Agenda and minutes

The following site was inspected before the meeting.

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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

Demolition of Algarth and Hambleton View and erection of eighteen no. 2, 3, 4 and 5 bed houses, one no. 2 bed flat with associated access, detached garages and parking [Rural West York Ward]

Members considered a full application submitted by Cala Management Ltd, for the demolition of Algarth and Hambleton View and erection of eighteen no. 2, 3, 4 and 5 bed houses, one no. 2 bed flat with associated access, detached garages and parking.

The case officer updated members on the application and stated that planning permission was sought for the erection of 19 dwellings after the demolition of 2 existing bungalows (Algarth and Hambleton View) adjacent to Wetherby Road, Rufforth.  The proposed scheme involved a mixture of 2 and 2½ storey dwellings. 

Representations were received in objection to the application from a representative of Rufforth and Knapton Parish Council.  The main concerns raised were:

• The impact it would have on the site which was classed as ‘washed over’ Green Belt
• The density of the development which they felt was too high in a rural area.
• Access to the proposed site which was on a bend and opposite the village shop.

Members expressed concerns regarding the density of the development, access to the development and the drainage and flooding problems in the area.  Concern was also raised at the Parish Council comments regarding the high provision of affordable housing on this site.

RESOLVED:      That the application be refused

REASON:1. The proposed development would constitute inappropriate development that would have a harmful impact upon the character and openness of the Green Belt and ‘washed over’ Green Belt, due to its scale, design and siting. The proposal would also contribute to the loss of open space within this rural village, which would be a detriment to the area and the surrounding Green Belt.  The scheme would also undermine the rural nature of this approach into the village.  Furthermore, the scheme would set a precedent for future inappropriate development, which would cumulatively undermine the character of Rufforth and the Green Belt.   As a consequence the proposal is contrary to parts (a), (b), (c) of policy GB1 and also the essential criteria listed as part of this policy.  Also parts (a), (b) and (c) of policy GB2 and policy GP10 of the City of York Local Plan Deposit Draft. 

2. The density of the development is too high in relation to the existing character and form of Rufforth.  The 2-storey and 2½ storey proposed dwellings would look out of character within Rufforth when viewed in this context.  As a consequence the proposed scheme fails to satisfy draft Local Policy GP10, parts (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (g) and (i) of policy GP1 and also PPS1, PPG2 and PPS3 and also design guidelines 10, 11, 15, 17, 18 and 25 of Rufforth’s Village Design Statement

3. The Scheme if approved would have a detrimental impact upon the amenity of adjacent neighbouring dwellings.  In particular there would be significant detrimental impact upon ‘Pinecroft’ due to overlooking of neighbours private rear gardens and overshadowing.   The scheme would also create intrusion due to being overbearing and un-neighbourly.  As a consequence the proposal fails to satisfy policy part (i) of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 14a