in the business on this agenda.

Members were invited to declare at this point in the meeting any personal or prejudicial interests they might have in the business on the agenda.

Cllr D’Agorne declared a personal non-prejudicial interest in Agenda Item 3a) Hungate Development Site as a member of the Cyclist Touring Club and the York Cycle Campaign, and the Hungate Community Trust.

Cllr Hyman declared a personal non-prejudicial interest in the same agenda item as the speaker for the River Foss Society was his next door neighbour.

Cllr Bartlett declared a personal non-prejudicial interest in the same agenda item as a member of the Hungate Community Trust.

Cllr Moore declared a personal non-prejudicial interest in the same agenda item as a member of YNET.

Cllr Simpson-Laing did not participate in Agenda Item 3c) Proposed Manor Church of England School Site Millfield Lane Nether Poppleton York, as per paragraph 2.7 of the City of York Council Planning Code, and did not participate in the discussion or the decision thereon.

Cllrs Jamieson-Ball, Macdonald and Reid declared that as Executive Members they had not participated in any discussions or decisions thereon regarding Agenda Item 3c).

Cllr Horton declared that as a member of Shadow Executive he had not participated in any discussion or decision thereon regarding Agenda Item 3c).  

It is at this point in the meeting that members of the public who have registered their wish to speak can do so. The deadline for registering is by 5pm the working day before the meeting. Members of the public can speak on specific planning applications or on other agenda items or matters within the remit of the committee.

To register please contact the Democracy Officer for the meeting, on the details at the foot of this agenda.

It was reported that there were no registrations to speak, under the Council’s Public Participation Scheme, in general issues within the remit of this committee.

This item invites Members to determine the following planning applications:

Members considered a schedule of reports of the Assistant Director (Planning and Sustainable Development), relating to the following planning applications, outlining the proposals and relevant policy considerations and setting out the views and advice of consultees and officers.

Reserved matters application for Phase 1 – erection of 163 residential units including car parking, open space and landscaping – to which planning permission 02/03741/OUT dated 18 July 2006 relates (resubmission) [Guildhall Ward]

Members considered a major reserved matters application, submitted by Hungate (York) Regeneration Ltd, for Phase 1 – erection of 163 residential units including car parking, open space and landscaping – to which planning permission 02/03741/OUT dated 18 July 2006 relates (resubmission).

Officers updated Members on additional consultation responses received from the Environment Agency, English Heritage, Natural England, The River Foss Society, York Natural Environment Trust and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, and a copy of a summary of these consultation responses were distributed at the meeting.

Officers updated that if Members were minded to approve the application they would recommend that Condition 3 be deleted as this was covered by the Section 106 agreement, that external letter boxes be added to the details in condition 6, and that an informative be added regarding land drainage. They also requested that Members agree to vary the Section 106 agreement to allow affordable housing to include 4 bed houses (as opposed to 4 bed flats). Officers also updated the plans details as per condition 1 of the report. 

Representations were received with comments on the proposal from York Natural Environment Trust (YNET). He stated that a number of their concerns had been addressed by the developers and that he passed on his thanks to the developers for their cooperation.

Representations were received from the secretary of the River Foss Society in objection to the proposals. She stated that she had not seen the latest issue of the Ecological Management Plan, and highlighted the importance of protecting the nature reserve, and the need for a barrier. She also stated that she would want to see the old substation demolished.

Representations were received in support of the application from the architect for the application. He stated that 20% affordable housing was being proposed, that the application was supported by  Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) and approval had been received from English Heritage. He stated that the proposals were an exemplar for future developments.

Representations were received in objection to the proposals from Guildhall Planning Panel. Objections were raised regarding the excessive density and height of the proposals, that it would be out of character for the area, and the living conditions would be poor. He stated that a better design solution would be needed for the development.

Members discussed the following issues:

·        Car Club spaces and location

·        Cycle parking, location and security

·        The increase in the number of 1-bed units

·        Provision of a barrier to the nature reserve, and the location and height of any fencing

·        Demolition of the sub station

·        Access roads

·        Play space

·        Archaeological findings

·        The siting of disabled parking spaces

·        Location of bin storage

·        DDA requirements

·        Landscaping and planting

·        Lighting and Dark Sky compliance

·        Provision of electric sockets for sustainable transport recharging 

RESOLVED : That the application be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report and subject to the following:

(i)                 That Condition 3 be deleted regarding BREEAM as this is covered by the Section 106 agreement;

(ii)               That  ...  view the full minutes text for item 52a

Amendment to previously approved development of 172 flats in 5 blocks (ref: 05/00478/FULM) to replace metal sheeting roofs with pitched roofs with slate finish (Heworth Ward)

Members considered a major full application, submitted by Persimmon Homes Ltd, for an amendment to a previously approved development of 172 flats in 5 blocks (ref: 05/00478/FULM) to replace metal sheeting roofs with pitched roofs with slate finish.

