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 any personal or prejudicial interests they might have in the business on the agenda.

Councillor Sunderland declared a personal non-prejudicial interest in Plans Item 4a (34 St Mary’s), as she knew one of the local residents.

Councillor Horton declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Plans Item 4b (Playground Chapelfields Road) as he sat on the Shadow Executive when the disposal of this site was discussed. He left the room and took no part in the discussions.

Councillor Sunderland declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Plans Item 4b (Playground Chapelfields Road) as a Member of the Executive who made the decision regarding the disposal of this site. She left the room and took no part in the discussions

Councillor Waller declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Plans Item 4b (Playground Chapelfields Road) as a Member of the Executive who made the decision regarding the disposal of this site. He left the room and took no part in the discussions.

Councillor Horton declared a personal non-prejudicial interest in Plans Item 4c (Tesco, Tadcaster Road) as he used this branch of Tesco.

To approve and sign the minutes of the meeting of the West & City Centre Area Planning Sub-Committee held on 14^th February 2008 and 26^th February 2008.

RESOLVED:             That the minutes of the meetings held on 14^th February 2008 and 26^th February 2008 be approved and signed by the Chair as correct records.

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 nobody had registered to speak at the meeting under the Council’s Public Participation Scheme on general issues within the remit of the Sub-Committee.

Members will consider a schedule of reports of the Assistant Director (Planning and Sustainable Development), relating to planning applications with an outline the proposals and relevant policy considerations and the views and advice of consultees and officers.

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.

Erection of 2no. semi-detached 4 storey dwellings with associated garages, in connection with (06/01704/CAC) [Guildhall Ward]

Members considered a full application, submitted by Westwood Homes (Yorkshire) Ltd, for the erection of two semi-detached four storey dwellings with associated garages, in connection with (06/01704/CAC).

The case officer updated the Sub-Committee on the following points:

·        There was a correction to paragraph 1.5 of the Committee report – last scheme approved April 2007.

·        Drawing 07A had been received. This clarified the details of the entrance steps, paving stones and the retaining wall to the lightwell. The Council’s Landscape Architect advised that the proposed works, based on the plans posed no more of a risk to the  (Chilean Pine) tree than the previously approved scheme.

·        It was requested that Condition 8 regarding tree protection be expanded, to include the requirement for an exclusion zone where works/storage may not occur. The exclusion zone was to be checked on site by Officers at specific times before and during the works.

·        The Planning Panel had no objections to the proposed development

·        An additional thirteen objections had been received bring the total to eighteen. These were as follows:

·        This proposed building is closer to the neighbour and would restrict/lead to a loss of light and space.

·        The garages and driveways would add to the loss of openness as a consequence of the development.

·        Although houses opposed to flats are welcomed, the design is poor, in particular the garages which would be uncharacteristic of the area.

·        This would be crowded, overdevelopment of the street that would harm the conservation area – suggest there be only 1 house and site and that it only be 3 storeys in height.

·        There would be an overall loss of openness.

·        There would be an impact on the Monkey Puzzle tree due to the excavations required basement level and proximity of the proposed building.

·        The entrance steps shown on the plans and elevations are inconsistent. They would also affect the tree in the front garden.

·        The building would be out of keeping with the established front and rear building lines.

·        The building would fail to preserve the appearance of the conservation area. The design is confused, superficial and a pale reflection on its surrounds. The rear elevation is a visual disaster. The design is not of architectural merit nor is it in character with the street.

·        The would be a loss on 2 on street parking spaces.

·        There would be no turning space within the plots and this would lead to vehicles parking on the road.

·        Should the development commence there should be no obstruction of the street or damage to the Yorkshire stone pavements. Vehicles should be required to park in Marygate car park.

·        There would be disruption during building works.

Representations were received, in objection, from a local resident who said that the economy of York relied on tourism and Members should bear this in mind when considering new planning applications; especially in terms of what proposed developments could add to the local area and the City as a whole. He said that St Mary’s was a street  ...  view the full minutes text for item 92a

Erection of 9 no. two storey dwellings with associated parking and access (Resubmission) [Westfield Ward]

Members considered a full application, submitted by Spirit Regeneration Development Company LLP for the erection of none 2 storey dwellings with associated parking and access.

The case officer updated that the recommendation had been revised. The recommendation was to approve the scheme as amended plans had been received and these had addressed the officer’s concerns regarding access. There were also plans to erect an acoustic fence to preserve the amenity of the residents.

Representations, in support of the proposed development, were received from the Applicant who said that work had been ongoing to develop this difficult piece of land for nearly three years. The proposed development would comprise nine top quality homes which would provide affordable rented accommodation.

RESOLVED:             That the application be approved subject to the conditions listed below.¹

1.      The development hereby permitted shall be carried out only in accordance with the following plans:-

Drawing Number 06156/P01 Revision H received 18 March 2008

Drawing Number 06156/P02 Revision B received 20 December 2007

Drawing Number 06156/P03 Revision A received 20 December 2007

Drawing Number 06156/P04 Revision A received 20 December 2007

Drawing Number 06156/P05 Revision A received 20 December 2007;

or any plans or details subsequently agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority as amendment to the approved plans.

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure that the development is carried out only as approved by the Local Planning Authority.

2.      The development shall be begun not later than the expiration of the three years from the date of this permission.

Reason:  To ensure compliance with Sections 91 to 93 and Section 56 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by section 51 of the Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

3.      Notwithstanding any proposed materials specified on the approved drawings or in the application form submitted with the application, samples of the external materials to be used shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the development.  The development shall be carried out using the approved materials.

Reason:  So as to achieve a visually cohesive appearance.

4.      No development shall commence unless and until details of provision for public open space facilities or alternative arrangements   have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Open space shall thereafter be provided in accordance with the approved scheme or the alternatives arrangements agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority and thereafter implemented, prior to first occupation of the development.

Reason:   In order to comply with the provisions of Policy L1 of the City of York Draft Local Plan.

INFORMATIVE:

The alternative arrangements of the above condition could be satisfied by the completion of a planning obligation made under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 by those having a legal interest in the application site, requiring a financial contribution towards off site provision of open space. The obligation should provide for a financial contribution calculated at  ...  view the full minutes text for item 92b

Erection of 2no. 10.6m high wind turbines [Dringhouses and Woodthorpe Ward]

Members considered a full application, submitted by Mr Moise Coulon, for the erection of two 10.6m wind turbines.

Members requested that an Informative be added in relation to contacting the Energy Advice Centre regarding future possibilities for the use of renewable energy sources on this site.

RESOLVED:             That Officers be delegated authority to grant approval subject to the imposition of the conditions detailed in the report, the following additional informative and no further issues or objections being raised prior to the expiry of the publicity period.¹

                                    INFORMATIVE

                                    That the applicants are requested to contact the Energy Efficiency Advice Centre at 20 George Hudson Street, York, YO1 6WR; telephone number: 01904 554406 regarding future possibilities for the use of renewable energy sources on this site.

REASON:                  That the proposal, subject to the conditions outlined in the report, would not cause undue harm to interests of acknowledged importance, with particular reference to the residential amenity of the neighbours and the visual amenity of the locality. As such, the proposal complies with Policies GP1 and GP5 of the City of York Development Control Local Plan (2005); national planning guidance contained in Planning Policy Statement 1 “Delivering Sustainable Development” and Planning Policy Statement 22 “Renewable Energy”.