Agenda and minutes

The following sites were inspected before the meeting.

At this point in the meeting, members were invited to declare any personal or prejudicial interests they might have in the business on the agenda. No interests were declared.

To consider excluding the public and press from the meeting during consideration of annex A to agenda item 6 (Enforcement Cases Update) on the grounds that this item contains information which is classed as exempt under Paragraphs 6 of Schedule 12A to Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972, as amended by the Local Government (Access to information) (Variation) Order 2006.

RESOLVED:       That members of the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of Annex A to agenda item 6 (Enforcement Cases Update) (Minute 11 refers) on the grounds that it contains information that if disclosed to the public, would reveal that the Authority proposes to give, under any enactment or notice by virtue of which requirements are imposed on a person or that the Authority proposes to make an order or directive under any enactment. This information is classed as exempt under Paragraphs 6 of Schedule 12A to Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972, as amended by the Local Government (Access to information) (Variation) Order 2006.

To approve and sign the minutes of the meeting of the West & City Centre Area Planning Sub-Committee held on 14 June 2012.

RESOLVED:       That consideration of the minutes of the last meeting of the West and City Centre Area Planning Sub Committee held on 14 June be deferred until the next meeting of the committee.

It was reported that there had been no registrations to speak under the Council’s Public Participation Scheme on general issues within the remit of the Sub-Committee.

To determine the following planning applications related to the West and City Centre Area.

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.

Two storey side extension to existing dwelling; erection of two storey detached dwelling and detached garage (Revised Scheme) [Rural West York Ward] [Site Visit]

Members considered a full application from Mr Mark Harris for the erection of a two storey detached dwelling and detached garage (revised scheme)

Officer provided an update. They advised Members that the two storey side extension to the host dwelling had been removed from the application.

They reported that the Flood Risk Team had commented on the revised proposals for the surface water drainage (submitted 27 June 2012), they objected to the scheme on the grounds of insufficient information but considered that this could be overcome by an additional condition which would replace Condition 8 (DRAIN1). Officers also suggested that condition HT1 (7.1metres) is included.

They reported that two representations had been received from Upper Poppleton Parish council in objection to the revised scheme which raised the following concerns:

·        Proposed development is an over development of a green space in a quiet residential area

·        Original objections still stand

·        Restrictive covenant on the building preventing further dwellings to be built within the original plots

·        Drainage would be inadequate, Yorkshire Water have adopted the a drain and the applicant is proposing to build over this sewer

·        Agree with the neighbours objections to the scheme

Two further objections had also been received from neighbours raising following concerns:

·        Similar development was refused at 13 Bankside Close, 04/02272/FUL, decision sets a precedent.

·        Application sets a precedent for further development

·        The front and west elevation of the proposed dwelling is larger than the refused, the two storey extension has been removed, the application should be refused on the same grounds

·        The proposed dwelling has a larger front elevation than the other dwellings within Bankside Close

·        Contrary to Policies GP1, GP9 and GP10 and Guideline 4, 11, 12, and 16 of the Poppleton Village Design Statement

·        Changes the nature of the gaps between the buildings in Bankside Close, loose the symmetry of the gaps

·        The outlook to the north of Bankside Close would alter

·        The footprint of the new dwelling has reduced, however it remains larger that the host property, not a similar scale to the host dwelling

·        The loss of the green space from the proposed dwelling and garage, the green space is a link between the Main Street green space and the Bankside green space, Bankside green is currently visited by owls and other wildlife, breaking this link will result in a loss of amenity to the area

·        The depth of the proposed garage is excessive when viewed in the context of the surrounding properties; no other garage in the area has the same door arrangement

·        No other building in Bankside Close has the same level of off street parking (4 spaces) as proposed for the proposed dwelling

·        The host dwelling currently has 4 off street parking spaces, the proposal will result in the dwelling having no garage provision, and every other dwelling in Bankside Close has a garage

·        The majority of off street parking in Bankside Close is to the front of garages and to the side of the dwelling, to accommodate  ...  view the full minutes text for item 11a

Single storey rear extension [Acomb Ward]

Members considered a full application from Mr and Mrs Whaley for a single storey rear extension.

RESOLVED:       That the application be approved subject to the conditions listed in the report.

REASON:            The proposal, subject to the conditions listed in the report, would not cause undue harm to interests of acknowledged importance, with particular reference to the effect on residential amenity and the impact on the streetscene. As such the proposal complies with Policies GP1 and H7 of the City of York Development Control Local Plan and the 'Guide to extensions and alterations to private dwelling houses' Supplementary Planning Guidance.

Members will consider a report which provides a continuing quarterly update on the number of enforcement cases currently outstanding for the area covered by the Sub-Committee.

If Members have any specific queries or questions regarding enforcement cases, please e-mail or telephone Andy Blain and Matthew Parkinson by 5pm on Wednesday 11^th July  if possibleso that officers can bring any necessary information to the meeting.

If Members identify any cases on the list which they consider are not now expedient to pursue and / or could now be closed e.g. due to a change in circumstance on site or the alleged breach no longer occurring, please could  they advise officers either at the meeting or in writing, as this would be very helpful in reducing the number of cases, particularly some of the older ones.

Members considered a report which provided them with a continuing quarterly update on the number of enforcement cases currently outstanding for the area covered by this Sub-Committee.

RESOLVED:       That the report be noted.

REASON:            To update Members on the number of outstanding enforcement cases within the Sub Committee’s area.