Members discussed the proposed amendments to the roofs and car parking layout and position of disabled parking bays

RESOLVED:             That the application be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report and subject to the following additional condition:

·        Notwithstanding the approved plans, the development hereby approved shall not be occupied until the layout of the basement parking has been submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and the approved layout  for parking and manoeuvring of vehicles (and cycles) has been constructed and laid out in accordance with the approved details. Thereafter such areas shall be retained solely for the parking of vehicles and cycles.

Reason:  In the interests of highway safety and to ensure the proper provision of parking for the disabled.

REASON:                  The proposal, subject to the conditions and legal agreement, would not cause undue harm to interests of acknowledged importance, with particular reference to environmental, traffic or other impacts on residents and the design and layout is acceptable. Hence the scheme accords with the government guidelines contained within PPS1, PPS3 of making better use of brownfield land in meeting housing need, Policy H9 of the North Yorkshire Structure Plan and Policies SP6, SP8, GP1, GP3, GP4, GP5, GP6, GP9, GP15, GP13, NE2, NE3, T2, T4, L1, H2, H4 and H5 of the City of York Council Local Plan Draft Deposit.

Erection of two storey school building with associated car parking, playing fields, tennis courts and all-weather pitch (Rural West York Ward)

Members considered a full application, submitted by York Diocesan Board of Finance, for the erection of two storey school building with associated car parking, playing fields, tennis courts and all-weather pitch.

It was raised by Councillor Horton that there was a query as to whether all those who had submitted comments on the application had been informed of the date and time of the meeting when the decision would be made on this application.

Officers investigated this issue and it was found that some residents who had submitted comments on the application had not been informed of the meeting.

An officer update was received. Representations were received in objection to the application regarding the fact that no other sites had been considered, in objection from a resident of Beckfield Lane on behalf of a group of residents, and in support of the application by the agent for the applicant.

It was agreed that all those in attendance would be invited to the future meeting where this application would be considered, and that all updates and representations would be reheard at that meeting.

RESOLVED:             That the application be deferred.

REASON:                  To enable all those interested parties to be informed.

Reserved matters application for residential development comprising 31 houses and 22 flats, new changing facility and public open space (to which outline permission 05/00320/GRG3 relates) {resubmission} [Acomb Ward]

Members considered a major reserved matters application, submitted by Barratt Homes Ltd (York Division), for residential development comprising 31 houses and 22 flats, new changing facility and public open space (to which outline permission 05/00320/GRG3 relates) [resubmission].

Officers updated that if Members were minded to approve the application they would recommend the deletion of condition 1 and condition 33, condition 14 be replaced with HT1 Height condition, and that a new condition be added regarding the removal of Permitted Development Rights.

Representations were received in support of the application from the agent for the applicant. He stated that there had been many changes to the layout regarding the siting of trees and of the LEAP area, and the security of the cycle storage area.

Members discussed design issues relating to the location of flats above the garages, the location of public open space, and access issues.

RESOLVED:             That the application be approved subject to the conditions detailed in the report and subject to the following:

(i)                 That conditions 1,14, 17 and 33 be deleted;

(ii)               That the following additional conditions be attached to the application:

·         Notwithstanding the information contained on the approved plans, the height of the approved development shall not exceed;

House Type                           Height (metres)

St. Paul's Apartment Block      10.10

Kensington                            10.10

Brandon                            7.60

Appleby                            10.40

Maidstone                            7.80

Washington Mews (plot 24)      7.40

Woodcote                            8.60

Washington (plot 6)                 6.40

Thornton                            7.60

Argyle                                      8.20

as measured from existing ground level. Before any works commence on the site, a means of identifying the existing ground level on the site shall be agreed in writing, and any works required on site to mark that ground level accurately during the construction works shall be implemented prior to any disturbance of the existing ground level. Any such physical works or marker shall be retained at all times during the construction period.

Reason: to establish existing ground level and therefore to avoid confusion in measuring the height of the approved development, and to ensure that the approved development does not have an adverse impact on the character of the surrounding area.

·         The development hereby permitted shall be carried out only in accordance with the submitted plans

                              PO6:366:02 - St. Paul's Apt inc' Plot 54 - Floor Plans

                              PO6:366:03 - St. Paul's Apt inc' Plot 54 - Elevations

                              PO6:366:04 - Plot 32 Barwick FOG - Floor Plans and Elevations

PO6:366:05 - Plot 5 Argyle - Floor Plans and Elevations

PO6:366:06 - Thornton - Floor Plans and Elevations

PO6:366:07 - Seven and Washington Mews - Elevations

PO6:366:08 - Seven and Washington Mews - Floor Plans

PO6:366:09 - Kensington Special - Elevations

PO6:366:10 - Kensington Special - Plans

PO6:366:11 - Appleby - Floor Plans and Elevations

PO6:366:12 - Maidstone - Floor Plans and Elevations

PO6:366:13 - Woodcote - Floor Plans and Elevations

PO6:366:14 - Washington - Floor Plans and Elevations

PO6:366:15 - Brandon - Floor Plans and Elevations

PO6:366:18 - Changing room - Floor Plans and Elevations

PO6:366:21 - Single Garage - Floor Plans and Elevations

PO6:366:22 -  ...  view the full minutes text for item 52d